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How can
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Select
your choice of hotel on our website and
send us a reservation inquiry. Then we
will send you the price and availability
confirmation. Then you may make the payment
using one of our payment methods. |
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How can
I make a payment? |
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We
accept Visa, Master and American Express
Credit cards. Click
here to download the credit card
authorization form and fill it and fax us
or you may transfer the money to our bank
account. Click
here
for our bank details. |
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How can
I get the confirmation of my booking? |
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Once
we receive your payment we will confirm
your booking and will send you an email
receipt which you could produce to our representative
at the Male International Airport.
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Do you
have a counter at Male International Airport? |
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Yes,
we do. Our counter number is 19. |
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What are
the hotels offered by Sea & See? |
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Do you
provide airport transfer? |
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Yes
we do, you may request at the time of sending
your inquiry. |
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How can
I check in to the hotel that I made a reservation? |
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You
may produce your reservation voucher to
our airport representative and prove your
identity. Then we will transfer you to the
hotel.
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Do
you have a cancellation policy? |
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Do you
have a privacy policy? |
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What is
your office address and contact numbers? |
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Sea
N See Pvt Ltd., 2nd Floor, Oakum Building,
Hadheebee Magu, Galolhu, Male' 20098,
P.O. Box 2179, Maldives.
Telephone: +(960)3325634, +(960)3320323, +(960)3320324,
Fax: +(960)3325633. |
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Who is
the management of your company and what’s
your company’s experience in Maldives
Tourism? |
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Do you
offer cruise tours (Live a board)? |
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Yes.
We own and operate a luxury cruiser named
as “Manthiri”. We could provide
you cruising trips in board Manthiri. Click
here to visit Manthiri website. |
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What is
Maldives? |
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Maldives
is some small scattered islands in the Indian
Ocean, comprising about 1190 or more single
islands, across Equator, having an average
temperature of 28.2 Degree Celsius. Maldives
represents in Common Wealth and in United
Nation. It's a Democratic nation, holding
a population width of about 290,000 people.
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Do I need
a Visa to visit Maldives? |
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You
do not require a Visa prior to arrival in
the Maldives. All tourists from any country
in are granted free 30 day visa upon arrival.
However, all the visitors need a valid passport.
If a passport expiry date falls within 30
days of arrival, tourists cannot extend
their stay beyond the passport expiry date.
Working/ Employment under tourist visa is
prohibited. Working visas are provided by
the Ministry of Human Resources Employment
and Labor. |
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What's
the time difference? |
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Maldives
is five hours ahead (GMT +05:00) of Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT). |
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When is
the best time to visit Maldives? |
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If
you're looking for a few extra hours of
sunshine then you should visit the Maldives
between December and April, which is the
dry season. This is the high season, however,
all resorts can be fully booked and prices
are higher than the rest of the year. The
Christmas-New Year period is the busiest
and most expensive part of the high season.
Between May and November it's still warm,
but the skies can be cloudy, humidity is
higher and rain is more likely. This is
the low season, and there are fewer tourists
and prices are lower. The transition months
of November and April are said to be associated
with increased water clarity and better
visibility for divers. |
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How is
the Airport? |
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The
Airport looks like an Aircraft Carrier from
top. But actually, it's an island long and
thin. This Airport could be considered as
the safest Airport in the whole world. The
reason behind this is that, there is only
one run way. Therefore there is no any possibility
of landing 2 to 3 planes at once. - Airport
Floor Plan - The Airport is located some
4 kilometers/ 2 miles from the capital. |
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What is
the Capital? |
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The
Capital of the Maldives is "Male'"
pronounced "Maa-ley". Male’
would also be counted as one of the smallest
capitals in the world in terms of its physical
size. One third of the country’s population,
of about 75,000 people lives in Male’.
Different from any other island in the country,
Male’ is a city of high-rise buildings
and paved roads. While the government offices
are located in one area, the main streets
are lined with shops and offices. In the
old bazaar area, which still houses the
country’s hub of wholesale and retail
trade, the lanes are so narrow that a single
vehicle would find it difficult to navigate
through, especially with its throngs of
busy people. |
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What is
the currency used? |
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In
Maldives we have our own currency called
"Maldivian Ruffiya" (MRf). One
United States Dollar is equivalent to 12.85
MRf (Maldives Monetary Authority buying
rate) and this value doesn't vary much. |
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Where is
the best area to stay? |
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All
the hotels in Maldives have an excellent
transportation system so visitors can easily
reach other islands, no matter where they
stay. Most hotels are located on their own
Private Island or small islands where only
a few resorts exist along the waterfront
areas, all offer a high standard of service
unless you need to be in a particular spot,
it really doesn't matter where you stay. |
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What types
of water activities are available? |
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Most
visitors enjoy the lagoons as the natives
do, swimming and snorkeling in the warn,
turquoise waters, or canoeing, sailing,
wind surfing, parasailing, deep sea fishing,
jet skiing and water skiing. The Maldive
islands are world renowned for their scuba
diving and snorkeling. Or you can go on
a shark feeding/ whale shark watching expedition,
where you're in the water with hungry reef
sharks that are being hand-fed by a guide.
You can charter a yacht, perhaps with a
captain and chef, to sail among the islands.
