Adora Liveaboard, Maldives

Name: Best of Southern Atolls (Male - Gan, Addu)
Start: 2027-01-31
End: 2027-02-10
Location: Maldives

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 256 / day Check dates

“Christmas Eve on a desert island, wonderfully organized by our crew who also animated this unforgettable evening. ”
Anne Laure L, France

Highlights

Dedicated dive Dhoni
Fresh & Flavorful Cuisine Served on Board

Adora is a 38.1-meter (125-foot) liveaboard accommodating up to 21 guests in 11 cabins, with triple-sharing options available. The Adora provides a relaxed base for exploring the Maldives. A friendly, attentive crew takes care of the details throughout the trip, helping guests feel at home on board.

Between dives, guests can unwind in the salon, enjoy ocean views from the sun deck, or share the day’s sightings with fellow divers. Freshly prepared meals feature a variety of Maldivian, Indian, Sri Lankan, and international flavors, making dining a welcome part of the daily routine, from breakfast before a morning dive to relaxed meals after a day at sea.

Diving operates from Adora’s dedicated dive dhoni, providing a spacious base for dive preparation and surface intervals. Experienced local guides lead dives at renowned Maldivian sites, with opportunities to encounter manta rays, sharks, whale sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and tropical reef fish. Combining well-organized diving with attentive service and comfortable surroundings, Adora offers a rewarding way to experience the Maldives.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($20 / night), National Park Fees ($0-40 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee ($1-3), Extra Dives ($72 / activity), Nitrox Course ($220 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($150 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($125-685), Fishing, Snorkel Gear, Massage ($90-200).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Rooms with Balcony
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Fishing
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style

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
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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: 2014

Length: 38.1 meters

Beam: 10.35 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 6-8 knots

Engines: 829 HP Yanmar

Max guests: 21

Number of cabins: 11

Number of bathrooms: 12

Water capacity: 16000 liters

Fuel capacity: 9500 liters

Freshwater maker: 20 tons per day

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid

Adora Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

9.4
Crew

8.2
Food

9.4
Diving

8.6
Value

8.5

10 Exceptional
Belkis C
Venezuela

100% recommended
We had the most incredible time with the Adora Boat Club! We did the Central Atolls 8 days, 7 nights in January. We had Maazin as our diving instructor as well as Javed and Alif and we couldn’t have asked for a better crew! We saw stingrays, manta rays, nurse sharks, white tipped reef sharks, black tipped reef sharks, octopuses, spotted eagle rays, stingrays and many MORE! The dive boat crew was super helpful before and after dives, and accommodated to all our needs. The boat is BEAUTIFUL! The food was so delicious and different every meal. The Sri Lankan food on the last day was incredible. The team on the boat was so sweet, they took care of everything we needed and always with the biggest smile. We celebrated our honeymoon on the boat and they surprised us with a beautiful floral arrangement and complimentary champagne. The Beach BBQ was super fun and the sand sculptures they did were INCREDIBLE. Without a doubt would do it again. It was my first liveaboard experience and I am so happy I felt so comfortable and supported by the team. I did my advanced open water during the tour and am so happy to continue diving!
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The diving briefings were incredible, so detailed with topographic maps of the dive, plan A, B or C..
29 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Tim S
Germany

An incredible journey across the Maldives
The trip was super organized. The boat is just beautiful and the cabins very spacious. The crew was always incredibly friendly and helpful! The guides were always eager to organize the best dive for the participants and very knowledgeable!! It was just great to be happy to :) again
Recommended for
Mantas, Walhaie, Tigerhaie
04 Aug, 2022

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9.6 Exceptional
Jolene H
Singapore

Wonderful diving, beautiful boat, awesome crew
This was our first longish liveaboard and it was an unforgettable experience! We went in May so the sea was a bit rough but the crew made it as safe and comfortable as possible for us. We saw whale sharks, mantas, so many rays, reef sharks...couldn't ask for more.
Recommended for
Excellent crew, enthusiastic and knowledgeable dive guides, comfortable boat
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Daniele T
Italy

