Scubaspa Yin, Maldives

Name: Far Far North (Dharavandhoo - Hanimaadhoo)
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

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

from $ 468 / day Check dates

“The crew went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable.”
Olivia I, Canada

Highlights

Perfect for divers and non-divers with a team of full-time spa therapists, yoga classes, and more
Authorized PADI 5-Star Dive resort
Award-winning yacht, including “Best Boat Design” and “Maldives Boating Brand of the Year.”

The luxury Scubaspa Yin is a unique liveaboard in the Maldives that expertly combines world-class scuba diving with indulgent spa treatments. Sister ship to the Scubaspa Yang, there are 30 staff members aboard Scubaspa Yin, including a team of full-time spa therapists who treat guests in the 4 available treatment rooms. Up to 36 guests can be accommodated in 17 guest cabins (maximum 26 divers). Onboard, a variety of suites are spread across 3 decks to suit all guests. The 10 Sea Star Cabins and Cowrie Suite have queen-sized beds on the lower deck. On the main deck are 3 Dolphin Suites with queen beds and 4 Manta Suites with King beds. Main deck cabins have sea views. All rooms are spacious, featuring individually controlled air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms, storage space, and a safety deposit box.

The restaurant is located on the main deck and offers fine dining with an international flair, complemented by the finest wines. Three buffet-style meals and an à la carte menu, complete with cooking stations, are served daily. All dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice. There are also 2 bars, an outdoor jacuzzi, an outdoor spa lounge, a yoga parlor, 2 large sundecks, a secluded deck for Thai massages and other treatments, an outdoor HD cinema, and a mini gym.

Scubaspa Yin schedules diving cruises year-round to the central atolls in the Maldives on some of the best reefs in the region. Enjoy the 'Best of Maldives, which visits world-famous dive areas such as Rasdhoo, Fish Head, and night diving at Alimatha Reef. Accompanied by its own spacious, well-equipped dive boat, which serves as a floating dive center and is also an authorized 5-star PADI dive resort, there is ample room on board.

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06 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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13 Jun

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

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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

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18 Jul

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

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25 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,750

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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

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15 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

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22 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

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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 (60-190 USD per activity), 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
Shaded Diving Area
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: 2013

Length: 50 meters

Beam: 11 meters

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 2 no CAT C9 Acert 503 BHP

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 17

Number of bathrooms: 24

Tenders: diving dhoni 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 Yin Reviews

9.5 Exceptional

Vessel

9.7
Crew

9.3
Food

9.8
Diving

9.3
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Olivia I
Canada

Remarkably Pleasurable Experience!
From airport pickup to drop off everything was perfect! Every dive was enjoyable and a unique experience. The crew went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable.
Recommended for
Manta Ray Night Dive. Wonderful Crew. Amazing Food.
23 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Calle S
Sweden

One of the best vacations ever
Great atmosphere bringing together new dive buddies from around the world.
Recommended for
Awesome boat and cabin, great crew and super professional dive guides (Shakko!)
22 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Marc L
Canada

Marvelous week aboard Scubaspa Ying
All things are perfectly planned, aligned and coordinated to facilitate our three daily dives! Fantastic team, managed with outstanding efficiency.
Recommended for
Dives + service + logistic
08 Mar, 2017

10 Exceptional
Omar B
Jordan

Absolutely fantastic!
Other than the great boat and diving, the crew really did make a difference and just elevated the whole experience and trip to another level. Incredibly friendly, helpful, polite, etc. I would go back to the Yang any day.
Recommended for
The crew, the boat and the diving.
20 Sep, 2017

10 Exceptional
Thierry T
France

Awesome
Simply brilliant! Everything was perfect
Recommended for
Quality of equipment. Staff. Dives.
03 Mar, 2025

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Fabrice I
France

Beautiful dive trip in the North Atolls onboard ScubaSpa Ying
Our second trip with Scubaspa heading towards the North Atolls. Fantastic service under Thomas leadership and our Manta Suite was a very comfortable cabin. We were blessed with great weather for August and V and the diving team made the trip very special. We will be back soon!
Recommended for
Comfortable cabin. Great diving boat and dive team. Level of service on board.
10 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
KATHRYN C
United States

Exceeded expectations!
-the night shark dive -most of the dives were some of the best I've ever done (I hit my 100th dive on this trip!) -the beach BBQ and sundeck dinner were really spectacular -just relaxing on the sundeck and taking it all in -the food... And the variety at every meal -meeting cool people from around the world -the first Manta cleaning station (got really lucky, didn't get so lucky at the others, but that's diving)
Recommended for
The boat (it's beautifully designed and spacious), the staff (every single person was warm, friendly and attentive) and everything about the diving (from the dive spots, to the Dhoni, to all the dive staff)
25 Nov, 2020

