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 9.4
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jolene H
- 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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- 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
- 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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- 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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- 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
- Jean Christophe O
- France
Unforgettable!!
Night diving was a great adventure for us. Life on board great thanks to a great team and the other very friendly passengers!!
- Recommended for
- Everything lived up to our expectations.... Great dives, nice boat life and awesome team!!
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Enrique B
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Spain
Always beyond our best expectations
In our trip in Sachika boat, everything went perfect but the weather. Giacomo and the dive masters were the best: kind, helpful, and very professional. They take care of every small problem with a smile, making us feel at home from the first day The ship is in peak condition, so clean, and taken care off that it looks new. Much better than pictures, where usually is the contrary. Cabin was big and clean, with plenty space and an comfortable individual bathroom, also carefully cleaned. And food, food was amazing. Every meal was a buffet with plenty of choices, although since all were delicious, you usually end up eating much more than anticipated. Overall, when I come back to Maldives, I’ll definitely will be back with Giacomo and his crew. Thank you very much for the best diving week of our lives.
- Recommended for
- Divemasters, cabin, Food
