Amba Liveaboard, Maldives
9.0 Superb - Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“This was my first live aboard experience and I couldn't have wished for a better one. ”
Highlights
The AMBA is a 31-meter-long liveaboard that accommodates 20 guests in 10 cabins, each featuring a private bathroom and adjustable air conditioning. The German owner personally manages the vessel. The clientele is international, comprising English and German-speaking individuals. The ship offers 11-day, 10-night tours to the Ari, Vaavu, and Malé Atolls, featuring well-selected dive sites.
The AMBA specializes in two-week tours for divers with medium to advanced experience. The tours require a minimum of 30 logged dives and some experience with currents. Communal areas onboard the Amba include the main saloon and dining room, where three freshly prepared meals are served daily, along with afternoon snacks, cakes, drinking water, tea, juice, and coffee. The German and Maldivian chefs bake fresh bread daily in the morning for breakfast lovers, alongside a vast variety of international delicacies from Asia, complemented by global cuisine. Since the Owner is a chef himself, food is one of the top priorities, besides safety and stunning dives. The outdoor lounge on the upper deck is perfect for relaxing between dives, and the partially covered sun deck is furnished with sun loungers.
The AMBA navigates the central atolls of the Maldives, including Malé, Ari, and Vaavu Atolls, offering dive sites carefully selected to avoid crowded areas. The Amba stands out with its BAUER PureAir filling system, ensuring the highest safety standards. The 16-meter dive dhoni provides efficient dive operations, and smaller speedboats offer easy access to nearby islands. The experienced multilingual crew ensures all guests have a smooth and personalized diving and holiday experience.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Fishing, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 EUR per night), Mandatory Service Charge, Nitrox Course (220 EUR).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Amba Liveaboard Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 8.7
- Food 9.7
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter W
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Australia
A great dive trip in the beautiful northern Makdives
Great! The Amba is currently the only dive boat operating in the Northern Maldives so the dive sites were not crowded with boats and divers. Sleeping out of the roof deck was wonderful! Great cabins too! Excellent food!
- Recommended for
- The diving, the diving, the diving.... Everything was great but the diving is the most important
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pilar R
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Spain
An unforgettable experience
We've had eleven fantastic days. The boat is very comfortable, with plenty of space on the upper decks to relax, chat, sunbathe... Very well preserved and taken care of the details. We stayed in one of the suites on the upper deck and it's a great, spacious stateroom with amazing views and a private terrace.The food is plentiful and very good. The crew is excellent, friendly and diligent at all times.The diving is second to none. The guides gave very detailed explanations of each dive site. As there were only a few divers (thirteen) we were divided into two groups, each led by a guide. The dive sites are the most well-known in each atoll and did not disappoint.The dhoni from which the dive is done is also very comfortable and spacious. The crew is always attentive and willing to help you.
- Recommended for
- The layout and space of the boat, the very relaxed atmosphere, the organization of the dive
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark B
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Israel
Can't be better!
I highly recommend it! Stephan, the manager and the sole of Amba has three passions: 1. Diving. 2. Cooking. 3. Make his guests enjoy every moment of the safari. All these made our experience unbelievable and unforgettable. Best dive sites, outstanding meals, and permanent care are the overall impression of our stay. Special thanks to Amba's most professional dive guides, who assured the safe and interesting dives in any weather and currents!
- Recommended for
- Caring by the team. Dive sites. Best diving ladder I have ever used.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Stefano R
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Italy
Beautiful experience
Fantastic trip, met beautiful people, super helpful staff, always smiling and super nice. Not a brand new boat but with everything you need. Fantastic dives, we saw a lot of variety of fish and corals.
- Recommended for
- Staff - MAGNIFICENT. Fantastic dives. Marine biology.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sven R
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Germany
Maldives = Always AMBA!
Everything :)
- Recommended for
- The unmatched positive vibe, professionalism and all people I met during this amazing trip :)
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pilar R
- Spain
Magnificent
An unforgettable experienceIt's the third time we've been on this boat. It's very comfortable, with plenty of space on the upper decks to relax, chat, sunbathe... Recently remodeled. We were in one of the upper deck suites and it's a great, spacious stateroom with amazing views and a private terrace. The food is healthy, plentiful and varied. The crew is excellent, friendly and diligent at all times. Diving is great. The dive sites are the most well-known in each atoll and did not disappoint. The dhoni from which the dive is done is also very comfortable and spacious.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the cabin, the food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anthony K
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Canada
Amazing
Hello beautiful divers is the phrase you wake up to every single morning by Amba Liveaboard, this review is for anyone who's looking for awesome diving and very comfortable (family like) not luxurious Liveaboard. I'm gonna be very specific in my review, here you go: first of all the liveaboard new owner Fabian is one of the most modest, friendly and a very approachable person you could meet with his cruise director Stefan a very punctual and safety first person both of them form a pretty good team. the crew is a family like crew with a beautiful spirit helping every diver guest at their best. Concerning the dive guides: Hassan was one of the most funniest, very helpful and kind dive guide you could ever meet he's a freelancer on Amba but if you get the chance to meet him you'll be well pleased. Bina an SDI instructor well-qualified, very experienced and professional diver who looks out for every single person during the dive. Uwe a divemaster dive guide very reachable, friendly and has good music taste while chilling on the deck, looks out pretty well for his crew while diving. Sebastian a PADI instructor extremally attentive for his group and professional handling anything that could happen very approachable person too. the food is excellent since the cruise director Stefan is a chef you won't have to worry about the food it's always very good. the boat as i previously said is a very family like boat and if you're looking for a nice Diving vacation i would definitely recommend it since the new owner Fabian bought the boat i think Amba would become famous and would succeed a lot with this wonderful team. The diving experience is one of the most beautiful ones you could have. I would definitely be a guest at Amba again.
- Recommended for
- Diving
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- 9.2 Superb
- Silke K
- Germany
Tolle Tauchgänge, viele Haie....es war ein Erlebnis!!!
Amazing dives
- Recommended for
- Tauchgänge, entspannte Gruppe, grosse Kabine
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jean-Marc T
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France
Everything was very well organized. I recommend it without hesitation for beginner or not
From the beginning with the welcome, to the departure, between the dives, the rest times, the meals and the briefings, everything was perfect.All under the supervision of the boss who does not hesitate to get involved or help if necessary.I recommend this boat and crew for any diving course.
- Recommended for
- food. listening to the entire crew, the dive management and the skipper. organization and dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ben P
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United States
Fun diving with great staff! Goes by too fast
We had a wonderful time on the Amba. While you can't schedule the marine life, we had some great encounters with sharks, a manta, and numerous Maldivian reef fish. The crew was warm, inviting, and helpful. The dive staff was very knowledgeable and attentive before, during, and after the dives. The chef and kitchen staff are wonderful. The worst part of the trip is that it goes by too fast.
- Recommended for
- Great dives. Fun group. Amazing staff.
