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

8.8 Fabulous
ERIC G
United States

Perfect Balance

ScubaSpa Ying provides a truly world class experience. The staff and management were always anticipating anything you may want or need, remembering each guests preferences and requests. The boat itself is quite impressive providing plenty of areas to lounge and relax. Having a spa onboard made this trip luxurious, and offered many types of massage and couples treatments. The island BBQ was one of our favorite memories as the staff went above and beyond to make it a great evening. Our only constructive recommendation would be the 'all inclusive' price should include basic drinks all day (coffee, tea & soda), which would also be included with drinks instead of paying for both the alcohol and soda.

Recommended for: Staff/Service, Spa, Boat

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

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

8.4 Very good
Kendra R
United States

Incredibly Relaxing, loved it!

Wonderfully, modern, relaxing, spacious boat, super friendly wait staff, even as a vegetarian, the food was amazingly fresh and delicious, crew was willing to make accommodations, but not necessary because it was already so good. Very spacious boat with lots of space to relax. The diving was great, but the guides were some of the worst I've experienced in Asia. I rarely saw the guide underwater because he would just take off, the equipment was faulty, and took 11 dives of me telling the crew that my regulator was leaking air for them to change it. However, the fish and underwater life, and service on the boat was so amazing that I'd do it easily again. With the support of the dive crew, i recommend only advanced and very comfortable divers go. My first liveaboard, and I'd certainly do this one again!

Recommended for: Fresh, delicious food, great on board service

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

10 Exceptional
Jonelle D
United States

5 star!!!

The crew made the ship feel like home. They felt like family!!! The food, every single meal was 5 star!!! The diving was a bonus!!!

Recommended for: The food, the crew and locations of the dives

10 Exceptional
Nicole W
United States

Absolutely spectacular

flawless planning and execution, beautiful accommodations and sights seen, great people

Recommended for: Diving, locations seen, entire crew was amazing

9.6 Exceptional
kenneth R
United States

Great experience! Attentive staff

The boat at nighttime, dive crew and chef!

Recommended for: The boat was best liveaboard, food was great and spa was fabulous

10 Exceptional
sameer C
United States

Excellent in all ways

Recommended for: Excellent in all ways

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!

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

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)

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

7.6 Good
Michael S
United States

The experience aboard the Ying was awesome, the diving - not so much.

Food and accomadations are the best in the industry. In total, the diving for the week was a bust. I wouldn't recommend this trip if it is all about the diving. The impression I got was that the dives were all about air consumption to shorten the dives. We went deeper than needed to see the same things we could have seen at half the depth and we were always fighting the current rather than using it to our advantage. A lot of the time we were in the water and saw nothing. There were a few highlights for sure, but not worth the cost of the trip to see it.

Recommended for: The crew was top notch, the food was excellent, and the accomadations were great.

10 Exceptional
ADNAN R
United States

Excellent

The islands visits

Recommended for: Marine life

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

9.6 Exceptional
Alexis R
United States

Best Liveaboard of my Life!

ScubaSpa should be the standard that all Liveaboards strive to be. Fantastic Vessel, Superb Service, Luxurious Cabin, World-Class Dining, 5-Star Spa. Only 2 minor inconveniences with our A/C and the heat pump for the Hot Tub. Also, the Diving was less than what we expected.

Recommended for: Boat, Service, Spa

10 Exceptional
Michael V
United States

AMAZING!

Saw a whale shark, very close encounter with nurse shark. It absolutely exceeded our expectations. It was a 10/10 vacation. Plan on repeating in 2024.

Recommended for: Making a friends from all over the world, spa treatments and the boat was pure luxury.

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

9.2 Superb
LAURA B
United States

First liveaboard and I'm sold

I had not done a liveaboard before but am sold - no desire to be on a large vessel again. The staff are incredible - the policy is I'm not to place names on the review but they will be remembered from those that made the dining/bar service memorable to the diving - everyone was exceptional. Highlights of the trip were seeing Manta rays and a glimpse of a whale shark (felt lucky as had not viewed the previous 5 weeks). Was slightly disappointed at the decreased visability diving the end of June but the dives were still spectacular and dive staff and equipment were top notch - I would imagine diving could be even better in the high season - but this is trade off as we had less boats/crowds I was told. The food is very good and plentiful, cocktails/bar was great, wine list is just ok if you are picky - the liquor bill does add up as additional taxes and tips are added on. In addition it took questioning several times that tip for the crew was actually included in the price paid - so it is worthwhile clarifying this if you choose this boat - I would highly recommend this boat for the vessel itself, the staff and the dive sites visited.

