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 / night), Nitrox Course (€220).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, 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 8.8
- Food 9.7
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Connor W
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Canada
The crew, the guides, the boat, the food, everything was amazing! 10/10
Diving and all the laughs and good times onboard.
- Recommended for
- The entire trip was perfect!
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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
- Alexander G
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Germany
Fantastic Crew, well organised and superb diving!
I had the pleasure of staying on this dive vessel for a week in Dec/Jan 23/24. From the first moment you stepped on board you got the impression that this boat is well managed. This is due to Stephan, the manager, and his fantastic crew. They were very attentive and always customer oriented. Guests were well looked after. Diving around the Centre Atols was amazing. Jalal with his 30+ years of diving experience lead the dive guide team supported by Amu and Neo which were my dive guides. They were both fantastic and fun to be around with. Everyone on board spoke English. Communication was excellent and the briefing was detailed and very thoroughly. Food: veg and non-veg food was available. With Stephan being a former Chef himself he paid a lot of attention on food quality and taste. Cabins: I was lucky to have had a cabin for myself due to some cancellations. They were functional and cleaned several times during the day. Overall the AMBA is under great management and a very good value for money with focus on everyones wellbeing which probably attracted the right and more experienced divers who value honest diving over luxury. I will definitely book again!
- Recommended for
- Management, Diving, Food
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- 10 Exceptional
- ying D
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China
If you're looking to start your liveaboard trip in the Maldives, Amba is the best choice
It was great to arrange a dive site, especially the last shark dive site, which will be unforgettable for a lifetime
- Recommended for
- The dive sites selected in the itinerary are very distinctive, so that you will have different surprises every day of diving. However, you must have good diving skills to better enjoy the underwater world. For those who like to dive and have challenges, there are still some streams from several dive sites in this itinerary, which is very interesting. The safety on board is well done, and it is reflected in many small details. Steven will be like a big brother, constantly reminding you of the safety issues you overlooked. The food on board tasted good, after all, Steven was a chef 👨🏻 🍳 before. It's the taste I like anyway. Fresh chili peppers are served at every meal to boost the appetite. The cabins were tidy and well maintained, especially the beds, which were right for the hardness and softness. Can be a good rest.
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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
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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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- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- peter D
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Netherlands
very good service, relaxing and beautiful part of the maladives
we had a very nice stay on the boat. i tell all my friends to go over there and stay with you thanks ps Tamara did a fine job; could you ask her to send me the pictures she promised me
- Recommended for
- relax, space and the food
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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
- 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.
