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, 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
- 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
- Rainer H
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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
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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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Bernhard D
- Germany
Just amazing!
Amazing dives and living aboard - fun evenings. Comfortable cabins, jacuzzi with a view. Best crew and guides. Perfect entertainment!
- Recommended for
- Best Team. Excellent Service. Beautiful Diving.
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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
- Mariela Fernanda D
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Argentina
Excellent trip
We have traveled from July 24 to August 3 in the downtown area. The dive spots are amazing. The boat is very comfortable, large and is spacious for moments of rest. The beds and pillows are comfortable, large rooms, good shower with pressure and hot water. Each room has its own A/C.Our instructor Kike has explained, guided and cared for us in a wonderful way. On the boat everyone spoke English, but being Argentines, he helped us and facilitated all the briefings for a better dive. In addition, with him we did the Nitrox certification that has explained everything in detail. Besides being a good instructor, we had a lot of fun!The crew both the chef, bartender, waiters, the guys who work on the boat with the captain and those who accompanied us on the dives are very friendly, helpful, attentive and are in every detail. We had to rent for logistical reasons and the equipment is new and well maintained. However, I would like to mention a few aspects in order to be able to collaborate and make some improvements according to my opinion: our room was located under the kitchen and we really couldn't sleep well. Loud footsteps were heard all day until 11:30/12 p.m. and at 5 a.m. they were heard again. It would be good if they made more bath towel replacements. They were left with a lot of musty smell. In 10 days they have only changed it 1 time.As for my experience with the food, it wasn't the best. I presented a diet for certain intolerances and for a treatment. Although they have put a lot of effort into it, every half day and night they made me the same food: grilled fish and chicken with rice and boiled vegetables, always the same... cauliflower, carrot and green beans. I didn't have variety for myself, so I ended up eating dishes common to everyone. Having to eat differently doesn't mean eating tasteless. There are many healthy and tasty options. I understand that it is not an on-demand restaurant, but nevertheless, with the same meals that they offered to everyone, something richer and simpler could be made. And also that in snack time there were no healthy options. I asked if they would heat me milk and they couldn't, I asked for bananas and they were gone... there were only puddings and cookies. After a dive you really need to be able to eat something. And as for the dives, at the point of the visit to the wet nurses we have felt uncomfortable. And they also touched them and no one said anything to them. Beyond these points that can be improved, we have had an incredible time, and the Maldives is a great dive site and more to do it with live aboard. 100% RECOMMENDED!
- Recommended for
- Instructor and crew. Selected dive sites. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Justyna W
- 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
- 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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- 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.
