Ocean One Liveaboard, Maldives
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Since the very first moment I felt like at home, as everybody made me feel super comfortable (crew, instructors.) and also I was l…”
Highlights
The Ocean One is a 37-meter-long and 12-meter-wide liveaboard that can accommodate up to 26 divers and their accompanying non-diving guests in 15 cabins for Maldives safaris. It includes 6 double cabins with ocean views on the upper deck, 2 panoramic ocean view suites on the main deck, and 7 double/triple cabins with portholes on the lower deck. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms with hot water.
The Ocean One offers spacious common areas on the 3 upper decks. Meals combine local and European specialties, often featuring freshly caught fish. There are plenty of relaxation areas on board. The spacious outdoor lounge areas, restaurant, and bar, featuring draft beer and a darts game, are all shaded. The top deck is equipped with deckchairs, hammocks, mattresses, and a 7-seater jacuzzi.
On board the Ocean One, passengers enjoy 3 dives per day. Explore the underwater world with fun activities like island hopping, swimming in the lagoon, snorkeling, canoeing, or paddleboarding, and fishing trips. An underwater scooter (DPV) is available on request, for a fee. Enjoy the show at cocktail hour: sharks, dolphins, and rays reveal their full splendor near our diving platform. Enjoy lively evenings with music, barbecues, games, or jacuzzi sessions.
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Included: VAT, Chamber Fees, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Night Dives, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (32-50 EUR), Gratuities, National Park Fees (40 EUR), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (303 EUR per activity), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (63-668 EUR per activity), Snorkeling Guide (300 USD per trip).
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Ocean One Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 8.8
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.9
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- JONATHAN MARK S
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United Kingdom
Great trip!
I had a great trip. The other guests were French speaking but the guides (also French) went out of their way to keep me involved and informed. The staff were happy and keen to help too.
- Recommended for
- The boat and diving. The staff. The dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maria K
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Slovakia
Incredible scuba diving week exploring the central Maldives
It was our first time scuba diving in the Maldives, and we’re so glad we chose Ocean One for the experience. The organisation was smooth, the crew and dive guides were incredibly friendly, and the rental gear was in great condition — we always felt safe and well taken care of. In addition to exploring vibrant dive sites teeming with life, we had unforgettable encounters with manta rays and sharks. We also enjoyed two relaxing island visits and a fantastic sunset barbecue right on the boat. All in all, it was a truly unforgettable trip, and we’d happily dive with Ocean One again.
- Recommended for
- Food. Beautiful dive sites. Boat & people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexandra M
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Spain
Best diving experience in the Maldives!
The whole experience during my liveaboard with Les Amis des Maldives was absolutely amazing! It really surpassed all my expectations. Since the very first moment I felt like at home, as everybody made me feel super comfortable (crew, instructors...) and also I was lucky to meet nice people and we became the best diving buddies! We had some really cool dives: I can say the best dives of my life as we saw many different species of sharks, mantas, eagle rays, turtles, octopus, beautiful fish and coral, and so on... The underwater wildlife in the Maldives is really amazing and also at night, after dinner, we could see the whaleshark, mantas, dolphins, cuttlefish... right next to us, coming next to the boat and it was such a beautiful moment to experience. All the people working on Ocean One was always making sure that we have the best diving experiences: planning the itinerary and the dive sites very carefully always having in account those which have the best conditions depending on the weather and currents and making sure that there are no other divers apart from us. We did many cool dives (23 in total) and all the instructors are really nice and super good instructors. Mostly Lucila made me feel super comfortable underwater and was always making sure that we were having the best experience. Also on the boat she was always helping us with everything we needed and everytime I needed something Lucila, Francesco and all the instructors were there to help and make us feel better. I really appreciate that and I'm so grateful. Talking about the crew, they are the nicest people I've ever met, always ready to help us with a smile, they deserve the best! Also the food on board is really nice and they did the impossible to make a diary-free diet just for me, I really appreciate that, thanks chef!Thank you so much to everybody for making possible this amazing experience in the Maldives that I will never forget!Alexandra.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives, cool instructors and crew and comfy boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sophie V
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Belgium
amazing
Dear Ocean one, it was a fantastic experience on your liveaboard. We had a great time. The crew members were also amazing, especially Lou. She was by far the best guide. She took care of the English speakers and did this with great passion. Her briefings before the dives were very clear. We had already done several diving trips and liveaboards where we received different guides and briefings. This allows us to conclude that Lou's passion, knowledge and dedication to diving was excellent. Checco also took great care of the less experienced divers and reassured them. We definitely want to come back with the Ocean One. If there is one point of criticism, it is that the boat is slightly dated. However, the rooms were clean and tidy and the food was very good. We have lost our hearts to the Maldives. Thanks to ocean one and the crew. Lots of love Yannick, Stephan and Sophie
- Recommended for
- Lou, sharks, turtles
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ahmad R
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Saudi Arabia
Highly Recommended
The boat was very specious specially the upper dick rooms. Amazing dive sites, so lucky to encounter manta rays twice. Freshly cooked and sufficient food throughout the trip.
