Monsoon launched in April 2007 is the most advanced Maldives Liveaboard around. Her 36.5m steel construction gives a large and stable platform from which to explore the whole of the divers paradise that is the Maldives. There has been no compromise when it comes to providing comfort for her guests. All cabins have en suite bathrooms, and A/C with individual controls. Lighting and music are controlled from the bedside and there is also a small fridge. Each cabin also has a safety deposit box.

The restaurant is situated on the main deck and provides a spacious and tasteful environment to enjoy an excellent variety of local Maldivian and European cuisine. Above the restaurant on the bridge deck is the saloon and bar, a comfortable relaxation area with stereo, CD/DVD and a plasma screen for viewing the days digital shots and video footage or taking in a movie. The bar has wine and a selection of spirits and cocktails. The cocktail deck provides relaxation in or out of the sun, and for those real sun worshippers there are several sun decks.

The dive deck is fully equipped to cater for all diving needs, scuba or technical, open circuit or re-breathers, photo or video. Features include; tanks filled in situ, air-drying for cameras, nitrox membrane, mixing panel, Haskel booster pump. Nitrox, Oxygen and Helium, Inspiration tanks, pony cylinders, sofno lime and 15 litre tanks are available by request and are subject to additional charge. There are two spacious 6m RIBs with centre consoles and a smaller inflatable for use by the crew.

Why Monsoon?

The latest vessel from Tornado Marine, she not only luxurious but has been designed by people who really know Liveaboard diving. She is sister ship to Hurricane, voted “Best Liveaboard of the Year” two years in succession by the readers of Diver magazine. With our top dive team and excellent food Monsoon provides the ultimate Maldives dive adventure.

Itineraries

Northern Atolls
Monsoon will be based on the popular Kuredu Resort in Lhaviyani and will cruise the remote Baa Atoll and the newly opened Noonu Atoll as well as some dives in Lhaviyani Atoll.
For more information about the diving please click here.