Keana

Boat

Keana is a cost-effective liveaboard built in 2015, measuring 30m in length and 8m in width. It is a boat built by divers for divers.

Keana has a salon located on the main deck with ventilation windows, large open access from the rear platform, which can also be used for meals. The meals onboard are served with heated buffet. 24 hours tea and coffee are available, as well as free drinking water.

The largely shaded bar invites you to linger, with a magnificent view of the Maldivian sea. Equipped with comfortable armchairs, it is an ideal place for morning coffee, all-day fresh drinks or the evening sundowner.

From the saloon there is a staircase leading up to the upper deck, the exit to the outside platform (with benches and tables) is always open.

From the upper deck (bar) a staircase leads to the sundeck. A huge area with loungers and reclining mats, about one third of which is shaded. Is often used for morning yoga or to sleep under the fantastic starry sky.

Keana also has a dive dhoni. All diving takes place from the “Dhoni”. Thus, if the boat is not too big, the divers can be set down with pinpoint accuracy. This boat is 12m long, 4m wide and offers 20 seats. It is fully shaded with a walk-on roof for sunbathing and a toilet. The tanks are filled on the Dhoni. All equipment remains on the Dhoni, no carrying of equipment.

Cabin

Keana has 8 guest cabins, it can welcome up to 16 guests per trip.

All cabins have its own bathroom with rain shower, high-quality real wood interior and individually adjustable air conditioning.

4 Upper deck cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two single beds that can be moved together to a double bed, seaview windows.

4 Main deck cabins :
Located on the main deck, 2 cabins have single beds (can be moved together), 2 cabins have a double bed. All comes with seaview windows.

Diving

• 2 to 3 dives per day, 1 - 2 night dives per week.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Information

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional cost
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash only (USD/EUR/MVR)
• Crew Number：10 - 12, include 2 dive guides

Diving operation

We operate as standard from the airport Velana, i. e. Hulumale lagoon. The map on the right shows the approximate routes we take regularly. Please refer to the Dates & Prices page for information on which route is sailed when.

Dives: 16-17th The first dive, a gentle acclimatization dive, is on the day of arrival (Sunday) as long as the arrival is no later than 13 o’ clock. Monday – Friday 3 dives each, including at least one night dive. Saturday morning a dive, at 14 – 15 o’ clock arrival in the Hulumale Lagoon. Optional visit to the capital Male.

Qualification: As the maldivian diving regulations require an advanced certificate for unlimited diving, we also require PADI Advanced Level or equivalent. For cruises we recommend a minimum of 30 dives in order to be able to participate fully in the diving operation (OWD has prescribed a maximum depth of 20 m for PADI). No beginner courses, AOWD on request).

Equipment: We expect our customers to be fully equipped themselves. A limited number of rental equipment is available for exceptional cases.

Central Atolls

Our most common itinerary, leading to many of the most beautiful dive sites in the Maldives!

Male Atoll – Ari Atoll – Vaavu Atoll – Süd Male Atoll

Nord Route

Male Atoll – Baa Atoll – Raa Atoll – Lhaviyani Atoll

Deep South

Due to the large distances this tour can only be done in 2 weeks! Once from once to Gan and once from Gan back to Male (each in combination with a domestic flight Male – Gan or Gan – Male)

Süd Male Atoll – Vaavu Atoll – Meemu Atoll – Laamu Atoll – Gaafu Alifu Atoll Bis nach Gan

10 days to Thaa Atoll

7 Atolls in 10 days!

Ari Atoll – Faafu Atoll – Dhaarlu Atoll – Thaa Atoll – Meemu Atoll – Vaavu Atoll – Süd Male Atoll

7 days Baa & Lhaviyani

Male Atoll – Baa Atoll – Lhaviyani Atoll

Arrival and departure

Keana usually cruises Sunday-Sunday
There is no specific time of arrival, our representative awaits you at the airport on your respective flight. As soon as all customers have arrived, we start the program.

The ship returns one day before departure- (usually on Saturday afternoon) near the airport. On the day of departure you will be brought to the airport in time.

Checkout time from the ship is 10 am. Later check-out may be possible if the following tour is not fully booked. For late checkout until 6 pm we charge 20 USD pP incl. lunch. Late checkout after 6 pm: 50 USD pP incl. lunch and dinner.