Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Lots of giant mantas”
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.
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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Ariyal Reviews
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 8.1
- Food 9.0
- Diving 8.1
- Value 8.4
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- 8.0 Very good
- Kent N
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Canada
Awesome boat. Fantastic crew. Great diving.
The Ariyal is a beautiful boat with plenty of space even with the maximum divers on board. Great diving, warm water. Highlight of the trip for us was the manta night dive.
- Recommended for
- Large boat. Didn’t feel crowded. Dive guides and crew. Food was very good.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexandra G
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Germany
Perfect trip with excellent crew, beautiful ship and amazing dives
The crew was amazing. Great service from start to finish. The ship was spacious, comfortable and stylish. We loved the dives with plenty of big and small fish.
- Recommended for
- Excellent service and staff. Beautiful ship. Amazing dives.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Gordon F
- Canada
Great diving with comfortable boat.
Lots of giant mantas
- Recommended for
- Mantas. Food. Cabin comfort.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Patricia K
- Germany
An unforgettable adventure in the Maldives – the Ariyal is simply exceptional!
The diving safari on the Ariyal was an absolute dream! From the very first moment, I felt completely welcome – the crew is warm, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. The captain guides the ship with calm confidence and the guides are amazing – professional, caring, and full of enthusiasm for the underwater world. Every dive was a magical experience – encounters with manta rays, sharks, and vibrant coral reefs that I’ll never forget. The encounter with a whale shark will also remain unforgettable. Life on board was just as wonderful: delicious food, cozy cabins, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. Thank you to the entire Ariyal crew – you made this journey in the Maldives an unforgettable experience! 🌊🤿💙
- Recommended for
- Crew. Ship. Divesides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shuping S
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Taiwan
Relaxing, Feel like Home, great people and Amazing Wildlife
Highly recommended Liveaboard Ariyal! This is my 2nd time with this Luxury and Comfy boat with friendly crew, feel more like home instead of commercial boat and soooo relaxing after diving. Diving arrangement, briefing and sites are wonderful this time, number of sharks and rays and abundant wildlife was definitely amazing even during the low season with not so wonderful visibility due to nutrition for new born wildlife, but the rich wildlife is definitely world class, so happy to see many many fish species! Dhoni boat staff are very helpful to help everyone ready get in and out of water, and always with their smiles! All Crews are friendly and room was cleaned up during first dive, mixed western and eastern food with fresh vegetables and fruits which I love, are well prepared after diving too. And so lucky to meet many friendly and experienced divers during past 2 Liveaboard at Ariyal, they sharing not only their experiences, support each other (junior diver) but also culture exchange and some even with great stories of their life!
- Recommended for
- Spacious and feel like home Boat. Friendly crew. Delicious food and great service.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Jennifer S
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United States
Very nice trio. Conditions rough
What diving I saw was good! Strong currents can not be said too many times. The 1st dive was spectacular. Room are well appointed, but you need more surfaces with lips and cubbies. This is a dive boat for divers.
- Recommended for
- Dive guide. Dive helper on the dhonni. Crew on the big boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- YOUNG SUN S
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South Korea
My best ever liveaboard at Maldives
Aside from a day or two of less favorable weather due to the off-season, the trip overall was extremely satisfying. The condition of the boat and rooms was excellent, and the crew members were so friendly that by the last day, it almost felt like saying goodbye to family. I’d love to come aboard again if I get the chance.
- Recommended for
- Boat / Room condition. Dive guide. Dive points.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Francesco G
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Australia
Highly recommended experience
We have just finished a seven day live aboard dive expedition on the Ariyal. Though the conditions can be challenging at times because of currents, the diving is superb and the dive masters are exceptional. They made sure we were safe at all times and organised a thrilling variety of experiences. You will certainly return with amazing photos and videos. Our room was spacious with a large ensuite, the food was delicious and plentiful and the staff went out of their way to make the trip memorable. A beachfront dinner was a highlight, the communal areas fitted with every luxury. Enjoy your trip, I am looking forward to booking a new expedition with them in the near future. Mary and Frank Gammilonghi
- Recommended for
- Excellent guide divemaster. Size of room and ensuite. Service staff and food.
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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.
