Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“I’ve just returned from a 10-day liveaboard on the Spirit of the Maldives, and honestly, it was the best holiday of my life. Eve…”
Highlights
The Spirit of Maldives is a 40-meter (131-foot) vessel accommodating 26 guests across 13 cabins, including 7 Standard Cabins on the lower deck, 2 Standard Cabins and 2 Suites on the upper deck, and 2 spacious Suites on the main deck. Each cabin offers modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. With features like an entertainment system, jacuzzi, and Starlink satellite communication, this liveaboard is the perfect blend of adventure and indulgence.
Guests of the Spirit of Maldives can unwind on the sun deck, relax in the air-conditioned lounge with its library of books and documentaries, or take advantage of the dedicated camera area. Dining is a highlight, featuring à la carte meals prepared by expert chefs who cater to diverse dietary needs. Guests can also enjoy unique experiences like beachside BBQs, conservation lectures, and guided nature walks through local villages, offering a taste of authentic Maldivian culture.
The Spirit of Maldives offers diverse diving itineraries tailored to showcase the Maldives’ underwater wonders. Each trip promises unforgettable moments, from the manta-filled Hanifaru lagoon in the northern atolls to thrilling shark encounters in the southern Equatorial zone. Dive with whale sharks, explore vibrant coral gardens, and revel in night dives among mantas and reef sharks.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet ($10-100).
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Spirit of Maldives Reviews
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- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.3
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Justyna W
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Germany
★★★★★ An unforgettable liveaboard!
I had a really amazing time on the liveaboard and I'm still totally thrilled with the experiences. The dives were just fantastic and some of them really unforgettable.The crew was great! Everyone was very friendly, helpful and always in a good mood. The dive guides were very experienced and professional, so I felt safe and in good hands at all times during the dives.The food was also an absolute highlight for me – just really delicious and always more than enough. 😊The cabin was much more spacious than I expected. There was a lot of space and a large private bathroom, which is of course worth its weight in gold after several dives.There was also plenty of space to relax on the deck. The comfortable loungers and the great view were perfect to just relax between dives.All in all, it was an all-round successful liveaboard for me with great dives, a great crew, delicious food and a lot of comfort. I felt comfortable from start to finish and would do the safari again at any time. Very clear recommendation! 🤿🐠❤️
- Recommended for
- Dive spots, dive guides and food. Service. Friendliness.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Stephen S
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Australia
Professional, safety focused, informative and accurate dive briefings.
The most comfortable and well-run dive liveaboard we have ever done. Fantastic tour directors and attentive and professional crew. Great and varied food, and bar services. Definitely value for money and we would dive with them again.
- Recommended for
- Comfort and space on the liveaboard and Dhoni. Professional and detailed approach to diving activities by the tour directors. Attentive and friendly crew on both the liveaboard and Dhoni.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Emeline S
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France
Best week of my life
I’ve just returned from a 10-day liveaboard on the Spirit of the Maldives, and honestly, it was the best holiday of my life. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. The crew is absolutely incredible always smiling, attentive, and genuinely caring. You feel taken care of from the very first moment, which makes such a difference. The organization is seamless, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere on board is both relaxed and friendly. A huge thank you to David and Lisa, captain Mo, dive guides, Kike, Joe and Sul; thank you to Assanga, Abdullah and the whole crew The diving… just wow. The Maldives truly are an underwater paradise, and every single dive was more impressive than the last. Sharks, manta rays, huge schools of fish an unforgettable experience every time. The dive sites were perfectly chosen A huge thank you to the best guide, Kike, who made this trip even more special. Professional, passionate, and always reassuring, he knows the dive sites inside out and always finds the best spots. You feel completely safe with him, and his enthusiasm is contagious, he made those ten days feel like the best time, laughing with us on the boat and below the ocean Beyond the diving, I was also lucky enough to meet some amazing people on board. Those connections made the trip even more meaningful. I would 100% recommend this experience. If you’re thinking about discovering the Maldives on a liveaboard, just go for it it’s truly unforgettable
- Recommended for
- The crew on board. The amazing dive guides. The food on board.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Laurel🐠 W
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United States
Trip of a lifetime!
Wow what an amazing trip of a lifetime! I didn’t want to leave! Had a fantastic time all around. The dives were plentiful and we saw so much sea life, the briefings were thorough and always focused on safety, the food was yummy and the staff went above and beyond! I will definitely be coming back for another trip!!
