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 ($65-175 / 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 ($165 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($500-700 / activity), Rental Gear ($35-45 / day), Scuba Diving Courses ($100-630 / activity), 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 9.3
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jolene H
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Singapore
Easily the best liveaboard we've been on
Overall, we had a fantastic experience on this liveaboard. The dive guides were excellent — knowledgeable, attentive and clearly committed to making sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable time underwater. I was impressed with their dedication to safety, with very clear dive briefings to tell us what to expect. The dives themselves were amazing with plenty to see (sharks, mantas, whale shark!) and the guides really helped make the most of each dive by pointing out anything of interest. You could tell that they were familiar with the dive sites and knew what to look out for. The food was also consistently good, and the crew went out of their way to make us comfortable and accommodate our needs throughout the trip. Their service and hospitality were definitely a highlight. They went above and beyond to organise a welcome happy hour, a beach BBQ (complete with a fantastic sand sculpture of a whaleshark), and even a birthday and anniversary celebration for a couple on board. The main area that could be improved is the rental dive equipment. Many of the wetsuits offered to us had holes, I was provided with mismatched fins (functionally no issue), and I had difficulty finding a mask that fitted properly without fogging or flooding. I tried at least three masks over several dives before eventually borrowing a spare from another guest. For a liveaboard where diving is the main focus, I think the rental gear would benefit from a thorough inspection and better maintenance/replacement. That said, the excellent dive guides, great diving, food and genuinely helpful crew made this a very enjoyable trip overall. Sadly, this is Sachika's last season, but we would happily come back to dive with Top Class Cruising and First Class Cruising again. Looking forward to the launch of their new boat next season!
- Recommended for
- Safety is a top priority. Great dive guides. Excellent service on board.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Taha R
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Pakistan
Awesome team on board who made our trip very memorable and comfortable
overall very good experience. and highlight was bbq dinner on an island. and diving with sharks and mantas. everyday felt new and exciting.
- Recommended for
- safety. food. sachika team.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sandra C
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France
Dream stay in total disconnection
All the crew members took great care of us, having at heart that our stay went perfectly. Available and always smiling. Incredible dives: the choice of dive sites very judicious, the impression of being alone despite the number of tourists. The concern for the preservation of the place, always diving with respect for the sites. The richness of the proposals: BBQ or sea bass on an island, information on the species encountered (manta rays, sharks...), information on the country.... In the evening, snorkeling with a whale shark, manta rays, sharks,
- Recommended for
- the friendliness and availability of all crew members. the choice of dive sites. the cleanliness and equipment.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rodney S
- Singapore
Amazing Central Atolls
Excellent week on Sachika in the central Atolls. Friendly and professional staff always happy to help with any minor issues that arose during our trip.
- Recommended for
- Excellent diving guides. Quality and variety of food. Boat crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marcel R
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United States
See above.
This was a great trip. The weather conditions were challenging, often with rainy and windy conditions, but the crew adjusted the schedule so that we got the most out of our trip. Given the conditions, the diving was excellent with a variety of abundant marine life including sharks, turtles, octopus, and reef fishes. Absolute highlights were the two night dives with mantas and sharks. Seeing mantas that close up and personal was an experience of a lifetime. Fortunately, the weather conditions allowed for a fantastic barbecue on the beach under a start-light sky with awesome food, drinks, and a sand sculptured whale shark! All in all a great experience!
- Recommended for
- Diving, especially the two night dives with mantas and sharks were awesome!. Friendly and accommodating crew, excellent food, great atmosphere, good dive briefings, and several very informative presentations about marine life.. Good accommodations and service. The barbecue on the beach was a non-diving trip highlight..
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- 10 Exceptional
- TATIANA L
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Colombia
Great experience onboard of the Sachika
I had a great time during my trip to Maldives onboard the Sachika. Really tasty food, amazing crew, the boat was very comfortable. I went on the Yoga special week, it was fantastic doing yoga on pristine beaches watching the sunset and also on board. The diving planning was excellent so we almost always avoided being in crowded places. Really recommend them.
- Recommended for
- The diving and other activities were very well organized. The crew was really nice and attentive. The Dhoni was very comfortable, and also the Boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Zhe L
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China
Five stars experience, five star service! I’ll be back again for Deep South trip
All dives are well organized some points are challenging but safe and relaxed! Excellent local dive guides! Shark dive and Manta dive are definitely my favorites. The boat is beautiful and spacious, I can always find my own spots to do yoga or reading for relax after each dive. The cruise manager is an amazing Italian young lady, she is also an very experienced dive guide who will take care of guests both on board and underwater!
- Recommended for
- Sharks, manta, desert island beach party, fishing in the evening, food, big room
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alexander B
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Switzerland
Topclass experience
The trip was great! In addition to all the great dives, the food was phenomenal, and they brought us to several uninhabited islands.
- Recommended for
- Service, food, people
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alessio M
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Italy
Amazing liveaboard
Amazing time onboard of the Sachika - it's been a truly unique experience and I'm looking forward to join this boat again for another liveaboard soon!
- Recommended for
- Food. Dive sites. Sharks.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rahool D
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India
The Best in the Maldives
The rooms were spacious the boat was very tidy and most of it the staff was very friendly and helpful also they always has a smile on their faces. The the dive instructors was well experienced and had knowledge of the marine life. My next trip on the Maldives will be with Sachika again. Thank you for the wonderful week
- Recommended for
- Clean boat, Friendly staff and tasty food
