Scubaspa Yang, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-19
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

“I’ve been on five liveaboards and this was the best all round experience. ”
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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20 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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27 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

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04 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

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11 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

FULL

18 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

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25 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

FULL

01 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

FULL

08 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

Last Minute Offer: Enjoy 20% OFF Scuba and Scuba & Spa Packages, or 25% OFF Spa Packages. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,750

FULL

15 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

FULL

22 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 3,750

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29 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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05 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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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 per night).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (30-50 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (90-240 USD), Nitrox (100 USD per week), Nitrox Course (300 USD), Private Dive Guide (1,200-1,500 USD per 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

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
Alejandro N
Argentina

It has it all.
At the end of a dive from the boat they point out a whale shark that I was able to follow and have a unique and wonderful experience.
Recommended for
Courtesy. Services. Divers Masters
21 Jan, 2022

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Andreas M
Germany

Excellent Dive Trip
This trip was one of the best we have ever done; we have been diving with 2 teens for the last 6 years, twice a year. The crew is excellent in every way including taking care of our teens. The Yang is a superb boat, like a mini cruise ship, with all the comfort and a dive tender that is very spacious for max 20 divers. We definitely recommend this trip and will likely return ourselves. Thanks!
Recommended for
Customer service, food, dive guides
21 Jul, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Sanjay K
India

FANTASTIC SHARK WEEK IN THE MALDIVES
1. Multiple Shark Dives, with opportunity to see multiple sharks 2. Excellent boat cabin with a lot of luxury and thought placed on comfort and taking resort level comfort to the sea. 3. Great dive team and boat staff. 4. Overall great diving, truly a best of Maldives dive itinerary.
Recommended for
BOAT/ROOM COMFORT AND FACILITIES, EXCELLENT DIVING, GREAT PEOPLE
12 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Jessie K
Netherlands

EPIC!! Best holiday of my life!!
Had the best time ever! The crew is so friendly and professional, they were there for you whenever you needed them and for whatever you can think of. They know a lot about the local divesites and environment and this made the dives even more fun! The dives itself were breathtakingly gorgeous! So much diversity :) and everything on the boat is well taken care of! Would definately reccomend this trip, its the adventure of a lifetime! I can not wait to return anytime soon :)
Recommended for
The crew is amazing! The dives are diverse and challenging :) The boat is just lovely!
01 Sep, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Ivan P
United States

Amazing experience! Great accommodation! Fun dive
Great full time spending with all the crew on the board of scubaspa yang ! Wait to see again . Best regards
Recommended for
Diving, lovely crew, food
05 Apr, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Wilfred A
Canada

Scubspa Yin Maldives 2025
We had an excellent time with Scubaspa. The whole experience was above our expectations. The service was impeccable. Our meals were very well prepared and tasty. The dive guides were fantastic. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Recommended for
Great service. Excellent food. Professional guides.
07 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
catherine D
United Kingdom

Trip of a lifetime,amazing
Every dive was amazing,I was overwhelmed with the night dive First time to see the beautiful Whaleshark x3 encounters Manta rays swimming around me The beautiful barbecue on a beautiful island Meeting great people Lovely spa
Recommended for
Beautiful boat,beautiful food,beautiful staff
03 Dec, 2017

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
Jessica M
Canada

Exceptional week in the Maldives and fantastic ship; however the booking experience was lacklustre.
Diving and meeting great people from around the world.
Recommended for
rooms, diving and friendliness of the crew
28 Mar, 2019

239 reviews

9.6 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
sarah T
United Kingdom

Much more than we imagined
Well we had 1 diver &1 non diver and they catered for both, the diving was fantastic and the snorkelling was amazing, we were well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. It was an amazing Holiday, we saw Manta Rays Whale Sharks, Electric Rays, Dolphins and much more
Recommended for
Staff, Food & Boat
18 Jan, 2019

10 Exceptional
Sara Skou A
Denmark

Floating 5-star hotel
The boat was like a true 5-star hotel on water. Excellent food of high quality with great selection and variety. Special events like BBQ on the beach and sunset cocktail on a deserted island was great add-ons to an already packed and exciting program. The dive crew was great and delivered spectacular dives. I would recommend to go in Dec-Mar, where you have higher visibility in the water and better weather.
Recommended for
Food, boat, dives
10 Jul, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Hakan K
Turkey