10 Exceptional
Marco C
Portugal

Maldives still is a unforgettable experience
It was only 4 days, but very intense, with good dives and a very professional team. In 2016 I did a liveaboard in the Maldives on ScubaSpa yang and in 2019 I did a Liveaboard in the Galapagos and that why it is always difficult to compare. The very young Afu was our guide and certainly has a future in this job. For the first time I went diving with a group of Portuguese friends who in the end became fans of this type of vacation. The last word for Christian, our cruise manager, for his professionalism and friendliness!
Recommended for
Boat, crew, dive spots
13 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Chrissie S
Malaysia

High Quality Services and Luxurious Ship
The staffs and crews are very friendly and attended to our needs. The diving dhoni is very big and comfortable. Love the jacuzzi on board! The room and toilet are spacious. Very impressive and pleasant experience!
Recommended for
Friendly staffs and crews, excellent facilities, delicious food
10 Jun, 2015

10 Exceptional
Vanessa J
Germany

Unforgettable moments on a floating resort to scuba and spa.
Outstanding crew and chosen route with unforgettable dives, sunrises, sunsets and the bell! ;o)
Recommended for
Dives, spa and food
30 Mar, 2022

138 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Jeffrey B
United States

A Small Luxury Cruise with Good Scuba
ScubaSpa Ying is a great boat to be on. We were in the Dolphin suite; it was large (for a boat) and quite comfortable. I'd give the bed a B+ or A- for comfort (which is better than some resorts I've been to in the Maldives; I doubt you'll find better a better bed on a boat). The food was fantastic; there was a good variety (usually some sea food and some chicken or beef). There was Italian night, Mexican night, and Asian night. I feel this is the best food you're going to find on any boat. The diving was great! They have fantastic dive briefings with slides and topographical maps of the sea floor. There is abundant wildlife in the Maldives. The dive boat is quite comfortable. The guides are very helpful. The dives typically only lasted about 45 minutes each, though. My air consumption isn't the best, but it's not bad. I feel that we were a bit deeper than needed for some of the dives. Our experience here was basically dive, eat, nap, and repeat for 3 times each day. There is limited entertainment on the boat itself, though; your time on the boat will be eating, napping, or socializing with the other guests (and fellow scuba divers are usually pretty good company). They'll take you out for a beach day once or twice. They may get out the stand-up paddle boards or inner tube sometimes. You can expect something like 17 dives while on the boat including one night dive.
Recommended for
Food, People, and Good Scuba
26 Sep, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Richard B
New Zealand

A great experience.
The service provided by the staff, the quality of the food and the quality of our dive guide.
Recommended for
The staff, the food and the diving.
30 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Andrew H
United Kingdom

Lovely boat to spend a week on with friendly people and exceptional food.
Being on the best liveaboard in the Maldives for a variety of civing experiences, friendly staff, comfort and great cuisine.
Recommended for
Great food, lovely people, mix of action and relaxation.
03 Dec, 2021

9.2 Superb
MARK C
United States

Great Liveaboard experience
The dives were great..Manta Rays, Sharks, Reefs.. Crew and food constantly exceeded my expectations
Recommended for
Dives, crew, food
25 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
Roger H
United States

Fabulous food and amenities
The night dive with the sharks was unforgettable! We enjoyed the manta feeding station, too. The crew were so very friendly and helpful. We want to do another ScubaSpa trip to Indonesia. Please expand ScubaSpa to other regions!!
Recommended for
the boat, the food, the ambiance
02 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Per R
Canada

Incredible trip
We loved the whole trip beginning to end. I spent a lot of time researching the vessel. Can understand why there are repeat customers and am going to be one of them! Diving was great. Staff wonderful. Food varied and delicious. Boat fabulous. Morning yoga. Lovely rhythm to the whole trip. Thanks to all of the crew!
Recommended for
Seamless service, awesome diving and set up, fantastic food
18 Oct, 2023

9.2 Superb
Hendrik E
Canada

Fantastic experience
Very comfortable cabin, fantastic crew all round, great diving, amazing food
Recommended for
Food, cabin, staff
28 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
david W
United Kingdom

