Atoll Explorer, Maldives

The Atoll Explorer is actually a type of Dive Boat. It has 2 different itineries, each a week at a time. Both are quite similar in activities, they just visit different places. It has 20 cabins, a small bar area, restaurant area, very small shop, and 2 upper decks, one of which has 2 small jacuzzis. There is also a dive school, run by EuroDivers, on board. A Brief run down of each! Cabins These are small be warned, but as you only sleep in them it doesn't matter. They are basic but kept spotlessly clean. You have a bed, desk thing, wardobe, little side cabinet thing, plus an even smaller ... more

We have just returned from an amazing holiday that was a week on the Atoll Explorer and a week on Biyadhoo. (12/8/07to 27/8/07) The previous review is very true today. We booked through Voyages Jules Verne on their internet site.The whole holiday cost £3,390 for the two of us. We were transfered by speedboat to the Atoll Explorer and were welcomed with a cocktail and a brief outline of the boat and itinery for the North Ari Atoll trip. The boat is perfect for both serious divers and those who snorkel or just want a relaxing holiday in the most photographic locations. It is a liveaboard dive ... more

My husband and I have now been on the Atoll 3 times.The first time we had booked a week on the boat and a week on one of the Islands. THe day we were due to change over the Captain called us to his cabin and told us that our Island was over booked . He said we could stay on the boat for a further week or we could still go to the Island. 2 other couples were also made the same offer. We now think the boat was underbooked and she cannot sail with too few passengers. Ourselves and one other couple decided to stay on (if we had booked 2 weeks we would have paid more) On the second night of our ... more