ONBOARD LANGUAGES & NATIONALITIES
Many languages are spoken on board the AMBA. However, German and English are the main languages. The guests come mainly from German-speaking countries. Of course, we also warmly welcome any other nationality. Asian and Russian divers like to be among themselves and usually book boats where their language is the main language on board.
CLOTHING ONBOARD
T-shirts and shorts or skirts are sufficient. It can sometimes rain, so we recommend taking a thin jacket with you. Our crew is very modern and has been used to dealing with tourists for 15 years. So you don't have to make sure that pants are long enough or that the shoulders are covered. There is no dress rule on board. However, it is desirable that shorts and outerwear be worn at mealtime. We strongly advise against taking too much laundry on board. It's hot in the Maldives. Experienced Maldives travelers have 2 shorts and 2 T-shirts as well as pretzels, chocolate and German coffee for the instructor in their luggage;)
INSURANCE MALDIVES
We ask you to ensure that you have a valid diving accident and evacuation insurance. A regular foreign health insurance or health insurance usually does not cover accidents related to diving.
In times of the pandemic, it is also advisable to take out Covid insurance or the like.
ALCOHOL & THE MALDIVES
It is strictly forbidden to bring alcohol into the Maldives and is punished with heavy fines. Porkmeat and pornographic material is also strictly forbidden. Since we have an alcohol license on board the AMBA, we offer a variety of fine wines, schnapps, cocktails etc. Our prices are very moderate and you are not allowed to consume your own beverages on board the Amba. We also have more than enough coffee capsules and ask for your understanding that we do not allow you to use coffee capsules you have brought with you.
Our Maldivian and Bangladeshi crew is subject to a very strict alcohol ban. We ask not to invite the crew for a beer either. Our European crew Stefan and Chris may see it differently;) If you still bring a special drop with you and consume it on board, we charge € 20 cork fee per bottle of wine, schnapps, € 40 cork fee and € 2 cork fee per coffee capsule.
CIGARETTES & THE MALDIVES
On board the AMBA, smoking is permitted in the open stern lounge and on the private terraces of the luxury cabins. The latter of course only for guests who have booked a luxury cabin. To protect non-smokers, we ask smokers to only smoke in this area. Of course, we also have cigarettes ready for sale on board for emergencies.
It goes without saying that drugs of any kind are strictly forbidden in the Maldives and on the ship. We recommend checking the country's import regulations for taking personal medication with you. Please bring a small medicine cabinet with you including seasickness tablets, diving drops and nasal spray. The health system in the Maldives is good. The Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumale meets European standards. Hyperbaric chambers are located on Kuredu, Kuramathi and Bandos.
EXTRA COSTS
Please take a look at the price list. Experience has shown that guests take between 400 and 600 euros in cash on board. Credit cards or bank transfers are not accepted. The crew is happy to receive a tip, which experience has shown is 100 euros per diver for short trips and 150 to 200 euros for long trips. Of course, tips are always up to you
