Scubaspa Yang, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Maldives

9.6 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Spa
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 468 / day Check dates

“This truly was my perfect holiday. ”
Sarah S, New Zealand

Highlights

Ideal for divers and non-divers alike, with multiple activities on offer, including yoga, snorkel excursions, spa treatments, and ‘try-dive’ experiences
Onboard gym, jacuzzi, spa, and open-air cinema
Winner of multiple awards, including “Best Boat Design” and “Maldives Boating Brand of the Year.”
Separate fully equipped 20m dive dhoni with nitrox available

The 50m Scubaspa Yang liveaboard is the sister vessel to the Scubaspa Ying, which offers year-round diving holidays in the Maldives. Winner of multiple awards, the Scubaspa Yang provides a truly luxurious diving experience in the Maldives. Up to 36 guests (maximum 26 divers) can be accommodated in 17 guest cabins (5 Manta Suites, 3 Dolphin Suites, 1 Cowrie Suite, 8 Sea Star Cabins). One suite and one cabin can be converted into a triple to accommodate 3 guests. All cabins feature en-suite bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning. The 8 suites located on the main deck all offer panoramic sea views.

The restaurant is located on the main deck and serves three buffet-style meals, plus an à la carte menu. There are live cooking stations, and internationally qualified chefs cater to all dietary needs. There is also an alfresco dining area at the rear of the main deck, and there will be the opportunity to enjoy a BBQ on a deserted island during your stay. The onboard spa spans 300 m² and features 4 treatment rooms, including a double room designed for couples.

Diving from the Scubaspa Yang takes place from the accompanying dive dhoni, which carries all the necessary equipment, including air compressors, a nitrox filling station, rinse tanks, and dive equipment storage. Experienced multi-lingual dive instructors and divemasters can cater to all diving levels and abilities. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, a variety of courses, from beginner to advanced, can be taken on board. Itineraries cover the ‘Best of Maldives’, which includes the Male Atolls, Ari Atolls, and Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atoll, and is available all year, except for February & March when the Scubaspa yacht travels to the ‘Deep South’ for more remote diving suited to more experienced divers.

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25 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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01 Aug

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08 Aug

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15 Aug

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22 Aug

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29 Aug

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19 Sep

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26 Sep

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10 Oct

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Included: Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Yoga.

Required Extras: 10% VAT, Environment Tax (12 USD / night).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (30-50 USD / trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (90-240 USD), Nitrox (100 USD / week), Nitrox Course (300 USD), Private Dive Guide (1,200-1,500 USD / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (70-890 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet (10-100 USD), Massage, Spa.

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Boat features

Spa
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Sun Deck
Stand Up Paddleboard
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2014

Length: 50 meters

Beam: 11 meters

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 2 x CAT C9 Acert 503 BHP

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 17

Number of bathrooms: 24

Tenders: diving dhone with CAT C7 275 BHP engine

Water capacity: 21000 liters

Fuel capacity: 18500 liters

Freshwater maker: Aqualite 1200 + RO purifying system

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Scubaspa Yang Reviews

9.6 Exceptional

Vessel

9.7
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.6
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Jasper P
Netherlands

Treat yourself and book this trip!
In the first week of May 2026, we were able to enjoy an eight-day cruise in the Maldives. Our expectations were high, but even those high expectations have been exceeded. What a fantastic experience! All the staff is superb; sweet, attentive, helpful, hospitable and always present in a pleasant way! They are all super good at what they do! The diving was fantastic and every time there was fantastic and varied food ready! With a lump in our throats we said goodbye to the boat and the crew! A trip that we have been looking forward to for a long time, but that we can look back on with great pleasure for much longer! Really a party!
Recommended for
Beautiful boat and great service. Fantastic food. Pampering with attention to the smallest details.
12 May, 2026

Translated from Dutch

10 Exceptional
Graham W
Australia

Top notch trip!
We had a wonderful week on Yang. The diving was amazing. Our guide Dahlehy was fantastic. The other crew were all wonderful as well. The food was plentiful and delicious. We met some other lovely divers. A great experience all around.
Recommended for
Variety of dives. Amazing crew. Comfortable boat and great food.
06 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Helen O
United Kingdom

The deep south is an experience not to be missed
Excellent trip and well organised. Great diver to guide ratios. Quality of diving and safety was excellent.
Recommended for
Quality of diving. Big pelagic species. Overall comfort and range of activities.
07 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Karim S
Egypt

Best live aboard experience
I had a wonderful time during my stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a live-aboard experience. For those who don’t dive, the spa services were excellent and they had a great variety.
Recommended for
The dive sites. The friendly and very professional staff. The service and food were amazing.
28 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
LUIS V
Spain

The best trip
A fantastic week, with an incredible crew. The trip where we´ve ever eaten. And fantastic dives.
Recommended for
The crew, the food and the dive guides
15 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sarah S
New Zealand

Fabulous!
This truly was my perfect holiday. I’ve been on five liveaboards and this was the best all round experience. I loved it so much I’m eyeing up their Indonesia trip - take a bow ScubaSpa team and thank you!
Recommended for
Charming staff including shark specialist. Beautiful boat. Fabulous diving and food.
24 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Andrew S
Australia

