Blue Force 3
Blue Force 3 Liveaboard Dive trips To The Maldives
Blue Force 3 is a luxury liveaboard offering unforgettable diving experiences in the Maldives. Known for its spacious design and top-notch amenities, the vessel provides both divers and non-divers with a unique way to explore the vibrant underwater world of the Maldives. The Blue Force 3 features comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, expansive lounging areas, and a full-service bar, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for all guests. With access to some of the best dive sites in the region, it’s the perfect choice for those seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Premium Comfort and Amenities for All Guests
Designed to cater to the needs of every guest, the Blue Force 3 is equipped with luxury facilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Onboard, you’ll find an outdoor jacuzzi, spacious sun decks with loungers, a large dining area, and modern cabins that provide hotel-like comfort. Non-divers can enjoy the beautiful views and unwind in the many lounge areas, while divers prepare for the thrilling dive sites that await. Whether you’re resting between dives or simply soaking in the serene environment, the boat’s amenities ensure a memorable trip.
Diving the Best of the Maldives
The Blue Force 3 itinerary takes you to some of the Maldives’ most famous dive spots, including Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, and Vaavu Atoll. These locations are renowned for their diverse marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. The Maldives’ warm waters and stunning visibility make it a diver’s paradise. Whether you’re exploring deep pinnacles, encountering large pelagics, or enjoying colorful coral gardens, Blue Force 3 offers up to four dives a day, including night dives, to ensure a well-rounded diving experience.
Dining and Entertainment Onboard
Guests aboard Blue Force 3 will enjoy a variety of international and local dishes served in the boat’s large dining area, with options to meet various dietary requirements. After a day of diving or relaxing, evenings can be spent socializing in the lounge or enjoying a cocktail under the stars on the outdoor deck. The full-service bar and entertainment facilities, such as TV and movie options, provide plenty of ways to unwind. The boat’s friendly and professional crew ensures that every detail is taken care of, allowing guests to focus on the beautiful surroundings.
An Unforgettable Maldives Experience
Whether you’re an avid diver or simply seeking a luxurious getaway in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Blue Force 3 offers the ultimate Maldives experience. With its luxurious amenities, access to world-class dive sites, and dedicated crew, this liveaboard is the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Join Blue Force 3 for an unforgettable journey through the Maldives’ stunning marine landscapes and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
The Blue Force 3 liveaboard offers a flexible itinerary ranging from 7 to 11 nights, allowing guests to explore the best dive sites across the Maldives. Starting in Male, the journey begins with diving in the North Male Atoll, where iconic sites such as Banana Reef and Manta Point offer encounters with vibrant coral gardens, reef sharks, and the majestic manta rays. The boat’s luxurious amenities, including a sun deck, jacuzzi, and outdoor lounge, provide plenty of relaxation between dives, making it an ideal experience for both divers and non-divers.
As the trip progresses, divers will visit Rasdhoo Atoll and Ari Atoll, famous for their encounters with hammerhead sharks and whale sharks. Early morning dives at Hammerhead Point offer thrilling opportunities to spot these incredible sharks, while Maaya Thila and Fish Head in Ari Atoll provide world-class drift dives with sightings of reef sharks, turtles, and large schools of fish. Non-diving guests can enjoy the scenery or unwind onboard, taking in the beauty of the Maldives from the spacious sundeck.
The Vaavu Atoll and Meemu Atoll segments of the itinerary feature exciting channel dives like Fotteyo Kandu, where strong currents attract gray reef sharks and rays, and night dives at Alimatha Jetty, where divers can experience nurse sharks and stingrays up close. Meemu Atoll’s pristine coral formations and diverse marine life make it a highlight for divers seeking calm drift dives with excellent visibility and abundant sea life.
In the final days, the itinerary brings guests back to South Male Atoll for dives at sites like Kandooma Thila and Guraidhoo Kandu, known for encounters with large pelagic species such as sharks and barracudas. Whether you choose a 7-night or extended 11-night trip, the Blue Force 3 delivers a combination of exhilarating dives, luxurious comfort, and unforgettable marine encounters in the Maldives.