Wonderful and unforgettable
My experience with Adora was fantastic. We saw several species of sharks, snorkeled with two (!) whale sharks at night, one more whale shark the day after, several mantas at night and two more the day after at their cleaning station. Plus eagle and sting rays, big turtle, octopus, and so on. The diving was very beautiful and our guides very professional. The staff both for the diving and in the boat was extremely friendly, kind, funny. They really made the experience even more enjoyable. The boat itself is great, spacious and cozy, huge rooms and everything well functioning. Big thanks to Deko, Ismail and the rest of the team!
Recommended for
Whale sharks, mantas, friendly staff
06 Jan, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Frederic S
Germany

Classic Maldives
Lots of Mantas, nice drift dives, awesome guide
Recommended for
Mantas, Whaleshark, reef sharks
20 Oct, 2021

9.2 Superb
Gil R
Switzerland

Maldives Deep South - great experience on Adora
This was a great experience, having the opportunity to dive at amazing sites fully supported by very professional guides. The boat and the team were great. Only the logistics upfront the trip could have been better.
Recommended for
Great choice of dive sites. Professionalism of the team. Accommodation and food.
15 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Leonhard W
Germany

Eye to eye with the whale shark
There are no complaints about the journey with the Adora from start to finish. The entire crew was very attentive and always friendly at all times. The cabins were very spacious with their own TV, proper shower and stable water pressure. The food was very good and plentiful.For diving there was a fresh towel every day.WiFi and Nitrox are already included in the price.The dive sites were very nice. In addition to the many big fish (including manta rays and whale sharks), our guide also had a good eye for macro critters.The beach BBQ and volleyball game were also a highlight.
Recommended for
Nitrox Inclusive. Superb crew and Giudes. Spacious cabins and stable internet.
22 Jan, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Kristian P
Germany

It doesn't get much better
The trip with the Adora met all my expectations, if not exceeded them. The ship is nicely equipped, the food is very good and the staff is always friendly and courteous. The diving is well organized, the guides are very experienced and also help with all wishes and problems. The only small catch was the WiFi, when it went it was very slow. However, you can buy prepaid cards with 2GB on the ship.
Recommended for
Mantas, Walhai, Haie
05 Feb, 2022

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9.2 Superb
Huw W
United Kingdom

Superb marine life
I did the 10 day trip from Addu to Male. Diving was superb - great viz, warm water, and loads of marine life. We saw whale sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, turtles and loads of sharks.
Recommended for
The marine life. The boat's spaciousness. The crew.
04 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Anne Laure L
France

Just great!!
Christmas Eve on a desert island, wonderfully organized by our crew who also animated this unforgettable evening. Manta rays !!
Recommended for
The kindness and professionalism of the team on board, the very rich and exceptional diving program, the comfort of the boat
14 Apr, 2021

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34 reviews

8.8 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Mingrui Z
China

Great all around
It is my first liveaboard and a very good one. Good dives food is good and people
Recommended for
Atmosphere. Diving. Plan.
10 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Franziska S
Germany

Big Fish, Big Moments, Brilliant Crew
The crew and dive guides did everything possible to make our trip both comfortable and safe. We experienced outstanding dives with large schools of reef sharks, mating nurse sharks, manta rays, and an unforgettable encounter with whale sharks. The entire tour was exceptionally well organized and is highly recommended. The food was very good and thoughtfully portioned — generous without being excessive, which we truly appreciated as it helps avoid unnecessary food waste. The cabins were spacious, tastefully furnished, and impeccably clean. The prices for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages were fair.
Recommended for
Service. Guides. Divesites.
04 Mar, 2026

8.4 Very good
Hans H
Germany

Great safari on a beautiful boat.
We had a great week, on a beautiful boat, a large cabin, beautiful dives and good food. The entire crew was very accommodating and very friendly.
Recommended for
Diving, Cabin, BBQ New Year's Eve
14 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Emily C
New Zealand