- Recommended for
- Specious rooms. Friendly crew. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dan T
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United States
so much fun, I wish we had done a longer liveaboard
The divemasters were all great. The rotated around and really respected the life/environment. We had some great dives seeing manta rays, sharks, and worked hard to make it enjoyable and comfortable. We even met the owner who joined for a few days. It was really nice to have a couple sunset happy hours on sand bars / beaches. Food was pretty good - breakfast is repetitive but lots of good lunches and dinners. Tons of delicious tuna,
- Recommended for
- local trustworthy and passionate divemasters. comfortable room. great dives with some land excursions tossed in.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sascha F
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Switzerland
Exceeded my expectations, great liveaboard!
Was on the central maledives cruise starting December 4th 2023 and it was an absolute blast! The boat is in great condition and very spacious. Food was superb - Buffet for breakfast and lunch, set menu for dinner. The crew catered for all special diets like vegan food perfectly. The dives were phenomenal. Channel and thila dives with dozens of grey sharks, eagle ray, manta rays, whaleshark, turtles, octopus, so nothing else to wish for. You should consider that there are many dives at 30m with very strong currents, and with four instructors for 20-30 guests, you should be comfortable to dive alone with your buddy in challenging conditions. The guests and instructors were mostly French natives. But Lucila, one of the instructors, mostly took care of the six international guests. She did an amazing job to make sure that all info and briefings were provided in English and that we had a great time under water and on board. Thanks Lucila and the whole team for such a great experience!
- Recommended for
- Sharks and Mantas, Variety in dive sites, engagement of instructors
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- 10 Exceptional
- Annika S
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Germany
Best diving experience
We had such a great time. The dive sites were outstanding. In the beginning, it was a bit challenging because we are not experienced divers but the guides took special care of us. The total crew was unbelievable friendly and the food was so good.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites. Crew. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Alex J
- United States
Wow! What an amazing experience!
I had such an amazing trip with Ocean 1. From start to finish, the crew and intructors were exceptional. So friendly and cannot do enough to make your experience the best it can be. For the few English speakers onboard (majority French onboard), attention was taken by all, but particularly by Luli who looked after us and made sure we understood our briefings and itinerary. She guided us on most of our dives and was very caring, helpful, and fun. I love her respect for the ocean & only wished every diver could appreciate marine life as much as her. The diving was insane... we seen so much and the majority of the dive sites were amazing. Even from the back of the boat on an evening- we had mantas, whale sharks, nurse sharks and dolphins. The dives were occasionally challenging however, therefore not suitable for those who don't have much experience- advanced minimum. The Donhi crew were great, very helpful and friendly. Special mention to Akram, super attentive and talented barman who kept the fun going throughout the evenings with his tasty cocktails. The jacuzzi- coupled with incredible shooting stars most evenings was a great addition. The cabins were very comfortable, though would benefit from some reef safe shower gel/ shampoo etc. dispensers. The food was lovely, there was so much of it! Fresh fish dishes caught from the boat, chicken and vegetarian options. We had additional activities like kayaking to a local island and beach time, and a trip to a sandbar for apero time which was brilliant. All in all it was a fabulous trip! And one I would definitely recommend to other diving friends! Thanks again to Luli & Checco who made this trip as fun as it was x
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew & the fun times
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- 8.0 Very good
- Yvonne J
- Germany
Simply great
This was by far the best liveaboard I've experienced. This was mainly due to the philosophy that is lived on this boat. Top. Great food, extremely friendly and hardworking staff. The guids change with each dive. Very cool. My next dive trip in the Maldives will definitely be on this boat again.Thanks again to everyone.Best regards, Yvonne
- Recommended for
- The Philosophy. the permanently good atmosphere. the organization.
