Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Magic Mantas, Friendly Nurse Sharks and Reef Aquarium. I joined this safari for the reputation of the quality of diving in the Maldives and it was incredible ! Mesmerising Mantas, and docile nurse sharks numbered 40+ weaving in / out of divers and resting at the sandy bottom. White and black tip sharks on every dive, the colorful varieties of reef fishes in the shallows, healthy corals and numerous annenmones with their clown fish residents All the dives are different and well planned that allow us to experience as much of the variety as possible.. Director Gianluca is very organized, knowledgable and experienced. Dive masters Ali and "Booze" are locals with 30 years experience who are very familiar with all the dive sites. The crew is very efficient, attentive, and friendly. They are always ready help. Chef made wonderful food - all delicious ! The barbecue on the beach was a perfect end to one of the days - food and setup was incredible - the crew made a sand whale shark for us ! Thank you ! The boat is very spacious, comfortable and well kept. Plenty of areas where one can retreat to, relax and rest after each dive. The library lounge is well stocked with interesting books - one comment maybe to have more English books instead of Italian ones. As you walk along the waterfront and the piers of Male, you already see schools of stingrays swimming near where the fishermen dock their boats. There are large schools of stingrays and even a guitar shark as we dove just outside Hulhumale, . The hypnotic Giant Manta dancing back and forth at the cleaning station is like a ballerina - in slow motion thoroughly enjoying itself her visit at the spa ! A good 20 minutes - so very lucky for us ! Contrasted by the Giant Mantas at the night dive who came for planton feeding - energeticly and vigoriously pursueing the plantons with back flips. They stayed for a good 40 minutes ! A nurse shark joined in the fun and passed in front of me not 12 inches away. I was totally in awe of these magnificent creatures. Earlier, we jumped into a school of 40-50 nurse sharks. As we descended, they wove through us to check us out. Some rested at the sandy bottom - peaceully resting and sleeping At first, it was very scary but they are not threatening at all. On the shallow reefs gathered the most colorful sweetlips, snapers, anglefish, fusilias, giant clams and many others. Brilliant anemonies with their brightly striped resident clown fishes and giant clams - a truely underwater aquarium.”
Recommended for: QUALITY AND VARIETY OF DIVING. SAFARI DIRECTOR ORGANIZATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. DIVE MASTERS EXPERIENCE. CHEF'S DELICOUS FOOD AND THE CREW IS EFFICIENT, ATTENTIVE AND FRIENDLY. WELL KEPT, SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE BOAT.
Customer Review By IZABEL L, from: United States scored the Conte Max Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 10 reviews and information click here: Conte Max Liveaboard .
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Conte Max Liveaboard Boat Features
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 62% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 10 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has WIFI internet onboard, which does incurr an additional charge, but it will mean you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Paid)
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The boat features that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
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Conte Max Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Conte Max Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 4 Double Cabins with shared bathroom
- 1 Single Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- 8 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Conte Max Liveaboard Diving Features
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 19 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard supports both sidemount and technical diving configurations for advanced divers, plus you can even take technical diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience, which includes Tec 40, Tec 50, Trimix or rebreather onboard the Conte Max Liveaboard — with nitrox included. In addition, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it includes nitrox, making your dives longer and safer without extra cost. Also, it has underwater scooters, which are perfect for conserving air and covering more ground on a single tank which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip. Plus, it offers rebreather support, which makes the Conte Max Liveaboard the perfect dive boat if you dive using a rebreather.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Free)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Rebreather support
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Sidemount diving
- • Tech diving
- • Tenders for diving
- • Underwater scooters
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Camera room, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
- • Nitrox
Conte Max Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 78% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 11 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Al fresco dining
- • Beach BBQ
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Fine cuisine
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: BBQ area, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Conte Max Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes tea & coffee and welcome cocktails.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Conte Max Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Conte Max Liveaboard scores 29% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 5 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Conte Max Liveaboard has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives. Additionally, it includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner.
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Library
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkel Gear
- • Snorkelling guide
Conte Max Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Conte Max dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Maldives. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Conte Max Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Kayaks
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Nitrox
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkel Gear
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
Conte Max Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Conte Max dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Maldives.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Conte Max Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Beach BBQ
- + Diving insurance
- + Drinking water
- + Extra dives
- + Hotel transfer
- + Laundry service
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Soft drinks
- + Special dinner
- + WiFi Internet
Conte Max Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Conte Max dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Conte Max Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
- ! Mandatory service charge
- ! Port fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 33.0m (108.3ft)
- Beam: 10.0m (32.8ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Conte Max are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Conte Max. Conte Max liveaboard scores 29% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 5 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Conte Max Liveaboard include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, Depth Sounder, Emergency Flares, Emergency Rafts, Engine room CCTV, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers, Fishfinder, Oxygen, Radar, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.