Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“It was an unforgettable experience.The boat is super nice, the rooms super comfortable and nice.The staff is very friendly all the…”
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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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 8.3
- Food 8.9
- Diving 8.2
- Value 8.3
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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
- Patricia K
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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
- Carolin O
- Germany
Highly recommended
The boat is great. The team was great. Dives sites were nice (we had bad weather so the visibility was not always great - but this could be due to the weather). The food was exceptional. There was always a very good salad, vegetables and fruit (next to other things like very good fish, shrimps, curries etc). We will come back for sure. There are two rooms on the main deck which are huge! We had one of them and would always book main cabin again (also huge bathrooms). The upper deck rooms are also in a reasonable size but smaller.
- Recommended for
- Great room (main deck - biggest rooms). Great crew (from the dive instructors to the kitchen team to the captains - everyone was super friendly). Great food (with a lot of healthy options).
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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
- Pablo R
- Spain
100% recommended
It was our first liveaboard and it was a spectacular experience. Both the boat and the people have been amazing. The dive boat is spacious and very comfortable. The food was very tasty and varied. If you come in the rainy season the visibility will not be very good, but the marine life is still amazing. A highly recommended experience!
- Recommended for
- Food. Crew. Large and clean room.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- chloe B
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United Kingdom
Epic trip and so many incredible memories
This was our first liveaboard and we loved every second of it. Firstly; the boat itself is spacious and has lots of nice areas to relax, the top deck was our favourite, we had a cabin on the upper deck and was spacious enough for two and good sized bathroom. The rooms on the middle deck are even larger, a friend had one of those and everything kept very clean, there was even a set of 5kg weights if you wanted to do a little workout!! The crew; super friendly, loved to hang out and chat, excellent service and food was plenty and lots of variety, if you have specific dietary needs such as being vegan you will want to take your own milk if you enjoy tea and coffee. The day to day is well organized and just effortless as a guest. The dive guides, exceptional dive briefings by Shamil before every dive with safety being by the main focus every time and currents and we loved our dive guide Allatey, had a sharp eye for the big fish and we saw so so much, he even made some amazing go pro videos that he shared with the group. We had the most wonderful dive group and we have made forever friends. Dive gear was good quality mainly Seac BCDs and any issues like o rings etc were resolved promptly, the dive boat crew work really hard. The beach bbq was highlight, literally on an island in the middle of nowhere! We had the best time and cannot wait to do it again. TIPS: -Bring your own x large pegs for drying your items mine kept disappearing not bothered but handy to bring your own. -Pack some mints for after each dive the nitrox after a couple of days will dry your mouth out. -You will literally wear the same 3 pairs of shorts and t shirts the whole week don’t over pack - have 4 sets of swimwear to rotate and dry -bring a small dry bag for the dive boat
- Recommended for
- The dive sites. The guests and crew. The quality and comfort of the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- ADRIANA G
- 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
- Gordon F
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Canada
Great diving with comfortable boat.
Lots of giant mantas
- Recommended for
- Mantas. Food. Cabin comfort.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Heidi R
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Austria
Big fish diving with the Ariyal
New ship, very attentive crew, Sauperkeit tip top, food excellent, everything tasted good!! One of the highlights was diving in the port of Male with countless different species of sharks and rays. Once a cool beach barbecue took place on an island. On the last evening, we were able to admire a huge fireworks display on the occasion of the national holiday in the port of Male from the yacht.
- Recommended for
- Dive with tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks in the port of Male. Maya Thila Nightdive. Nurse Shark Diving.