- Recommended for
- The cruise directors. The staff. The guests.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Heiko S
- Germany
Liveaboard with heart and mind – an all-round successful experience
Liveaboard with heart and mind – an all-round successful experienceThis diving-oriented and well-organized trip offered not only maximum relaxation, but also extraordinary underwater experiences that will last a long time. Even the communication before the trip was exemplary – clear, warm and informative. You felt in good hands and well prepared from the beginning.This impression continued on board: the processes were professionally structured, always flexible and geared to the well-being of the guests. I was particularly impressed by how the team always found the best possible route despite challenging weather conditions and led us to worthwhile dive sites – even if some originally planned spots were not accessible due to the weather. The alternatives were by no means second choice, but offered fascinating encounters with manta rays, different shark species, living coral reefs and many other sea creatures.A real highlight was the cuisine: varied, lovingly prepared and tasteful at a high level. Every day was a culinary delight. The cabins also offered a high level of comfort and a pleasant sleeping atmosphere – perfect for switching off after intensive days of diving.I would especially like to highlight the crew, whose dedication and friendliness made this trip something special. A big thank you to dive guides Rifaad, Ana and Joe – their expertise, calmness and enthusiasm for diving enriched every dive and made for a safe, inspiring experience.Recommended for those who want to combine professional diving with personal attention, culinary enjoyment and a pinch of adventure.
- Recommended for
- Atmosphere on board between crew and guests. Varied and very good cuisine. Flexibility for weather-related route adjustments.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven W
- United States
Excellent trip that I would repeat in a heartbeat
Great boat, crew, and diving. The diving exceeded my expectations and I would recommend the North itinerary because we never had to share a dive site with other boats even though the Maldives is dripping with dive boats.
- Recommended for
- New, clean, efficient boat.. Cruise director team was excellent.. Crew was professional and attentive..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rainer H
- Germany
All in all, a great experience with many highlights and diving fun!
It was a motley crew of divers of different ages, with different levels of experience and different expectations. The two cruise directors Lisa and Dave, together with the dive guides, put together very suitable groups, so that everyone could experience their highlights. In addition to very intensive encounters with reef manta rays and rays, the different underwater worlds with their flora and fauna have always resulted in interesting encounters with sharks, large, small and very small fish, etc. All in all, all around successful dives of sometimes considerable length. The varied food was very tasty and offered a lot of choice. The rooms were spacious and very well furnished and maintained. The large windows allowed a great view from the bed to the sea! With this boat and this crew and similar groups always a wonderful experience and highly recommended!
- Recommended for
- The very friendly and helpful staff. The excellent equipment of the boat and the rooms. The very good dive planning and briefing.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ludovic D
- France
Friendly team, very professional, exceptional cruising
Great trip thanks to the whole team of Spirit Maldives, the organization is impeccable, very professional and at the same time very friendly, each dive was a fantastic experience with a great atmosphere on board thanks to the dive guides. The boat is very well organized and spotless. The meals were very good. Marine diversity is on the agenda.Wonderful trip, to do again and highly recommend
- Recommended for
- The organizing team of the cruise. Fantastic dives. The atmosphere on the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jishen L
- United States
Very nice trip
The room is comfortable. The crew and dive guides are friendly.
- Recommended for
- Cabin. Crew. Dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Fraser S
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United Kingdom
Northern Wonders: the team ( and the whale sharks!) made this a great trip
Great 10 days with too many dive- highs to mention: whale sharks , SO many mantas. Manta night dive, big stuff and small stuff! Lukas & Anna made a great team as boat managers and the crew seemed to all work seamlessly together - meaning that even with 3-4 dives a day, the transition for every dive was as easy as possible . The daily schedule worked really well, and the team managed a few curve balls (replacement dhoni) such that it had minimal impact on the trip. Chefs Nandana and Romesh provided fabulous curries and endless fresh fruits, veg dishes etc. Asanga and Johirul were always cheerful & super attentive at meal times . Adam had an enormous smile every morning when we got on and off the boat and the entire boat and dhoni crew and captains kept us safe and in/out of the water cheerfully & efficiently. Joe was our dive guide and brought his laid back Fijian vibe with him, making dives a pleasure . Aqua Queen was a really comfortable boat. The result of all of the above was that 25 dives over 9 days never felt exhausting. I would recommend and hope that we can return to do the Deep South itinerary .
- Recommended for
- Whale shark and manta dives. The entire boat and dive team. Seamless main boat and dive dhoni system.
