Top Class Cruising Sachika
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The ship was well kept, the staff was friendly and helpful (esp. Hassan & Bebe), and the food was amazing. ”
Highlights
The Sachika liveaboard, by Top Class Cruising, is a 33-meter/108-feet custom-built liveaboard that has been awarded the “Best Dive Safari Boat " by the National Boating Association of the Maldives for two editions. The Sachika has 10 cabins, including 3 suites, 1 junior suite, 4 standard double or twin cabins, and 2 twin cabins, catering to 22 guests. Each cabin has an air conditioner, en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, and private entertainment hubs.
The sundeck with its jacuzzi is perfect for relaxation between dives and stargazing at night. Meals are served in the A/C restaurant, and guests can sip on some tasty cocktails while lounging on the aft deck. The trailing dhoni (a traditional Maldivian vessel) is used for diving and keeping all the tanks and compressors separate, so travelers can sleep. A full snorkeling itinerary for non-divers includes activities like fishing, beach visits, and treks.
Aboard the Sachika, guests will cruise through the central and deep south atolls and dive at the Malé Atolls, Rasdhoo, Meemu, and Ari Atolls. The cruise sets out to the south with the exploration of a trawler that sank three decades ago and became a home for the local needlefish and scorpionfish. In the western part of the atoll, it is easy to meet manta rays coming close to the reef to enjoy the many cleaning stations. The sea is rich in marine life, home to whale sharks, scorpionfish, glassfish, reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, beautiful corals, dolphins, and more.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Fuel Surcharge ($70 / week), Mandatory Service Charge ($150-255 / trip), National Park Fees ($0-45 / activity).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives ($60), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear ($35-45 / day), Scuba Diving Courses ($100-630), Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet ($30-45 / trip).
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Top Class Cruising Sachika Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adrian C
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United Kingdom
Best of Central Maldives - an all-round super experience!
Sachika is a 20 year old boat but has more than enough amenities and space to satisfy for a week of diving, which is what you are there for [fantastic marine life presentations onboard added to the interest and value of the dives - which can be considered high praise from someone who has delivered countless presentations working as a diver]. Most importantly was the attention to detail regarding safety, quality of diving/guides and the service from all staff; which was absolutely outstanding - starting with Martina taking care of me at the airport [Martina actually works on Princess Maani] to the attention to detail on the dives & support from crew on the dive dhoni. Service crew onboard were wonderful & even if we had not seen the incredible marine life we did on most of the dives [more than one 12+ fever of eagle ray, dozens of sharks & the amazing Manta ray experiences on four of the dives], they would have made the trip worthwhile. Great set of fellow guests/divers onboard for my trip & super atmosphere. Special mention must be given to Moksh, Hassan and Luigi who are outstanding people and boat manager/dive guides - 'No problem!'
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Organisation.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yat Hang L
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Hong Kong
Good overall
This is my first dive trip. The room was clean. Food was delicious. We see manta, shark... Its amazing. However, Divers' abilities vary greatly. We have people within 20dives, but also people that are instructor level. Making it difficuit to dive with people with simular level. But overall the dives are grate and it was a once in a lifetime experience.
- Recommended for
- Food. Clean. Dive.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dawn T
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Singapore
Wonderful Liveaboard!
The boat was gorgeous and the staff were so patient and friendly with all of us. Special shoutout to the chef who very kindly made me a passionfruit mousse on the last day because it was absolutely delicious when I tried it on the second day. All the dive guides and dhoni boat staff were so kind and patient with a rookie like me, so incredibly grateful for their help. All of the staff really did everything possible to make the stay incredibly comfortable for each of us, rooms were tidied twice a day!
- Recommended for
- Staff were fantastic. Food was amazing. Rooms were very clean and big.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexander E
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Germany
Just amazing! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovely and welcoming staff, it feels like a family!Awesome diving including tiger sharks, hammerheads, treasure shark, mantas…
- Recommended for
- Staff, food, dive sights
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Martijn E
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Netherlands
The diving, the food, the other guests. GREAT WEEK!
