Top Class Cruising Sachika

Name: Northern Highlights (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-13
Location: Maldives

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“We also had a lovely mix of divers from all over the world and I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my trip!”
Susan S, Canada

Highlights

Three-time winner of “Best Diving Safari’’ in the Maldives
Snorkeler-friendly with non-diving itineraries

The Sachika liveaboard, by Top Class Cruising, is a 33-meter/108-feet custom-built liveaboard that has been awarded the “Best Dive Safari Boat " by the National Boating Association of the Maldives for two editions. The Sachika has 10 cabins, including 3 suites, 1 junior suite, 4 standard double or twin cabins, and 2 twin cabins, catering to 22 guests. Each cabin has an air conditioner, en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, and private entertainment hubs.

The sundeck with its jacuzzi is perfect for relaxation between dives and stargazing at night. Meals are served in the A/C restaurant, and guests can sip on some tasty cocktails while lounging on the aft deck. The trailing dhoni (a traditional Maldivian vessel) is used for diving and keeping all the tanks and compressors separate, so travelers can sleep. A full snorkeling itinerary for non-divers includes activities like fishing, beach visits, and treks.

Aboard the Sachika, guests will cruise through the central and deep south atolls and dive at the Malé Atolls, Rasdhoo, Meemu, and Ari Atolls. The cruise sets out to the south with the exploration of a trawler that sank three decades ago and became a home for the local needlefish and scorpionfish. In the western part of the atoll, it is easy to meet manta rays coming close to the reef to enjoy the many cleaning stations. The sea is rich in marine life, home to whale sharks, scorpionfish, glassfish, reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, beautiful corals, dolphins, and more.

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01 Aug

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26 Sep

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03 Oct

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$ 3,571

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,500

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (70 USD per week), Mandatory Service Charge (150-255 USD per trip), National Park Fees (0-45 USD per activity).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (35-50 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (60 USD), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (35-45 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (100-630 USD), Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet (30-45 USD per trip).

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Boat features

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Italian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2007

Length: 33m

Deck area: 3 Decks

Beam: 10m

Cruising speed: 11 knots

Engines: Yanmar 480 HP

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 11

Tenders: 1x5 m tender “dinghy” Boston Whaler with Suzuki engine 50 hp & 1x19 m luxury Diving Dhoni with Daewoo Doosan engine 280 HP

Water capacity: 2 desalination plants with 600 lt/h capacity

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Engine room CCTV

Top Class Cruising Sachika Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.2
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Diving

9.6
Value

9.4

9.2 Superb
Monika T
Germany

We'll be back
Greatful trip with wonderful diving. We have seen so much.
Recommended for
The dives and the waleshark. BBQ at the beach. The athmosphäre, specially at the bar terasse.
14 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Michał J. G
Poland

Awesome tour of Maldivian central atolls
Great views of the animals despite limited visibility, almost horizontal rain, strong wind and occasionally leaking ship.
Recommended for
Dives and guides. nitrox. Food.
19 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Birger W
Australia

Fantastic liveaboard experience!
Lots of manta rays and sharks, and an amazing diversity of marine life! The dive guides were great and knew the sites very well. Also no more than 5 divers per dive guide.
Recommended for
Super friendly staff, great dive sites, yummy food
21 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
Merryl B
Australia

Brilliant from start to finish, truly Manta madness etched in my precious memories, thankyou.
Everything was brilliant, so impressed as nothing was overlooked including very informative dive briefings with great images of dive sites. Had daily yoga which was brilliant and helped my sore muscles after diving. Two beach BBQs which were spectacular, crew cooked up a great feed. Dives were all impressive saw so much including my 2 favourites manta n sharks. Great crew very helpful and friendly. Whole experience was just amazing and will etch a huge memory for my husband and I.
Recommended for
Boat and room with own ensuite awesome. Dive guide Luigi was brilliant. Selection of dives were awesome.
28 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nadine G
Lebanon

Home on the sea
Sashika provided a wholesome experience: perfect itinerary, excellent diving and fun activities and ambiance throughout the trip. Memorable, thanks to a professional organization yet with a homey feel!
Recommended for
Itinerary, sharks, fun activities
11 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Nathaly M
Spain

We will be back for sure
It has been one of the best experiences of my life, the amazing diving, the beautiful boat and the great food, I will definitely repeat it, thanks to all the team for making it possible.
Recommended for
Dive. Amiability. Food.
21 Sep, 2025

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Ting-Hsin C
Taiwan

A simple and beautiful journey into underwater life
There are no extravagant or fashionable facilities or activities. Simply diving to see marine life, eating well, sleeping well, and not chasing animals or interfering with their behavior is the most enjoyable and responsible journey. Thanks to Sachika for doing this for us.
Recommended for
Clean and tidy. Good instructions. Staffs’ kindness.
26 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Miguel O
Switzerland

