Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Highly recommended Liveaboard Ariyal! This is my 2nd time with this Luxury and Comfy boat with friendly crew, feel more like home …”
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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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.1
- Crew 8.3
- Food 8.9
- Diving 8.2
- Value 8.4
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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
- 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
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexandra G
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Maike S
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Switzerland
Pure luxury and great dive sites
My liveaboard with Ariyal was a consistently great experience. As soon as I entered the ship, I immediately felt at home – the entire crew and the dive guides were extremely friendly, warm and professional.There is real luxury on board: the cabins are comfortable, the beds are made twice a day, and there are fresh towels every day. The food was also excellent – maybe even too much of a good thing – but definitely varied and tasty.The dive sites were very well planned, with a balanced mix of thilas, drift dives, night dives and stations with feeding. The reefs we visited were beautiful – mostly colorful and vibrant.In strong currents, reef hooks were used, which made the diving particularly impressive. At the same time, attention was always paid to safety – safety standards were taken seriously, but a certain degree of personal responsibility was also required, which I appreciate very much.The flexibility of the team is particularly noteworthy: When one or two guests ran out of air faster, larger tanks were easily provided so that everyone could enjoy the same diving experience.Even though a maximum depth of 30 meters and a diving time of 45 minutes applies in the Maldives, 60-minute dives were also made possible under suitable conditions - another example of individual support.
- Recommended for
- Dive. Service on board. Luxury.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Pablo R
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Holger S
- 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.
