Nautilus Two, Maldives
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8.9 Fabulous
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- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
- from $ 240 / day
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“Throughout the week, we encountered incredible wildlife, including mantas, whale sharks, and more. ”
Highlights
The spacious 43m Nautilus Two liveaboard Maldives caters to up to 24 guests in 12 cabins. With an average cabin size of 20 m², each cabin has a double bed, single bed, desk, mirror, large closet, wardrobe, shelves, and AC, making them extremely spacious. There is also a private en-suite bathroom with a massage shower. There is plenty of room to relax whilst onboard the Nautilus Two. Meals are served in the parlor, where a 5m ex-fishing dhoni is the central buffet table showcasing the varied menu of local specialties and delicious European cuisine. The bar offers cold beer on tap and a wide selection of red and white wines and spirits. The boat's bow is a popular hang-out area due to the cool breeze and shade and a great place to enjoy the views or dip in the jacuzzi. The huge sundeck has enough loungers for everyone and also offers stunning views.
Divers are taken care of from Dhe Kaffi - the dedicated diving dhoni. All the compressors are here, ensuring a quiet night's sleep aboard the mother ship. The dhoni is spacious and offers enough individual storage space for all divers. Nitrox is available upon request, and the dhoni will remain nearby during all dives for added safety. The ENOS divers rescue system is provided free of charge. A typical diving day exploring the Maldivian atolls usually involves 3 dives per day, including some night dives throughout the week. It is highly recommended that divers have at least 40 dives and deep diving experience to make the most of the dive sites available.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Gratuities, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (40-350 EUR), Kayaks, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard.
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Nautilus Two Reviews
- 8.9 Fabulous
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Vessel
9.0
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Crew
8.7
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Food
9.0
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Diving
9.0
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Value
9.0
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- 7.6 Good
- Andrew B
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United States
Dives were good but I would not rebook this boat!
The safari was good overall but the end left me not wanting to rebook with this boat. I have no complaints about the crew or the boat itself. The dives were all good and I never found any of the dives bad (I have on other boats) I had a few amazing experiences like snorkeling with a whale shark on the way back from a dive. I did find myself wanting to try one of the different dive guides but that didn't seem to be an option. I did insist at one point that I get a new dive buddy and after that, I really felt like I didn't have a buddy at all. They also didn't have a lot of spare equipment after about 3 dives I noticed that my fins were too small and were giving me sores. I asked they gave me an old pair of boots (one was completely torn in the back) & a new set of fins, which wouldn't have been an issue but I was getting charged like 10 euros a day for them. They also didn't have enough dive lights for all the divers going on the night dive, thankfully my camera had a light (I also found a light on a dive and gave it to them so they have another one). They also skipped over me when passing out reef hooks when we did a channel dive (I had to ask to make sure I got one). I was also not pleased that they indicated that the safari should have 18 dives, and yet we only did 16 (15 if you had an early flight on departure day) actual dives, they counted snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay as a dive and made us pay extra for the experience. We also had 3 dives in the same spot for the check-out dive and then on the last diving day. I felt there were several days that they could've included a night dive (we only had 1) or we could've made a 3rd dive when we only had 2 dives. I also feel like they could've cultivated more group activities when we weren't diving, like a game night, karaoke, or movie night. It would've been nice to even just have something at the start of the trip where we all introduced ourselves. Since food is a big factor in enjoying the trip I would put the Nautilus' food as okay but underwhelming. I've been on 3 other liveaboards (1 in Komodo, 2 in GBR) and I'd rank this as my least favorite. Nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either and I found myself wishing I could've just made my own meals. What completely turned me off was the end of the trip. A major reason I booked the Nautilus was because it indicated that gratuities were included in the initial price, however, the crew still asked for tips at the end. Other people I talked to weren't happy about this either and one told me she didn't tip. I felt guilted into tipping because I was unsure if the gratuity that was supposed to be included would actually be given to the crew. I also was unhappy that my rental equipment price did not include the 26% Maldivian tax, nitrox was charged @ an extra euro per dive. This meant that the expected $400 for gear & nitrox was over $500. I would also add that the listings for Nautilus mention taking classes on board but they don't have an instructor at the moment. It had been over 10 years since my last liveaboard, so it was a good refresher and learning experience for when I go to book my next one.
