Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.3 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“The trip aboard the Spirit was really a great experience. The boat itself is very well equipped and maintained. The crew is courte…”
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 9.4
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.3
- Value 9.0
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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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- 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
- 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
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark D
- Australia
Fantastic diving on the northern trip
We went on the northern route in September 2025. We had some fantastic diving. There were a tonne of mantas, and lots of dives focussed on finding and watching mantas, including a great night dive with mantas. We saw the occasional reef shark during the trip then had one dive with great visibility and maybe 50 reef sharks circling us, which was awesome. We also saw whale sharks whilst snorkelling, and had a beautiful experience with a whale shark and dolphins approaching the boat at night. The dive guides and other staff were attentive and experienced. The boat is beautiful, brand new, and has great furniture and fittings. We had a great time!
- Recommended for
- Awesome diving. Beautiful boat. Great other guests and staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roman C
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Spain
Great experience
Night diving with manta rays, my best diving experience. And with nurse sharks, it was also spectacular. You meet very interesting people and learn to dive with the best
- Recommended for
- Comfort of the boat and cabin. Fantastic crew and very professional. Delicious food, 5 stars chef!.
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christophe M
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Switzerland
Great experience with Spirit of Maldives
Boat is very large, and the separate dive boat (dhoni) system works very well and allows for the back of the boat not to be cluttered. Cabins are large, individual AC system, beds are comfortable. Mostly, the crew onboard is really lovely and professional, and take very good care of you. Safety is good, dive briefings were provided very well by Lukas and the team was available to answer any question. Dive sites are chosen well and adapted depending on conditions, and the daily schedule works well with appropriate time between dives for rest. Happy hour in the evening is nice too ! Overall would recommend this boat, I would be happy to return with Spirit. Many thanks to all the Crew and the Dive Guides Lukas, Ana, Sul, Joe and Kike, you really made our experience great :)
- Recommended for
- Very modern and spacious boat and dhoni. Great team onboard (Staff + dive guides). Food quality and diversity.
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- 10 Exceptional
- BIN L
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China
Want to have this trip again.
full of enjoyment, very nice crews, and make friends on board.
- Recommended for
- Food is good. Nice crews. Clear explanation.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rakesh G
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India
Dream diving trip
I have done many liveaboards but this trip was the best ever. Everything was perfect. Hospitality and food (put on 2 kilos as the food was so so tasty)on boat was impeccable. The boat is brand new , very very spacious, cabins and bathrooms are well appointed, very clean , jacuzzi, lounge, sun beds and has all amenities which one could desire. Nitrox was complimentary. Frankly I felt as if I was on a small cruise liner. The best was the crew and dive leaders on board. Solid team of 18 including cruise directors Lisa and David. Smoothest operations which I have ever seen. Of course diving was the main highlight. The dive sites were carefully chosen to maximise sightings and comfort of all divers. It was a dream trip for any diver. Whale shark, Mantas, various species of Rays, sharks, turtles and tons of sea life. No more could have been asked for. Dive leaders were super in spotting all exotic sea life. Must thank Lisa and David for such a well organised and super safe and fun trip. Safety for everyone was top priority at all times. Loved David playing guitar every evening during happy hours. Spirit of Maldives should be must to experience in all divers list. Thanks to Team Spirit for delivering a perfect experience. Will surely be back again soon. Rocky buddy
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Cleanliness on boat.