Friendly, experienced and professional team, catered for every need so we enjoyed a spectacular live aboard experience.
Great diving, personalised service and friendly, well trained, experienced staff, terrific boat, very comfortable accommodation, wonderful food and very well-planned programme.
Recommended for
Great diving, excellent company, accommodation and food, exceptional live aboard staff and organisation.
27 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
shuge Q
China

the most memories liveaboard trip in 2016
this is the best way for diving with the comfort boat and cabin and crew and food and friend , everything is just perfect , will arrange to go with scuba yang again for sure ,
Recommended for
the boat is very comfort , the food is well arranged , the staff is very friendly
18 Nov, 2016

10 Exceptional
jhf F
United Kingdom

Superb boat, fantastic diving and lovely crew
One of us dives and one doesn't but on Scubaspa we each had an equally great holiday. Think of a floating five star boutique hotel with an award winning spa and the best staff you could hope for. Add to it top quality diving that just kept giving with attentive and knowledgeable guides. Throw in some super travelling companions great food and lots of fun and you have a trip aboard the Scubaspa Yang. I must also thank Liveaboard.com for making sure everything worked smoothly and all requests were looked after.
Recommended for
Crew and guides, Diving and Boat
27 Mar, 2017

10 Exceptional
Michael B
United States

Exceeded expections!
Seeing Manta Rays and Hammerhead Sharks. The 2 Island parties and the dining on the open deck one night were a special touch that I enjoyed more than I expected.
Recommended for
Boat was exceptional, dive sites were awesome, staff very friendly.
10 May, 2017

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9.6 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
lisa W
United States

Best liveabord you will ever do
Scuba Spa is so incredible that it may be hard to do any other liveaboard. The boat is insane. It’s a luxury yacht and it’s amazing. Every detail thought out. The crew is the best. They are so kind and helpful and remember details on your likes and dislikes. They go above and beyond all the time. The food is the best you will ever have on a liveaboard. The dive team is top notch. All of them. We had Luci and she is our favorite dive master ever. The diving was awesome. The spa is amazing.
Recommended for
The crew. The boat. The food.
25 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
sophie M
France

Unforgettable trip on Scubaspa Yang
An exceptional experience aboard the Scubaspa Yang. Without question, this is the finest liveaboard cruise I have experienced to date. The level of service is outstanding: warm welcome, genuine personalized attention, highly adaptable and professional dive team, beautiful underwater sites, excellent cuisine, and a consistently kind and attentive crew. A special mention for the Manta Suites, which are simply sublime—extraordinarily spacious and refined for a liveaboard. I could only wish for my bedroom in Paris to feel exactly like my cabin on the Scubaspa Yang. Everything came together perfectly. A truly memorable experience.
Recommended for
Beautiful boat and cabin. Quality of the dives and their planification. The Crew, the cuisine, The Wine List.
22 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Manukrishna C
Canada

Amazing divig.
The dive guides were amazing, the passengers and the crew were really friendly on board. The food was pretty decent, people who enjoy seafood will have a great time, people who don't will have an alright time. The dive team customizes the dive itinerary for the skill level of the passengers and coming into it as a fairly inexperienced diver I had a great time.
Recommended for
Dive guides, dive locations, friendliness of crew.
26 Sep, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Gary C
Australia

Simply Awesome
The diving was outstanding; close up encounters (I mean really close!) with mantas & sharks were truly incredible. Safety a key aspect and great dive planning with surface intervals well planned; dive guides very personal in their efforts. The meal plans and activities were simply wonderful; a BBQ on the beach and sundowner cocktails on a tiny island a stand out. Food was of the highest quality. Staff couldn't have been more helpful, friendly & accommodating. The cabins are comfortable and well appointed, couldn't have asked for a better trip to break the Covid captivity cycle !
Recommended for
Very comfortable and luxurious boat, great dive guides, delicious meals & schedule for everyone
07 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
Elena C
Switzerland

The Best Liveaboard Experience: Five Stars is an Understatement
From the moment we stepped aboard until our reluctant departure, our liveaboard trip was, quite simply, the best dive vacation we have ever taken. This is more than a dive boat; it’s a floating haven where luxury, world-class diving, and impeccable service converge. If you are looking for the ultimate adventure delivered with genuine warmth and attention to detail, book this trip immediately. World-Class Encounters Under the Waves: The diving was nothing short of extraordinary. The crew consistently put us on world-class sites, delivering the kind of marine life encounters that most divers only dream of. Every single dive felt like a page out of a documentary. We were spoiled with multiple, up-close encounters with majestic manta rays, breathtaking sightings of a whale shark, and exhilarating dives surrounded by various species of sharks and dozens of graceful eagle rays. Combined with the stunning health of the reefs—vibrant, beautiful, and teeming with life—it was a truly unforgettable underwater spectacle. Service, Comfort, and Those Perfect Details: The professionalism and friendliness of the crew were outstanding. They managed to be highly professional and safety-conscious while making us feel like family. Beyond the diving, the ship itself felt like a boutique hotel. Our cabins were spacious and incredibly comfortable, providing the perfect retreat after a long day of diving. But it was the little details that elevated the experience into pure luxury. From the beautifully set dining tables at every meal to the charming whaleshark drawn in the foam of our morning cappuccino, the crew's dedication to guest happiness shone through in every interaction. A Culinary Revelation for Vegans: As vegans, dining on a liveaboard can often be challenging, but the kitchen staff here delivered an absolutely fabulous culinary experience. They made the biggest effort to ensure we had varied, delicious, and exciting food for every single meal. We didn't just get a side salad; we were treated to creative, flavorful dishes that rivaled top-tier restaurants. Their dedication went far beyond expectation, making the food a true highlight of the entire trip. Final Verdict: This liveaboard sets the gold standard for dive travel. Incredible diving, spotless accommodations, and a crew that executes every detail with passion and grace. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!
Recommended for
Diving was out of this world!. The food was DELICIOUS!. The whole team was friendly, efficient and professional.
21 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Garrett N
United States

