Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
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- Free Nitrox
“A great trip!!The staff is wonderful, the boat is spotless, the food is delicious and the dive spots are great. The diving instruc…”
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, Port Fees, 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 USD per night), Fuel Surcharge (15-20 USD per day), Mandatory Service Charge (150 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Wine with Dinner, Nitrox Course (220 USD per activity), Private Dive Guide (650 USD per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (650 USD per activity), Jet Ski, Snorkel Gear, Wakeboarding, Water Ski.
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Ariyal Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 8.3
- Food 8.9
- Diving 8.2
- Value 8.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- daniel R
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Mexico
We were the happiest there
It was an unforgettable experience.The boat is super nice, the rooms super comfortable and nice.The staff is very friendly all the time giving the best service and helping you with everything you need.The food is delicious and the dives are amazingAlex was our dive guide and thanks to him we had the best experience. We definitely hope to come back soon!
- Recommended for
- The boat is amazing.. The dive guides are very experienced. The co.ida is delicious.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carlota E
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- ZhuoHan Z
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Singapore
Ariyal Liveaboard – Standout Guiding & Seamless Crew Support
Fantastic trip on Ariyal. Sharmil gave the most in-depth, practical briefings I’ve had; Naphsu elevated every dive with smart routes and great spotting. Hana made ladder assists and tank handling effortless, Samuel handled luggage seamlessly. Allatay and Wishoo guided other groups—super friendly and clearly expert. Captain Nishant’s 20+ years showed in safe, precise navigation. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides. Food. Company.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Omar B
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Oman
First time , but will definitely go again
I had an excellent time on this liveaboard. The boat was very comfortable and spotlessly clean, making the stay relaxing and enjoyable. The dive guides were outstanding – highly professional, with clear and detailed briefings that gave confidence before every dive. Even though it was the low season, the dive sites were incredible. We were lucky to enjoy amazing sightings of sharks and manta rays, which made the experience truly unforgettable. Overall, a fantastic trip that exceeded expectations
- Recommended for
- The Dive guides and the dives. The relaxing atmosphere. Very helpful crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Leonore S
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Austria
Definitely recommend, but check the current-saisons if you want to see more actions in the water
It was a great liveaboard with some average dives (due to hardly any current and the corresponding lack of marine life) and some excellent dives. The crew is extremely friendly and helpful. I wish I had been assigned to another group that would have suited my level better, but I'll dig deeper next time.
- Recommended for
- Top boot and cleanliness. Top Customer Service. Food was excellent.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mireia H
- Spain
Amazing trip
It was amazing the experience.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Service. Staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- William K
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France
Perfect !
Unbelievable trip with incredible dives ! Everything was honestly perfect !! Thx sooo much to the crew !!
- Recommended for
- Incredible dives. Comfort. Crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- ying D
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China
Highly recommend for groups
My first liveaboard dive trip and it is a great one. Ariyal boat is so new and our staff are kind/our dive guides (especially my group DM - Wish, hope to see you again soon) are also very professional/helpful. We were assigned with a group of Spanish guests, they showed how wonderful if you are travelling as a group.
- Recommended for
- New boat. Staff hospitality. Perfect schedule.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael O
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United Kingdom
A great price and diving for the time of year.
For an out of season liveaboard it was an excellent trip. Visibility and the weather was not great, but as expected for the time of year. The staff did their best to make the diving very good, the boat and the food wwas great.
- Recommended for
- I had a superb cabin. The food was great. Dive staff great too..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maike S
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Switzerland
Pure luxury and great dive sites
My liveaboard with Ariyal was a consistently great experience. As soon as I entered the ship, I immediately felt at home – the entire crew and the dive guides were extremely friendly, warm and professional.There is real luxury on board: the cabins are comfortable, the beds are made twice a day, and there are fresh towels every day. The food was also excellent – maybe even too much of a good thing – but definitely varied and tasty.The dive sites were very well planned, with a balanced mix of thilas, drift dives, night dives and stations with feeding. The reefs we visited were beautiful – mostly colorful and vibrant.In strong currents, reef hooks were used, which made the diving particularly impressive. At the same time, attention was always paid to safety – safety standards were taken seriously, but a certain degree of personal responsibility was also required, which I appreciate very much.The flexibility of the team is particularly noteworthy: When one or two guests ran out of air faster, larger tanks were easily provided so that everyone could enjoy the same diving experience.Even though a maximum depth of 30 meters and a diving time of 45 minutes applies in the Maldives, 60-minute dives were also made possible under suitable conditions - another example of individual support.
- Recommended for
- Dive. Service on board. Luxury.
