{"id":1506,"date":"2018-11-19T14:52:47","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/the-cruise\/"},"modified":"2019-07-28T19:35:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-28T17:35:52","slug":"the-cruise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/en\/the-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-av_slideshow_full-a8f093af96edac05252e90359f62a722 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' 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class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >The organisation of your cruise in the Maldives<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1000 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1000\"  src=\"https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sans-titre-1-1-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='ballet de raies manta aux Maldives' alt='une danse de deux raies Manta en croisi\u00e8re plong\u00e9e avec OK Maldives'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  style='min-height:250px; min-width:873px; ' \/><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.2; background-color: #000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-e20ec1361547d950b6e2569930d6aa41 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div 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Maldives<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-616cd310f4c6bf63bbd1f033802c1165\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-616cd310f4c6bf63bbd1f033802c1165{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-616cd310f4c6bf63bbd1f033802c1165 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OK Maldives agrees to respect a policy of price transparency, all our stays are all-inclusive <em>(excluding: flights, consumption at the bar, Nitrox and\/or rebreathers, and tips of the crew.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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av-av_iconlist-59c2ca0c8cc2427dca7c90e25dc6642b  avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-av_iconlist-59c2ca0c8cc2427dca7c90e25dc6642b avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-7133b1cbfee8abec5f9b31fbeb1456ee avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: JOURNEY AND ARRIVAL\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >JOURNEY AND ARRIVAL<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Before leaving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that your passport is valid.<\/li>\n<li>Do not forget your diving documents.<\/li>\n<li>Check the maintenance of your equipment.<\/li>\n<li>No vaccine is required.<\/li>\n<li>Inform the customs services that you are leaving aboard the \u2018Equator\u2019 with OK Maldives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transferring and reception on board:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\">If upon arrival you cannot find your guide, which is rare, but sometimes can happen, do not hesitate to contact your guide on site: (by phone): +960 777 3475.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The guide will greet you at the airport after passport control and baggage collection. They will be waiting for you with an &#8220;OK Maldives&#8221; sign and you will board directly on our diving Dhoni.<\/p>\n<p>Your guide will then take care of the distribution of cabins <strong>(towels and bed sheets are provided)<\/strong> and will take note of the qualifications of the divers.<\/p>\n<p>You will do on the day of your arrival (except in the case of a late arrival) a &#8220;refresh&#8221; dive accompanied by your guide.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\">OK Maldives makes every effort to optimize your stay as soon as you arrive:<\/span> :<\/strong> no spending the night in the lagoon of Hulumal\u00e9 unless there is a flight delay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-f6edb5fab6c87c2045acaa8ea4e2f122 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Life on board\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Life on board<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OK Maldives ensures that the diving safari is permanently managed by 9 people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 French dive guides (speaking English), experts in the Maldives and responsible for your well-being (<a href=\"https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/en\/who-are-we\/\">see the team<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>7 members of the crew aboard the Equator (<a href=\"https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/en\/the-fleet\/\">see the fleet<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a general rule, we do 3 dives a day, here is the example of a typical day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>06:00 &#8211; Wakeup call and a snack: tea, coffee, cakes and bananas available<\/li>\n<li>07:00 &#8211; First dive<\/li>\n<li>09:00 &#8211; Return to the boat, continental or local breakfast<\/li>\n<li>11:00 &#8211; Boat journey then the second dive<\/li>\n<li>13:00 &#8211; Lunch, choice of fish or meat, with vegetables and fresh fruit!<\/li>\n<li>15:00 &#8211; Third dive<\/li>\n<li>18:00 &#8211; Aperitif! We tell each other about the ventures of our day<\/li>\n<li>19:30-20:00 &#8211; Dinner, choice of fresh fish or meat, vegetables and fresh fruit!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During your free time, you have a library with many books on the local underwater flora and fauna, as well as novels. The boat is also equipped with a CD player, a television and a DVD player. Otherwise, the sun deck awaits you for some sun bathing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-f9f25d15115f3ef9cd2a351948bf79fa avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: VISIT TO A LOCAL ISLAND\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >VISIT TO A LOCAL ISLAND<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>During your cruise you will have the opportunity to visit local inhabited or deserted islands.<\/p>\n<p>Maldivians are welcoming and discreet people. Tourism is one of their main resources. You do not need permission to shoot or film, as long as you do it with a smile .<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\">No worries with regards to safety, despite what you&#8217;ve heard in Europe. The Maldives are a perfectly safe destination and the Maldivians are charming people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-aab2da1c35cf64e0afc8fa7ef7db35c5 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Final day\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Final day<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Lunch and depending on departure times, a visit to Hulhumale or Male (for some shopping, a visit to the fish and vegetable markets, the port, mosques, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Tipping is customary in the Maldives. \u20ac10 per day and per passenger is recommended according to your satisfaction (tips are then distributed to the entire Maldivian crew).<\/p>\n<p>Upon return, your guides will ensure that you have time to shower before reaching the airport at least two hours before take-off. For late departures, dinner will be served aboard the boat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\"><strong>We personally bring you back to the airport: we are here to take care of you from your arrival until your departure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-2120094fc2795c5d116bc4c6a4389a7a\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-2120094fc2795c5d116bc4c6a4389a7a{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/okmaldives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Plongee-Ok-Maldives-poissons-exotiques-2.