“One afternoon a group of nurse sharks swam right underneath the boat and we jumped in the water to snorkel with them. ”
Highlights
The Ari Queen Liveaboard offers year-round dive trips to some of the Maldives' most famous Atolls. Explore the North & South Male Atolls and the Ari Atolls to see Manta Rays, Rasdhoo – famous for Hammerhead Sharks, and even Felidhoo and Meemu Atolls. The experienced dive guides are on hand to make this a memorable diving vacation in the Maldives.
Topside the Ari Queen has 10 staterooms catering to a maximum of 24 guests—six twin cabins on the lower deck feature double and single beds. The main deck has two Deluxe cabins, and the upper deck has 2 Suites. The Deluxe Suites benefit from sea views, a small fridge, and a TV. All cabins feature individually controlled A/C, warm water showers, wardrobes, and storage space.
For relaxation, there is a large indoor saloon on the main deck with a comfortable seating area with an entertainment system or dining area, where 3 delicious meals will be served daily. On the upper deck, guests can relax in the seating area in front of the bridge, relax on loungers on the sun deck, or enjoy a sundowner while enjoying the beautiful Maldives views at the open-air bar.
The 15 experienced and professional crew of the MV Ari Queen Maldives are on hand to help you to create a memorable vacation. Book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner (65 USD), Extra Dives (45 USD per tank), Nitrox, Rental Gear, WiFi internet (10 USD).
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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Cabin Types
Ari Queen Reviews
- 8.3 Very good
- Vessel 7.9
- Crew 7.8
- Food 9.1
- Diving 8.1
- Value 8.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- chuifen T
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Taiwan
Great liveaboard experience and diving trips
The first liveaboard diving experience was very good, although I didn't see whale sharks, but under the guidance of the guide, I still saw a lot of marine life, there were schools of nurse sharks, turtles, mantles, lionfish, etc., and I also felt the conscientious attitude of the staff on board, and the friendly smile of the guests, and was included in the list of friends who would recommend it in the future
- Recommended for
- Friendly and conscientious staff, beautiful and moving marine life, climb on an uninhabited island
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- 10 Exceptional
- Graziella E
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Netherlands
Wonderful experience, I hope to do it again some day...
The nightdive with then sharks and rays; the bbq on the eiland, diving around South Ari Atoll; the manta ray coming in the evening to our boat; the amazing crew, who was always ready to fullfill any wishes; diving in the currents and seeing lots of sharks...and much more. The price made it possible for me to join; it is about the maximum I can afford...
- Recommended for
- Diving, very nice friendly crew with good service, and the boat and cabin comfort (including the nice hot shower).
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- 8.4 Very good
- Alexander P
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France
Nice dive week
super night dive at Alimatha Island jetty - with nurse sharks, jacks and rays.
- Recommended for
- dives
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- 9.2 Superb
- Usei S
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Japan
No manta ,no whale shark, but enjoy
The weather is not good, but I enjoyed my diving.I think Air Queen provides quality service. And it's affordable. I think I'll patronize the ship next time.
- Recommended for
- Crew, boat, service
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Paul C
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United States
First Liveaboard: Well worth it!
Of course the diving was the main highlight: lots of sharks, including up close and personal chances with nurse sharks on a night dive, manta rays, and lots of barracuda, tuna, Big eye trevally, moray and honeycomb eels, porcupine and puffer fish, bat fish, blue stripe snappers, Hawksbill turtles, etc. I really enjoyed the night dives. One night, there were several mantas feeding on plankton attracted to the surface by lights on the back of the boat and it was possible to get in the water to watch them and take pictures. The boat itself was very comfortable; even the "budget" type rooms on the lower deck were fairly spacious with their own bathroom/showers, air con and closet storage space. The boat staff, especially the kitchen/dining staff were very kind and professional. The dive guests were quite diverse and interesting to talk with: from Finland, Sweden, Italy, Israel, Australia, the USA, Japan, and Russia. We did a total of 17 dives, with one optional dive. One couple from Italy was making their 5th trip on this dive boat! Overall, this was a great value for the money and well worth it! It was my first liveaboard, but it won't be my last! I'm hooked (excuse the pun)!
- Recommended for
- The diving was very good, the food onboard was delicious, and the convenience of the "dhoni" dive boat was great!
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- 8.0 Very good
- Cara W
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New Zealand
Unforgettable manta diving
All round amazing experience with manta dives and whale shark spotting on more than one occasion
- Recommended for
- The diving, most of the staff were amazing and I got my own room
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- 8.0 Very good
- mijung B
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South Korea
good
definitely dive sites, most point were good
- Recommended for
- crew, dive site, wifi available
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- 8.0 Very good
- Liz P
- New Zealand
Best way to see the maldives
Really enjoyed the night dive with the nurse sharks. Great comfortable and spacious boat
- Recommended for
- Sharks on every dive, variety of dive sites, relaxing
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sara D
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Italy
Personalized service great crew and amazing diving experience!
We really appreciated that the crew staff aloud us to do all the diving excursions taking care of eight months daughter. They were friendly, reliable and very helpful. Something to improve is the boat that although is comfortable it needs some renovation 😃
- Recommended for
- Diving sites, quality of the crew service and seafood
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- ishwar A
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India
An amazing experience
One of the better Liveaboard I have been on . The deletion of dive sites were top notch. Despite the rain and the bad weather playing it’s hanky panky we still had such an amazing time and would most definite recommend this live aboard to divers who want to experience the beauty of the central atolls of the Maldives . Thank you Hugo and Sara got Making this trip so memorable . I promise I will return soon
- Recommended for
- The selection of dive sites. The care for details and the care for safety