- Recommended for
- The diving. The other guests. The crew.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Kathy M
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United States
Incredible diving with excellent dive guides.
The diving experience was superb. Dive crew and dive support team were efficient, communicated well, led the groups well, flexible to changes in group configuration based on customer preferences (use of nitrox, dive depth, etc.), and kept everyone safe despite some strong winds and high seas.
- Recommended for
- Excellent dive guides. Incredible diving. Flexible crew and dive team, adapting our itinerary so we could still do all the best sites despite changing weather conditions.
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- 7.6 Good
- Sharon E
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United States
An unusual and excellent dive boat experience
This was my BEST overall ever scuba diving experience (20th international, 16th Liveaboard). 1. Well-run 11 day/10 night liveaboard daily program; 2. dive sites; 3. dive guides; 4. huge suites; 5. unusual and lovely dive boat with a separate dive boat (dhoanis) that contained all the "wet" aspects of the dive -- tanks, wet suits, camera tanks...
- Recommended for
- Huge cabins. Excellent guides. Excellent dive program.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- margaret P
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United States
even if you didn’t dive (i didn’t) the trip was fabulous.
since i chose not to dive (personal reasons), reading, making new friends, relaxing in an atmosphere where i was not rushed, rinse and repeat.
- Recommended for
- friendliness of crew and staff, , new friends, good food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Trent H
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United States
Wonder crew and board
The whole crew were 5 stars. The dive guides, Coco, Alson and Maui are very safety oriented and try their best to accommodate every diver. The food was plentiful and delicious.
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- Great AC in room, Excellent Dive Guides, amazing DIVI g
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Melissa C
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United States
Really nice diving and food
Seeing manta rays and sharks, meeting new people
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, nice cabins
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Raimund L
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Austria
Amazing Service and Wildlife on Nautilus 2, with Some Missed Opportunities
I had a fantastic trip aboard the Nautilus 2. The organization was seamless, from pick-up to drop-off. The cabins were spacious, the salon comfortable, and the sundeck impressively large. We traveled up north to Baa Atoll, but we stayed anchored at the same spot for three consecutive nights, with several other boats nearby—this could have been managed better for a more exclusive experience. Throughout the week, we encountered incredible wildlife, including mantas, whale sharks, and more. However, the check dive and the last dive took place in Hulhumale at a site called 'Shark Tank,' where sharks are actively fed by dive guides (though not by the Nautilus team). I believe this practice shouldn't be supported by any dive shop or liveaboard, and the time spent on these dives could have been better utilized elsewhere.
- Recommended for
- Wildelife. Food. Other Guests.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nina S
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Germany
Great north trip with Nautilus 2
I had a great time on Nautilus 2. The boat is very spacious and comfortable. The cabins and toilets/ showers were comparably big,too. The crew and guides were very friendly and professional. The food was awesome! We also had a barbecue on board and a dinner on the beach. Some special food evenings with local specialties as well and that was overall very satisfying. Divingwise we got to see quite some big fish and Mantas. Manta Night Dive and a Whaleshark hung out by the boat as well. The sea is not a zoo but we were quite lucky I guess. The crew was very helping and professional in the diving routine as well. I can definitely recommend this boat!
- Recommended for
- Diving routine flawless. Boat and Cabin comfort. Nice crew and guides.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Giuseppe P
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United Kingdom
My first time in the maldives..Great crew, boat, food and dive buddies!
Wicked dive (in the bay!)..rays, sharks everywhere..lovely coral life...wet season so some strong currents but fun and always happy divers..
- Recommended for
- My own big cabin...the sharks (I love sharks)..the other guests!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Remi C
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France
Amazing trip
Boat looks old school from outside but it's actually very luxurious inside, rooms are amazing and the staff was perfect (especially for food and cleaning). I was probably expecting more about the dives. It was really good my expectations were very high haha, especially after the first dive where we could see many spinner sharks and stingrays (feeding spot in Hulhumale).
- Recommended for
- Guides and people. Confort. Food.