Outstanding Experience
Whale Shark, Huge Mantas - everywhere you looked there was something new to see. The crew were a joy - they could not have tried any harder to satisfy every guest and they absolutely went above and beyond. The cabins were spacious, the food varied and well prepared, the service generally could not be faulted - we will be back!
Recommended for
Ahmed - our dive guide was an absolute star, the boat was wonderful and diving in the Maldives is a joy
08 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
Katie
Australia

Dont Miss this Trip
The week was nothing short of amazing. Our dive guide Hood was great and extremely knowledgable. The Dive Director (Briony) was also amazing and she got along so well with our daughter. Bar crew and Dinner Crew cant be faulted. Would get up at 6am and my coffee would be waiting for me. In short it cant be faulted. we would certainly go again.
Recommended for
Diving was amazing. all crew went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. the beach dinner and cocktail party were out of this world.
25 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Leonid B
Spain

It was amazing
Very good attention, amazing vessel
Recommended for
Boat, staff and diving
03 Sep, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Helen O
United Kingdom

Everyone should do this trip. Epic!
All the amazing things we saw underwater.
Recommended for
Loads of diving, night-time visitors off the back of the boat, quality of food, drink and company
29 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Margaret Sheryl W
United States

ScubaSpa is Heaven for Divers!
I loved my Manta Stateroom & the ever changing views of the Maldives. If excellent diving with wonderful dive masters wasn’t enough—they schooled us on diving in wild currents/reef hooks, etc!!! The BBQ dinner on the sand island was over the top! And...the massages in the spa—perfect!!!
Recommended for
Immaculate, excellent service & meals, fabulous diving!
23 Sep, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Peter P
Austria

Scubaspa Ying, fantastically beautiful!
I can only continue to recommend Scubaspa Ying. A little more expensive than others, but just perfect. Plenty of space and very friendly staff
Recommended for
Good dive crew. Comfort on the ship. organization/program.
02 Jun, 2025

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
monica cristina I
Romania

The best experince in my life
Best spots for diving 💙
Recommended for
Diving, crew, fine dinining
04 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Nuno Q
Portugal

Amazing
The comfort, the excellent food, everything well organized, and the dives were the best of the trip. RECOMMENDED to everyone!
Recommended for
Boat comfort, great meals and best dives
21 Feb, 2020

Translated from Portuguese

10 Exceptional
Warren H
United States

Amazing way to experience the Maldives
Snorkeling with whale sharks, Dinner on an uninhabited island, amazing sealife
Recommended for
Great diving, great staff, great food
16 May, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Shitai Z
China

A great combination with leisure and diving
The highlight is no doubt the food because it is with a great variety and it's quite tasteful. All the crew members are amazingly friendly just like your friend.
Recommended for
customer service, food, diving crew
30 Jun, 2023

9.2 Superb
Céline S
France

Amazing experience in the Maldives !
We had a wonderful trip on the Scubaspa Ying ! Boat is beautiful, cabins are very comfortable, staff is amazingly friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Recommended for
Food, service quality, boat comfort
27 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Grace Y
United States

Fabulous liveaboard & location - 5 stars all around!
This was our first liveaboard experience, and I'm afraid I've been spoiled! The Ying is beautiful - very luxe, wonderful rooms, plenty of public space - and the spa is to die for! You feel like you're in a fabulous spa at home (but then realize it's actually on a ship in the middle of the Indian Ocean!). The treatments were all terrific and the masseuses really have a lot of experience. Between my husband & myself, we indulged in a 5 massages, 1 facial, and one anniversary package (massage & scrub & wrap) - this last one was on the house due to our celebration, and it was such a nice touch! This was a highlight of the boat that definitely sets it apart from other liveaboard vessels. The diving in the Maldives (our reason for going) was top-notch, and our crew was experienced and very capable. We saw everything we could have hoped to see - mantas, so many turtles, multiple whale sharks, schools of fish like I've never seen before (and we've dived a good number of prime diving sites in the world), etc. etc. Matt & his entire liveaboard crew went out of their way to make all of our vacations memorable, and we enjoyed it all - the sandbar & island stops, BBQ night on the deserted island, etc etc. All fantastic! We happened to go in the low season (late May), but our sea conditions were fine (I think visibility was lower than normal, though it was still decently good for us - about 20-30m)...and allowed us to have some significant discount in the pricing (25% lower than peak season). A few important details: Wifi is free and included (not so in many liveaboards), staterooms were plush (we were in a manta suite with a huge window), food is abundant and great (loved the pre-morning dive coffee service & treats). Can't wait to go back again!
Recommended for
Diving, luxury ship with scuba/spa both available, wonderful crew
10 Jun, 2016