Blue Force One, Maldives

Name: Maldives - Central Atolls & Hanifaru (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Maldives

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 260 / day Check dates

“We would travel with them again 100%”
Carmen D. Q, Spain

Highlights

Guaranteed departures - every trip is confirmed to run, regardless of the number of guests booked on
Winner of the best Maldives liveaboard boat (2018)
Ideal for divers and non-divers with 2 outdoor Jacuzzis, large sundeck, outdoor bar, a lounge and modern cabins

The luxurious Blue Force One yacht offers year-round diving liveaboard trips to the spectacular reefs of the Maldives. Built with divers’ needs in mind, the M/V Blue Force One has 10 modern cabins, including a Junior Suite, Master Cabin, and Master Suite. Each cabin has individually controlled AC, an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, TV and safety deposit box, catering for up to 20 guests on board. Social areas include two outdoor Jacuzzis, three sun decks, an upper deck bar, a living room with huge armchairs and 65 inch TV and disco room. Guests are also welcome to take out stand-up-paddleboards, surfboards, and kayaks in their free time.

Divers will get the chance to explore the beautiful dive sites of the Maldives, including special trips at certain times of the year that will take divers ‘off the beaten track and experience pristine dive sites to the South. Manta Rays, Hammerheads, and Whale Sharks are common sightings. The Central Atolls route offers the most varied diving in the Maldives and explores North and South Male Atolls, Vaavu and Ari. The Blue Force One has a dedicated spacious 18m diving Dhoni which is fully equipped with rinse tanks, gear stations and nitrox compressor.

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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (20 USD per night), Mandatory Service Charge (160 USD per week), Visas and Fees (195 USD).

Optional Extras: Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (80 EUR per week), Nitrox Course (190 USD per activity), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (270 USD).

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Stand Up Paddleboard
Seaview Cabins
Camera room
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Kayaks
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2013

Length: 42 meters

Deck area: 3 decks

Beam: 11 meters

Top speed: 11 knots

Cruising speed: 9 knots

Engines: Caterpillar 750 CV

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 24 tons/day

Fuel capacity: 8000 liters

Freshwater maker: yes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Blue Force One Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Diving

9.5
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Michael B
United States

Great experience I highly recommend
Overall great trip. This was my 11th live aboard and simply a fantastic adventure. Excellent diving, wonderful crew, delicious and plentiful food, comfortable cabins (I had one of the less expensive below deck cabins and it was fine), great dory to dive from (lots of space easy entry and return boarding), fun little island BBQ, beautiful ship, well organized airport pick up and drop off. -
Recommended for
The boat is large and spacious, lot of personal space on beautiful well designed ship. Great staff- friendly, competent and engaged. The diving was fantastic.
20 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Stacy G
United States

Would like to do this again
I had a great time on this trip and would recommend it for anyone looking to dive the Maldives. While the weather wasn’t on our side for most of the days, it didn’t seem to effect the diving much- just the sunbathing.
Recommended for
Comfortable. Nice sun deck. Dive briefings.
16 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Robin S
Switzerland

Amazing Trip
Very well organized trip where each dive spot is unique and chosen such that there are no other boats. We did a night dive with nurse sharks and mantas, the marine life was beautiful and the corals intact. The food is definitely a highlight as well as the super friendly staff who really tries to give their best to make this a unique experience. This live aboard tops my previously done trips.
Recommended for
Unique dive spots, food, instructors
11 Sep, 2021

10 Exceptional
Josh R
United Kingdom

Great trip, exceeded expectations!
Brilliant trip all round. Helpful crew and great dive guides. Comfortable boat and good food for every meal. Would highly recommend
Recommended for
Crew, food, diving
14 Apr, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Michael G
United States

A terrific combination of diving and liveaboard accommodations.
The Blue Force is an excellent boat. It comes with luxury, ample space, nice comfortable cabins, and excellent food. The boat was clean and things were tidy. The diving was very impressive with a well communicated daily dive schedule complete with an in depth briefing. There were plenty of dive masters so that divers could split up into smaller groups. The crew was amazing. They were very helpful and always maintained a professional attitude. This is definitely a do over!
Recommended for
The diving was a pleasant surprise, the boat service excellent, one of the nicest liveaboard boats I have been on.
10 May, 2017

