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hotel description:
Island Explorer - A Floating Resort
“Island Explorer” is a new category of diving vessel that offers the facilities and the comforts of an ocean cruiser. The Norske Veritas Class ship is anchored in the middle of the Ari Atoll.
Fifty double bed cabins, a diving school, a Bio Station and fast diving boats meet all wishes of the enthusiastic diver. The diving boats will bring you daily to top diving spots in Ari Atoll. With a resident marine biologist the interested diver can expand his knowledge about marine life.
You will find all conveniences on board the 276ft (84m) long ship with four decks, a restaurant, dining room, bar, lounge, sun decks, and a freshwater pool. Modern telecommunications (Internet) connect you to the outside world. With a 5 minute boat ride you can reach the island of Kandholhudhoo. The nearby coral reefs offer perfect conditions for snorkeling.
accommodation:
The Island Explorer has 50 cabins with twin or double bed configuration and come with all modern facilities to ensure that your holiday accommodation is both relaxing and comfortable.
In-room facilities include:
- Attached bathroom with hot and cold freshwater supply
- Air conditioning
- Electricity supply 220 V, 110 V and DC-Current
facilities:
Vessel Specifications
Description / Classification Passenger Liner - Norske Veritas
Length: 84.4 m
Width: 13.3 m
Draft: 6.7 m
Built Year: 1964
Rebuilt Year: 1986
Rebuilt & refurbished: 1996 complete renovation
Communication: IDD telephone, fax, VHF, Radio telephone, Mobile Phone
Navigation: GPS, ECHO SOUNDER
Speed: 16.5 knots
Electricity: 220 Volts A C
Pool Sun Deck Area: 1,056 sq. ft.
Diving School Area: 154 sq. ft
Sun Deck: 1,476 sq. ft.
Life Boats on board:
- 13 life crafts x 20 pax = 260 pax
- 4 life boats x 50 pax = 200 pax
- 3 rubber dingies x 8 pax = 24 pax
Public Areas: 230 sq. ft.
Swimming Pool:
- Deep-end depth 5 ft
- Shallow-end depth 4 ft
Nautilus Restaurant: 918 sq. ft
Neptune Bar: 779 sq. ft.
Horizon Lounge: 507 sq. ft
other amenities :
- Swimming pool
Fresh water swimming pool set in a shaded wooden deck. - Neptune Bar
An exquisite bar serving a variety of liquor and cocktails. Karaoke available. - Horizon Lounge
A non-smoking lounge as an extension to the bar. - Sunrise Terrace
Two spacious sun decks, ideal for sunbathing. Popular spot for star gazing while relishing special cocktails. - Nautilius Restaurant
The main dining room for breakfast, lunch, dinner. - Diving School
Fully equipped diving school managed by Seastar Divers. - Island View Coffee shop
For casual snacks / a la carte meal service. - Breeze Shop
A well stocked souvenir shop
location:
Kandholhudhoo is an exceptionally beautiful small island. Lush tropical vegetation and white sandy beaches are encircled by a coral reef, which is one of the best in the Maldives.
A luxury Spa within dense tropical vegetation, a thriving coral reef up to the waters surface and professional information about marine life are a unique combination.
“Island Explorer” passengers can enjoy the natural beauty of the island, the services of a de-luxe Spa, of a snorkeling school and of a small restaurant. Together with a qualified guide or independently, you can make snorkel tours through the excellent coral reef.
Your accommodation for the night you will find onboard Kandholhudhoós exquisite twin, the “Island Explorer”.
