Come join us on our Maldives expeditions aboard the luxurious 147-feet Maldives Princess Liveaboard. We have an exciting schedule planned for 2014. With the success of our 2013 trip, we made the decision to go even further into pristine and remote waters.

February will see us heading far South. This area is only divable three months in the year and promises even larger fish and bigger schools! This is THE peak of the diving season in the Maldives. We will be there for two weeks. Not to be missed!

April will see us cruising to Laamu Atoll for two weeks. Laamu Atoll features exciting channel and drift dives with large schools of sharks, big tuna and jacks. There are no resorts on the atoll which means less divers and pristine diving conditions.

The remainder of the two weeks are also carefully picked to maximize the dive possibilities in the Maldives. August is the time to head to Baa Atoll and Hanifaru Bay. Baa Atoll is home to Hanifaru and where mantas congregate annually to feed. With a little luck, it is possible to witness a huge school of mantas feeding within a tiny area. The diving route will also see us heading to signature sites after around Male, including the very impressive Alimathaa night dive with Nurse Sharks and Giant Trevally. December over Christmas is also the time when the peak season starts. What better way to spend your Christmas than on an island for a BBQ party on the beach? (after an excellent day of diving of course!)

Going even further during the Super peak months of February and early April will require an additional one way flight (either to, or back from the South) and a small fuel surcharge. However, the diving promises to be MANY times better than the already excellent diving nearer to Male. Diving in this location is only possible in the months of January through April. As we are committed to providing only THE best diving possible, we have blocked 4 weeks during the super peak season. Each of these trips are available as one week trips (with an additional domestic one way flight required) or full two week expeditions to fully experience the further destinations (and avoid domestic flights).

The Expedition Boat – MV Maldives Princess

Currently the biggest liveaboard vessel in the Maldives, the huge furnished staterooms rival most 5 star hotel rooms. A huge modern galley allows the chef to produce excellent meals and a jacuzzi on the top deck complete with DVD player lets you unwind in style after the day’s dives!

Diving is all conducted via a Dohny that travels alongside the mother ship. Nitrox is also available for free (but not recommended for certain deeper dives). Although this will be a dive photography oriented trip, the luxury liveaboard caters to the leisure diver too. It’s not all hard core diving if you prefer to just kick back and relax. A well stocked (and reasonably priced) bar with a competent barman, extensive wine list, Kayaks are available for use and trips to remote islands (where we will have a BBQ night) can all be organized. From our experience, if you don’t take it easy on some days, you will miss the best of what the Maldives has to offer! Blue skies, turquoise water and white powder sand….

2014 SCHEDULES

- 08 Feb ~ 15 Feb 2014 (7 Nights) : South of Maldives (Male - Kaadedhdhoo)
- 15 Feb ~ 22 Feb 2014 (7 Nights) : South of Maldives (Kaadedhdhoo – Male)

- 31 Mar ~ 06 Apr 2014 (7 Nights) : South of Maldives (Male - Laamu)
- 06 Apr ~ 13 Apr 2014 (7 Nights) : South of Maldives (Laamu – Male)

- 09 Aug ~ 16 Aug 2014 (7 Nights) : Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay (Male – Male)
- 21 Dec ~ 28 Dec 2014 (7 Nights) : Christmas in the Maldives (Male – Male)

MV Maldives Princess Liveaboard Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/MVMALDIVESPRINCESS

All inclusive price covers (3~4 dives per day, Nitrox Tank and weights, Full Board – 3 meals, Full Accommodation, Coffee & Tea 24 hrs, Mineral water, Jacuzzi, 1x time BBQ Dinner on island, Return transfer in/out to Male airport).

EXCLUDES: Airfares(International/Domestic), soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, scuba equipment rental, fuel surcharges for long distance expeditions down South and to Laama Atoll).

* Payment : Immediate 50% deposit to secure spot and full payment no later then 65 days before embark day.

Please visit our event page on facebook and please send email to <LOB@underwater.kr> or [Contact Form]  for request price and reservation.

Maldives Apr 2013 by EunJae Im

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Kay Burn Lim

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Christian Jansen

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EunJae Im

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Underwater video compilation of the Maldives Expedition Apr 2013 by EunJae Im.

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Underwater Photo Shootout Organized by divers for divers!

Following last year’s successful inaugural competition,  Underwater.kr & NAD Lembeh Resort are pleased to announce “Lembeh Photo Shootout 2013″.

Date : 2~9 Dec 2013
Location : NAD Lembeh Resort, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Prizes over US$35,000 include Cash!

Event in brief:

• 2th : Registration & Orientation, Welcome Function
• 3th ~ 7th : Dive Photo Contest, Photo Seminar
• 8th : Photo Submission, Day Dive, Awards Ceremony Evening
• 9th : Departure from the resort

* Photo Contest Rules: http://underwater.kr/shootout/contest-rules/
* Who can join? : Anyone from any country can join this contest.

