Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“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 …”
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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 8.6
- Food 9.0
- Diving 8.5
- Value 8.7
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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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- 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
- 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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- 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
- 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
- Akvile Z
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Lithuania
Incredible trip on amazing new boat!
First time doing a liveaboard and the trip was just incredible. The ship is super new and just built this year, everything is fresh and clean. The food was very delicious and fresh. The dive guides we got - Teygo and Sadu were awesome. Everything felt very safe, clear and had no issues during the trip, dive guides were caring and attentive. Overall, awesome value for money, and highly recommended.
- Recommended for
- Ship staff and dive guides. Dive sites. The quality of the ship.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Andrea S
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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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- 8.4 Very good
- Mike D
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Netherlands
Great trip, 8/10!
We had a great trip doing the central atolls (best of male) Food on board was pretty good. Although it was a bit of the same every time. Rooms are huge! Some friends even thought i stayed at an hotel instead of liveaboard. We saw all the good stuff, manta's, whaleshark, hammerhead, lots of blacktip/whitetip reefsharks. Visited a lot of healthy reefs. I would definitely book the Ariyal again; maybe for the southern route
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew. Spacious rooms. Service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- YU C
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China
Recommend to all diver!
I had only about 10 dive logs before this liveaboard including ow and aow classes, and the trip was not considered challenging to me. Started the trip with a glass of orange juice and stepping in a spaceful main board and then a briefing for itinerary and rules and check dive. Do recommend main deck cabins which are the largest rooms and have the largest windows. Every briefing was clear with hand drawn diagrams and every dive guide took 6 divers per group and took care of everyone. Food is nice with different kinds and plenty of fresh fruits. Captain do fishing everyday clean the fishes on the board and we eat fresh fishes almost everyday. The only drawback was water comes too slow in the bathtub so we barely use it. The weather of the week was cloudy and windy but the underwater visibility was still good.
- Recommended for
- nice dive guides. nice dive sites. nice crew.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Sandra S
- Spain
Boat and dream experience for divers
Wonderful experience on the Ariyal from the boat and its crew, to the diving and its guides. Great week
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Quality boat and food. Personal kindness.
