Scubaspa Yin, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2027-01-23
End: 2027-01-30
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

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

from $ 374 / day Check dates

“From airport pickup to drop off everything was perfect! ”
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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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

Promo valid for Scuba and Scuba & Spa packages. Contact us for non-diver discounts. Valid for a limited time only. T&Cs apply.

~~$ 3,750~~ $ 3,000 Save 20% -20%

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31 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

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~~$ 4,550~~ $ 3,640 Save 20% -20%

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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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~~$ 4,550~~ $ 3,640 Save 20% -20%

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28 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

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~~$ 4,550~~ $ 3,640 Save 20% -20%

FULL

05 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,550

FULL

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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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
jordi X
Spain

Amazing
Perfect
Recommended for
Food. Service. Crew.
12 Aug, 2024

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
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

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
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
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

10 Exceptional
Sonia L
Hong Kong

Amazing crew amazing dives
Crews are amazing! They are there to help whenever you need them, extraordinarily friendly. Dive guides are very experienced and good at handling newbie divers. The dives are so amazing that we don’t want to miss even one minute. Our friends had to leave because of medical issue only 2 days after which was sad but we were very grateful for their way of handling and the care they shown. They can’t wait to get back! Big thank you to all the backstage crews for making up this perfect Liveaboard trip for us!
Recommended for
Crews, food, dives
04 Dec, 2023

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

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

139 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
Laura M
United Kingdom

Truly Exceptional
Our week on ScubaSpa Ying was perfect. The food was exceptional (especially the soups!), the whole crew provided an outstanding service. The massages were a great way to unwind from a day of diving. The dive guides were highly experienced, very knowledgeable and always made us feel like we were in safe hands. We will certainly be coming back!
Recommended for
Amazing food, crew and diving.
10 Nov, 2021

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
Kabir L
India

Most memorable trip.
Marine Life in the Maldives was off the charts, the boat (comfort, service, food) was par excellence and the company (friends we made on this trip) was also a highlight.
Recommended for
The diving, the boat and the overall experience.
13 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Peter H
Canada

Everything was awesome beyond awesomeness; can I live on your boat forever?
Whale shark; private beach dinner; shark reef; mantas; massages; view; room; boat; mango juice; staff
Recommended for
Staff! amazingly nice; scuba was spectacular; parties on the private beaches
02 Mar, 2020

10 Exceptional
sameer C
United States

Excellent in all ways
Excellent in all ways
Recommended for
Excellent in all ways
20 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Yassine L
Belgium

Exceptional on all levels!
All We would spend all our holidays aboard the Scubasba as my wife and I love everything on offer (boat, food, crew, dives, ...)
Recommended for
Beauty of the boat, friendliness of the full crew, food, dives
07 Jun, 2024

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Jay L
South Korea

Experienced many new things in my first liveaboard
Diving with manta rays, night diving with nurse sharks, amazing hospitality from the crew, Professional and friendly dive guides and the captain (thumbs up to Megan), experiencing an emergency situation in choppy seas will be memorable (everyone was safe) I will visit Maldives again during the dry season!
Recommended for
Dives, food, and other guests made everything more enjoyable
28 Aug, 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

10 Exceptional
Alyssa M
United States

Best Week Ever!
Scubaspa Ying far exceeded our expectations for this trip! I absolutely must gush about our dive master, Naphsu, who was INCREDIBLE. Naphsu, Afu, Vishoo... all the dive guides were first class and they made the week unforgettable. I have nothing but the best things to say about our experience... wonderful accommodations (the Manta Suite is totally worth it), impeccable service by the entire staff, and we made lifelong connections with people from across the globe. Kudos to Scubaspa for the adventure of a lifetime!
Recommended for
Amazing scuba dives, first class service, brilliant international guests
02 Mar, 2020

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

9.6 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

8.0 Very good
Chay Ying K
Malaysia

Beautiful boat and wonderful crew!
The beautiful boat and awesome crew was definitely the best part of the trip. Diving almost seem secondary! But the dive team was excellent too, and I love how detailed each briefing before a dive was. It makes me feel a lot more comfortable about what to look out for. I felt well taken care of by the dive team. Food was excellent (the steak dinner was so good) and the restaurant crew are always so friendly. Spa section was gorgeous, although I wish I could afford more of the massages! Do note that the passenger are of a more mature crowd (which is excellent when coming to giving me tips on diving!) and the scene is a lot more chill. As there can be up to half the boat passengers being on a non-diving package (usually the spouse of a diver), the dive scene may be less intense than the average liveaboard one would expect. A great Maldivian experience!
Recommended for
Boat comfort, crew service and food
03 Jan, 2017

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
Alexander S
Norway

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

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

10 Exceptional
Ines S
Austria

Amazing
Every dive was amazing and the crew was amazing. One of my best trips ever
Recommended for
Dives, Crew and Food
20 Oct, 2020

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

9.2 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
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

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