Scubaspa Yin, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2027-01-30
End: 2027-02-06
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

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

from $ 453 / 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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07 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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14 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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21 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

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28 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

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05 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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23 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

Christmas Cruise!

$ 5,233

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30 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

New Year's Eve Cruise!

$ 5,233

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09 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

FULL

16 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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23 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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30 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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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 / night).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives ($90-240), Nitrox ($100 / week), Nitrox Course ($300), Private Dive Guide ($1,200-1,500 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($70-890), Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet ($10-100), Massage ($60-190 / 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

9.4
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
Susan S
United States

Best Liveaboard Ever!
I loved every moment! Everything was a highlight!!!!!
Recommended for
The fabulous boat, the awesome food, the friendly staff
03 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Ashraf K
Egypt

Amazing experience
Amazing crew and dive guides, excellent service and food and Great diving experience. Thank you!
Recommended for
Staff, diving experience and boat
21 Mar, 2017

10 Exceptional
Alexander S
Norway

Best experience ever🙌
Fantastic diving Fantastic food Fantastic atmosphere 10/10
Recommended for
Crew, diving and yacht
19 Aug, 2023

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

9.6 Exceptional
Billy W
United Kingdom

An incredible few days!
The people (dive instructors, guests and staff) were all amazing and accommodating to both dive level and dietary requirements. The boat was fantastic; great food, very comfortable and lots of different places to hang out. Last but not least the diving was absolutely sensational.. mantas, whale sharks, turtles, big schools of fish, healthy reefs and critters aplenty! Would definitely choose Scubaspa again - it was like clockwork
Recommended for
Diving, boat//staff, food
21 Jan, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Angela S
Australia

It was the little touches and genuine caring that made this good holiday truly great.
The well planned sequence and variety of dive sites The amazing food EVERY meal. The extensive wine list The genuine friendliness and caring of the crew. Special mention to Iboo dive captain, Jim in the restaurant, Vlado manager, Tinny dive master.
Recommended for
the staff, the food, the dive sites
04 Mar, 2018

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
Anna D
United Kingdom

Look no further book this one.
The boat is very luxurious just what you require after three spectacular dives a day. The food is plentiful, varied and delicious. The accommodation is very comfortable and spotless. The diving guides are very calm, knowledgeable and helpful. The dive sites are varied with lots of sea life great for spotting sharks.The added bonus is the spa and yoga. The attention to detail from staff and facilities on this liverboard is remarkable. Thanks Scubaspa for a wonderful experience!
Recommended for
Crew, attention to detail, food, diving and boat.
29 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Leonid B
Spain

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

139 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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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

10 Exceptional
ShaoYu H
Taiwan

沒有辦法挑剔，完美的旅程, nothing to complained, perfect trip
Manta! Whale shark! Everything we want are fulfilled. Beside diving,local island visit and almost every day beach time in beautiful sand bank, make this trip full of joy and fun. And food is incredible good, everything is so perfect.
Recommended for
Professional dive guides, friendly crew, delicious food(the chef is amazing)
24 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
William S
United States

Very high expectations were exceeded
Smiles from the crew, the orginization, the itenerary, the food!, the dives, everything was perfect!
Recommended for
Crew, the crew, and the crew
15 Nov, 2022

8.4 Very good
Álvaro D
Spain

Great trip, great vessel, great crew!
Great experience, we will repeat. Thanks!!
Recommended for
The vessel. The food. The crew.
16 Jun, 2025

8.0 Very good
Frank H
Germany

Dreamlike liveaboard
The best liveaboard we have had the pleasure of experiencing so far. In addition to fabulous dives with a dive guide who excellently combined safety and fun, the excellently designed ship and the indescribable friendliness of the entire team should be mentioned. Thank you for an unforgettable week!
Recommended for
Fantastic dives. Service of the team. Excellent food.
06 Apr, 2025

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Maurizio M
Switzerland

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE
Very nice dives (amazing Night Dive in Alimatha), BBQ party on the beach, whale shark "visiting the boat" at 3am!
Recommended for
Great dives, nice company and great service on board (including the SPA)
07 Mar, 2022

Translated from Italian

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

8.0 Very good
ANSH S
India

Exciting, enjoyable trip. Wonderful staff
Good diving experience, good staff and instructors
Recommended for
Warm staff, considerate to guest needs, good diving experience
29 Jan, 2020

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
samantha V
United Kingdom

Awesome
Seeing Manta rays “flying” around Seeing octopus mating and fighting Seeing the nurse sharks in the night dive The crew and management work endlessly to ensure you are happy. Nice touches with a bbq on the beach, sunset and cocktails on another beach. Fancy yummy dinner on the front deck with all the guests, was set up with something out of a magazine for al fresco fine dining!
Recommended for
- variety of dive sites chosen to visit - food - the boat
04 Apr, 2023