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-av_section-2120094fc2795c5d116bc4c6a4389a7a main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-fixed av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom av-height-custom  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_px='400'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' style='height:400px'><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1506'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-av_section-e20ec1361547d950b6e2569930d6aa41 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_masonry_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1506'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-6b237ec64ef8a6b3b7fd34976c6c9770\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6b237ec64ef8a6b3b7fd34976c6c9770{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6b237ec64ef8a6b3b7fd34976c6c9770 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-6b237ec64ef8a6b3b7fd34976c6c9770 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-6b237ec64ef8a6b3b7fd34976c6c9770 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >OK MALDIVES DIVING<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-4474f20d2389e2e5ecf918a02da5132e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OK Maldives offers you different itineraries, all of which are high quality diving tours, both in terms of the abundance of exquisite life found in the Maldives, and for the knowledge of our guides.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\">The diving safari is entirely organized by professionals, BEES 1 or BEES 2,<\/span><\/strong> and PADI Instructors. For each dive, a detailed briefing of the site, the organization of the dive as well as some security reminders will be delivered.<\/p>\n<p>All dives are accompanied and guided if you wish. A surface surveillance is always in place, because of the possibility of strong currents that we may come across.<\/p>\n<p>The diving is done at a rate of 2 to 3 dives per day. The diving will be organized according to the qualifications and experience present. The average depth of the diving is around 30 meters. 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If the sites are less suitable, we will put at your disposal the annex of the boat to take you to the reefs, where you can meet the same species as the divers.<\/p>\n<p>We can also organize special snorkelling sessions upon request.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Gift: a free try dive is offered to each &#8220;snorkeler&#8221;.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-2c770001d53afd60b7639d4f94fc45bb avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: DIVING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >DIVING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Diving in the Maldives takes place in warm water with good visibility. However, the current can sometimes be strong. A good physical condition and a technical level equivalent to CMAS 2* are recommended.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\"><strong>As OK Maldives will offer you for each dive to be accompanied by at least 2 professional guides, we can adjust the level of the dive for the &#8220;more recently qualified&#8221;, without reducing the quality of diving for the more experienced divers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Do not forget to take with you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diving logbook<\/li>\n<li>Proof of qualifications<\/li>\n<li>Proof of your diving insurance (available at an extra cost on board, at a week\u2019s duration)<\/li>\n<li>Diving medical certificate that is less than 12 months old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-2c0b48af9803d24d2164433b36bd1b84 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: EQUIPMENT\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >EQUIPMENT<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\">Always looking to modernize its operation, OK Maldives became an Aqualung partner in June of 2017:<strong> our company now supplies equipment of a world renowned quality.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>OK Maldives uses reliable equipment of a high quality. The five Dhoni is equipped with 3 compressors, including 1 Nitrox, 30 dive cylinders, steel or aluminium (DIN or INT), weights, storage cases for diving equipment, and hangers for your suits.<\/p>\n<p>Aboard the Dhoni you will find all the necessary safety equipment: pure 02 B50 Cylinder, oxygen therapy equipment, first aid kit, a fully equipped back up diving tank set up, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following equipment is recommended for your comfort and your safety:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fins, mask and snorkel<\/li>\n<li>wet suit (3 and 5mm recommended)<\/li>\n<li>a complete regulator, octopus and pressure guage mounted<\/li>\n<li>a BCD (buoyancy compensation device)<\/li>\n<li>a weight belt (without the lead)<\/li>\n<li>an SMB (Surface Marker Buoy) (required)<\/li>\n<li>a dive computer<\/li>\n<li>gloves are not recommended, in order to protect the coral<\/li>\n<li>a dive torch<\/li>\n<li>the dive tank and weights will be provided, as well as diving hooks to use in a current.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Three 15L steel tanks are available to heavy consumers, with agreement from the guide and according to their acknowledgement.<\/p>\n<p>At least one night dive is planned during your stay, think of your lighting for this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Possibility of rental equipment: BCD &#8211; Regulator \u2013 Computer, etc etc, please be sure to notify us in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The rental equipment remains the responsibility of the diver in case of loss or damage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-53809ea25291912827541cb375692f12 avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: NITROX AND REBREATHERS\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" >NITROX AND REBREATHERS<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OK Maldives offers you the possibility of diving Nitrox (30%) on all your dives, if you are qualified<em> (cost is specified in the quote).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>It is possible to get Nitrox qualified during your stay.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Please note when you register your intention to dive Nitrox, so that we prepare and provide enough oxygen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #e63c33;\"><strong>Your safety is our priority!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Do you wish to use a rebreather in the Maldives?<\/p>\n<p>No problem, OK Maldives is the only French speaking cruiser who provides you with cylinders (2L or 3L) for your own rebreather. We supply the &#8220;Sofnolime&#8221; lime, as well as the O\u00b2, and have a baby booster from Jetsam.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Cost is specified in the quote)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rebreather divers, do not hesitate any more, you are welcome here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_masonry_gallery  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_button_big-685db3619acfb8f7be22c52de0547104\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_button_big-685db3619acfb8f7be22c52de0547104{\nbackground-color:#e63c33;\nborder-color:#e63c33;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_button_big-685db3619acfb8f7be22c52de0547104:hover{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all 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