Recommended for: Fantastic crew, good food, great diving

9.6 Exceptional
John B
United States

First class all the way!

Seeing some familiar faces aboard from many years ago (2017). Quality of the vessel and crew.

Recommended for: Diving, Crew, Spa

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Robert L
United States

Best overall live aboard.

Certainly the biggest and most luxurious live aboard I have ever been (and I have been on 13 live aboards). Best selection of food for all 3 meals— even lobster was available for an extra cost. My vegetarian partner has no problems filling her plates. Rather expensive spa treatments, but the facilities and services were second to none. Diving dhoni was well equipped— loaned me a BC when my SSI octopus free flowed. Full selection of O-rings when my high pressure o-ring failed. Compressors on dhoni so the same tank was refilled for each dive. Had a 100 cu ft tank for me. Nitrox was $105 for the whole week— for the dive package price, this really should be included. Competent dive masters from what I could see. Just be aware that there are at times ripping current on the kandu (channel) dives. Reef hook used on some dives. Didn’t see a whale shark, but one dive group saw one. No mantas, but plenty of eagle rays and mobula rays. Night dive was a madness of nurse sharks and stingrays. Coral average (I have dived Raja Ampat twice) in my opinion with no large areas of bleaching seen. Some areas have nice plate corals, sea fans and there were lots of small fish underneath overhangs. Visibility was less than average— about 50 to 75 feet. My dolphin room was quite large for a live aboard and bathroom was fine. Good laundry service. Snorkeling apparently average as visibility wasn’t the best. Overall the friendliest staff with a smile always.

Recommended for: Fantastic selection and variety of meals. Great service with a smile. Wonderful spa capabilities.

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

8.0 Very good
jean francois R
France

Excellent idea to combine scuba and spa, but disappointed by underwater scenery.

Good

Recommended for: staff, cabin comfort, overall organization

8.8 Fabulous
Francesco G
Italy

Perfect

C

Recommended for: Dives , service, confort

9.2 Superb
Adrian S
Malta

It was a trip that any diver will dream of.

It was very good experience. It wä our first liveaboard and we're worried that we will get bored. It was exectly the opposite. If I had the time I would go again even this year.

Recommended for: 1. One of the best dive guides (Imran). 2. Comfort in diving preperation. 3. good diving sites.

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

9.2 Superb
Mao T
China

Nice trip

Very good experience. Everything is perfect. We really enjoy the trip.

Recommended for: diving, beach, sunshine

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

8.4 Very good
ALI Y
Turkey

Very good, really enjoyed

Night dive with sharks

Recommended for: Management, boat comfort, crew

10 Exceptional
Jean-PAUL B
France

Awesome

The night dive with the shark The Mantas

Recommended for: Nothing to worry about. Best dive sites. Very good boat

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!

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!)

9.6 Exceptional
Tommy N
Sweden

The one thing you should do

The best part was a night dive with around 100 nurse sharkes. I can highly recommend the trip since the dive is Amazing and the boat was big, stable and fully relaxing. You dont have to do anything if you dont want to exept diving.

Recommended for: Staff, Boat and Dives

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.

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

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 !

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

10 Exceptional
Daisy C
Belgium

epic

of the clock diving!!

Recommended for: dive, spa, cabin

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

9.6 Exceptional
Rula A
United Kingdom

The ultimate luxury diving trip

Sadly a lot of the coral is suffering from bleaching in the Maldives. The beauty of diving from a liveaboard is the ability to keep moving and the local area knowledge of the crew in taking us to the best dving spots full of beautiful coral and fish. The food, service, and facilities on board are exceptional. They also teach diving to complete beginners or help you get advanced or specialised certifications. I managed to complete my underwater photography certification. Other did their beginner Open Water or their Advanced Open Water. Everything about this trip was exceptional and I would highly recommend ScubaSpa Ying or Yang to anyone wanting a relaxing or a diving holiday to the Maldives.

Recommended for: Manta suite with massive window. The spa treatments, The dive Doni and crew.