Amazing experience!
All of them, they are countless, the crew was top-notch! Everything worked very well, the dives were rich and beautiful. Everything was wonderful!
Recommended for
The underwater life, the very attentive and competent crew, a superb boat!
14 Feb, 2023

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Bingbing W
China

A fantastic trip
I’m so glad and feel super lucky to have chosen Sachika’s Best of Central Atolls for my first liveaboard adventure! From the incredible dives and fascinating underwater creatures, to the amazing dive guides, super friendly crew, and the chill vibes all around, this trip has become a memory I’ll cherish forever. I can’t help but smile every time I think about it!
Recommended for
Diving. Tiramisu. Crew Service.
24 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Roy S
United States

So much fun!
Every dive was a shark dive! It was amazing. The boat is fantastic, with lots of space to relax and excellent cabins. The crew was always helpful when we needed them. The food was good, the dining area was nice, and the hangout spots were good too. Just wish the hot tub was hot.
Recommended for
Great diving, chill crew, great boat
22 Oct, 2017

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9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Narisa C
United States

An Unforgettable Liveaboard Experience with Top Class Cruising
I recently had the pleasure of spending seven incredible days aboard Sachika, and I can’t recommend this experience highly enough! From start to finish, the team exceeded all expectations and delivered a truly top-tier diving adventure. The cabins were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed—exactly what you need after a full day of diving. Communication and dive briefings done by Andrea were consistently clear and professional, setting the tone for safe and enjoyable dives. The dive sites themselves were diverse and fascinating, offering something new and exciting every time we entered the water. The food was another highlight—delicious, nutritious, and perfectly suited to the energy demands of up to four dives a day. The crew made sure we were well-fed and ready to take on each day’s adventures. A special shoutout to our personal dive guide, Hassan, whose calm expertise and passion for diving truly stood out. He not only showed us the most incredible underwater sights but also made me and my husband feel completely safe and confident on every dive. When I encountered an issue with my personal dive gear mid-dive, Hassan’s calm demeanor and problem-solving skills immediately put me at ease and helped resolve the situation smoothly. This trip was an unforgettable experience filled with stunning underwater landscapes, amazing marine life, and a team that genuinely cares about providing an exceptional experience. If you’re looking for a liveaboard that delivers on all fronts, Top Class Cruising is it.
Recommended for
dive site diversity. cleanliness. friendly staff.
20 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Mattias S
Sweden

Excellent
Nightdiving with mantarays, the quality of the food, flexibility of the staff and cruise director to make our trip the best and give us a great experience and the guests onboard had a lot of fun together with the staff and by ourselves both under water and on the boat.
Recommended for
Mantarays, food, service
31 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Jiayun Z
China

A wonderful week
Everyone is super nice and friendly. The dive sites are well chosen. We have seen countless sharks :).. BBQ on the beach was very nice. And happy hour with Aperol Spritz on a sandbank at sunset was unforgettable.
Recommended for
Kindness. Great dive guide. Very good briefing with a lot of information.
06 Jun, 2025

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Vladmirs L
Latvia

Sachika is a great dive safari
I liked the trip, everything was at the best level. Diving, food, entertainment, I liked everything. I think that I will go on this boat again
Recommended for
Comfort. Excellent service. A well-laid route through dive sites.
11 Nov, 2024

Translated from Russian

9.6 Exceptional
Eric S
Spain

Amazing week!
Incredible experience. We saw lots of mantas, sharks, and even a whale shark. The atmosphere and professionalism at its peak. I will definitely be back
Recommended for
Diving. The team. The service.
14 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Holly F
United States

Fantastic experience with wonderful people!
There aren't enough good things to say about the Sachika, from the diving to the crew to the food, it was all fantastic. I had high expectations and still ended up impressed!
Recommended for
The diving. The crew. The boat.
19 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Alexander B
Switzerland

Topclass experience
The trip was great! In addition to all the great dives, the food was phenomenal, and they brought us to several uninhabited islands.
Recommended for
Service, food, people
05 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Brigitte H
France

dolce vita
It is an Italian boat so exceptional friendliness impeccable hotel service comfortable cabin and real care given to the comfort of the guests and abundant and delicious Italian food. The chef is an excellent cookWe were 6 non-divers and we were able to rest and snorkel on a deserted island almost every dayIn addition, the crew members are wonderful fishermen and we went fishing with them with the donhy, resulting in 45 kilograms of fish = fresh fish at every meal. Giaccomo, the dive master, solves all problems with kindness and efficiencyIn short, la dolce vita
Recommended for
Friendliness Perfect hotel service Exquisite food
13 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
LANCE PAUL B
United States