You won’t regret it
I did a week cruising the central atolls on Adora after booking last minute and it did not disappoint. The diving was great, loads of life and great dive guides who always gave super through briefings and were switched on under water. The food was awesome and the crew onboard both the dhoni and the main boat were super attentive and lovely. Cabins were spacious and comfortable. I’ve been on a few liveaboards now and Adora probably tops them in terms of overall value, so I’d happily book again or recommend to others. Not a bad word to say, great job guys, hope to see you all again :-)
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Overall guest experience.
05 Feb, 2026

8.0 Very good
Kit Y
Hong Kong

Maldives is not impressive, but the boat is
Night dive with uncountable number of sharks was really awesome.
Recommended for
boat, night dive, BBQ
31 Mar, 2016

8.0 Very good
Matthias R
Germany

Great diving experiences with an experienced team
Wildlife, good crew, good food, huge rooms and lots of comfort
Recommended for
Mantas, Walhai, Gitarrenhai
03 Apr, 2019

9.2 Superb
Yui W
United States

Pretty boat, great crew, good food
The crew was very attentive to the dive prep, helping with getting gear on and off. Makes a big difference with the frequency of diving. Food was varied with local flavors as well as western cuisine. The boat was very clean and warm with wood furniture, and created a great laid back environment to relax between diving. The deep south route unfortunately did not give us as great diving as the rest of the experience
Recommended for
Helpful crew, good food, comfortable boat
14 Apr, 2021

8.4 Very good
Robin E
Australia

excellent service, food repetitive
Lovely staff the visibility and weather not ideal - Would probably advise people not to chose October if this is the typical weather. visibility about 5-8 m only We saw everything though - whale shark, mantas However, We had tuna served twice a day every day. My partner does not eat tuna and therefore chicken was his staple food. Perhaps more variation might have been possible if 19 of the 24 on board were not Israeli - but probably better to have varied more for the unlucky five ! Otherwise we thought it was an excellent cruise and could not fault the staff at all, they were absolutely wonderful - particularly Dhoni crew, divemaster, Hassan, and Barman, Lucky. thank you everyone
Recommended for
Bar service and staff excellent, diving service excellent, cabin/ suite
02 Nov, 2016

9.2 Superb
Christina P
United States

Wonderful week on the adora
Mantas mantas mantas! Crew is wonderful, boat is very comfortable. Single cabin was a wonderful value, so nice to have my own private cabin
Recommended for
Service, value, single occupancy cabin
02 Apr, 2019

8.0 Very good
Laurent M
Switzerland

Impeccable organization and pleasant stay
Very good stay on board a nice boat. The organization is well established and works perfectly. The briefings are clear and professional. With a few slight improvements, the experience could easily reach the level of a five-star stay. Anyway, it's still a great experience that I recommend!
Recommended for
Space available on the boat and dhoni. The boat and its comfort. The crew's service.
11 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
MAEL G
France

Perfect
Exceptional experience aboard Adora. The dive sites are well selected, the equipment is recent and of good quality. The service is excellent and the boat is perfect.
Recommended for
Comfort of the boat. Service. Dives.
03 Mar, 2025

8.0 Very good
Fabian S
Switzerland

As good as the Maldives get
As already mentioned, the crew is fantastic. Every single person is helpful and up for a joke, making this a fairly familial experience that feels honest.
Recommended for
Crew is exceptionally nice and helpful, reasonably sharky trip, flexible schedule
04 Feb, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Madeleine H
Germany

