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
- Robert L
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United States
Amba, one of the best liveabaords in the Maldives!!
This was my first long liveabaord and it was such an amazing time. We were only a group of 10 out of 20 divers so it made for a more intimate and enjoyable experience. It also gave us our own cabins which was an added plus. The crew were amazing, friendly and attentive and the meals were all freshly prepared and bountiful! The dive sites were incrediable and we saw such incredible sea life, but due to weather conditions visibility wasn't great at times and we weren't able to do the night dives, but weather is out of everyone's control hahaha but the dive team did their best to make each dive memorable!!
- Recommended for
- The Dive Sites. Amazing crew. A small group of divers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- marc L
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France
Unforgettable stay, I was amazed
I would like to thank all the staff who work on the boat who did a great job, which made it an unforgettable stay.The dive sites were chosen according to the weather so that we could have a memorable time.The cleanliness on the boat is impeccable and the quality of the food is simple but really very good and efficient.I highly recommend a stay on AmbaThank you againMarc letourneur
- Recommended for
- Great dive site. Very professional Die Master. Safety on board the boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Matthias G
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Germany
Just beautiful
Lasting positive memory of diving with nurse sharks, as well as sightings of manta rays and reef sharks.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Quality of food. friendliness of the Vrew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jean-Marc T
- 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
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Adrián A
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Spain
Amazing!
We had an incredible 8-day liveaboard experience in the Maldives! Breathtaking dives with nurse sharks, bull sharks, and turtles made our trip unforgettable. The crew was exceptional, making our journey both safe and enjoyable. The camaraderie on board was fantastic, and we appreciated the professionalism of the entire team. Thank you for the amazing memories and top-notch service! We highly recommend this adventure to anyone seeking a thrilling and well-organized diving expedition.
- Recommended for
- Great breakfast, the crew and diving sites
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sina S
- Germany
A wonderful liveaboard experience on Amba
This was my first live aboard experience and I couldn't have wished for a better one. From the first moment of booking I felt well taken care of. The crew gave us a warm welcome at the airport and everything was perfectly thought-through and organized. We were greeted on Amba with a refreshing towel and a welcome drink which was a great start. The check-in procedures were stress-free and we could move into our rooms very fast after arriving to relax. The room was exactly as described, very clean and had all the amenities. I especially liked that there was also a fan additionally to the air-con and plenty of space for all my belongings. Everything was in great condition, there was a beautiful sun-deck and a nice chill-out area in the shade, the dining-area / saloon was very comfortable. The food on Amba was really amazing, there were always plenty of options, lots of fruits and vegetables, and catering for guests with special dietary needs as well. My highlight was the freshly caught Wahoo that was served one evening! All the boat crew were super friendly, attentive and professional. Our dives were wonderful, we started with a check dive with Manta Rays, which was amazing and continued with lots of other beautiful dives. The whole dive crew was very professional - Ammo, Joe, Franz and Neo were great, as well as all the other staff on the dive dhoni - they made sure we had superb dives while focusing on safety of all divers as well. Neo was a fantastic guide for my group with a lot of knowledge and experience - especially considering his young age. I learnt a lot from him and really enjoyed my dives with him as a guide. The whole week was really wonderful - from start to end and I would immediately book a trip with Amba again. It's been my first liveaboard but thanks to this great experience definitely not my last!
- Recommended for
- Diving & Dive Guides. Crew Service & Friendliness. Value for money.
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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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- 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
