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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Andreas S
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Switzerland
The South Tour - a highlight
The whole team on board the Aqua Queen (Spirit of Maldives) was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We felt very welcome, safe and comfortable at all times. I would like to praise the cook, Nandana, again in particular! What he conjured up for us in the small galley every day was excellent. Local, varied, fresh and always full of flavour - thank you dear Nandana!The guides successfully guided us through the dive sites and showed us the big highlights as well as the small features of the reefs.We felt safe underwater at all times, even if some dive sites had challenged us a bit, and Ana took very good care of us, even if we were more of a chaos troop - thank you Ana for a wonderful time in the Indian Ocean!Many thanks also to Lukas, who organized the whole operation on board and was also able to fulfill special requests!The southern tour kept what was promised! If you like it a little "wilder", you shouldn't miss this unique opportunity!
- Recommended for
- The course of the diving operation. The team. The food.
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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
- 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
- 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
- Benoit L
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Denmark
This is what a scuba diving liveaboard is about :)
My partner and I had a great experience aboard the Spirit of Maldives. 10 days flew by, punctuated by great dives, great meals, entertaining evenings and the most professional dive conditions we have seen. This is how a liveaboard should be ran. A great thank you to Jo, Ana, Lukas and Sabah for a fantastic 10 days!
- Recommended for
- Excellent boat (effective AC in rooms, comfortable rooms and common areas). Stellar onboard service (food, drinks, comfort, cleanliness). Amazing Dive instructors & crew (shout out to Sabah, Ana, Jo, and Lukas).
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Carlos C
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Portugal
So far...the best Maldives experience with Mantas.
Great experience. The first liveaboard where everybody was happy,..no matter the diving skills, or any other interest
- Recommended for
- Team spirit. Ability to.listen to customers,...in order to exceed its expectations.. I will miss this trip....
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mark D
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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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- 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
- 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.
