SAFARI CRUISER KIRIS

FACT SHEET

The newly built motorized Safari Cruiser “Kiris” is a sturdy wooden structure combining traditional Maldivian boat building with modern engineering. Most of the interior d�cor and furnishing in the vessel are handcrafted. This luxury cruiser offers you the cruise of a lifetime, gently traversing the clear lagoons and blue seas of the Maldives. Imagine yourself, with a glass of wine, relaxing on the sundeck of this magnificent vessel, basking in the warm glow of the setting tropical sun, with kaleidoscopic colour on the horizon.

Kiris Safari Cruiser offers you a relaxing cruise with locally built luxury safari Cruiser to ex-perience the breathtaking views and scenery in Maldivian sea life to enjoy your holiday with sea and sand and nature. Our Kiris have been planned with both the restless and adventurous as well as the person getting away from a hectic lifestyle for peace and quiet in mind. You could either surf, snorkel or dive, or if you would rather a slower pace, simply relax in the tranquil setting of calm and peaceful sea or lagoon, with just dolphins and a variety of tropical fish for company, or maybe you would rather just dip the line and break the record in fishing…night fishing, big game or simply trawling.
The crew we have chosen are experienced and well versed in catering to your needs - e.g. have them prepared very specialty dishes or an epicure meal of fish, tuna and barracuda steaks complimented with salads and fresh fruits, a favourite among many. Or if you would rather, continental dishes are also available, with a choice of liquor, beers and wines.

The cruisers will normally anchor at a resort island for the night, except otherwise requested.

Tour

Each tour begins in Male', the capital, and covers two or three atolls or more depending on the duration. The cruising is done during the daylight hours, passing by palm-fringed islands set over sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. Normally the vessel is anchored in calm water by sunset, sometimes near an uninhabited island or a deserted sand bank, sometimes near an inhabited island, affording our guests an opportunity to witness the local arts, crafts and singing and dancing called boduberu. Barbeque on a deserted island is an enchanting experience. The water temperature pleasantly varies between 83� and 86� degrees Fahrenheit (28�-30� Celsius). The air temperature averages 86�F (30�C).

Routing

Our standard tours are 11 days/ 10 nights (9 � diving days). One route we follow covering the best dive sites in South Male', Felidhu and Ari Atolls, some of them absolutely world class, is pictured here. Other routes are available. Details on request. Itineraries too can be supplied on request.

• October - April are the prime diving season. Prime time for mantas and whale sharks are August - November. Best time for big animals, January - March

Technical Specification

Vessel Particulars

Year Built 2002
Hull Type Belo Wooden
Length 24.230 mtr
Width 9.820 mtr
Depth 3.450 mtr
Cubic meter 338.080
Cruise Speed 10 knots
Engine Yanma 280 hp

Communication / Navigation

Radio Telephone
Marine Radar System
Marine VHF
CB Radio
GPS

 Services

Electricity Source 02 Sound Proof generators - Onan 17 Kv, 22 Kv
AC Voltage 220 V
DC Voltage 12 V
Desalination Reverse Osmosis
Desalination Plant Capacity 6 tons
Sweet Water Tank Capacity 9000 ltr
Diesel storage 7000 ltr

Accommodation & Room Details

Maximum Guest Capacity 14 pax
No. of Guest Cabins 5 cabins with double & single beds
1 cabin double bed
1 cabin twin bed
Air Conditioning Central with individual control
All Cabins with attached Toilet/Bath YES
Hot/cold water YES
Windows YES
Dive Master / Tour Guide 1 cabin A/C with twin beds
Crew accommodation : Separate accommodation with attached toilet.

Prices

inclusive of accommodation, 3 meals per day, 1 bottle of mineral water, unlimited
tea & coffee, inclusive of service charge and government tax for the whole boat

- for none-divers USD 1'350.00 per day

- for divers with 3 dives per day USD  1'930.00
  (with separate diving boat) per day