Mindblowing, completely exceeded our expectations
Bea (the boat manager) and the crew have created a warm, welcoming, joyful atmosphere on the boat. The minute you arrive you are greeted with the warm smiles of the crew and a refreshing welcome drink. From there, you can enjoy some of the best diving in the world. The dive guides were knowledgeable-timing the dives so we had the best opportunity to see the undersea life we were hoping to see (mantas, whale sharks, sharks, turtles). There was a variety of skill levels on the boat but they managed nicely to arrange us in groups that were appropriate for everyone. The food was delicious and there was a wide selection to choose from. If was a buffet style so you could choose what you wanted and eat as much/as little as you wanted. They stopped at small islands from time to time so we could enjoy the beauty of the desert islands that the Maldives are so famous for. On the last day, we also had a tour around the capital city of Male. We felt the price was very reasonable for the number of dives we could do, the amount of food we were able to eat, the extra tours they provided, the beach barbecue, etc. The crew of the dhoni prepared our dive gear and tanks every dive so it was pure heaven to just go to the dhoni, put on our equipment, and jump in the water. Every detail was taken care of. Athithi, our excellent dive guide, was able to show us some amazing sites but did not take any risks when there was a current, etc. We always felt like he was looking out for our safety. The dining area is set up so you get to sit with other passengers and enjoy getting to know other people. By the end of the week, we felt as though we had made 20 new dive friends. We are so thankful we chose Sachika for our Maldives adventure. Thank you to all the crew.
Recommended for
the crew, the dives, the culture of the boat
02 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Manuel M
Germany

Amazing first liveaboard experience!!!
I had the best first liveaboard experience I could've asked for. I checked many different boats before I booked Sachika and I'm so glad I booked the trip with Sachika. The crew performs outstandingly behind the scenes and you don't even notice them. You come from a dive, breakfast, lunch or dinner are ready. You come from another dive and some snacks are prepared and your room is done. The diving was amazing with Bea, Andrea, Athi and all the other awesome guides I missed now. Andrea helped me to fix my long term breathing problem, like no other dive instructor could help me before in the last dives I did. He also helped me fix my feet with bandaides, after I got some hurting spot from the fins.About the diving: I had the most wonderful experience of my whole life becuase of the Manta night dive. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!Furthermore we saw tons of sharks, even 2x Whalesharks!! The diving was great overall and I always felt safe with the equipment and the instructors/guides. Also we had great people on the boat and we were a great group. Thank you so much for everything! Loved it 100%
Recommended for
The whole crew, the diving, the organization of the trip
10 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Saakshi S
India

First liveaboard experience and Sachika was awesome
The dive guides were amazing. Martina was my guide and she is just the very best. Good dive sites. Saw a lot of rays and sharks. I m vegetarian and food was never a problem. Visited during covid times and the crew ensured that we didn't have to worry about safety.
Recommended for
Martina (dive guide), the underwater life, food
28 Oct, 2020

10 Exceptional
Claire H
United States

Best crew and guides in the world!
The crew definitely made the experience worthwhile for all of us. They were very familiar with the sites, had a lot of respect for the marine life, and set up the guests for both fun and safety.
Recommended for
Food, boat space, and staff
27 Aug, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Sven Magnus Anders H
Sweden

Really Wild Deep South on Sachika with plenty of Big Stuff!
We had a good time on Sachika. The boat is in good shape even if there is a lot of traditional dark wood everywhere. Everything worked fine. The dives with tiger sharks on the Tiger Wall was a proper highlight, as well as the encounters with eagle rays, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Recommended for
The guests. The Staff and the food. The selection of dive sites.
06 Apr, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Nikki R
United Kingdom

Incredible! Will be returning!
My favourite part was the night dive with so so many mantas and nurse sharks swimming around and coming right up to you. Magical and totally immersed in their world
Recommended for
Luxurious, incredible wildlife, memorable!
20 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Naseef V
India

Excellent Liveaboard. Amazing Experience
Had an amazing trip with Sachika Team. Staffs were very cooperative and highly experienced. Dive guides/ instructors are familiar with all dive sites and understandable. Food onboard delicious. Clean, well maintained cabin and washrooms.
Recommended for
Dives, staffs and food
10 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Jeanne J
United States

Perfect way to experience the Maldives
This was the southern atoll trip, which is more challenging with very strong currents. We were able to be in deep open blue water with many large pelagic...non-stop! Oceanic sharks, mantas, whale sharks. The crew was excellent and a big help in the challenging conditions but the dives were totally awesome. Sachika is an amazing boat, with plenty of space, and the rooms were excellent. There is a dongi that follows the boat, so all dive gear is kept on that boat, which makes more room on the main boat. Food was always well prepared, varied, and great tasting. I was eating gluten free and had no problem with all of the choices for every meal. I would highly recommend this boat and would return to the Maldives for the northern atolls next time to be able to see those as well.
Recommended for
crew, diving, food
03 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
Shontel S
United States

