The Ocean Sapphire is a stunning three-deck luxurious experience for any guest that comes aboard. The wooden ship was built in 2012 and typically departs from Male Atoll in the Maldives.
On the lower deck, there are six airconditioned twin rooms with a desk, chair, wardrobe, one double bed, one single bed (twin or triple), and an ensuite bathroom. These rooms are 12 square meters and can be converted into double rooms. There are four deluxe cabins on the upper deck. These rooms are 14 square meters and include a desk, chair, wardrobe, air conditioning, TV, and an attached bathroom. The deluxe rooms all have windows looking out into the ocean.
The standard package includes three dives a day, totaling 18 dives for the week. Three meals a day, drinking water, tea, and coffee are included. Dive trips usually include exploration of the Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, and Vaavu Atoll. Once a week, there is a night fishing trip that consists of line or weight reef fishing. Guests can also go on snorkeling tours for an extra cost. When guests aren’t on the boat, they are doing anything from touring Male and local islands to barbecuing on sand bank or a virgin island.
The ship features a jacuzzi located on the sundeck with enough room for six guests. The dining area is located on the main deck and presents international and local cuisines in a buffet style. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar and book treatments at the spa. Jet skis, banana boats, and wakeboards can be booked ahead of time.
The ship is equipped with a GPS, binoculars, depth sounder, fire alarms, mobile phones, a fire extinguisher, SSB marine radio, searchlights, and lifebuoys.
Narrative text and photos courtesy of Ocean Sapphire.