Couldn’t have asked for a better LiveAboard experience
Diving was incredible Met a number of new friends Able to relax in a wonderful environment Excellent dining
Recommended for
Staff professionalism, attention to every detail, made every aspect of the trip comfortable and enjoyable
19 Apr, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Randall L
Singapore

Exceptional and luxurious liveaboard
Fantastic boat with very comfortable and plush furniture. The boat even has a mini gym! Very good food on board with a variety of cuisine. Diving itinerary was great and it showed the highlights even for the shorter 5D4N trip. Food was very good with fresh produce and very good presentation.
Recommended for
The design, build quality and comfort of the boat was excellent. Food served on board was great!
13 Sep, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Christian N
Austria

Everything top
Manta and whale shark, what more could you want.Good food in a relaxed atmosphere
Recommended for
The friendly crew, the dive spots, the combination for divers and non-divers
28 Oct, 2022

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Carolyn U
Canada

Best dive holiday ever
The wildlife was the ultimate highlight of this trip. There was so much life on these reefs! There were dives for different skill levels, and I was definitely happy that I took the nitrox course so that I got that longer bottom time to hang with the sharks at their cleaning stations. The staff were all wonderful: the dive guides were experienced and helpful, the chefs and servers were skilled in their crafts, the bartender was friendly and available, the behind-the-scenes guys were just that—returning to a perfectly refreshed room daily. I enjoyed the spa treatment I received as well. Totally fantastic experience! I can't wait to go back! Thanks a heap to the scubaspa team!!
Recommended for
diving service accommodation
13 Jun, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Gina M
Australia

Stunning
Our cabin (#14) was on the main deck had so much space and was central to everything. The food was outstanding, every meal had so much choice. Island trips were organised so well and everything ran like clock work. The staff were always pleasent and happy and our dive guide new all the good spots to take us.
Recommended for
The food, the services and the all of the staff
19 Jun, 2019

10 Exceptional
Houssam E
Lebanon

Non mached
the marine and aquatic life found in the dives were awesome.
Recommended for
amazing dive sites, amnazing food, and astounding scenery
20 Sep, 2016

9.2 Superb
Melanie S
United States

Great for divers and non-divers
The boat only had 16 divers on board so the diver to guide ratio was fantastic. I was traveling with someone who didn’t dive so she got the spa package and there wasn’t a bad massage on the menu. I ended up with three massages anyway. This boat is great for a few dives a day and a gentle itinerary and/or if you’re traveling with a non-diver. If you want many dives and and better caliber of divers this is not the boat for you.
Recommended for
Diving, Massage and A/C
15 May, 2022

10 Exceptional
Sumit D
India

outstanding in every way
the staff and the service were absolutely outstanding
Recommended for
the service, the yacht and the diving
31 Mar, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Barry B
United States

Fantastic diving and liveaboard experience
Seeing our dive team rescue a Manta that was tangled up on fishing lines. They were able to help her and the Manta was so calm asking for help. Never have I seen this before
Recommended for
Spacious rooms, restaurant service and diving team
27 Jun, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Shirin M
Iran

Fantastic experience
Few dive sites Meeting fantastic people and learn more about diving from the experienced people
Recommended for
Hospitality/safety/beautiful exploration
08 May, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Jerome D
France

A dazzling and memorable cruise
Night diving with sharks Dinner on the island The atmosphere of the meals The kindness of all the teams
Recommended for
Varied itinerary / great dives / very nice atmosphere and services
22 Aug, 2022

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Burkart K
Germany

Tiger sharks in the deep south
We had an amazing trip down south. The crew was amazing and so friendly. The highlight was Fuvamula, a spot famous in the world for close encounters with tiger sharks. And it held up to all expectations.
Recommended for
The staff on board was amazing.. We loved the food. A lot of variety - yet always excellent.. Our accommodation was spacious and well equipped..
18 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Marianne B
Germany

Amazing liveaboard
Amazing boat with some of the best diving I've ever done. The crew went above and beyond to make your stay perfect. The food was delicious. The cabins where spacious. We wanted to book this again the second our trip was done!
Recommended for
great diving, great boat, great food
17 Jul, 2023