This was our 6th live-board and every time we look forward to a week full of diving, good food and meeting other divers with their stories and experiences. The Sachika is a pleasant boat with a service-oriented crew where our expectations were met. The weather conditions were not ideal, but the tour leader responded to this cleverly. Despite sometimes strong winds, clouds and strong waves, we were able to dive 20 beautifully. Highlights for us were the night dive with plankton-eating mantas and the night dive with hunting sharks and tuna. This trip we saw many mantas, various species of sharks, octopuses, turtles, the Fesdu wreck and beautiful reefs. As a bonus, we count the beach BBQ. We still don't know how the crew got all the honoring and drinking to the small island so quickly and unscathed. It was fantastic!The kitchen team is the linchpin of the boat anyway. All dishes were delicious and very varied. Two more top players: the captain of the Sachika and that of the Dhoni. It is an art to pick up divers from the water under these conditions and keep the big boat on course. Also worth mentioning are the lectures about mantas, sharks etc on board.We had cabin 9 on the upper deck. Wonderfully spacious, sea view, large bathroom and twice daily cleaning. Pure luxury.A week of diving with the Sachika: you look forward to it for a long time and you think back to it with a big smile.Thanks to the crew from week 9-16 May 2026. You guys are amazing!!!
- Recommended for
- Variety of dives. The food. Socializing with other guests.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Noam R
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Israel
Best Trip Ever!
i would like to recommend you for one of the best trip I ever did. one week of great people, great crew, smile and fun. great food, amazing manager and so much fun of scuba guides. Im sure i will come back soon as I can - with friends. dont miss Sachika!
- Recommended for
- Sachika, Diving, The crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stefanie Z
- Germany
Super well organized liveaboard with insanely great dives!
Overall, the trip was an absolute highlight. Martina, the boat manager, and her crew really take care of their guests very lovingly. In addition, Sachika is very close to their hearts. Although Sachika is a slightly older lady, she is impeccably cared for and in top condition. On board, we also try to live as environmentally friendly as possible. For example, there are glass straws and glass bottles and during our beach visit a bag of ocean plastic was collected and taken away. This is what you would really want from any safari boat! The food on board was just great. The kitchen crew was really in the kitchen all day and worked, which was also noticeable in the quality of the food. Even the dough is freshly prepared!But now to the dives: If you really want to have a very special shark experience, you should do the Deep South Tour. I have never seen so many different sharks during a diving holiday! Simply brilliant!There were all kinds of reef sharks, spinner sharks, leopard sharks, hammerhead sharks, a thresher shark and of course the huge tiger sharks, which I was particularly fond of. There was also an almost unbelievable number of green sea turtles. On one dive we saw around 25. For beginners, the dives might be a bit challenging due to strong currents and depth, but the guides take good care. One diver in our group was not quite comfortable with the currents, but the guide helped her confidently in all situations, so that she could enjoy all dives.Overall, the liveaboard was so good that I booked the next one on board, which I have never done before. I look forward to meeting Martina and her crew again in September!Jump negative think positive! :)Thank you so much for all the great experiences on board, the fun conversations and the unforgettable dives!!🫶🏻Stefanie
- Recommended for
- The dives, sleeping on the sundeck under the stars, Martina and her crew!
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- 10 Exceptional
- sawako S
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Japan
Best scuba diving experience ever!
Everything was just so amazing, it’s hard to highlight things. I highly recommend sleeping on the upper deck under the stars!
- Recommended for
- Crew, Hospitality, Service
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jiayun Z
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China
A wonderful week
Everyone is super nice and friendly. The dive sites are well chosen. We have seen countless sharks :).. BBQ on the beach was very nice. And happy hour with Aperol Spritz on a sandbank at sunset was unforgettable.
- Recommended for
- Kindness. Great dive guide. Very good briefing with a lot of information.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicola W
- United Kingdom
Fantastic diving holiday all round
The team onboard Sachika are amazing. They are helpful, polite and knowledgeable. Amazing range of dive sites to suit all tastes which are well led by the guides. Throughly enjoyed my time onboard!
- Recommended for
- Great range of dives. Great food. Fantastic staff and facilities on board.