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

10 Exceptional
Thamalak J
Thailand

Happy so much

Shark Point & Manta Point

Recommended for: Crew Service / Cabin / Dive Leader

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)

8.4 Very good
Chuen Chu C
Hong Kong

Most comfortable liveaboard i ever tried

friendly crew, take care us very well even how many sugar in my cofee. Best option for couples. Spa, island visit, good resteruant environment Feel they r trying their best on passengers.

Recommended for: Bbq dinner on island; vessel comfortable; performance of Sri Lanka dance

10 Exceptional
david W
United Kingdom

Simply Amazing

Our first but certainly not our last trip aboard Scuba Spa Ying. Everything about the trip from the bat, to the staff and the diving was top shelf - as one of our fellow passengers said "it might be possible to find something to complain about but you'd have to look really really hard!" If you're contemplating a dive trip in the Maldives - all we can say is book Scuba Spa - you won't regret it!

Recommended for: Boat, Staff, Diving - all of the highest quality.

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

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

10 Exceptional
Russell W
South Africa

Wow what a way to do a live a board!!

I love the combination of catering for divers and non-divers. The spa and snorkelling and shore execursions are fantastic. the staff is actually the highlight of the trip. Nothing is ever to much for them. The service is always with a smile and very quickly they learn how you like your drinks, what your preferneces are and they cater to these effortlessly. they go out of their way to make you feel special and welcome. The diving crew is fantastic from the dive guides to the support staff on the Dhoni everything is effortless.The movie night under the stars and the beach BBQ was really memorable. This is a must take trip.

Recommended for: The boat is truly beautiful, the staf and food was out of this world and the diving crew was excellent

7.6 Good
Tim D
Switzerland

1 week on a beautiful boat with great guests and crew

Diving with sharks, relax on the boat, fun with other guests

Recommended for: Interaction with other guests, motivated crew, beautiful boat

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

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.

9.6 Exceptional
Sohail T
Pakistan

A 5 star luxury resort, disguised as a liveaboard!

Upgrading to the Manta Room. For a few hundred dollars extra, we got a huuuuge room, with two sofa chairs, a fridge and a large window with a spectacular view of the ocean. The night dive at Alimatha Reef in Vaavu Atoll. Don't miss it! It's going to be the best dive of your life. I don't want to spoil it for you by telling you what you're going to see. But in forty years of diving I can tell you I'd never seen anything like it.

Recommended for: 1. The boat itself. It was luxury taken to a different level. 2. The service. You got anything you asked for. 3. The dive briefings. Conducted on a hi def TV. Very cool indeed.

9.2 Superb
Vinicius C
Brazil

Luxury Liveaboard

Scubaspa Yang is in fact a luxury experience for divers. Most liveaboards are quite more simple (wich does not bother me) but this rises the experience to another level. You can eat a variety of well cooked meals, have wonderful massages and meet a friendly and and well trained crew. Dive sites are getting spoiled by the big number of boats, with no coordination from the government. But even then we have had some great dives.

Recommended for: Quality of services, comfort, boats

10 Exceptional
Roy M
Israel

Way beyond expectations

Amazing dives, whale sharks and Manta rays

Recommended for: The crew, the food and the atmosphere

10 Exceptional
Sandra R
Italy

Just perfect

Manta diving

Recommended for: Diving , crew, food

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

8.0 Very good
Ales K
Czech Republic

We spent a lovely week with very enthusiastic dive guides.

Diving, eating and relaxing. I like the combination of a main boat and wet dhoni. On the other hand - what I can hardly understand is why I need to BUY tea/coffee or beverages/soft drinks if the trip is promoted as ‘all inclusive - 5star’ as is really expensive (while I am fine to pay for beers, wines, cocktails etc.).

Recommended for: 1. Dive guides - definitely! 2. Nic food 3. Comfortable boat

8.8 Fabulous
Rula A
United Kingdom

An exceptional liveaborad on a super super yacht

The staff on ScubaSpa are extremely efficient and courteous, they attend to every need even before you know you have a need!. It is a 5 star luxury resort on the sea. The diver team are extremely knowledgeable and safety focused. They help with everything you may need whether it is handing your camera over after you jump in, or helping you with your BCD if you have to remove it before re-entering the Doni. They never complain and always smile. The rooms are HUGE and very comfortable and the bathrooms are also very generous for a liveaboard. This is my 4th trip on ScubaSpa and I would return again. In fact I have booked to go back.