Perfect staff everything was amazing
We had a great trip everything was perfect
Recommended for
Staff,boat,concept
13 Dec, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Eric M
France

Scubaspa best of Maldives December 2025
A great cruise with a fully dedicated team to make each and every moment enjoyable; dives, food, comfort
Recommended for
Very professional diving guides and friendly crew. The choice of dive sites. Food and comfort on board.
08 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Tisha G
United States

Amazing all future trips will be on a live aboard!
This was one of the best decisions I've ever made and I don't even dive! Five star everything while floating through the amazing Maldives. It has set the bar for all future travel and we will definitely be doing it again in another part of the world. New experiences, new friends and new appreciation for live aboard travel! Thank you!
Recommended for
Beautiful Boat, 5 Star Staff and Service, Always on the move
24 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
Maureen S
Canada

Great Experience!
Diving/Snorkeling - it was great that we (a diver and a non-diver) could both do what we wanted, see so much of the Maldives and still spend time together! The spa was fantastic! The staff and food on Scubaspa Yang were spectacular. We would definitely travel with Scubaspa again!
Recommended for
Diving, Food, Staff
27 Dec, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Lui C
Hong Kong

A truely memorable dive trip
The staffs were super nice and helpful that they will try to do all they could to makesure everyone was satisfied and happy in the trip. The dives were great espeacilly the night dive with nurse sharks and sting rays. Crazy and responsible dive guides ensured everyone was safe and had great dives. The food especially dinner desserts were simply AMAZING and they seldom repeat, you can tell they paid lots of attention in every details to make you satisfy. Truly wish to join them again in the future.
Recommended for
Dives, amazing food, very helpful and friendly staff
28 Mar, 2019

10 Exceptional
Tia G
United States

Amazing boat with attentive, friendly and fun staff.
everything was amazing!
Recommended for
food, staff, accomodations
30 Nov, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Katie R
United States

Beyond incredible!
This has been our best Liveaboard experience we have ever had! The boat is stunning, the food was absolutely incredible (with lots of options) and the diving could not have been better. Mantas, whale shark, currents, colors, it had everything! The currents here are very strong and a reef hook is needed on most dives so the diving in the Maldives is not for beginners but it has to date been the best diving experience that we have had and we have been to some pretty incredible places. I couldn’t recommend this boat any more highly and we cannot wait to visit again :)
Recommended for
The boat, the big fish, the food
18 Jul, 2019

10 Exceptional
Ignacio P
Spain

Cant get any better
Epic week and best experience of our lives so far. Everything was perfect from the boat itself all the way to the crew. Delicious and lots of varieties of food everyday. EXCELLENT diving, big thanks to TOKEN our dive guide, tick every boxes. 100% planning to repeat. Boat was 10/10 but crew 12/10 and what made the experience really amazing and an ever lasting memory! Big thanks to TOKEN, EVAN, LUCY, FAIZ, ABEY, JIM, SHADAT, ANTON and all the team!! From Marta and Ignacio 🫶🏻
Recommended for
Crew. Boat. Maldives.
06 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Melissa H
United States

We'd Do It Again!
Great crew - very personable and caring. Dive sites were very good. Condition of boat was very good, and dining and spa facilities were first class. Felt like we were on a high class yacht at a much lower cost and with very amiable casual atmosphere. Had lots of fun dancing and relaxing on a couple of nights when we weren't going diving early the next day.
Recommended for
Diving, spa and dining
28 Jul, 2016

10 Exceptional
Renata T
Netherlands

It was fantastic!!!
It was magical! All the dives had something new and amazing!!! The boat is big and comfortable. We'll definitely go back!!!
Recommended for
The confort of the boat, the kindness of the dive guides and the kindness of the boat crew.
03 Jan, 2018

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
GUY K
France

BEST DIVES I'VE EVER DONE
I will come back !
Recommended for
BOAT, EQUIPMENT, STAFF
12 Dec, 2015

