Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives

Name: 40% Off: Explore Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Maldives

8.6 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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“The trip of the boat and the dives that were planned were really nice. They allowed us to see lots of different species in abundan…”
Damien D, Switzerland

Highlights

Jacuzzi on board
Home Cinema

The Ariyal is a 45-meter/148-foot-long liveaboard taking 26 passengers in 13 cabins on diving adventures in the Maldives. There are three types of rooms: 7 State Cabins on the lower deck, 2 Sea View Suites on the main deck, and 4 Sea View Suites on the upper deck. All cabins feature ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and modern amenities. The lower deck cabins provide twin beds, and the sea view suites offer king-size beds and sofa beds. Guests can enjoy a spacious second deck equipped with a freshwater jacuzzi.

Ariyal also boasts a range of onboard facilities and activities. It includes 2 Yamaha Jetskis, paddleboards, wakeboards, water skis, and various inflatables for water sports enthusiasts. Beach BBQ setups with portable grills, speakers, and dining furniture are available for shore excursions. The boat is equipped for fishing with 24 line fishing sets. Onboard entertainment includes a 75” smart TV in the lounge, WiFi, a PlayStation 5, portable Bose speakers, and board games. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, Ariyal promises an unforgettable experience on the Maldivian seas.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / night), Fuel Surcharge ($15-20 / day), Mandatory Service Charge ($150 / trip).

Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Wine with Dinner, Nitrox Course ($220 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($650 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($650 / activity), Jet Ski, Snorkel Gear, Wakeboarding, Water Ski.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Stand Up Paddleboard
Water Ski
Wakeboarding
Jet Ski
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Fishing
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2024

Length: 45 meters

Beam: 10 meters

Top speed: 14 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 1 x 1000hp – diesel engine

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 13

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 1

Water capacity: 18000 tons

Fuel capacity: 80000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Ariyal Reviews

8.6 Fabulous

Vessel

9.0
Crew

8.2
Food

9.0
Diving

8.2
Value

8.5

10 Exceptional
Damien D
Switzerland

Great, we're looking forward to the next one.
The trip of the boat and the dives that were planned were really nice. They allowed us to see lots of different species in abundance.
Recommended for
The crew, the guides, as well as all the other members. The comfort of the cabin. Food.
23 Jul, 2026

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
Robert E
United States

Excellent in every way.
Loved everything about this trip. So good and we are coming back! The flight from Colorado was long but well worth the effort. The crew and guides were excellent! Saadu, Shamil and Token were outstanding!!!
Recommended for
The crew and guides were awesome. The marine life they showed us was the best. Maldives experience was super.
23 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
Austin L
Netherlands

Comfortable stay and exciting dives
I had an amazing experience during my stay at the Ariyal with amazing crew and other fellow divers. The dives were diverse and fun. The food was also very good and plenty of snacks to eat in between. Lastly, the rooms are really big with large ensuite bathrooms
Recommended for
Boat comfort. Value for money. Crew.
29 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Rachel T
Singapore

Your #1 Gateway to the Maldives: A Liveaboard
Ariyal was my 2nd liveaboard and was quite an upgrade in terms of the space and amenities on the boat with the spacious ensuite shower and comfortable beds! I loved the route that Ariyal was able to offer which gave a great mix of dive sites and different scuba experiences. Would've loved to have done Hanifaru Bay as well but unfortunately for us, the conditions were not right... Beyond the basic diving, Ariyal also offers some certifications for capabilities like Nitrox which my dive group was able to do. That was quite a seamless experience early on in our trip which helped make every dive after so much better in terms of us being less tired, etc. Our dive guide Wish was also excellent in managing our group's air consumption, pointing out cool stuff and making sure we were safe as well. Him and the rest of the crew were wonderful! Thank you so much for a great time in the Maldives!
Recommended for
Route & dive spots, was super worth it!. Dive guides like Wish that helped us have a great time whilst staying safe.. Space, the boat is large enough for you to enjoy both alone time and time mixing around..
11 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
Patrick T
France

To be done again
Relive the encounter with the mantas still as magical even after 3 trips to the Maldives
Recommended for
The dives. A room just for me. Air conditioning.
13 Aug, 2026

Translated from French

9.2 Superb
CHUNYEN C
Taiwan

Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and safe diving
Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and safe diving
Recommended for
Room. Food. Diving.
28 May, 2026

Translated from Chinese

10 Exceptional
William K
France

Perfect !
Unbelievable trip with incredible dives ! Everything was honestly perfect !! Thx sooo much to the crew !!
Recommended for
Incredible dives. Comfort. Crew.
29 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Akvile Z
Lithuania

