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 through all atolls of the Maldives, including the Deep South, Central Maldives, and northern Atolls, offering dive sites carefully selected to avoid crowded areas. The Amba stands out for its BAUER PureAir filling system, free Nitrox for every dive, and an extended, modern safety concept that ensures the highest safety standards. The 16-meter dive dhoni provides efficient dive operations featuring a freshwater shower and a western toilet, 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, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 EUR per night), Nitrox Course (220 EUR).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
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Amba Liveaboard Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.8
- Crew 8.8
- Food 9.7
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Pilar R
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Pei Li Y
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Singapore
Definitely the best I have been on so far
Love the manta night dive and Alimatha jetty dive. Sebastian is very attentive and helpful. Boat crews are very friendly and helpful. Stephen’s cooking is superb!!
- Recommended for
- Well organised, clean, well planned
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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
- Anna M
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Australia
Amazing trip!!
I loved this liveaboard! The environment was warm and welcoming! The crew were all fantastic! Alot of laughter was had! The diving locations were brilliant, seeing a wide variety of what the Maldives has to offer! Fantastic, knowledgeable and safety focused guides! I loved the fine details on the boat, private cupboards in the saloon, cool cloths on arrival, amongst many other things. The food was delish! Very much catering to Europeans, which personally isn't my preference, but great nonetheless! I hope to one day join you guys again for many laughs and fantastic diving! I also thought the boat itself was great, an older girl, she was very clean and organised, well renovated, incredibly roomy!! Amba has a lot of character with a colorful crew! Thank you so much Stefan and Co!
- Recommended for
- Crew, locations, diving
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vincent G
- France
Bonne experience
Good overall experience, boat and cabin very comfortable.Some dives could be better organized.
- Recommended for
- Comfort of the boat and the cabin (Upper Deck Cabin). Helpful and friendly crew. The north of the Maldives (fewer tourists).
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- 9.2 Superb
- Johan B
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South Africa
The week on the Amba was the best diving I have done yet!!!
The crew was really good, especially the kitchen staff. They kept us well fed and didn't just serve the "normal" dive boat fare. We did 18 dives and each one was different from the next, ensuring that we experienced all that the North Maldives has to offer in one short week. Some advice - as the currents can be quite strong, remember to bring a reef hook along, although the boat and also provide.
- Recommended for
- Crew and guides / underwater life diversity / Food
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- 8.4 Very good
- Silke W
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Germany
Still nice boat with good staff and lonesome dive spots
Relaxing week with nice other divers.
- Recommended for
- Sharks, Mantas, Dolphins
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rodrigo D
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Brazil
Simply unforgettable liveaboard!
Stefan certainly deserves a special mention. Managing partner of Amba, he puts safety first, with great briefings before each dive. He is also extremely friendly (even though he is German 😉) and manages to make everyone very comfortable and welcomed on the boat. By the way, all the staff is very kind and cordial. And the boat is quite comfortable. Also noteworthy are the meals, always with fresh and very tasty products, exploring mainly the local cuisine. Every day, they prepare and bake delicious breads. We did the circuit of the central atolls, with 8 nights. Some snorkeling spots are spectacular. Others not so much. But, without a doubt, it is well worth getting to know this paradise of warm and incredibly blue waters, with many and varied marine life. Oh yes: all nitrox dives between 31% and 33%. Stefan and team, Vielen Dank.
- Recommended for
- Stefan and staff, food and safety concern
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- 8.4 Very good
- Marina C
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Italy
Good experience to taste diving in Maldives
Amazing experience
- Recommended for
- The upper deck, the amazing places, the peace in the ocean
