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MV Conte Max Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review

Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Quick Review The MV Conte Max Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 20 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10 and is rated 'Fabulous'.
Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a fabulous Maldives liveaboard safari, you can't go too far wrong with the MV Conte Max diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer Rating The MV Conte Max liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7 out of 10, and is rated "Fabulous".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 5 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 45 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The MV Conte Max Liveaboard costs from £158 per day ($193/€180)* .
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MV Conte Max Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MV Conte Max Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The MV Conte Max liveaboard is 33 metres (108 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MV Conte Max Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 10 Days/9 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 13 Days/12 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Conte Max).
Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a 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 Conte Max liveaboard trip.
Discover More To find out more or book the MV Conte Max Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Conte Max
* Note The 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 Conte Max Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Conte Max.
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Liveaboard Discounts

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    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Conte Max, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "Xpecial Discount", as per the above image here: MV Conte Max.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Maldives MV Conte Max liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    Video Title Conte Max Albatros Top Boat Maldives
    Flexible Booking This liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
    Nitrox Diving Free nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
    Dietary Requirements Catered For The 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 Courses This 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 Rental You 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.
    Internet Paid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
    Ensuite Cabins Cabins 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 Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
    Private Charter This 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 Adapters If 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 Luxury Features Review

    Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury 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 Conte Max Liveaboard has 45 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
    Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Conte Max liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' 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: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
    Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Conte Max liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' 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 Reviews The MV Conte Max liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
    Customer Review

    Great dives around the classic central atolls route. Saw everything and more than we expected!” The local dive guides knew the sites very well and done very well to keep us diving away from other boats (some popular sites could see up to 8 boats diving). We saw a whale shark at Dhangetti, manta rays at two cleaning stations, guitar, reef, black and white tips and nurse sharks on other dive sites as well as a tiger shark out in the blue at fish tabk. The nurse shark dive at alimatha was insanely good. The nurse sharks also stayed at the back of the boat all night whilst we ate dinner and into the next morning and you could jump in and snorkel if you liked. We dives with 100’s of stingrays, bull rays and even came across a mobula during a safety stop. For me the bbq and football on the uninhabited island meerufenfushi was magical, watching the sunset and then the sky fill with stars and watching shooting stars rain down as we took the zodiak back to the boat. Would like to see the boat lessen its environmental impact. They’re a bit behind some of the more expensive boats in terms of measures in place to offset customers impact. There is apetite for it from all divers. Overall a fantastic trip, the variety meant it was more an adventure than just a dive trip and I couldn’t have asked for more in that respect.” Recommended for: Dive guides, dive sites, friendly crew.

    Customer Review By Scott W, from: United Kingdom scored the MV Conte Max 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Conte Max.
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    Customer Review

    Paradise Maldives. We enjoyed every day on the Conte Max and felt very comfortable. The dives, excursions and the beach barbeque make your stay an unforgettable experience. Many thanks to the great crew, who were very attentive, professional and extremely friendly!Recommended for: Great dives, professional service and lovely crew.

    Translated from German to English:

    Paradisische Malediven. Wir haben jeden Tag auf der Conte Max genossen und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Tauchgänge, Ausflüge und das Strandbarbeque machen den Aufenthalt zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Vielen Dank an die tolle Crew, die sehr aufmerksam, professionel und auserordentlich freundlich war!Recommended for: Tolle Tauchgänge, professineller Service und liebenswerte Crew.

    Customer Review By Martina Valeria B, from: Switzerland scored the MV Conte Max 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Conte Max.

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MV Conte Max Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Conte Max to find out how to get from to join the MV Conte Max Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MV Conte Max 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 Conte Max dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 Central Atolls (Male-Male)
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    Itinerary 1 Video
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    Itinerary 1 Title Maldives Conte Max
    Itinerary Option 2 Baa - Male (Male - Male)
    Itinerary Option 2 Detail
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    Itinerary 2 Title M/Y Conte Max Manta Passion Maldives
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    Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

    Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the MV Conte Max liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
    Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MV Conte Max liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives (, null_select), 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 Dives When choosing the MV Conte Max 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 Conte Max liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
    Your Diver experience If you choose the MV Conte Max liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Conte Max liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): YES; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): YES; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): YES.
    Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MV Conte Max Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
    Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: YES.

    Marine Life Reviewed

    Marine Life Species The 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 Conte Max Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
    Sharks You 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.
    Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
    Fish Species You 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.
    Other Marine Life & Bird Species You 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.
    Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
    Marine Life Video
    Video Title Diving the Maldives: North & Central Atolls [4k]
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    Liveaboard Cost and Booking

    Included In The Price The price of booking the MV Conte Max liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MV Conte Max liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Laundry Service, Massage, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MV Conte Max liveaboard: Environment Tax.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 33 metres (108 feet).
    Maximum Guests 20
    Cabins and Bathrooms The MV Conte Max dive boat has 8 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The MV Conte Max has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: YES.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MV Conte Max 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

    Non-Diver Activities

    Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The MV Conte Max liveaboard has 5 out of 17 (i.e. 29%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; 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: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
    Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MV Conte Max 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 Conte Max liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MV Conte Max liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The MV Conte Max liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.7, is rated 'Fabulous'. This Maldives liveaboard is a 33 metre (108 feet) dive boat for up to 20 guests across 8 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 8 bathrooms. The MV Conte Max Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Conte Max Liveaboard prices start at £158 per day ($193/€180)*.
    More Information To discover more about the MV Conte Max diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Conte Max. 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. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
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    * Note The 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 Conte Max Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Conte Max.

    Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

    Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Conte Max Maldives Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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    Have Fun & Be Safe There 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 Conte Max liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
    MV Conte Max Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review

    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.

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