 Island
Explorer - A Floating Resort
“Island Explorer” is a new category of diving
vessel that offers the facilities and the comforts of
an ocean cruiser. The Norske Veritas Class ship is
anchored in the middle of the Ari Atoll.
Fifty double bed cabins, a diving school, a Bio
Station and fast diving boats meet all wishes of the
enthusiastic diver. The diving boats will bring you
daily to top diving spots in Ari Atoll. With a
resident marine biologist the interested diver can
expand his knowledge about marine life.
You will find all conveniences on board the 276ft
(84m) long ship with four decks, a restaurant, dining
room, bar, lounge, sun decks, and a freshwater pool.
Modern telecommunications (Internet) connect you to
the outside world. With a 5 minute boat ride you can
reach the island of Kandholhudhoo. The nearby coral
reefs offer perfect conditions for snorkeling.
Location
 Kandholhudhoo
is an exceptionally beautiful small island. Lush
tropical vegetation and white sandy beaches are
encircled by a coral reef, which is one of the best in
the Maldives.
A luxury Spa within dense tropical vegetation, a
thriving coral reef up to the waters surface and
professional information about marine life are a
unique combination.
“Island Explorer” passengers can enjoy the
natural beauty of the island, the services of a de-luxe
Spa, of a snorkeling school and of a small restaurant.
Together with a qualified guide or independently, you
can make snorkel tours through the excellent coral
reef.
Your accommodation for the night you will find
onboard Kandholhudhoós exquisite twin, the “Island
Explorer”.
Resort Facilities
Vessel Specifications
Description / Classification Passenger Liner -
Norske Veritas
Displacement: 2611
tonnes
Length: 84.4 m
Width: 13.3 m
Draft: 6.7 m
Built Year: 1964
Rebuilt Year: 1986
Rebuilt & refurbished: 1996 complete
renovation
Communication: IDD telephone, fax, VHF, Radio
telephone, Mobile Phone
Navigation: GPS, ECHO SOUNDER
Speed: 16.5 knots
Electricity: 220 Volts A C
Pool Sun Deck Area: 1,056 sq. ft.
Diving School Area: 154 sq. ft
Sun Deck: 1,476 sq. ft. |
Life Boats on
board:
- 13 life crafts x 20 pax = 260 pax
- 4 life boats x 50 pax = 200 pax
- 3 rubber dingies x 8 pax = 24 pax
Public Areas: 230 sq. ft.
Swimming Pool:
- Deep-end depth 5 ft
- Shallow-end depth 4 ft
Nautilus Restaurant: 918 sq. ft
Neptune Bar: 779 sq. ft.
Horizon Lounge: 507 sq. ft |
Wining & Dining
On board the Island Explorer, you will be able to
enjoy a host of items from the main restaurant as well
as from the coffee shop and the bars.
A collection of international cuisine, European,
Asian and Maldivian specialties are available on
board.
The bars have an excellent variety of beers, wines and
liqueurs as well as fresh fruit juices and other soft
drinks.
A special 24 hour room service menu will be
available.
Entertainment
On board the Island Explorer, there will never be a
dull moment. Entertainment programs will be arranged
weekly including live music, disco and traditional
Maldivian dancing BODUBERU sessions.
In addition, there will be home entertainment
facilities in the common room such as Video, DVD and
VCD.
Diving & Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling is perfect in this area, for
more information please check the Snorkel Centre and
Seastar Divers.
 Other
Amenities on board
- Swimming pool
Fresh water swimming pool set in a shaded wooden
deck.
- Neptune Bar
An exquisite bar serving a variety of liquor and
cocktails. Karaoke available.
- Horizon Lounge
A non-smoking lounge as an extension to the bar.
- Sunrise Terrace
Two spacious sun decks, ideal for sunbathing.
Popular spot for star gazing while relishing
special cocktails.
- Nautilius Restaurant
The main dining room for breakfast, lunch, dinner.
- Diving School
Fully equipped diving school managed by Seastar
Divers.
- Island View Coffee shop
For casual snacks / a la carte meal service.
- Breeze Shop
A well stocked souvenir shop.
Special
Discount Rate of Island Explorer !!
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