Hi!
A couple of liveaboard providers are offering attractive discounts on their August prices. I've only dived the Maldives in August while resort-based and both times we had mostly unsettled weather and rough seas, so much so that a couple of days the dhoni wouldn't even go out (Fihalohi). I seem to remember that visibility took a hit, too.
Question: do liveaboards adapt their "Classic Maldives" or "Central Atolls" itinerary to avoid the worst weather during the wet monsoon?
I like the lower prices, but would not consider an August liveaboard if the diving conditions will be as poor as I've experienced while land-based. I've been on a liveaboard in March and it was just wonderful ... but much higher price, of course!
Please share your thoughts and experiences. And thank you in advance!
A couple of liveaboard providers are offering attractive discounts on their August prices. I've only dived the Maldives in August while resort-based and both times we had mostly unsettled weather and rough seas, so much so that a couple of days the dhoni wouldn't even go out (Fihalohi). I seem to remember that visibility took a hit, too.
Question: do liveaboards adapt their "Classic Maldives" or "Central Atolls" itinerary to avoid the worst weather during the wet monsoon?
I like the lower prices, but would not consider an August liveaboard if the diving conditions will be as poor as I've experienced while land-based. I've been on a liveaboard in March and it was just wonderful ... but much higher price, of course!
Please share your thoughts and experiences. And thank you in advance!