7 Nights Shootout Package Price is only US$996.00/person

Package Inclusions:

• Accommodation (Twin share basis / Beachfront Room)
• All meals, morning and afternoon snacks
• Guided day boat dives x 17 (air)
• Unlimited Self-guided House Reef diving (7.30am to 7.30pm)
• Manado airport return transfer
• All tax

Exclude:

• Airfares
• Soft drinks & Alcoholic beverage
• Crew tips
• Diving Equipment rental and extra dives
• Nitrox Tank

* Register now! http://underwater.kr/shootout/lembeh-shootout-registration/
* Please contact us for more information.

* Our main sponsor *

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Underwater Photo Workshop and Critter Hunt Trip at Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Underwater Photographers EunJae Im, Kay Burn Lim will lead the trip.

Trip Date: 13-18 May 2013 (5 nights)
Resort: El Dorado Beach Resort (www.eldoradobeachresort.com)

The Cost of workshop is only USD$870(Twin Sharing basis) or USD$950(Single occupancy).

Include:
* Underwater Photo Workshop (max 4 participants per 1 lecturer)
* 5 nights accommodation in a standard room
* Full board meal (3 meals per day)
* 11 day boat dives and 1 night boat dive
* 32% Nitrox tank
* Return Dumaguete Airport (or Sibulan Pier) transport on resort schedule
* All Tax (12% VAT & 2% LGT)

Exclude:
* Airfares
* Sanctuary fees
* Soft drinks & Alcoholic beverage
* Crew tips
* Diving Equipment rental and extra dives

Note: Upgrades to other type of room available for additional cost.
Please contact us for more information.

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Come join us on this Maldives expedition aboard the 147-feet luxurious Maldives Princess Liveaboard.

Currently the biggest liveaboard vessel in the Maldives, the huge furnished staterooms rival most 5 star hotel rooms. A huge modern galley allows the chef to produce excellent meals and a jacuzzi on the top deck complete with DVD player lets you unwind in style after the day’s dives!

The diving in the Maldives is superb. However, from past trips, we feel that there are some sites that are much better than others.

2013 SCHEDULES

- 30th Mar ~ 06th Apr 2013 (7 Nights 8 Days) Trip Report
- 10th Aug ~ 17th Aug 2013 (7 Nights 8 Days)

MV Maldives Princess LOB.
http://www.facebook.com/MVMALDIVESPRINCESS

This is specially organized liveaboard trip for underwater photography and videography.

All inclusive price covers (3~4 dives per day, Nitrox Tank and weights, Full Board – 3 meals, Full Accommodation, Coffee & Tea 24 hrs, Mineral water, Jacuzzi, 1x time BBQ Dinner on island, Return transfer in/out to Male airport).

EXCLUDE: Flight cost, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, scuba equipment rental.

* Payment : Immediate 50% deposit to secure spot and full payment no later then 65 days before embark day.

For more information, please visit our event page on facebook and please contact <uwkps@underwater.kr> for price and reservation. [Contact Form]

Korean: http://underwater.kr/xe/tour

Maldives Apr 2013 Video by EunJae Im

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Compact

Compact Winner : Balqesh Abdullah

Compact Honourable Mention : Hng Che Leong

Mirrorless

Mirrorless Camera Winner: Christine Foo

Mirrorless Camera Honourable Mention : Anne K. Adijuwono

Mirrorless Camera Honourable Mention : Nicole Ng

Mirrorless Camera Honourable Mention : CH Low

dSLR

dSLR Winner : Kay Burn Lim

dSLR 2nd Place : Carmelo Bethencourt

dSLR 3rd Place : Carmelo Bethencourt

dSLR Honourable Mention: : Jeong Kwon Park

dSLR Honourable Mention: : Alvin Ho

Super Macro

Super Macro Winner : Kay Burn Lim

Super Macro 2nd Place : Patrick Rebai

Super Macro 3rd Place : CK Chong

Super Macro Honourable Mention : Carmelo Bethencourt

Unrestricted

Unrestricted Winner : Kay Burn Lim

Unrestricted 2nd Place : Kay Burn Lim

Unrestricted 3rd Place : Christian Jansen

Unrestricted Honourable Mention: : Won Ha Kyoung

Theme Portfolio

Portfolio Winner : Jeong Kwon Park

Portfolio 2nd Place : CK Chong

Portfolio 3rd Place : Patrick Rebai

Best of Show

Best of Show Winner : Jeong Kwon Park

Environmental Diver

Environmental Diver Award : Patrick Rebai & Christian Jansen (Joint Winners).

Judges

EunJae Im, Simon Buxton, Serge Abourjeily
http://underwater.kr/shootout/lembeh-2012/judges/

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- 08th : Registration & Orientation, Welcome Function
- 09 ~ 13th : Dive Photo Contest, Photo Seminar
- 14th : Day Dive, Awards Ceremony Evening
- 15th : Departure from the resort

* Photo Contest Rules: http://underwater.kr/shootout/contest-rules/
* Who can join? : Anyone from any country can join this contest.

7 Nights Package Price: US$965.00/person
Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation (Twin share basis)
- All meals, morning and afternoon snacks
- Guided boat dives x 17 (air)
- unlimited Self-guided House Reef diving
- All tax
- EXCLUDE: Airport Transport: USD$40/car/max 4pax/one way

* To book your place, please contact <uwkps@underwater.kr> or
* Register Now! http://uwimg.net/shootoutbookingform

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