Name: Blue Force 3
Type: Steel Hull
Length: 42 meters (138 feet)
Beam (Width): 10 meters (33 feet)
Year Built: 2014
Maximum Guests: 26
Cabins: 12
10 Double
2 Tripple
Crew: 12 members
Air conditioning: 2 air conditioning groups. Each cabin has individual controls of temperature.
Engines: 2 x 850 HP CATERPILLAR each
Generators: 2 x Perkins 120 kW; 1 x Caterpillar 80 KW Electricity: 24 V, 220 V
Freshwater Capacity: 20,000 liters
Fuel Capacity: 73,000 liters
Diving Tenders: 2 motorized dinghies for dive operations
Compressor: 2 Bauer compressors
Nitrox: Yes, available onboard
Water Maker: Yes, with a capacity of 12,000 liters per day
Navigation & Safety Equipment: GPS, radar, depth sounder, VHF/DSC radio, satellite phone, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, life jackets, life rafts, and fire alarm systems
Onboard Facilities:
Outdoor Jacuzzi
Spacious sun deck with loungers
Large dining area
Outdoor bar and lounge area
Modern indoor lounge with entertainment facilities (TV, movies)
Full-service bar
Wi-Fi (in designated areas)
Diving Equipment:
12-liter aluminum tanks (15-liter tanks available upon request)
Rental dive gear (available with advance booking)
Nitrox available for certified divers
Dive deck with personal storage spaces
2 dive tenders for group diving sessions
Dive guides with expert knowledge of the Maldives dive sites
Emperor Virgo Emperor Virgo
Maldives Map
Blue Force 3
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
The water temperature in the Maldives typically ranges from 26°C to 30°C (78°F to 86°F) year-round, making it comfortable for diving with minimal thermal protection.
A Lycra 3mm wetsuit is suitable for tropical waters, though some divers prefer a 5mm wetsuit if doing multiple dives per day. It depends on your comfort, and we’re happy to advise.
Generally, 60 minutes to ensure the safety and accounting of all divers.
Divers must follow standard safe diving practices, including adhering to depth limits, dive briefings, and avoiding decompression diving unless specifically trained. Additionally, marine conservation rules such as not touching or disturbing wildlife or coral must be respected.
You can generally do 3 to 4 dives per day, including night dives, depending on the itinerary and daily schedule. Over the course of a 7 to 11-night itinerary, you can expect to complete between 18 and 30 dives.
Blue Force 3 offers flexible itineraries ranging from 7 to 11 nights, covering the best dive sites in the Maldives. These include popular atolls like North Male, Rasdhoo, Ari, Vaavu, and Meemu Atolls. Dive sites feature encounters with whale sharks, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and vibrant coral gardens. Expect a mix of drift dives, channel dives, and night dives, showcasing the diverse marine life and ecosystems of the Maldives.
Meals are typically served buffet-style with a mix of local and international dishes. Fish is available, mostly frozen, with some fresh catches along the way. For special dietary needs, such as vegetarian or allergies, please inform us in advance. Items like gluten-free products or soy substitutes may not be available, as we source ingredients locally.
Wi-Fi is available on all liveaboards, with service dependent on mobile signal, usually near port or inhabited areas. The service supports limited browsing and communication apps. For high data usage, we recommend purchasing a local SIM card at Male airport.
Importing alcohol is prohibited in the Maldives and will be confiscated at Customs upon arrival, returned to you at departure.
Alcohol is available onboard. Blue Force One has a full-service bar where you can enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages during your stay. Alcohol is typically available after diving activities are finished for the day.
Diving in the Maldives includes various types:
- Drift dives: Following the current as it sweeps divers along coral reefs.
- Channel dives: Diving in channels between atolls, known for strong currents and large pelagic encounters.
- Pinnacle (Thila) dives: Exploring submerged coral formations, often teeming with marine life.
- Wreck dives: Exploring sunken ships, home to unique marine ecosystems.
The Blue Force 3 uses 220V electricity with European-style two-pin sockets. It’s recommended to bring an adaptor if your devices use a different plug type.
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