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 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (70 USD per week), Mandatory Service Charge (150-255 USD per trip), National Park Fees (0-45 USD per activity).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (35-50 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (60 USD), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (35-45 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (100-630 USD), Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet (30-45 USD per 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Monika T
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Germany
We'll be back
Greatful trip with wonderful diving. We have seen so much.
- Recommended for
- The dives and the waleshark. BBQ at the beach. The athmosphäre, specially at the bar terasse.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julia F
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Switzerland
All the Big Fish
we saw them all: Mantas, Stingrays, Eagle-Rays, Turtles, Baracudas, Napoleons, all sorts of Sharks and even a whale shark - and all in a very calm, professional and relaxing atmosphere where also beginners always felt save and experienced divers didn't feel restricted. Also room for non-divers and snorklers. Had a GREAT time!
- Recommended for
- Friendly atmosphere - divers with 1600 and with 20 dives happy together - broad mix of age, experience and origin. Top crew and superbe dive guides. High respect for marine life.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert F
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Canada
A Fabulous Life Experience!
the dive sites and the variety and sizes of the fish. the weather which was absolutely perfect. Hot and sunny but with enough breeze. the beach island dinner, and happy hour on a small island each and every sunset and last but not least the people
- Recommended for
- The professionalism of the crew. The trips agenda that included and incredible array of dive sites. The boat was fabulous, clean, high quality and offered everything you needed
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Saaliha K
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United States
Outstanding experience!
We are so grateful to the entire Sachika crew for making our first-ever liveaboard experience so memorable and enjoyable! Some of the highlights of our trip included the awe-inspiring dive sites throughout the central atolls in the Maldives, the special beach BBQ, the tasty food/snacks/desserts, and the great people and service on board! Special thank you to Sachika cruise manager Martina Zimmitti and her staff for going above and beyond to provide a safe and fun environment for all.
- Recommended for
- Wonderful staff & crew service, great diving, and delicious food!
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Steve L
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United Kingdom
Lovely boat and relaxed diving schedule
Diving was very good 3 Dives a day Friendly and professional boat team and Course Director
- Recommended for
- Boat condition, Friendly team, relaxed diving schedule
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Antoine C
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France
Excellent trip !
I really enjoy all dives - very different from each other even if most of these were channel dives. I recommend this dive trip going to South - most of dives are only with Sachika divers. The crew is very nice and the dive guides know very well the spots. The boat is very comfortable - I was in a twin room and got a lot of space in comparison to other liveboards. And of course the diving here is great !
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving and the boat
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Shontel S
- United States
Sachika Liveaboard: Luxurious Boat, Delicious Food, Unbelievable Diving, & Absoluetly Amazing Crew = MAGICAL EXPERIENCE
I have been on 2 separate liveaboards (Australia & Thailand) prior to boarding the Sachika for the “Deep South” itinerary February 19-26, 2022. This liveaboard blew my mind and FAR exceeded all of my expectations! The Boat: LUXURIOUS!! The beautiful suite had windows that opened, air conditioning when needed, a spacious vanity, & a large bathroom. The daily turndown service and fresh towels mid-trip made me feel like we were in a luxury resort instead of on a boat. The dining room was the perfect size for both the buffet meals and all the dive briefings. The sundeck was huge with many lounge chairs, and partially shaded so that you could escape the sun if needed. I was surprised that I was able to get wi-fi on the boat (small extra fee but definitely worth it). It was incredible to be able to skype with our kids from halfway around the world. **They also have a huge light off the back of the boat that attracts TONS of plankton. The very first night we had a whale shark happily eating plankton while we snorkeled around her in awe! One morning before sunrise, we awoke to find dozens of mobula rays snacking on plankton. We asked the crew if we could get in and snorkel and they told us we had 20 mins before the boat moved…so of course we jumped in and loved the experience of snorkeling with these amazing creatures. The Food: DELICIOUS!! Buffet every meal with plenty of options and varieties of foods, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and normal food for all of us regular food lovers. I loved the fresh ahi, all the deliciously cooked veggies (zucchini, squash, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), delicious pastas, lasagnas, and lots of new foods I’d never tried before! For breakfast, they let us choose our eggs made to order. They always had fresh juice, tea, coffee, & water. I was so happy that we chose this boat, as this was the first liveaboard where I actually LOVED the food. The Diving: UNBELIEVABLE!! Luckily I had read a review suggesting we bring reef hooks for the intense “Deep South” currents, and we were thankful we had our own. Sharks, Sharks, Sharks…It never got old seeing all the different types of sharks (Tiger, Oceanic, Grey, Spinner, Guitar, & Whale). Unfortunately, the hammerheads & leopard sharks eluded us this trip. However, we saw many other amazing things: a marble ray, cowtail and whiptail stingrays, eagle rays, a torpedo ray, dozens of turtles, beautiful reef and coral, TONS of fish, a huge school of barracuda, eels, many Napoleon wrasse, vibrant colored clams, scorpion fish, flounders, garden eels, dolphins, and even a couple of nudibranches!! After diving one day, we were very lucky to have the rare experience to see whales near the Sachika! The Crew: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Martina, the cruise manager, has succeeded in creating the perfect liveaboard. She was able to get my husband Nitrox Certified and added a night dive to the itinerary (per our request) for everyone. At the end of the trip she made each guest a personalized Sachika liveaboard itinerary, in color and complete with names of all our dive sites and pictures of the pelagics we saw on those dives. On top of that, she even compiled several of our videos, as well as those from some of the other guests, for a special Sachika Liveaboard Video to help us all remember our extraordinary dive trip! The boat was always clean, and our dive preparation always went smoothly due to the Dohni crew who constantly refilled our tanks and helped us prep for each of our 3 dives per day. It was a lovely experience to get to know the crew and other divers from around the world. I was truly sad when our magical trip came to an end. I hope to someday get to travel to the Maldives again and do the central atoll itinerary with them :)
- Recommended for
- Diving, Boat, Crew, & Food....
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jay B
- United States
Amazing diving with an awesome crew!
Unbelievable night dives on this trip! The crew on this boat really make the trip.
- Recommended for
- Boat Crew, Dives, Activities