Recommended for: Cabin Size, Staff attentiveness, A full service SPA

9.6 Exceptional
Graham P
United Kingdom

good dives

shark dives

Recommended for: dives , boat , staff

10 Exceptional
Zeev F
Israel

Excellent, awesome

So many!!!!!!!!!

Recommended for: The combination of diving and spa for non divers.

9.2 Superb
ori D
Israel

Amazing diving experience with great staff

Manta Night dive Dinner on the inland The only thing that we really were unhappy with is that there was no blanket in our room. Only a thin sheet. Other than that we would not have changed a thing

Recommended for: Staff (service, dive instructors, and the dive boat crew. Staff made the trip) food and the diving

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)

9.6 Exceptional
Zoe S
Canada

Super crew, lots of fun, Good diving, great holiday.

Terrific dive with Oceanic Manta Rays, action packed shark dives, lovely cruise of the Maldives. A few crowded dive sites that could have been avoided other than that a super diving luxury holiday. A big thank you to the staff and managers for a tremendous effort.

Recommended for: Excellent food, Relaxing Spa, Very comfortable boat.

9.6 Exceptional
Iztok V
Slovenia

The best service and catering on liveabord I ever had. Only downside:usually all soft drinks and coffee during trip are complementary.

Diving, diving, diving...

Recommended for: spacious cabin and interior, exguisite quisine (saying only food would not convey the proper picture), great sites and guides

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

10 Exceptional
Carol A
United Kingdom

memorable trip great fun and great diving

It was magic all round, the diving excellent and exciting, the comfort on the boat, the food was excellent as were the cocktails and the desert islands we visited.

Recommended for: Manta rays, whale sharks and the crew

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

10 Exceptional
Eszter G
Hungary

Great dives and great service

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Recommended for: Dives, food, service

9.2 Superb
Robert P
Cayman Islands

Exceñlent

Diving food

Recommended for: Diving food staff

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

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.

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

7.6 Good
Tyran E
United Kingdom

Amazing way to dive the Maldives

Great stay aboard the Scubaspa Ying, amazing diving locations, a beautiful boat and friendly staff. Food was fresh, although not really 'adapted' for any specialist dietary requirements (vegetarians!) and the alcohol was incredibly expensive. This boat was selected as it offered a combination of diving and yoga which the sample itinerary looked to provide, however in reality you have to forfeit diving to do the daily yoga which was really disappointing. All in all, a great liveaboard that we would recommend to others.

Recommended for: Diving, boat comfort, friendly staff

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

9.6 Exceptional
Luis O
Portugal

Wonderful days, with a great team

Great dives having Afu as our very professional guide leading us to wonderful diving spots. A great team that provide us the best comfort and the best meals, and even a BBQ at the sunset at the beach. That was unforgetable. Congratulations Scubaspa Ying.

Recommended for: Great dives, confortable boat, pleasent team

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

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

6.0 Review score
Mikel J
Spain

Is not for "divers", is for couples in a comnfortable holidays

I have seen very little life in the dives, and other friends who have been to the Maldives this week have seen a lot. I have done 12 lives a board and this has been the worse for what we have found in the dives, was it because they did not know how to choose them or because they took the 22 divers regardless of the level to the same place? Is not a boat for photograpehrs divers, bcause it hasn´t what they need. Boring, I think that from the direction of the trip they did little to cheer him up. The wine list is three times more expensive than in a restaurant in your city

Recommended for: Comfortable cabins, lot of common space,

8.0 Very good
Catherine K
Belgium

Amazing experience

Already the 3rd time we are onboarding on the ScubaSpa and it is always a delight to make this cruise with this wonderful team. Simon, a hyper professional supervisor always ready to bring you the little extra that will make your cruise unforgettable. Mox and Vishuu, 2 super Divemaster who have a great knowledge of The Ari Atoll islands Who can predict you to come across Mantas, nurse sharks or even a small whale shark during your dives? In addition to their commitment during the dives, our 2 divemasters remain available for their VIP guests during the debriefing evenings. Special mention for the cuisine that reveals all the flavours of Asia and the world on the occasion of theme dinners The COVID period is not easy to manage for the tour operators. But on the scubaspa Yang with this great team, the sanitary constraints, the stress of the virus are far away from your daily concerns. Once again we highly recommend this cruise that we will do a 4th time on the southern atolls this next time We put the mark of 9.5/10 just to give us a new for chance to come back and put a 10

Recommended for: Everything

9.2 Superb
Harold R
United Kingdom

Great trip

Diving with the sharks

Recommended for: Crew diving and food

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

10 Exceptional
guest 1
Spain

It was amazing

Very good attention, amazing vessel

Recommended for: Boat, staff and diving

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 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.

