Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“I had an excellent time on this liveaboard. The boat was very comfortable and spotlessly clean, making the stay relaxing and enjoy…”
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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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 8.8
- Food 9.1
- Diving 8.4
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rachel G
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United States
The best vacation we have ever been on!
This was the best vacation / experience my son & I have ever had. Amazing dives, friendly staff, great food and good value for the money. Thank you to everyone on the Ariyal who made our holiday so special and memorable.
- Recommended for
- The dive guides, especially Naphsu. The food and bar staff. The cleaning service - boat was very clean.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Christian R
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Germany
Great diving trip - would definitely book again
Great one week with a nice group of divers, competent and funny guides, mostly good to very good dives / reefs, good food and Accomodation. Saw all I wanted (whale shark, mantas, hammerhead, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and lots of turtles, nudis etc.).
- Recommended for
- Fish. Group of divers. Food & Boat.
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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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- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Andrea S
- Germany
A fantastic liveaboard experience on the Ariyal – spacious boat, great crew, unforgettable dives and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere
We had a fantastic week on the Ariyal. The boat itself is very spacious and modern – the cabins, lounge and sundeck areas were much more generous and comfortable than we expected, and we felt very well taken care of on board. The crew and service staff were outstanding – always friendly, attentive and helpful. The food was excellent as well, and vegetarian options worked out perfectly. The organization of the trip and the selected route were great, and we were lucky to experience many highlights: encounters with different shark species, manta rays, even a whale shark. A special highlight was the night dive with the mantas and the thrilling dive with so many nurse sharks together. The only aspect that could be improved are the dive briefings – sometimes the information given and the actual dives didn’t fully match. With a bit more structure from the dive guides, the experience would be even better. We also really appreciated the smooth transfers and the great atmosphere on board – our fellow divers were an international and very relaxed group, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Overall, we would highly recommend this trip and the Ariyal to anyone looking for a memorable liveaboard experience!
- Recommended for
- Manta Night Dive. Walshark Sighting. Nurse Shark Feeding.
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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
- 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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mireia H
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Spain
Amazing trip
It was amazing the experience.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Service. Staff.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maximo P
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Italy
Cruise and dive Paradise !
Very well-programmed cruise, confortable cabins, excelent diving activities, kindness of all crew. Very recommendable for all divers !
- Recommended for
- Marvelous diving spots. Perfect organization and professional dive guides. Food, crew services and friendliness.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Holger S
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Switzerland
Great liveaboard on modern boat
Great liveaboard! Modern, well-equipped ship with comfortable cabins. Very friendly and helpful staff. Competent guides and fantastic diving experiences.
- Recommended for
- Great dive sites. Relaxed atmosphere. Modern, spacious cabin.