Tolle Safari mit artenreicher Unterwasserwelt
Sehr komfortables Boot mit einer aufmerksamen Crew (beim Tauchen sowie auf dem Schiff). Wir hatten das Glück, dass das Schiff nur zur Hälfte gebucht war, jedoch hätte sich ein volles Schiff durch die Weitläufigkeit auch nicht eng angefühlt. Top ausgestattes Dhoni, auf dem das Tauchequipment die Safari über verbleiben konnte. Sehr großzügige Kabinen und neben den drei Tauchgängen/Tag auch genug Zeit zum Entspannen. Das Essen war sehr abwechslungsreich, üppig und lecker. Getränke (außer Wasser) standen jederzeit zum Kauf zur Verfügung. Ausführliche Briefings vor jedem Tauchgang mit einer maximalen Fahrdauer von 20 Minuten mit dem Dhoni zum Tauchplatz. Manchmal wurde die Strömung falsch eingeschätzt, was in einem leicht abgewandelten Tauchgang (gegenüber dem Briefing) resultierte. Die Dive Guides geben sich die größte Mühe, auf jede Menge Unterwasserlebewesen aufmerksam zu machen, sodass der Tauchgang sehr kurzweilig ist. Großfische wie Mantas, Riffhaie, Rochen sowie Schildkröten waren so gut wie immer dabei. Ein Riffhaken ist von Vorteil, kann aber auch an Bord erworben werden. Zusammenfassend eine tolle zehntägige Safari mit neuen Freunden und jeder Menge Eindrücken.
Recommended for
Unterwasserwelt (Mantas, (Wal)haie, Schildkröten), Boot, Crew
18 Feb, 2022

8.0 Very good
Bernardus L
Netherlands

Nice liveaboard on the Adora
Overall, we enjoyed our trip with the Adora. It was great to dive the Maldives on a liveaboard, visiting many top spots. We saw lots of sharks, mantas, and schools of fish, and also several eagle rays, turtles, etc. Being almost fully booked (20 out of 21), there was still enough space for everyone to either gather together or have private moments. The cabins are large, too. Meals were good and tasty, and although we had a full schedule, there was time to rest between the dives.
Recommended for
Boat is spacious, having are separate dive dhoni is a plus. Nice selection of dive spots. Cabins are large, comfortable when sharing a cabin.
30 Jan, 2026

4.4 Review score
Erich M
Austria

Great crew on the diving dhoni, lazy crew on the ship, monotonous food and disastrous briefings
Some of the dives, great crew at the dive dhoni
Recommended for
3 of the dives
18 Mar, 2022

10 Exceptional
Zbigniew W
Poland

Amazing experience
all the underwater animals and food :)
Recommended for
food, crew, safety
06 Jan, 2023

9.2 Superb
Esther R
Spain

Great liveaboard experience with amazing dives, crew and top class comfort
Other than the amazing Manta night dive, channel dives with sharks and all the beautiful pinnacle dives and marine life, we got lucky and only 6 divers onboarded! No corners were cut and we received same service (if not better) than a full boat. We all got our own cabin and enjoyed a great time with a very relaxed and friendly crew who went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. BBQ dinner at picnic beach was a blast and everyone had a great time! Thanks to boat manager Deko, guides Aku and Musa. Abu, Ali and the rest of the crew for a great operation.
Recommended for
Comfort, dive guides, friendliness
06 Jan, 2024

8.0 Very good
Thomas V
Germany

Beautiful boat, nice crew and superb diving!
This was my first liveaboard so I´m hardly an expert....but I really enjoyed the boat and the experience! It was August so the weather wasn´t all that great! Still the diving was remarkable and we saw Mantas and a big number of sharks. The single bed room is nice. But nobody had to share a room beacuse the boat wasn´t fully booked.
Recommended for
Crew, Boat, Fellow Divers
10 Nov, 2016

8.4 Very good
Oliver N
Austria

Perfect trip, great crew
Whale shark at night, spinner shark feeding, Fuvahmulah Tiger Zoo
Recommended for
Experienced guides, exciting dive sites, very helpful crew
07 Feb, 2022

8.0 Very good
Michael V
Austria

Beautiful liveaboard with room for improvement
The liveaboard on the Adora was a nice trip with great crew and great dive sites. Particularly noteworthy here is the modern Dhongi (escort ship), which is the reference in the Maldives in terms of space and comfort - top! The food was good, but there is still potential for improvement compared to other providers. The fact that only water and tea are included in the high price is also negative. Soft drinks have to be paid extra, the snack offer between meals is very manageable.
Recommended for
Beautiful diving spots. Lots of manta rays. Lots of sharks.
22 Nov, 2025