Scubaspa Yin, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2027-02-06
End: 2027-02-13
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

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

from $ 454 / 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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~~$ 4,550~~ $ 3,640 Save 20% -20%

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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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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
Earl N
United States

Best Ever
Great Trip August, 2023 Best of the Maldives Absolute best crew I have experienced in 40 years diving. Wonderful boat. Marlin suite. Great food. Accompanied by my non-diver girlfriend and she had a blast.
Recommended for
Crew, Boat, Food
21 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Shin Yi N
Malaysia

Fantastic experience with hospitality from the crew and guide, definitely a first choice cruise for both divers and honeymooners!
Lucky to dive with so many mantas and night dive with nurse shark and sting ray swimming so near! All beautiful creatures!
Recommended for
1. Considerate crew 2. Fantastic dive sites. 3. Experience guides
02 Nov, 2016

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

9.6 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
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

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

9.6 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
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

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
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

139 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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8.0 Very good
Enn Õ
Estonia

Luxury liveaboard
Comfortable boat, friendly staff, good onboard service including spa treatments, food could be better - more "local" food. Some dive guides not so dedicated. Except sharks and mantas, other dives were quite average.
Recommended for
Sharks, mantas, comfortable boat
07 Apr, 2015

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
Catriona G
United Kingdom

Inspirational, educational and so comfortable that we barely had to lift a finger for a week.
Scuba package: Best dive in all 15 years with mantas chain feeding, somersault feeding and cyclone feeding in front of us for 20+ mins. Add a whaleshark on a dive, all the macro life, and fantastic crew and dive guides who bring all the good vibes - this week was truly special. Spa package: I chose not to dive but had a great time snorkelling and saw all the big stuff! I found it a truly relaxing experience whilst also pushing my boundaries on holiday. Thanks so much to the whole team!
Recommended for
The crew, the food, and the diving/snorkelling
03 Jul, 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
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
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
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

9.2 Superb
Brett M
South Africa

This is an awesome way to see the Maldives
Night dive with the sharks and rays at Alimaatha. Whale shark spotting. Manta point was awesome. Sand bank in the middle of the ocean was fabulous and a lovely BBQ on a desert island with all the glitz and glamour!
Recommended for
Ease of accessibility to dive sites, spa treatments available if required, BBQ on desert island
11 Apr, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Skylie B
Australia

Trip of a lifetime!
We loved the diving! Just being in the Maldives was a dream come true but then to be on Scuba Spa Ying and all that the crew did to make our time special, fun and unique was truly amazing. We loved the BBQ on the beach evening and of course the diving.
Recommended for
The boat, the crew and the diving !
19 Oct, 2016

10 Exceptional
Steve T
New Zealand

Great value for a 5 star boat
The diving was well run with a great diversity of dive sites and things too see. They also through in a beach BBQ and a dinner under the stars
Recommended for
well run and organised with 5 star food
09 May, 2024

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
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
Beatriz C
Spain

Amazing holidays, looking forward to repeat!!
The service was superb!, the boat is really nice, spacious, very comfortable, food is really good with lots of options from different cuisines. The diving crew were always very attentive and took care of us. Although weather was not the best, they always worked out the schedule to offer us the best diving sites and experience. For sure I will repeat with them!
Recommended for
Great people (crew and guests), amazing boat , nice diving
26 Aug, 2021

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

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
filip j S
Poland

The crew were amazing !
The crew of Scuba Ying were amazing! Yes, it’s a nice and expensive boat but the care, diligence and attention to detail exceeded all expectations. And it was even the small things like remembering every guests’ drink preference, folding napkins in the shape of manta (was a 1st one for me :)) or preparing elaborate bbq on the beach that was fit for the queen. I really liked the experience and the atmosphere they created !
Recommended for
The crew, the atmosphere, food !
26 Oct, 2023

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

8.0 Very good
Debbie T
United Kingdom

The most amazing diving holiday ever
We were transferred to the scubaspa yang at the last moment, it was wonderful. The crew were amazing and could not do enough for us. The main highlight was of course the diving, the manta rays for me were the best and the sharks blew me away. My dive guide, Hooserm was just the best. Thank you scubaspa yang.
Recommended for
The crew, the diving, the comfort
03 May, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Carolyn H
United States

Amazing Trip!
Being able to dive with Mantas and Whale Sharks and experiencing all the varied diving the Maldives have to offer. Some great challenges with currents and visibility and it all makes us better divers to be stretched. The ship was fantastic and the crew was top notch.
Recommended for
Comfort, Food, Diving
29 Sep, 2017

10 Exceptional
Sarah N
Sweden

Beautiful trip, amazing dives & fantastic crew!
I had such an amazing time on the scubaspa yang, there is nothing that i didnt like! The boat Itself was just amazing, big and Very exclusive! The Staff were wonderful, the most sincere loving people!! And the diving- well nedless to say, MALDIVES-diving beats everything! Beautiful dive sites guided by the best most passionate instructors! A trip to remember for life!!!
Recommended for
Diving, Staff and the boat!
21 Aug, 2016