From: Male (Maldives)
Best Maldives Dive Safari on a Liveaboard
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7 - 6 days
Crew: 5
21 people
Private cabin
Full board
Sailing tour introduction
Embark on a dive safari through the vibrant underwater world of the Maldives, exploring the pristine reefs and abundant marine life across South Male, Vaavu, South Ari, and North Ari atolls. This journey is a diver's dream, offering the chance to encounter majestic manta rays, graceful whale sharks, and thriving coral gardens in some of the most renowned dive sites in the world. Each atoll presents its own unique underwater landscapes, from dramatic drop-offs to serene lagoons, ensuring an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels. Join us for an adventure beneath the waves in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives.
Sailing Cruise Itinerary
**This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Hullumale Neru
Check Dive. Anchorage: near Kurumba – North Male´ Atoll
Day
2
Guraidhoo
- Dive 2: Maagiri - North Male´ Atoll
- Dive 3: Embudhoo Express - South Male’ Atoll
- Dive 4: Kuda Giri Wreck - South Male Atoll
Day
3
Alimatha
- Dive 5: Guraidhoo Kandu South Male Atoll
- Dive 6: Miyaru kandu- Head to Vaavu Atoll
- Dive 7: Devana Kandu
- Dive 8: Alimatha Night Dive
Day
4
Kuda Rah
Cruising early morning to South Ari Atoll
- Dive 9 Maamigili Beru- South Ari Atoll
- Dive 10 Mv Kudhimaa Wreck
Day
5
Rahddhiggaa
- Dive 11: Kuda Rah Thila- south Ari atoll
- Dive 12: Rangali Madivaru- south Ari atoll
- Dive 13: Rahdhiga Thila -
Island Barbecue
Day
6
Fesdhu Lagoon
- Dive 14: Panettone-
- Dive 15 : Moofushi Manta Point
- Dive 16 : Fesdu Wreck
- Dive 17: Fesdhu Lagoon Manta Night Dive
Day
7
North Ari Atoll
Dive 18: Fish Head- North Ari Atoll
Day
8
Male
Departure by 9-10 AM
Note: this itinerary can apply only on northeast monsoon (IRIUVAI) It may change due to weather conditions and current.
Cruise Boat Details
12
Model
Luxury yacht
Cabins
11
Year/Refit
2014
Bathroom
11
Power boat 37.5m (2014)
Model
Luxury yacht
Cabins
11
Year/Refit
2014
Bathroom
11
Occupancy: 2 guests per cabin
0% due at reservation
Free cancellation within 3 days
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- Airport “meet-and-greet”, transfers to and from the airport on arrival and departure days only
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins, ensuite bathroom (hot/cold water), towels, and room service
- All meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks served as a buffet
- Unlimited drinking water, tea and coffee
- Approx. 18 dives led by professional English speaking Local Dive Guides; Dive restriction applies for flying time; Night Dive is subject to weather conditions.
- Equipment: 11.5L Aluminum DIN/INT, one SMB per diving buddy team, reef hooks, weights, and belts
- Free Nitrox (only for certified divers)
- Use of fishing gear — local-style including hook, fishing line, weight, and baits
- One island visit + 1 BBQ dinner (subject to availability and weather conditions)
- Sightseeing in Hulhumale (subject to time availability and weather conditions)
- WIFI onboard (speed may vary and disruption may occur whilst cruising)
- Prices are in United States Dollars, inclusive of 10% Service Charge & 17% T-GST
Price does not include
- PRICES ARE IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS, INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE OF 10% & GST 16% PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Location
- Male, Maldives
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Sunday, Monday, Saturday from 11:00
Check-out: Sunday, Monday, Saturday until 09:00
Cruise duration may be 7 days / 7 nights or 6 days / 6 nights, depending on the selected itinerary.
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour from Male is operated by a professional crew of 5: captain, chef or hostess, and additional crew.
The captain of the Luxury yacht is responsible for: the safety of guests during Best Maldives Dive Safari on a Liveaboard, handling of the Motor boat, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board of Luxury yacht at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Options & Fees
Optional Extras
Available at additional cost:
- Green Tax: $12
- Christmas / New Year Surcharge 2027: $40
- Christmas / New Year Surcharge 2026: $40
- Fuel Surcharge: $20
- BCD - Per day: $15
- Regulator + Octopus - Per day: $15
- Wetsuit - Per Day: $5
- Dive Computer: $15
- Extra - 11.5 L Additional Tank - Per Day: $12
- Extra 15 L Additional Tank - Per Day: $18
- Regulator: $17
- Complete Dive Gear - Per Day (BCD,Regulator,Dive Computer,Wetsuite &Snorkel Set): $50
- Snorkeling Gear (Fins,Mask & Snorkel) - Per Day: $5
- Dive Torch - Per day: $5
- Regulator & Octopus - Per Week: $90
- Regulator + Octopus - 10 Nights: $135
- BCD - Per Week: $90
- BCD - 10 Nights: $135
- Dive Computer - Per Week: $90
- Dive Computer - 10 Nights: $135
- Snorkeling Gear (Fins,Mask & Snorkel) - Per Week: $30
- Snorkeling Gear (Fins,Mask & Snorkel) - 10 Nights: $45
- Wetsuit - Per Week: $30
- Wetsuit - 10 Nights: $45
- Dive Torch - Per Week: $30
- Dive Torch - 10 Nights: $45
- Complete Dive Gear - Per Week (BCD,Regulator,Dive Computer,Wetsuite &Snorkel Set): $300
- Complete Dive Gear - 10 Nights (BCD,Regulator,Dive Computer,Wetsuite &Snorkel Set): $410
- Extra - 11.5 L Additional Tank - Per Week: $72
- Extra - 11.5 L Additional Tank - 10 Nights: $108
- Extra 15 L Additional Tank - Per Week: $108
- Extra 15 L Additional Tank - 10 Nights: $162
- Refresher Program / Reactiveate Scuba (Inclusion: e-manual,e-card,theory lessons, 1 Dive,Equipment): $155
- Specialty Course (Inclusion: e-manual, e-card,theory lessons, 2 Dives): $250
- Discover Scuba Dive (Inclustion: Lessons ,1 dive,Equipment): $125
- Enriched Air Diver (Inclusion: e-manual, e-card,theory lessons,2 Dives): $220
- Open Water (Inclusion: e-manual,e-card,theory Lessons, 5 Dives,Equipment): $685
- Advanced Open Water (Inclusion: e-manual,e-card,theory lessons,5 Dives): $470
- Diving DAN Insurance - 7 Days: $28
- Non Diver DAN Insurance / Snorkeling - 7 Days: $13
- Diving DAN Insurance - 1 Day: $14
- Non Diver DAN Insurance / Snorkeling - 1 Day: $5
- Water Sports Insurance - 1 Days: $12
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
The 7 days itinerary is planned in advance; however, Best Maldives Dive Safari on a Liveaboard may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience on board of Luxury yacht.
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.
