Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“The time on the Ariyal flew by, it was a fantastic, outstanding and fantastic week in - fortunately - the best weather in an absol…”
Highlights
The Ariyal is a 45-meter/148-foot-long liveaboard taking 26 passengers in 13 cabins on diving adventures in the Maldives. There are three types of rooms: 7 State Cabins on the lower deck, 2 Sea View Suites on the main deck, and 4 Sea View Suites on the upper deck. All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and modern amenities. The lower deck cabins provide twin beds, and the sea view suites offer king-size beds and sofa beds. Guests can enjoy a spacious second deck equipped with a freshwater jacuzzi.
Ariyal also boasts a range of onboard facilities and activities. It includes 2 Yamaha Jetskis, paddleboards, wakeboards, water skis, and various inflatables for water sports enthusiasts. Beach BBQ setups with portable grills, speakers, and dining furniture are available for shore excursions. The boat is equipped for fishing with 24 line fishing sets. Onboard entertainment includes a 75” smart TV in the lounge, WiFi, a PlayStation 5, portable Bose speakers, and board games. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, Ariyal promises an unforgettable experience on the Maldivian seas.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / night), Fuel Surcharge ($15-20 / day), Mandatory Service Charge ($150 / trip).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Wine with Dinner, Nitrox Course ($220 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($650 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($650 / activity), Jet Ski, Snorkel Gear, Wakeboarding, Water Ski.
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Ariyal Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 8.3
- Food 9.0
- Diving 8.3
- Value 8.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Daniel L
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Brazil
10/10 amazing!
Everything was 10/10! Best trip with the best crew on the best boat
- Recommended for
- The boat is so comfortable. The crew is amazing. The diving guides are so kindly.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Holger H
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Germany
Great liveaboard on a dream yacht
The time on the Ariyal flew by, it was a fantastic, outstanding and fantastic week in - fortunately - the best weather in an absolutely private atmosphere. The ship is beautifully designed and after 2.5 years there are also the first signs of use, but that is completely normal. The Ariyal offers enough retreats and shade for everyone when fully occupied. Sunrises, sunsets and a great starry sky framed the absolutely great dives. On the 18 dives we saw sharks and often eagle rays, thunas, napoleaons, stingrays, barracudas and turtles on every dive, experienced great very close encounters with numerous manta rays by day and night and cuddled with nurse sharks. The reefs from a depth of about 15 meters are mostly in a pretty good condition with soft and hard corals in many bright colors. Unfortunately, we belonged to the third of the diving group that did not see the whale shark. But so be it. It was a spectacular diving week with a great crew, from the stewards to the captain. The guides were mostly good and the briefings on a huge 100" screen were really awesome. Last but not least: The food! Varied, tasty and something for everyone. The absolute highlight was a wonderful beach barbecue, which fulfilled all the clichés of a tropical paradise. We can recommend the tour without reservation.
- Recommended for
- Design and atmosphere on the yacht. The dive spots. The food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeiram J
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United Kingdom
Truly unforgettable experience!
Hands down an incredible liveaboard! The team were fantastic, providing the best service and always accommodating to your needs. Food was fresh and was not repetitive. Lounge area was spacious and always clean. Rooms were great and always well maintained. But the diving was the phenomenal part... lots of giant mantas, green and hawskbill turtles, healthy reefs, bull sharks, tiger sharks, spinner sharks, general reef sharks etc. The two best experiences during the holiday was the night diving with the manta rays which was an amazing thing to experience. Also, the final days dive at Hulhumale Neru with the bulls, tigers, spinners and other sharks. There was 25 guests in total and everyone on board was incredible, friendly and amazing. They truly made the holiday unforgettable. I'd highly recommend the Ariyal to anyone seeking a high class liveaboard with a well put itinerary.
- Recommended for
- Incredible service from the staff. Incredible diving. The guests on board were the friendliest I've met across all Liveaboards I've done.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gianfranco D
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Italy
Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
- Recommended for
- Dives. cabin. Company.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Akvile Z
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Lithuania
Incredible trip on amazing new boat!
First time doing a liveaboard and the trip was just incredible. The ship is super new and just built this year, everything is fresh and clean. The food was very delicious and fresh. The dive guides we got - Teygo and Sadu were awesome. Everything felt very safe, clear and had no issues during the trip, dive guides were caring and attentive. Overall, awesome value for money, and highly recommended.
- Recommended for
- Ship staff and dive guides. Dive sites. The quality of the ship.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carlos L
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United States
Great experience
We enjoyed the trip a lot. The dive guides were excellent The chef and the food were great and the Cabins were very good. The only thing that we did not like was there were little cockroaches in some areas
- Recommended for
- Punctual, very friendly. Room comfortable. Great Dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alejandro L
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Spain
Super happy
We had an unforgettable experience at the Liveaboard Ariyal, where we celebrated the second week of our honeymoon. From the first moment, the treatment was exceptional: knowing that we were on our honeymoon, they surprised us with a cake and a bottle of prosecco. A beautiful detail!All the staff of the boat were always super attentive 24 hours a day, taking care of every detail so that we did not miss anything. The four dive guides are a real blast: Ali, Alex, Shamil and Wish, cracks! We hired a private guide, which was a great choice, but we also found that groups of five per divemaster work great; All the divers seemed very happy.The food was delicious, with snacks between meals that always came in handy. Dinner on the deserted island was simply magical.Without a doubt, we would repeat without thinking about it! A diving experience and care that exceeds expectations.
- Recommended for
- Good diving. Excellent guides. Very spacious boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- 敬心 謝
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Hong Kong
Unforgettable, eye-opening, exciting trip
Best holiday we ever went on. The crew, captain and our dive guide was incredibly friendly. We were able to see loads of sharks, mantas, tiger rays, even leopard sharks. It was flexible to choose snorkeling instead of scuba diving for some of the dives. The crew made a lot of effort to make this trip special for us including taking drone shots for us and under water videos and sent them back to us straightaway. Beach time and manta night was memorable. Boat is clean and modern, large variety of food and delicious- especially the seafood. Highly recommend this trip!
- Recommended for
- Friendly and supportive dive guide and crew. Amazing dive spots and good dive brief. Modern, comfortable boat. Big room with hair dryer, bath robes and everything we needed..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bob S
- United Kingdom
Wonderful experience on Ariyal
What a wonderful experience on board Ariyal. We saw so much wildlife, the dive guides knew exactly where to go and planned the dives meticulously. The boat itself is new and well designed, while the crew were brilliantly helpful.
- Recommended for
- The boat is brand new and in mint condition.. The dive guides were amazing, super responsive and very helpful and knowledgeable.. The crew were excellent..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carlota E
- Spain
A great ship and its crew even more so!!
A great trip!!The staff is wonderful, the boat is spotless, the food is delicious and the dive spots are great. The diving instructors care a lot about the dives being wonderful and that we can enjoy them and see as much marine life as possible. It was a great ship where the attention is 5 stars, the room is better than a hotel and the common areas are great. I can't say anything bad. Everything was very good!! I'll be back!! Thank you Ariyal Team!!
- Recommended for
- The team of people. The dives. The boat.