10 Exceptional
Guy C
United States

Most Awesome Dive Trip Ever
So much to see, everything - the ocean was our looking glass and we say it all, dolphins, turtles, moray eels, fish - tiny to small to big to large - amazing, octopus, cuttlefish, sting rays, eagle rays - just floating by like a carpet ride, manta rays - so graceful, sharks - nurse, tiger, black tip, white tip, hammerhead, and of course the whale shark - WOW! WOW! WOW! A most comfortable space to sleep, rest, eat, brief, and relax - the Scubaspa Yang was awesome with the most professional staff ever, they had everything needed in mind - very personal to each guest, they always knew what we needed or wanted for the moment at hand. The extras were over the top with beach BBQs, evening entertainment, and the dining room displays - so thoughtful. Dive masters were very knowledgeable of every site we visited and always made it a point to explain why and where we dove and what we may see - its the ocean and nature - nothing is for sure. We did not know ahead of time this was Shark Week, it was absolutely amazing. We even had the opportunity to get a few PADI certificates for awareness on Sharks and Whale Sharks, and we learned about shark conservation for 2 special guests that were on board with us as divers. This was the most awesome, wonderful, exciting, entertaining, educational dive trip we have ever been on and will take the best opportunity to do it again in the future. Thank you LiveAboard for showing us this safari trip - a gift of a lifetime.
Recommended for
Location, Comfort, their advanced planning on sites
02 May, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Amandine P
France

Exceptional week on the Scubaspa
Exceptional stay with a very well designed program, between dives and special evenings. Staff taking care of you. Comfortable boat
Recommended for
Very well organized dives (supervision and choice of sites). Varied and very well cooked meals. Quality of the services, both material (boat) and crew.
24 May, 2026

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Susan C
United Kingdom

Easily the best liveaboard I have been on
The whole trip was amazing. Diving - very good. Saw lots of big stuff but the whale shark was elusive. The dive team and crew absolutely awesome, safety first, always teaching, always there for you. The food - 3 spreads a day, lots of variety from the healthy to not to healthy, but all delicious with plenty to go around (I put in weight :( ). Also, every night is different in a variety of settings so you will never be bored. The bar staff - they work really hard and always happy to whip something up and customise a cocktail for you. They even organise a couple of parties of you are up for it. The spa - awesome massages. I had the Swedish massage twice after multiple dives and I was fine in case anyone was worried. Accommodation - excellent. I had the dolphin suite which is arguably too big for 1 person, lots of towels and smelly stuff which is a good bonus. I will be back, hopefully next year.
Recommended for
Only 3??
07 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
Francois W
France

Exceptional
Everything was prefect from beginning to the end
Recommended for
Great boat, great staff, great dives
25 Feb, 2024

9.2 Superb
Jean-Christophe D
France

Excellent services for this cruise mixing snorkeling and massages
Barbecue on the beach, night snorkeling trip, daily massages, comfort and cleanliness of the cabins and the boat
Recommended for
Cruise suitable for snorkeling and not only for divers. The possibility of having massages. Welcoming the staff
03 Apr, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Jane D
United Kingdom

Five stars for the Scubaspa team!
We had an excellent time aboard the Scubaspa. This was our second time on Scubaspa so we knew what to expect but it surpassed our expectations. They have tweaked the level of service, quality of the food and dive team to be even better than before. We would not hesitate to recommend this boat as it is by far the best service level and cabin/ship quality in the Maldives. Congratulations to Thomas and his team. We really did enjoy our time with them. As we have already said the whole team were perfect. For us though Faiz, our dive guide, was superb, very attentive and we felt safe and well looked after in the water. The dive briefings were the best that we have experienced aboard at liveaboard, Faiz and Hassan had excellent English so made them interesting and fun. Pavel, from the dhoni crew, was always attentive and on hand to help zip up our wet suits, check our nitrox and help us with our equipment. Abey and Tuttik on the hospitality team were charming and delightful. Shah, Romesh and Mahendi couldn't do enough to help and always remembered how we liked our coffee and had it ready and waiting. Abdulla. the chef, turned out beautiful food from starter, mains and desserts to die for! Thank you to the team for making our holiday really special. We will definitely be back.
Recommended for
Safety of dive guiding - our guide Faiz was very attentive. Food - Abdulla, the Chef, produced excellent food and lots of variety. The crew were delightful - everyone in the team couldn't do enough to help.
18 Nov, 2024