Maldives on the MS Stingray

[azjohnnyo]

Has anyone been on the the MS Stingray in the Maldives? We are going the second week in January 2010 and I'm just curious what experiences people would like to share... What kind of conditions can we expect that time of year? Thanks!!
John

 

[scubacool]

You could take a look at the trip notes posted at to get a good idea of what to expect from the diving and conditions in the Maldives at this time of year. They have trip notes going back to 2003.
Have fun...it's a really great place for mantas and whalesharks

 

[azjohnnyo]

Thanks for the link...good info...I was looking more for personal experiences on the boat we are going to be on...the MS Stingray. Thanks again!!

 

[nikk]

I would recommend you read this: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/3782946-post101.html
this was a sister boat. my wife and i have dived from the Stingray a couple of years ago. while the ship staff were very friendly and the food good, we were less happy about the dive staff. Dive briefings were very detailed but the dive that followed would have very little in common with the briefing!

 

[azjohnnyo]

Thanks Nikk...I appreciate the link!! That's a very interesting story. Looks like I will be adding a CO tester to my kit...

 

[Oceanic Dreams]

Hi Iscarian,

Greetings from Maldives.

Sting Ray is a good liveaboard , which will do 17 dives for a week tour. I am exclusive operator to the boat and have send many clients , and there is not much issue. Its a boat average standard boat. Also we do operate the sister liveaboard Eagle Ray . This liveaboard does around 20 dives per week.

If you would like to get our price please do let me know i would be happy to assist.

Thank you
Suja

 

[azjohnnyo]

Thank you Suja...we are already booked on the Stingray for January. We are very much looking forward to this trip. We will be in Australia for about 2 weeks before flying from Sydney to Male to get on the boat!

 

[Oceanic Dreams]

great enjoy Down Under , a great place to be for diving. and the next destination will be fabulous.