10 Exceptional
Libby P
United States

Would (and plan to) go diving with Blue Force again!
Diving with Blue Force was an amazing experience and I couldn’t recommend it more! I signed up as a solo diver and the Blue Force crew created such a welcoming and fun environment that while the diving was incredible, the time spent on the boat was also fun!
Recommended for
Crew Friendliness. Diving. Food Onboard.
10 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
janice H
United Kingdom

Just returned from an amazing week onboard Blue Force One, top instructors, luxury boat, knowledgeable crew and made some amazing memories.
Tiger shark dive was unforgettable. Diving with the Eagle rays. Whale shark visit at back of boat. Seeing familiar staff on boat and feeling welcome. Celebrating my 100th dive and BF1 made sure I had cake and t shirt. Food was always varied and very good. Lounge area comfy and inviting. Rooms kept clean and beds made well. Staff from room clean level thro to instructors were professional at all times. Second trip and ready for more, thank you 😊
Recommended for
1)Well trained staff, dive and boat crew. 2) cleanliness of boat maintained at all times. 3) well organised and good local knowledge of good dive sites.
04 Apr, 2023

9.2 Superb
Priyanka J
United States

Great experience
Absolutely loved the experience, the boat is comfortable and the crew is very friendly.
Recommended for
The crew, good food and dive sites
16 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
SCOTT T
United States

Great live aboard experience!
The night mantra dive, the nurse shark dive, the wreck dives, great stuff!
Recommended for
The dive instructors, the diving, the food.
06 Jun, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
DANIEL O
Spain

Fantastic week diving with the BF1 in Maldives
The ride in the Blue Force 1 has been very good. The organization and facilities for diving have been excellent. The amenities and food on the boat is spectacular. The treatment by the staff is perfect.
Recommended for
Quality dives with excellent equipment and organization. Amazing food. Comfort and amazing staff on the boat.
08 Dec, 2025

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196 reviews

9.4 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Imre M
Hungary

excelent
There were more, I just really liked it
Recommended for
nice people, good places, nice views
23 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
yan G
China

a fantastic journey
This boat is great, the crews are very nice. The room we stayed in is large and comfortable, and the guest room cleaned every day. The post-diving perch is relaxing. What I like the most is the briefing before each dive, which gives us a lot of knowledge about the Maldives marine. The dive guide is very professional and takes good care of every member of the group. Although it was a pity not to see a whale shark, the manta trip, the nurse shark storm, and the ray storm worth the price of admission. The food on the ship is also very good. Whether it is three meals or snacks, they are all delivered at the right time to comfort our stomachs. I have made an appointment with my friends to return to this ship next year and continue the deepsouth. I hope to see those old friends.
Recommended for
Diving，Dive Guides，crew
28 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Jayne B
United Kingdom

Exceptional trip, will be hard to beat this experience.
The trip from start to finish has been amazing. The crew and the boat are next level, an abundance of knowledge and experience made for a trip we’ll never forget. My highlights were the whale sharks feeding from the stern of the boat two nights, diving with tiger sharks, manta rays and eagle rays. Each dive offered something different and the dhoni is very spacious and not rushed to get ready. The beach BBQ was really special, the chef and his team provided variety and quality each and every day, it was delicious. Our room was amazing, lots of room and the bed was more comfortable than my own bed. I couldn’t recommend this liveaboard enough, I’d love to go back. My only regret was I didn’t book for 2 weeks!
Recommended for
Diversity of Dive Sights. Knowledge and Friendliness of Staff. Comfortable and Spacious Rooms.
18 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Lynette H
Singapore

Blue Force One left me with fond, lasting impressions of Maldives
Every effort was made to ensure guests had a great time -- down to the route planning to avoid crowds, daily highlights, education on marine life and service attentiveness.
Recommended for
Comfort, service, safety
27 Dec, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Paul M
United Kingdom

