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MV Orion is a 39m wooden hulled motor yacht operating high quality liveaboard diving cruises around the Maldives. Up to 22 divers can be comfortably accommodated on board.
Length: 39 metres / 129 foot
Beam: 11 metres / 36 foot
Cruise: 10 knots
Divers: 22
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There is a range of 11 cabins from Standard en-suite cabins to Executive suite, each having a TV and DVD player, with the higher priced cabins even enjoying bathtubs. The MV Orion is beautifully finished inside with wooden floors and paneling as well as high quality furnishings.
7 night trips depart from Male and from the time of collection at the airport you will be treated to the level of hospitality one might expect of a boat that forms part of the DivEncounters Alliance. With a crew of 18 you are almost guaranteed one-on-one service and for added convenience there are several European languages spoken on board.
You can choose to relax either in the air-conditioned saloon, dining area or on the large sun deck which features a whirlpool tub and massage room. The saloon is home to the entertainment system including plasma TV, DVD and music system plus computer with internet access (variable). There is also a range of books and games to keep you entertained between dives.
Diving is conducted from a separate 20m dhoni where equipment and tanks are stored and filled with air or nitrox (free of charge) from the 2 compressors. This means no noisy tank filling on board the MV Orion. All divers are given personal tracking devices for use during the trip for added safety. While there are many Maldive Islands liveaboards operating 7 night dive safaris from Male, few have the luxury and style of the Orion.
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| Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms... |
The MV Orion has a total of 9 cabins. There are 6 double/twin Standard cabins and a king-size Junior Suite on the lower deck. On the upper deck, there are 3 king-size Mini-Suites and an Executive Suite.
All the cabins have private en-suite bathrooms, and the Executive Suite has its own private deck and Jacuzzi.
All the cabins have:
- Air-conditioning
- Windows (upper deck only) or portholes (lower deck)
- Private bathroom facilities with hot water shower, towels, toiletries and hand basin
- Bathtub (Executive & Junior suites only)
- TV and DVD player
- Cabin inter-com
- Wardrobe and shelves
- Dressing table and mirror
- Reading lights
- Bedding
- 24-hour, 220v electricity supply with 3-pin UK style sockets
- Fire detectors
- Life jackets
- Space for luggage
No. of bathrooms / showers - 14 / 12
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