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Video TitleHorizon III (The Ocean Oasis) Luxurious dive experience in Maldives
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
471722428900Know Before You GoThe MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Maldives:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the MV Horizon 3 Maldives liveaboard from £136/day ($174/€159) & rated 8.5. Up to 25 divers on a 36m 118f steel-hull dive boat with 12 cabins, 12 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, dive courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Horizon 3Boat Attributes36m (118f) : 12 cabins + 12 bathrooms for 25 guests.Boat typeSteel-Hull BoatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)20-35 logged dives, 40 logged divesPrices starting at£136/($174/€159)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.28; GBP to Euro 1.17.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll) - Deep South of Maldives Southern Hemisphere (One of the best places in the world to dive with Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays), Addu Manta Point Cleaning Station Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll - Reef Manta Rays 12 months of the year), Ari Atoll, Best of The Maldives, Dhaalu Atoll, Foammulah Plateau South (For tiger sharks; thresher sharks; oceanic mantas; hammerheads; and silky sharks), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), Gadhoo Corner, Gadhoo Thila, Gemanafushi Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), HMS British Loyalty WWII Wreck Dive (Addu Atoll), Huvadhoo Atoll (Huvadhu - Gaafu Atoll), Kondey Coral Garden (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kondey Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kooddoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Laamu Atoll, Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll Channel) - Manta Cleaning Station, Maarehaa Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Meemu Atoll (Mulaku Atoll), Nilandhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll), Southern Atolls, Thaa Atoll, Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Vaavu Atoll (Felidhu Atoll), Villigili Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Horizon 3 liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your MV Horizon 3 liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard is a 36m (118f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 25 guests enjoying 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.5 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous' (SDE Lux Rating 77%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 77% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Maldives liveaboard safari, you can't go too far wrong with the MV Horizon 3 diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.5 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 40 out of 52, or 77% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Maldives MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard costs from £136 per day ($174/€159)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Horizon 3 liveaboard is 36 metres (118 feet) long, has 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 25 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Horizon 3).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Horizon 3
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Horizon 3.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard has 40 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 77%) possible benefits and features. This total of 77% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' (56%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Horizon 3 liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Awesome. The crew was absolutely fabulous. They made the cruise and the diving a truly memorable experience.” Recommended for: Crew, crew, crew.
Customer Review ByJohn B, from: United States scored the MV Horizon 3 8.8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Horizon 3.
”Amazing Trip. Every day was different and amazing in its own way. Sooo many great memories. Night diving with sharks that sat in your lap was definitely a highlight. Swimming with mantas and whale-sharks, was a blast. Meeting such a wonderful crew and passengers will definitely be a lifelong memory.” Recommended for: Diving was phenomenal, the crew was wonderful and tghe food was superb.
Customer Review ByRACHEL D, from: United States scored the MV Horizon 3 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Horizon 3.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Horizon 3 to find out how to get from to join the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Horizon 3 dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Deep South Atolls (Addu - Huvadhoo) - 10 Shark Varieties including Tiger Shark
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 32 times in total on the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: YES; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £136/Day ($174/€159) for booking the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Jet Skiing, Kayaks, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard: Environment Tax, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length36 metres (118 feet).
Maximum Guests25
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Horizon 3 dive boat has 12 cabins and 12 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Horizon 3 has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 10 out of 17 (i.e. 59%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Horizon 3 liveaboard has 5 out of 6 (i.e. 83%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Horizon 3 liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the MV Horizon 3 Maldives liveaboard from £136/day ($174/€159) & rated 8.5 + SDE Lux Rated 77%. Up to 25 divers on a 36m 118f steel-hull dive boat dive boat with 12 cabins, 12 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, dive courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Horizon 3 for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Horizon 3 diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Horizon 3. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Horizon 3 Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Horizon 3.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.