My favourite boat, of any fleet, in any location.
This is the second time I've been aboard Blue Force One (first time 2022) and again it has not disappointed. Considering the price point, it's value is probably best-in-class, with a superior experience to even the higher price fleets. The boat itself was extremely comfortable on all decks, for post dive and general relaxation. It felt more like an all-inclusive contemporary city break accomodation with all conveniences and hotel service. The food was varied and delicious. The staff kept the boat pristine throughout, with no noticeable fuss/intrusion. The dives were planned perfectly and the dive crew had an excellent knowledge of the sites and fauna, and were happy to impart their knowledge. Adjustments were made for conditions and likely sightings with opportunity for alternate activities for a dive break, such as kayaking. Nitrox was exactly the same value every time, although the dives are limited by Maldivian law to 30m so it didn't need to vary. If I had a small gripe and request, it'd be storage for clothing and bathroom items, underbed drawers and a lipped shelf in the bathroom would make the floors in the rooms feel less cluttered with personal items, but this did not detract at all. Overall, this is my favourite of all the liveaboards I've been on, of any fleet, and not just in the Maldives.
Recommended for
All of the staff - their outstanding helpfulness and service made me feel well looked after all week. The food - considering it's a boat kitchen, the food choice and taste was absolutely astonishing. The diving experience - the briefings, itinerary, and overall ease of diving was first class.
21 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gillian C
United Kingdom

Tremendously enjoyable
The highlights were the Whale Sharks and the Tiger Sharks.We saw one oceanic manta ray as well as a few reef Manta Rays and Eagle Rays. All the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy and looked after. The food was varied and tasty with plenty of it. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I left a couple of items in my room after disembarkation. We had extended our holiday on a nearby island and my items were returned to me. I really didn't expect to get them back. The dive guides were passionate about the environment and made sure everyone followed the rules of not touching or getting too close.
Recommended for
The staff were passionate about eveyone having a good experience.. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable.. The dives were great..
22 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Cintia P
Brazil

Incredible experience
I had the most incredible experience o Blue Force One liveaboard in the Maldives! From the moment I stepped on board, the crew went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. They were warm, friendly, and always ready to help—truly making the trip unforgettable. The food was absolutely amazing. They not only served delicious meals every day, but also made sure to accommodate all my requests. I always had options, and everything was fresh and full of flavor. A huge thank you to Gabriel and Maria, who were the most wonderful hosts—always available, approachable, and making sure everyone felt welcome and looked after. And a special shoutout to our dive guide, Brian, who was exceptional. His guidance and support made each dive safe, fun, and memorable. I also want to mention Joram, who was so supportive during a dive where I struggled and had to surface early. His calm and helpful approach made me feel safe and reassured. I can’t recommend this experience enough—it was everything I hoped for and more!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Crew. Food.
29 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Glaucia K
Brazil

Fantastic week!
The boat is great, as is the food and of course the dive sites. But the team is absolutely phenomenal. Best NY start ever.
Recommended for
All great - crew + diving + the group
10 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Andreas S
Austria

extraordinary
Best boat and best crew ever, best food and great dives!!!
Recommended for
space on the boat, crew, service
14 Sep, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Jivika M
India

Amazing team and dive sites
Great diving and knowledgeable crew
Recommended for
Crew, Dives, Food,
15 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Marija A
Croatia

The experience on the Blue Force was one of the best in my life
I would like to recommend the Blue Force One to all divers searching for the new adventures and challenges, as of course to the non divers too, since you can do a lot of things as snorkeling, kayaking or just enjoy and relax in jacuzzi. The experience that you live during the stay on the boat, is definitely unforgettable. The dive guides are very professional, so you can enjoy in every single moment and feel very safe in the same time. All the crew is friendly, that gives you the comfortable feeling all the time. The activities apart of diving are cool, so you can enjoy in every single moment. I will definitely return back on the Blue Force One to live again the new experiences and the new challenges.
Recommended for
One of the best thing is definitely the professionaluty of the crew, the knowledge about thive and the safety.The boat has more then enough space for the group of 20 people, so you can feel always confortable. The program during the stay is perfect !
26 Aug, 2019

