Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“This trip has been amazing on so many levels. From day 1 the whole staff has been so kind. Kike our dive guide in particular. A do…”
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 ($262 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($100 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($430 / activity), 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 9.3
- Value 9.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ludovic D
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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
- Lena G
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Austria
Amazing experience
The trip aboard the Spirit was really a great experience. The boat itself is very well equipped and maintained. The crew is courteous, warm and competent. David and Lisa really do an excellent job. But the dive guides are also worth mentioning. Incredibly good-humoured, competent and concerned about safety, without imposing any unnecessary restrictions on the guests. And of course, the underwater world of the Maldives is magnificent, we saw so much. Thank you for the great time!Lena
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity. Well planned dives. Courteous crew.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Emeline S
- 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
- Marcella S
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Netherlands
Amazing trip, amazing guide
This trip has been amazing on so many levels. From day 1 the whole staff has been so kind. Kike our dive guide in particular. A downright amazing, kind and wonderful person. As a newly certified diver a first liveaboard can be daunting. However I’ve felt comfortable and safe time and again. He made sure everyday was filled with amazing sightings and passionate explanations once back at the surface about what we’d seen. Even if the visibility was less than ideal, we always had great fun. I’ve never laughed so hard underwater, danced during safetystops, and then laughed more at the surface as during this trip. He even took some wonderful pictures as memories. A special mention to dive guide Joe as well, as I’d travelled to Fiji right before this, where he’s from. I’ve felt right at home and welcomed with open arms. Dive guide Sul even though he wasn’t our guide, he made sure to check if every dive site was safe to enter. Bartender Asanga for making every day on the boat a little happier with his big smile and lovely announcements over the intercom and definitely captain Mo as well. He took us everywhere safely and shared his love for fishing.
- Recommended for
- The happy crew. The amazing friends I’ve made. Obviously the great diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Judith B
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United Kingdom
The best investment with the best liveaboard. Miss you all :)
Very good, love the boat people and how Anna took as to the best dive points with the safety first. The only thing that was missing was the beach party which other boat did have despite the weather.
- Recommended for
- Anna was the best guide i ever had. The food was amazing. the boat was always clean.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amy L
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Australia
Truely the best trip of my life
This was honestly the best holiday of my life. From day 1 when we were picked up to the final drop off we had so much fun. I arrived as a solo female traveller and left with so many incredible memories and friends. I was placed in a small dive group of 3 other solo female travellers. Our dive guide Kike was the sweetest, kindest fun person to spend the week with and all of us girls would not have had nearly as good of an experience without him. His deep passion of diving, the animals, and effort to make sure we had the most memorable experiences went far above and beyond what I could’ve ever expected. I very much look forward to the next opportunity I get to dive with him again as all our dives were so fun, safe, and exciting regardless of the weather conditions. A true testament to how wonderful and caring he was as our guide. As for the rest of the boat it was fantastic, everyone was so lovely and accomodating to everyone and made such an effort to make our trip as amazing as possible. A few special shoutouts to Joe for being another amazing guide, Sul for alway ensuring we were safe to enter the water and Lisa for her undeniable passion during all dive briefings and care as the Cruise Director. I also did my nitrox course on board and I highly recommend. Kike instructed myself and one of the other girls and did a fantastic job explaining all of the theory and practical components to us. Overall the food was amazing, the diving was incredible and tailored to our weather conditions and I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough. I can’t wait to come back and do it all again
- Recommended for
- The dive guides and their passion for making the trip so amazing. The diving (obviously). The crew.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Fraser S
- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nuria B
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Spain
Learn to dive like a manta!
Although I missed more shark diving (not seeing them pass by a hook on the reef) but diving among them, I must say that the experience with the manta rays feeding was elevated to infinity and beyond, as well as new to me. I also discovered species that I had not yet seen and I loved seeing for the first time the main target of my second trip to the Maldives: The whale shark. In short, happy! We also dive, normally, in places that are not overcrowded, and that is a plus. The guides and organizers were concerned with looking for the best options for diving, without resorting to wild animal baiting techniques, which in my opinion, is not correct.
- Recommended for
- The experience of snorkeling among many mantas while feeding. The safety during the dive. I had a very good divemaster. The good atmosphere on the boat.
