“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 central and deep south atolls and dive at Male 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 and is full of whale sharks, scorpion fish, glassfish, reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, beautiful corals, dolphins, and more.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance (35-50 USD per trip), Gratuities (130-220 USD per trip), National Park Fees (12 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (60 USD), Nitrox (70-100 USD per week), 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
- 9.4 Superb
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Vessel
9.2
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Crew
9.1
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Food
9.7
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Diving
9.6
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Value
9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert L
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United States
Fantastic Dive Charter with Mantas and Sharks (the nice ones)
Sachika is a great diving charter. The boat has warm character and the crew make it truly special. Love the after dinner Molinari. The crew are always striving for excellence with a well thought out sunset dinner on the beach and a nightcap dive during fashion show Manta week! You will have a great time on this boat! Grazie and Arrivederci!
- Recommended for
- Camaraderie of crew and guests. Grazie!. Amazing dive locations with Mantas and sharks. Sachika has character and ambiance. Home away from home..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Holly F
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United States
Fantastic experience with wonderful people!
There aren't enough good things to say about the Sachika, from the diving to the crew to the food, it was all fantastic. I had high expectations and still ended up impressed!
- Recommended for
- The diving. The crew. The boat.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Kristi S
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United States
Great crew
We experienced a lot of rain during our trip and the visibility was not what I expected, so the diving was a bit of a disappointment. The Sachika crew was exceptional.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Common spaces on boat. Fellow divers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Narisa C
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United States
An Unforgettable Liveaboard Experience with Top Class Cruising
I recently had the pleasure of spending seven incredible days aboard Sachika, and I can’t recommend this experience highly enough! From start to finish, the team exceeded all expectations and delivered a truly top-tier diving adventure. The cabins were spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed—exactly what you need after a full day of diving. Communication and dive briefings done by Andrea were consistently clear and professional, setting the tone for safe and enjoyable dives. The dive sites themselves were diverse and fascinating, offering something new and exciting every time we entered the water. The food was another highlight—delicious, nutritious, and perfectly suited to the energy demands of up to four dives a day. The crew made sure we were well-fed and ready to take on each day’s adventures. A special shoutout to our personal dive guide, Hassan, whose calm expertise and passion for diving truly stood out. He not only showed us the most incredible underwater sights but also made me and my husband feel completely safe and confident on every dive. When I encountered an issue with my personal dive gear mid-dive, Hassan’s calm demeanor and problem-solving skills immediately put me at ease and helped resolve the situation smoothly. This trip was an unforgettable experience filled with stunning underwater landscapes, amazing marine life, and a team that genuinely cares about providing an exceptional experience. If you’re looking for a liveaboard that delivers on all fronts, Top Class Cruising is it.
- Recommended for
- dive site diversity. cleanliness. friendly staff.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jordan T
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United States
Exceptional diving, incredible staff, lovely food
Walked away with incredible memories and a new group of close dive friends. Excellent food to top it off!
- Recommended for
- The Staff. The Food. Martina and Herbert!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Angelos K
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United States
Bongiergio
-The beautiful blue and warm water. -Learning how to deal with a “washing machine” while channel diving. -the Crew’s Kindness and eagerness to please the guests. -the positive, assertive, & sincere leadership/management conveyed by Martina.
- Recommended for
- Clean, Safe, Professionally Fun!
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- 10 Exceptional
- LANCE PAUL B
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United States
Mindblowing, completely exceeded our expectations
Bea (the boat manager) and the crew have created a warm, welcoming, joyful atmosphere on the boat. The minute you arrive you are greeted with the warm smiles of the crew and a refreshing welcome drink. From there, you can enjoy some of the best diving in the world. The dive guides were knowledgeable-timing the dives so we had the best opportunity to see the undersea life we were hoping to see (mantas, whale sharks, sharks, turtles). There was a variety of skill levels on the boat but they managed nicely to arrange us in groups that were appropriate for everyone. The food was delicious and there was a wide selection to choose from. If was a buffet style so you could choose what you wanted and eat as much/as little as you wanted. They stopped at small islands from time to time so we could enjoy the beauty of the desert islands that the Maldives are so famous for. On the last day, we also had a tour around the capital city of Male. We felt the price was very reasonable for the number of dives we could do, the amount of food we were able to eat, the extra tours they provided, the beach barbecue, etc. The crew of the dhoni prepared our dive gear and tanks every dive so it was pure heaven to just go to the dhoni, put on our equipment, and jump in the water. Every detail was taken care of. Athithi, our excellent dive guide, was able to show us some amazing sites but did not take any risks when there was a current, etc. We always felt like he was looking out for our safety. The dining area is set up so you get to sit with other passengers and enjoy getting to know other people. By the end of the week, we felt as though we had made 20 new dive friends. We are so thankful we chose Sachika for our Maldives adventure. Thank you to all the crew.
- Recommended for
- the crew, the dives, the culture of the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jesse P
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United States
We had the BEST time on Sachika!
We saw so much on our dives, it's hard to keep track! The dive guides were very knowledgeable and great at spotting rare animals - we saw frog fish, fallen leaf fish, octopus, peacock mantis shrimp, tons of mantas, and all sorts of rays. The night dive with the mantas was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Recommended for
- The crew was so friendly and fun, and the diving was incredible. We also loved visiting the deserted islands.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Aaron S
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United States
Amazing experience on Sachika!
I did a lot of research into Maldives liveaboards and am so glad we picked Sachika! It was a perfect week. The whole crew is amazing—Martina, Claudio, Chacha, Ali, Rashi, and Herbert are great, as are the rest of the staff on the boat. The boat itself is super nice and clean, and there is plenty of space to relax after dives. And the food was great. I am vegan and the kitchen did an incredible job—they made me special dishes and always labeled things as vegan in the buffet. There were also lots of fun activities; we loved the beach BBQ and island happy hour. Finally, the dives were life-changing!! We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you to everyone!
- Recommended for
- The crew, the dives, the boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- David H
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United States
This is the best single diving experience I ever have had
Seeing scores of Manta Rays all in one dive. Watching a real shark feeding during a night dive. Watching so many white tipped sharks at a cleaning station
- Recommended for
- first, the dive boat is the most well thought out and best appointed liver board I have ever seen. It is beautiful. Second, the Sea life in the Maldives is the best and most abundant I have ever seen. Third, the dive guides Always knew exactly where to take us to maximize our experience.