10 Exceptional
BEN M
United States

Best diving I have experienced.
Memory of a lifetime. It will be difficult to match this quality on future liveaboards. They put us at dive sites that maximized our exposure to amazing sea life. If you are going to Maldives book Blueforce One.
Recommended for
Yaqui and team’s upbeat attitude made all of us smile, dance and enjoy every minute.. Dive staff is very knowledgeable and ensured everyone had awesome dives no matter the skill level.. Boat and cabins were clean. Food was first class..
07 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Chih Hsiang H
Taiwan

Warm friendly and professional
I’ll definitely choose blue force one next time.
Recommended for
The food is really good.
13 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Jeremy R
United States

Mantas n Whale Sharks!! Book it!
Mantas by day. Mantas by night. Whale sharks. Gorgeous healthy reef. Great accommodation... loved it!
Recommended for
The leader, Gabriel. The boat itself and the room. The dive sites and plan were perfect.
07 Oct, 2023

9.2 Superb
Gene H
United States

Big adventure with a variety of wildlife
Best dive was seeing the manta rays at night.
Recommended for
Great crew, beautiful boat, very accommodating
27 Jan, 2018

10 Exceptional
Robin S
United Kingdom

Unbelievable week
This trip was truly incredible. It was an expensive choice to go for, but by the end we felt that we had amazing value for money. The diving was exceptional, all the staff went above and beyond to make our week so special, and the boat is gorgeous. There are not enough superlatives to express what a journey it was. Mantas, sharks, rays, whale shark, turtles, everything. A bounty of life to enrich the senses.
Recommended for
Diving, Boat, Guides
25 Oct, 2018

10 Exceptional
Philippe L
Martinique

An unforgettable week aboard the Blue Force One!
We spent an unforgettable week aboard the Blue Force One. The boat is a real 5-star floating hotel, and the Dhoni an exceptional diving center.The crew takes care of everyone. The dives are beautiful, and Yaqui and his team show remarkable professionalism and kindness, with the sole objective of making your stay unforgettable!
Recommended for
crew. the comfort of the boat and the cabin. dive sites.
28 Jan, 2026

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10 Exceptional
shaw chien W
United States

Great experience in all aspects!
The dive sites were all great and the crew alternated what we saw at each site (switching between seeing manta rays, beautiful color fish/corals, sharks, night dives, etc), so the dives didn’t feel boring or repetitive. The food was also delicious. There were various types of cuisines each day, sometimes western, sometimes south East Asian, sometimes more local, but everything was delicious. The boat and the room were spacious and clean. And the dive guides and the boat crew members were all great people, very friendly and easygoing. Did this trip with 4 other friends and they all enjoyed coming with Blue Force. Will definitely recommend divers to go on a trip with them!
Recommended for
Approachable crew/guides, delicious food and clean boat
03 Dec, 2021

9.2 Superb
Ira S
New Zealand

I don’t know how we will be able to beat this liveaboard for our next trip
Highlight for us was diving with mantra rays, lots of sharks, and seeing sail fish. On our first night we had a whale shark come up to the boat. We did an afternoon trip to a private island with a BBQ and water sports - we thoroughly enjoyed this. David’s dry humour made the briefings an absolute hoot. And to top it all off, Nigel compiled a video of the week with all of the highlights. It was great to have this included in the price rather than a freelancer trying to sell this at the end of the trip. Fantastic boat, we’re going to struggle to top this one for our next trip!
Recommended for
Great diving, on a fantastic boat, with great crew!
15 Feb, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Fiona C
United Kingdom

Great diving and sailing
This was a really great trip. Crew was totally competent, well-organized, kind and keen to serve. Dive crew, both above and below water, were very on top of our safety. Diving was spectacular. Food was far superior to what we usually get while diving: lots of fresh vegetables. We enjoyed seeing rays and sharks as well as beautiful smaller fish. Activities were well-organized. This was our first liveaboard, and I think we started at the top.
Recommended for
Big marine life, good food, well-managed.
14 Jan, 2020