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

10 Exceptional
Guy W
Australia

World's best mixed service (scuba diving, scuba training, spa) experience

Visiting two Manta Ray cleaning stations. Visit to the rear of the boat by a whale shark at night Evening dive with large sting rays and nurse sharks Great service by the whole team. Was able to accommodate for differing dietary requirements Great selection of spa treatments for my travel partner

Recommended for: Mixed service catering for non-diving partners. High quality vessel, crew and service. Good selection of dives

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

10 Exceptional
Jacqueline L
United Kingdom

Above and beyond expectations

Happy smiling staff who went beyond expectations to make our trip a most memorable positive experience. We cannot thank them enough 😊

Recommended for: The staff, the dives, the food

10 Exceptional
Michelle G
Australia

Everything about this experience was spot on! Could not fault a thing. Exceptional service, food, professional dive guides, amazing boat.

Diving with manta rays and octopus, friendly & professional team, itinerary.

Recommended for: Everything! Food, service, the vessel, itinerary.

10 Exceptional
Anastasia N
France

Perfect experience

Diving with the sharks and mantas, the beach diner and generally everything

Recommended for: The boat - the staff - the food - the diving

8.8 Fabulous
Hans H
Germany

Super friendly and preofessional crew, especailly dive guides, great service and experience.

manta rays, on beach bbq, first dive and breakfast thereafter

Recommended for: diving, dive operation, staff

10 Exceptional
Carole L
Canada

Best Liveaboard experience

New Year eve dinner on deserted island, Whale shark diving, Overall quality of everything!

Recommended for: Staff, Diving Team, Food and accomodations

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.

8.0 Very good
Kastaki G
United Kingdom

Great!

Island / sandbank visits

Recommended for: Crew, environment, food

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Scubaspa Ying Reviews

Fabulous liveaboard & location - 5 stars all around!

Perfect Balance

best trip of my life

Amazing Trip!

Incredibly Relaxing, loved it!

An Excellent Experience with Awesome Food and Company

5 star!!!

Absolutely spectacular

Great experience! Attentive staff

Excellent in all ways

ScubaSpa is Heaven for Divers!

Best Week Ever!

Exceeded expectations!

Fabulous food and amenities

The experience aboard the Ying was awesome, the diving - not so much.

Excellent

A Small Luxury Cruise with Good Scuba

Best Liveaboard of my Life!

AMAZING!

Amazing way to experience the Maldives

First liveaboard and I'm sold

First class all the way!

Great Liveaboard experience

Very high expectations were exceeded

Best overall live aboard.

Luxury liveaboard

Excellent idea to combine scuba and spa, but disappointed by underwater scenery.

Perfect

It was a trip that any diver will dream of.

High Quality Services and Luxurious Ship

Nice trip

This is an awesome way to see the Maldives

Very good, really enjoyed

Awesome

Beautiful trip, amazing dives & fantastic crew!

One of the best vacations ever

The one thing you should do

Look no further book this one.

Best trip of our lives - can't wait to go back!

Trip of a lifetime!

Fantastic experience with hospitality from the crew and guide, definitely a first choice cruise for both divers and honeymooners!

epic

Beautiful boat and wonderful crew!

The ultimate luxury diving trip

ScubaSpa - Maldives - Amazing trip

Happy so much

沒有辦法挑剔，完美的旅程, nothing to complained, perfect trip

Most comfortable liveaboard i ever tried

Simply Amazing

Marvelous week aboard Scubaspa Ying

Amazing experience

Wow what a way to do a live a board!!

1 week on a beautiful boat with great guests and crew

The most amazing diving holiday ever

Absolutely fantastic!

A 5 star luxury resort, disguised as a liveaboard!

Luxury Liveaboard

Way beyond expectations

Just perfect

It was the little touches and genuine caring that made this good holiday truly great.

We spent a lovely week with very enthusiastic dive guides.