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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- 10 Exceptional
- Brittany M
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United States
Great first Liveaboard with Unforgettable Crew
My husband and I had such an amazing time on the Sachika! Mox runs a very efficient, fun, real and stress free operation. The food was so good I probably gained weight over the week despite the number of dives we did! The crew constantly makes sure there is fresh fruit, snacks available after afternoon dives; meals are perfectly timed and always had a variety of fresh vegetables, carbs, vegetarian meals, and phenomenal fresh fish or meat. 10/10 couldn’t ask for better meals to keep our energy up! The bar is so cute an and quaint; great selection of options. Every day our beds were made and a great smelling room scent sprayed to keep everything feeling refreshed and cleaned. So nice coming back from an afternoon dive to. The dives were great despite a terrible weather week! We saw plenty of micro and pelagic marine animals and a variety of reef and coral. Our dive groups were paired appropriately based on experience and the guides were knowledgeable and confident. They helped me greatly as a newer diver to adjust my weights and trim, as well as continue refining my buoyancy and curiosity in the water. We had the occasional class on board taught by Luigi and Mox — Mox is insanely knowledgeable about the country, its marine life, and ethical conservation efforts. 10/10 The Dhoni crew was out of this world. Constantly making sure our gear was good to go, helping with any issues, making sure we were in and out of the water on time / appropriately. Had snacks for us on the boat several times after dives. Overall really couldn’t express how much care is taken by the crew to make sure every diver has a completely relaxed, fun and beautiful experience on the Sachika. We felt like every detail was thought of and while the boat is a little on the older side and weather was a bit of a downer, we still found time for. BBQ island event, a beach trip, and the rooms and boat stayed immaculately clean. Would book with Sachika again in a heartbeat!
- Recommended for
- The Food!. Boat & Dhoni Crew. Diving locations.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Cho Yi T
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Hong Kong
Surprising
It was the rainy season durying I was on a liveaboard in the Maldives, the weather was unfortunately not very great. However, this made me appreciate the crew's professionalism that they were able to arrange different itineraries to handle various unexpected situations and patiently explained the reasons to us. Although the boat is a bit old, there were many thoughtful and heartwarming details on board, such as a notebook for recording guest notes and itineraries, which I found very interesting. Furthermore, the crew took great care of us. Although the water was a bit milky during the dive trip, we unexpectedly saw hammerhead sharks and bull sharks, which was a pleasant surprise.
- Recommended for
- The crew members were very friendly.. The dive guide was very professional and able to arrange different dive sites based on the weather.. The price-performance was excellent, and you could see many large marine creatures..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stefanie Z
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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
- Miguel O
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Switzerland
Amazing experience!
All of them, they are countless, the crew was top-notch! Everything worked very well, the dives were rich and beautiful. Everything was wonderful!
- Recommended for
- The underwater life, the very attentive and competent crew, a superb boat!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Richard W
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Australia
Fabulous Diving Experience
It was a wonderful experience and loved all the planning and thought that went into every dive. Also loved the information talks on the Mantas and Sharks
- Recommended for
- The knowledge of the staff and the friendliness. The Mantas night dive. Good food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yingbo Z
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China
Great experience, will return
Really enjoy the atmosphere created by the crew and guides! The dives were great and full of wildlife! Islands hopping was also very fun.
- Recommended for
- friendliness, organisation, incredible wildlife
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Brigitte H
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France
dolce vita
It is an Italian boat so exceptional friendliness impeccable hotel service comfortable cabin and real care given to the comfort of the guests and abundant and delicious Italian food. The chef is an excellent cookWe were 6 non-divers and we were able to rest and snorkel on a deserted island almost every dayIn addition, the crew members are wonderful fishermen and we went fishing with them with the donhy, resulting in 45 kilograms of fish = fresh fish at every meal. Giaccomo, the dive master, solves all problems with kindness and efficiencyIn short, la dolce vita
- Recommended for
- Friendliness Perfect hotel service Exquisite food
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- 8.0 Very good
- Joanna W
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Canada
Great experience
Very good trip overall. My second time doing the Centrals Maldives route, which did not disappoint. Lots of manta and shark action, the iconic manta night dive and the nurse shark night dive were the highlights. I was disappointed in the 2 dives at Shark Tank which did not live up to the hype and upon returning to the Maldives 2 months later diving with a land operator discovered we were not in the right spot. Overall most of the dives were good, a few with very tricky currents, and my guide did great in navigating the group. Very good food and service, would recommend.
- Recommended for
- great food. great dives. comfortable cabins.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mattias S
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Sweden
Excellent
Nightdiving with mantarays, the quality of the food, flexibility of the staff and cruise director to make our trip the best and give us a great experience and the guests onboard had a lot of fun together with the staff and by ourselves both under water and on the boat.
- Recommended for
- Mantarays, food, service
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marcel R
- 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..
