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Video TitleLiveaboard Palau April 2016 Ocean Hunter 3
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 does not offer diver training courses.
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.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
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 does not offer private charters.
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 Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Ocean Hunter 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 Micronesia; 8. Pay for your MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard is a 29m (95f) Micronesia boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Micronesia liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 73%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 73% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for an exceptional Micronesia liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the MV Ocean Hunter 3 diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Micronesia diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard "Exceptional".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 38 out of 52, or 73% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Micronesia MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard costs from £330 per day ($403/€376)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard include: no diving courses, no internet, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard is 29 metres (95 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Ocean Hunter 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 Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Ocean Hunter 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 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Ocean Hunter 3.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Micronesia MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MV Ocean Hunter 3 dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Ocean Hunter 3, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MV Ocean Hunter 3.
Liveaboard Diving
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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 Micronesia 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 Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard has 38 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 73%) possible benefits and features. This total of 73% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; 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 Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Ocean Hunter 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
“Amazing vacation! Unbelievable diving in beautiful, clear water. The scenery was astounding every single moment I was above water. The crew was so friendly and attentive. The food – WOW!!!!! The only negative thing I could say about the trip is that I dove with heartburn every day from eating too much of the delicious food.” Recommended for: The diving, the crew, and the boat.
Customer Review ByGene F, from: United States scored the MV Ocean Hunter 3 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Ocean Hunter 3.
“Best Liveaboard ever! Manta Rays on several dives, loads of different sharks, wreck dives, cave dive, friendly Napoleon wrasse who knew Ken the captain, great night dives with cuttlefish, grey reef sharks. Saw so many new fish species I’d never seen before like the Crocodile fish, Mandarin Fish, giant sea slug, lemon shark, bull shark, and so much more. This was my 5th liveaboard and definitely the best one yet.” Recommended for: Excellent service, excellent food for my vegan diet, dive sites all very unique.
Customer Review ByHoward H, from: Netherlands scored the MV Ocean Hunter 3 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Ocean Hunter 3.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Ocean Hunter 3 to find out how to get from to join the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Ocean Hunter 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 Ocean Hunter 3 dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Best of Palau & New Moon Spawning (Koror - Koror)
Itinerary 2 TitleOcean Hunter III Liveaboard Scuba Diving, Palau. June 2019
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the MV Ocean Hunter 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 Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Micronesia (, null_select, Blue Corner, German Channel), 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: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard for your dive trip to Micronesia, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; 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 Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Micronesia liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Micronesia 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 Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard in Micronesia might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Marlin, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish.
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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, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Orca (Killer Whales), Pilot Whales.
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £330/Day ($403/€376) for booking the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Nitrox, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard: Environment Tax, National Park Fees, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length29 metres (95 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Ocean Hunter 3 has the following cabin types: double cabins, single cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 5 out of 17 (i.e. 29%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Ocean Hunter 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 Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 30 dives on the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Micronesia liveaboard from £330/day ($403/€376) & rated 9.8 + SDE Lux Rated 73%. Up to 16 divers on a 29m 95f dive boat with 8 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click MV Ocean Hunter 3 for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Ocean Hunter 3 diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Micronesia you can do this here: MV Ocean Hunter 3. But if you want to compare this Micronesia liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Micronesia, 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 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Ocean Hunter 3.
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Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Ocean Hunter 3 Micronesia Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Ocean Hunter 3 liveaboard above if you've already dived in Micronesia from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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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.