Sachika Liveaboard: Luxurious Boat, Delicious Food, Unbelievable Diving, & Absoluetly Amazing Crew = MAGICAL EXPERIENCE
I have been on 2 separate liveaboards (Australia & Thailand) prior to boarding the Sachika for the “Deep South” itinerary February 19-26, 2022. This liveaboard blew my mind and FAR exceeded all of my expectations! The Boat: LUXURIOUS!! The beautiful suite had windows that opened, air conditioning when needed, a spacious vanity, & a large bathroom. The daily turndown service and fresh towels mid-trip made me feel like we were in a luxury resort instead of on a boat. The dining room was the perfect size for both the buffet meals and all the dive briefings. The sundeck was huge with many lounge chairs, and partially shaded so that you could escape the sun if needed. I was surprised that I was able to get wi-fi on the boat (small extra fee but definitely worth it). It was incredible to be able to skype with our kids from halfway around the world. **They also have a huge light off the back of the boat that attracts TONS of plankton. The very first night we had a whale shark happily eating plankton while we snorkeled around her in awe! One morning before sunrise, we awoke to find dozens of mobula rays snacking on plankton. We asked the crew if we could get in and snorkel and they told us we had 20 mins before the boat moved…so of course we jumped in and loved the experience of snorkeling with these amazing creatures. The Food: DELICIOUS!! Buffet every meal with plenty of options and varieties of foods, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and normal food for all of us regular food lovers. I loved the fresh ahi, all the deliciously cooked veggies (zucchini, squash, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), delicious pastas, lasagnas, and lots of new foods I’d never tried before! For breakfast, they let us choose our eggs made to order. They always had fresh juice, tea, coffee, & water. I was so happy that we chose this boat, as this was the first liveaboard where I actually LOVED the food. The Diving: UNBELIEVABLE!! Luckily I had read a review suggesting we bring reef hooks for the intense “Deep South” currents, and we were thankful we had our own. Sharks, Sharks, Sharks…It never got old seeing all the different types of sharks (Tiger, Oceanic, Grey, Spinner, Guitar, & Whale). Unfortunately, the hammerheads & leopard sharks eluded us this trip. However, we saw many other amazing things: a marble ray, cowtail and whiptail stingrays, eagle rays, a torpedo ray, dozens of turtles, beautiful reef and coral, TONS of fish, a huge school of barracuda, eels, many Napoleon wrasse, vibrant colored clams, scorpion fish, flounders, garden eels, dolphins, and even a couple of nudibranches!! After diving one day, we were very lucky to have the rare experience to see whales near the Sachika! The Crew: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Martina, the cruise manager, has succeeded in creating the perfect liveaboard. She was able to get my husband Nitrox Certified and added a night dive to the itinerary (per our request) for everyone. At the end of the trip she made each guest a personalized Sachika liveaboard itinerary, in color and complete with names of all our dive sites and pictures of the pelagics we saw on those dives. On top of that, she even compiled several of our videos, as well as those from some of the other guests, for a special Sachika Liveaboard Video to help us all remember our extraordinary dive trip! The boat was always clean, and our dive preparation always went smoothly due to the Dohni crew who constantly refilled our tanks and helped us prep for each of our 3 dives per day. It was a lovely experience to get to know the crew and other divers from around the world. I was truly sad when our magical trip came to an end. I hope to someday get to travel to the Maldives again and do the central atoll itinerary with them :)
Recommended for
Diving, Boat, Crew, & Food....
16 Mar, 2022

10 Exceptional
Giulia S
Switzerland

Incredible experience!
All the staff on the boat were super friendly! If you had any questions they were always available. The Food was AMAZING! The diving was an incredible experience! We saw sooo many different and cool things! (Like Whaleshark, looots of Reef Sharks, Mantas, Eagle Ray, Guitar Shark etc.) All Diveguides on the boat were really experienced and I always felt Safe. Special thank you to Ali, Max and Luigi! These guys knows everything about diving and marine life!
Recommended for
Diveguides and the people. Diving!!. Food.
22 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Claus W
Germany

AMAZING Crew & Diving
The crew very competent, very friendly, helpful, unobtrusive with everything, as it should be.The dive sites were very well chosen. Especially to "lie" in the night between nurse sharks was unique until the last dive surrounded by rays.
Recommended for
The crew *****diving. Mood
17 Dec, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Robert F
Canada

A Fabulous Life Experience!
the dive sites and the variety and sizes of the fish. the weather which was absolutely perfect. Hot and sunny but with enough breeze. the beach island dinner, and happy hour on a small island each and every sunset and last but not least the people
Recommended for
The professionalism of the crew. The trips agenda that included and incredible array of dive sites. The boat was fabulous, clean, high quality and offered everything you needed
11 Apr, 2024