Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“We had an awesome time on board of the Ariyal. The crew is very capable and the dive sites were phenomenal. We heard some complai…”
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 8.6
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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
- Vera K
- Germany
Come back
It was my 4th Maldives safari so far the most beautiful in terms of boat, crew and diving equipment. The diving area is fantastic anyway. Will be back.
- Recommended for
- The dive guides (Suu, Jahmile) were very helpful, concerned about our safety, knew the dive sites very well. The crew (main and dive boat) very friendly, helpful, escaped. The boat was very nice, always clean, very well equipped. The rooms very spacious, downright luxurious.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Oliver N
- Germany
Ariyal, close to Perfection!
An unforgettable liveaboard trip in the Maldives! The absolute highlight was the consistently high standard across the board—there were simply no weak points or letdowns. The Boat: Almost brand new and in pristine condition. Service & Food: An outstanding crew and excellent meals on board. The Diving: Great dive guides and fantastic dive sites. In short, absolutely everything was spot on. A flawless experience and highly recommended!
- Recommended for
- Excellent dive guides. Modern boat. Very good food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Hans V
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Netherlands
10/10 would recommend!
We had an awesome time on board of the Ariyal. The crew is very capable and the dive sites were phenomenal. We heard some complaints about the rooms which were addressed immediately.
- Recommended for
- The people (guests and crew). The food. The luxurious boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Damien D
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Switzerland
Great, we're looking forward to the next one.
The trip of the boat and the dives that were planned were really nice. They allowed us to see lots of different species in abundance.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the guides, as well as all the other members. The comfort of the cabin. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Austin L
- Netherlands
Comfortable stay and exciting dives
I had an amazing experience during my stay at the Ariyal with amazing crew and other fellow divers. The dives were diverse and fun. The food was also very good and plenty of snacks to eat in between. Lastly, the rooms are really big with large ensuite bathrooms
- Recommended for
- Boat comfort. Value for money. Crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- ADRIANA G
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Spain
An experience of 10
I only have good words for my trip on the Ariyal the boat is new and the staff is super attentive, the dive guides are very good, the food is excellent, the attention is 10, highly recommended to spend an amazing week of diving.
- Recommended for
- The facilities. The staff. The food.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Simon K
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Canada
Amazing diving and crew, but boat needs some maintenance
Had an amazing diving trip with unreal encounters each day of the trip, so couldn't have asked for a better diving experience! The crew and dive masters were also amazing and super friendly, our dive guide Suu was an absolute gem and took such a personal approach with our group. Shamil was awesome with his briefings and patience with the rest of the lesser experienced divers, it was really appreciated. My main feedback for things to improve upon would be: - The boat is amazing but needs some better maintenance to keep this running well (some leaks in the bathroom and shower area needs some better sealing, the AC needs a bit of maintenance to make sure it's not leaking, and some cleaning of the rust off the bathrooms would really make this boat look brand new again) - The recommended level of experience for divers should really be ~75 dives or divers who are all very comfortable with more advanced diving (strong currents, negative entry, good buoyancy and trim is required when conditions change each dive) - The final day or so should be more flexible in terms of diving options, we had 1 dive on the last diving day and as we didn't have to fly, spent a large chunk of the day relaxing on the boat (which wasn't a bad thing) but I think there should be some options for additional dives if people aren't required to fly early the next day. - Some of the food options were a little basic and repeated for meals (chicken nuggets as a main protein source) Overall still had an amazing experience! and would definitely dive here again. would love to see some more love and care with the maintenance of this boat as it's a beautiful new build.
- Recommended for
- Dive masters and crew. Amazing wildlife. Dive team knowledge.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alejandro L
- 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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- 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.