In Maldivian resorts they offer an enormous
range of water activities. |
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What are
the types of cloths recommended to wear? |
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We
recommend you to bring light cotton clothing
to wear during your stay in the Maldives.
Since it is generally hot and humid, shorts
and t-shirts are the best types to bring.
Business dress is casual, and when visiting
inhabited islands such as Male’, visitors
are requested to dress modestly. If you
plan to visit during the “wet”
season (May through November), we recommend
you bring a light rain jacket.
*Nudism is prohibited |
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How about
transportation? |
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When
staying at resorts in the Maldives, transportation
is of little concern. Visitors who arrive
in the country with previously booked reservations
are normally met at the airport and escorted
to the chosen resort by a boat, seaplane. There is no need for transportation
while on resort islands, as everything is
within walking distance. If you plan to
go on any excursions to other islands or
to Male’ you may book transportation
through the resort. Your stay may include
a visit to Male’ or other islands,
depending on the tour package you choose.
If you are staying in Male’, there
are ferries that run back and forth from
the airport to Male’ to transport
visitors. See our Male’ Travel Guide
for additional information on transportation
within Male’.
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How is
the climate in Maldives? |
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The Maldives has a hot and tropical climate.
Since these islands are on the equator,
the weather is hot and humid all year
round. There are two basic seasons: dry
and wet. The Dry season is from December
to April. You will see little rainfall
and longer daylight hours during this
season. During the wet season, May through
November, a lot more wind and rain is
experienced, although temperatures are
still warm. The temperature rarely drops
below 77 F (25 C), and it averages at
82 F (27.7 C).
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Will I
be expected to pay tips? |
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Tipping is not very common in Maldives.
It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged
at hotels and restaurants, as most have
already added a 10% service charge to
the bill. Taxi drivers do not get tipped.
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What is
the Taxi Fare? |
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Tourists normally pay US$1.00. If tourists
pay in Maldivian Rufiyaa, they may pay
MRf 20.00 for any given trip from one
point to the other. You maybe charged
for the luggage based on number of pieces.
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Could I
be able to take liquor to the Capital City/Island? |
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Nobody is allowed to bring in liquor
to Maldives, unless he or she has a special
import license for liquor, beer and related
products. If somebody has bought liquor
and beer and related items on his/her
way to Maldives from a duty free center,
then products should be bonded in custom
on their arrival to Maldives. And the
goods will be released on their departure.
Further nobody is allowed to bring in
liquor, beer or related products to the
Capital City/Island. Thus the Capital
City Hotel's will not offer liquor, beer
and related products.
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Will I
be able to use my electrical equipment in
Maldives? |
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Voltage in Maldives is 110 or 220 volts,
depending on your location. An adapter
is recommended for using appliances you
bring with you. Most major hotels provide
hair dryers and other amenities.
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Is Maldives
safe for the visitor? |
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Yes, Maldives is probably one of the
safest places in the world.
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Is the
water safe to drink? |
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The water is drinkable, and most hotels
also offer bottled water.
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Is there
anything you will recommend us to bring? |
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If you desire, you can bring cigarettes
(up to two cartons) and film (up to ten
rolls). And don't forget an extra bottle
of your favorite suntan lotion, hats,
sunglasses, water socks (reef walkers)
and any common insect repellent. Most
of these are available from the hotel
shops.
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Is English
widely spoken? |
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Yes, there will be no problems in communicating
with people in many hotels, restaurants
and on the public transport.
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Can I use
my Visa Card, Master Card, and Debit Card
to get cash from the bank? |
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Most of the local and souvenir shops
in Male’ accept all major credit
cards but none of these shops can get
you cash from your card. There are two
or three merchants who can get you limited
cash and this is only possible during
weekdays as these merchants will be issuing
you a cash check which you will have to
en-cash it from the bank. One bank in
the Maldives offers encashment of credit
cards. However the withdrawals are well
limited.
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Are their
ATM's on the Capital City/Island or anywhere
else? |
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The ATM's are located at a few places
on the capital island, easily reachable
by walk.
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Why are
the Maldive Islands called "The Last
Paradise”? |
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Maldives and Her Islands have long been
referred to as a tropical paradise. But
their unspoiled islands are not for everyone.
If you're looking for a familiar, commercial
environment like your own hometown, you
won’t find it in the Maldives. These
extraordinary islands are for people seeking
the unique, novel or adventurous honeymoon
experience who want to visit a destination
whose culture is different from their
own.
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Why is
Maldives a favorite among honeymooners? |
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Maldives is simply the ultimate in romance.
Couples can immerse themselves in the
incredible beauty of the islands and the
casual, relaxed pace. With its mesmerizing
sunsets and sweet aroma of flowers, Maldives
radiates romance. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast
brought to your overeater bungalow by
canoe. Find a secluded islet for a private
picnic. Arrange a traditional Maldivian
wedding ceremony or renewal of vows. Spend
a romantic evening dinner for two at your
hotel. Or simply take a leisurely stroll
along a secluded white sand beach and
enjoy the most spectacular place on earth.
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Are there
hospitals and medical facilities? |
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Maldives has excellent medical and dental
services, pharmacies, a large government
hospital and many private clinics in the
capital city of Male’, all of the
resorts are also equipped with outstanding
medical facilities and clinics.
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Do I need
to pay Departure Tax? |
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No. You don't need to pay departure
tax.
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