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
Roy M
Israel

Way beyond expectations
Amazing dives, whale sharks and Manta rays
Recommended for
The crew, the food and the atmosphere
27 Dec, 2017

8.0 Very good
Catherine K
Belgium

ScubaSpa - Maldives - Amazing trip
ScubaSpa is the best experience of luxury, comfort, service and kindness you can expect from a Diving cruise. Everything was absolutely perfect: crew is wonderful, divings are amazing, food and service are as good as in a 5 stars resort. We will come back for sure. Eric
Recommended for
Comfort - service - Kindness
03 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
barb B
United States

best trip of my life
the hole week and the diving and the service was outstanding
Recommended for
food crew diving
25 Apr, 2017

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
Vincent L
United States

An Excellent Experience with Awesome Food and Company
I had an excellent time on board the Scubaspa Ying and would definitely do it again. First and foremost, the diving was incredible and the dive team did an excellent job picking the dive sites. We saw almost everything you could want to see in the Maldives: giant schools of fish, half a dozen manta rays, whale sharks, nurse sharks, dolphins, stingrays, eels, octopus, giant clams, and so much more. The dive briefings were superb; the dive team clearly had an excellent handle on the dive sites, conditions, and entry/exit plans. They also took particular care in getting us to the dive sites before other liveaboards in the region crowded things up or scared away all the interesting marine life. Second, the food on board was amazing. You will never go hungry on this boat. Sometimes you forget that you're actually dining at sea. Every night the food was a different cuisine and there's always something for everyone. Third, the crew members on board the Ying were fantastic and really made the experience memorable. All the crew members were very friendly and thoughtful, and truly did their best to cater to your every need. All together, these made this trip an outstanding experience that I definitely will not forget and would highly recommend to anyone considering a liveaboard in the Maldives.
Recommended for
dive sites, food, crew
27 Dec, 2017

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

9.2 Superb
Vanessa H
Brazil

Best trip of our lives - can't wait to go back!
This was by far the best trip me and my husband have taken. I'll try to be through in the review as I think they can be really helpful as you're making a decision. Overall, this is the way to go if you want to see more of the Maldives and don't care for sitting still at a resort. We stopped in three different islands for different reasons (beach time, BBQ, sightseeing) and just the travel through the atoll and islands you can see along the route is something very special. We cannot wait to go back!!! BOAT & CREW The boat is extremely comfortable and for us, both divers, the spa is a nice add (and a great option for non-divers who just want a relaxing vacation). The rooms were spacious, clean, and the staff was EXTREMELY nice and attentive, make you feel special. The food was OK with a nice variety and lots of fresh fruits (which I love). The BBQ night was incredible and super fun. DIVING The whole dive operation is best-in-class. From the dhoni to the crew, we could not have asked for better service. They looked for the best dives spots (which can vary based on weather and diving conditions) and are very organized with the dives, but in a very relaxed way, which is really nice. Both my husband and I took the opportunity to get our Advanced Open Water certification onboard and our dive master, Rita, was wonderful. They offer 17 dives in 7 days!! You can't ask for more adventure and fun than that. We saw mantas and sting rays, lots of sharks, whale shark, turtles, and all sorts of beautiful fish. The night dive is a MUST DO... It's incredible. A FEW THINGS TO NOTE: --You should make sure you book your departing flight late on the last day of the trip so you can take advantage of all dives the day before - my husband and I didn't know we were diving on Friday, so we had to skip two dives (to make sure we had 24h of surface time before flying). It's better to maybe stay overnight in Hulhumale or Male, unless you are OK with possibly missing some dives on the last day. -- Another thing we did not know before going is that if you want to pay the balance of the trip with a credit card, there's a 2% fee. Not a huge deal but slightly annoying that we were not informed of that before. -- Make sure you bring cash for the water sports (optional activity) as they do not take credit card. I highly recommend the parasailing in Maafushi - super fun!
Recommended for
Dives, Crew, Comfort
28 Sep, 2016

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

9.6 Exceptional
eric B
France

Amazing week in paradise
BBQ on the beach Dives : Night dives and mantas dive All the trip was wonderfull : Good dives, great to navigate in different place, good activities (BBQ, island, movie, ...), amazing boat very clean, good spirit on the boat, agenda full (no empty slot). And most of all, the crew very attentive to all your needs.
Recommended for
Service (Crew attention : Focused on client satisfaction. Always available but not too intrusive / Food) ; Organization (All activities very well organized. Dives, island trip,...No stress perceived) ; Climate on the boat (Very friendly and non formal atmosfere)
17 Dec, 2018