Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.”
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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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 8.1
- Food 9.0
- Diving 8.1
- Value 8.4
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gianfranco D
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Italy
Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
- Recommended for
- Dives. cabin. Company.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carolin O
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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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- 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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- 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
- Mireia H
- Spain
Amazing trip
It was amazing the experience.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Service. Staff.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Amanda C
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Australia
Amazing experience! Highly recommend, the staff particulary made it memorable.
This was our first liveaboard and it set a high expectation of what a great experience is like! It's a new boat so very comfortable, the staff especially the dive guides where incredible, the locations and marine life we saw were impressive.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Food service. Spacious room.
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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
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Stephanie R
- Germany
Grateful for an unforgettable diving week on the Ariyal
The week on the Ariyal was wonderful. Nishan (captain) and his crew on board are super friendly and eager to help. After a day, they knew the guests and their preferences. The boat is modern and clean. The food is fantastic and varied. The beach BBQ gigantic and beautiful! We were well catered for and in case of problems the crew was always approachable and helped.The dive sites were just unique! The communication and organization around it is great. We knew at all times how the day would turn out. I didn't want to stop diving. There are many retreats on board, so that you could enjoy your coffee in peace and quiet in the morning without the hustle and bustle.What the Ariyal lacks is a permanent European instructor who organizes the freelancer guides and ensures quality. The team changes more or less every week, so it's a bit of a lottery as to how good the guides are. In my opinion, such a submersible cannot afford that. That's why I'm subtracting a star. The dives were sometimes a bit wild, because under water it was not clearly communicated what we would do, in case the current was different than expected or something came up. Personally, I find clear communication important in order not to deal with organizational things but to enjoy the indescribable beauty and abundance of the dive sites.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites. Bootcrew. Food/ boat.
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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.
