Liveaboards in the Maldives

AMBA is a 34 metre, 10 metre wide liveaboard built in 2004 and run by her German owners, who live on board and guide the trips themselves. She takes 22 divers in 11 air conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, including two luxury cabins with their own private terrace on the upper deck. Diving is run from an 18 metre dhoni with six wide exits, Bauer Pure Air compressors and free Nitrox 32 on every dive. Routes run from Male across the central atolls, up to Baa and Raa for the Hanifaru mantas, and down to the Deep South and Fuvahmulah for tiger sharks and hammerheads.

Maldives Blue Force 3 is a 42-metre steel liveaboard launched in November 2018 and designed by divers for divers. She takes 26 guests in 12 air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, with an air-conditioned dining room and lounge, an outdoor bar and two large sun decks. Four dive guides keep groups small on the Central Atolls, Hanifaru, Best of the Maldives and Southern Hemisphere routes, diving from a dedicated dhoni.

Maldives Blue Force One is a 42-metre premium liveaboard, awarded best boat built in the Maldives by the Liveaboard Association of Maldives. She takes 24 guests in 12 hotel-style cabins with private bathrooms, and adds an outdoor jacuzzi, three sun decks, an outdoor restaurant on the bow, a full-service bar and a large column-free lounge. She sails the Central Atolls, Hanifaru, the Deep South and the Southern Hemisphere from Male, with a dive dhoni, Nitrox membranes and spare compressors.

Horizon 3 is a 36-metre steel and fibreglass motor yacht operated by Blue Horizon, a Maldivian liveaboard company running since 1994. She takes up to 24 divers in 12 air-conditioned en-suite cabins across three decks, with an indoor saloon, bar, sun deck with hot tub and an on-board massage therapist. Diving is run from a separate dive dhoni with five guides, and itineraries cover the central atolls, Baa Atoll and Hanifaru Bay, and the deep south.

The DUNE Black Manta is a 42-metre luxury liveaboard built in 2024, designed for premium diving cruises across the Maldives. With 15 spacious cabins accommodating up to 28 guests, she features a jacuzzi, massage room, sun deck with loungers, indoor lounge, outdoor dining area facing the ocean, and a dedicated dive dhoni. Free nitrox and Wi-Fi are included on every trip. The diving schedule usually includes 2–3 dives per day.

The DUNE Theia is an elegant 32-meter motor yacht designed for diving cruises across the Maldives, from the central atolls down to the remote south. Built in 2009 and renovated in 2023, she accommodates up to 20 guests in 10 cabins across three decks, including premium sea-view cabins on the upper deck. The spacious sun deck with sky bar, panoramic indoor saloon with bean bags, and outdoor dining area overlooking the ocean create a relaxed atmosphere. A dedicated dive dhoni accompanies the vessel for comfortable diving operations, with free nitrox included on all trips.

The Salvora is a 26-meter traditional Maldivian liveaboard, fully refurbished in 2024-2025 with modern amenities while maintaining its classic charm. With 8 spacious air-conditioned cabins accommodating up to 16 guests, she offers affordable diving cruises across the Maldives' most spectacular atolls. Enjoy 3 dives per day plus night dives, full board meals, beach BBQs on deserted islands, sandbank visits, and snorkeling with mantas and whale sharks.

Maldives Aggressor II is a 135ft liveaboard with a 16-person crew, cruising the Maldives from Male with capacity for up to 22 guests in 11 Suite, Twin and Deluxe staterooms. Her Best of Maldives itinerary threads through the central atolls' channels and thilas, while extended Lhaviyani and Meemu departures push further afield for mantas, whale sharks and pristine coral gardens.

The Seafari Explorer 2 is a 40-meter luxury liveaboard launched in 2023, purpose-built for diving the Maldives. With 8 cabins for up to 14 guests, she offers intimate group sizes and premium comfort including a jacuzzi, spacious sun deck, and professional dive facilities with Nitrox.