Incredible trip on amazing new boat!
First time doing a liveaboard and the trip was just incredible. The ship is super new and just built this year, everything is fresh and clean. The food was very delicious and fresh. The dive guides we got - Teygo and Sadu were awesome. Everything felt very safe, clear and had no issues during the trip, dive guides were caring and attentive. Overall, awesome value for money, and highly recommended.
Recommended for
Ship staff and dive guides. Dive sites. The quality of the ship.
18 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Maximo P
Italy

Cruise and dive Paradise !
Very well-programmed cruise, confortable cabins, excelent diving activities, kindness of all crew. Very recommendable for all divers !
Recommended for
Marvelous diving spots. Perfect organization and professional dive guides. Food, crew services and friendliness.
29 Apr, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Aaron S
Germany

Ariyal 2026 central Atolls
I had an awesome time on board of the Ariyal. The overall vibe was great. I got along really well with the other travelers. The diving was great, we encountered lots of mantas and reef sharks. Unfortunately we hab two days with terrible weather. (It was the rainy season) On these two days the conditions were so bad that we could only do one dive per day. Nonetheless the guides and the crew did everything in their might to make our time pleasant. I'd recommend to have the AOWD and the Nitrox course to really male the most of your diving on this liveaboard since a lot of the divesites range up to 30 Meters in depth.
Recommended for
Diving & Wildlife. Other Travelers. Overall Vibe.
08 Aug, 2026

133 reviews

8.6 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Jeiram J
United Kingdom

Truly unforgettable experience!
Hands down an incredible liveaboard! The team were fantastic, providing the best service and always accommodating to your needs. Food was fresh and was not repetitive. Lounge area was spacious and always clean. Rooms were great and always well maintained. But the diving was the phenomenal part... lots of giant mantas, green and hawskbill turtles, healthy reefs, bull sharks, tiger sharks, spinner sharks, general reef sharks etc. The two best experiences during the holiday was the night diving with the manta rays which was an amazing thing to experience. Also, the final days dive at Hulhumale Neru with the bulls, tigers, spinners and other sharks. There was 25 guests in total and everyone on board was incredible, friendly and amazing. They truly made the holiday unforgettable. I'd highly recommend the Ariyal to anyone seeking a high class liveaboard with a well put itinerary.
Recommended for
Incredible service from the staff. Incredible diving. The guests on board were the friendliest I've met across all Liveaboards I've done.
18 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
chloe B
United Kingdom

Epic trip and so many incredible memories
This was our first liveaboard and we loved every second of it. Firstly; the boat itself is spacious and has lots of nice areas to relax, the top deck was our favourite, we had a cabin on the upper deck and was spacious enough for two and good sized bathroom. The rooms on the middle deck are even larger, a friend had one of those and everything kept very clean, there was even a set of 5kg weights if you wanted to do a little workout!! The crew; super friendly, loved to hang out and chat, excellent service and food was plenty and lots of variety, if you have specific dietary needs such as being vegan you will want to take your own milk if you enjoy tea and coffee. The day to day is well organized and just effortless as a guest. The dive guides, exceptional dive briefings by Shamil before every dive with safety being by the main focus every time and currents and we loved our dive guide Allatey, had a sharp eye for the big fish and we saw so so much, he even made some amazing go pro videos that he shared with the group. We had the most wonderful dive group and we have made forever friends. Dive gear was good quality mainly Seac BCDs and any issues like o rings etc were resolved promptly, the dive boat crew work really hard. The beach bbq was highlight, literally on an island in the middle of nowhere! We had the best time and cannot wait to do it again. TIPS: -Bring your own x large pegs for drying your items mine kept disappearing not bothered but handy to bring your own. -Pack some mints for after each dive the nitrox after a couple of days will dry your mouth out. -You will literally wear the same 3 pairs of shorts and t shirts the whole week don’t over pack - have 4 sets of swimwear to rotate and dry -bring a small dry bag for the dive boat
Recommended for
The dive sites. The guests and crew. The quality and comfort of the boat.
16 Aug, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Gianfranco D
Italy

Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
Great trip, great dives, excellent cabin. Accomodation was great.
Recommended for
Dives. cabin. Company.
21 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Maike S
Switzerland

Pure luxury and great dive sites
My liveaboard with Ariyal was a consistently great experience. As soon as I entered the ship, I immediately felt at home – the entire crew and the dive guides were extremely friendly, warm and professional.There is real luxury on board: the cabins are comfortable, the beds are made twice a day, and there are fresh towels every day. The food was also excellent – maybe even too much of a good thing – but definitely varied and tasty.The dive sites were very well planned, with a balanced mix of thilas, drift dives, night dives and stations with feeding. The reefs we visited were beautiful – mostly colorful and vibrant.In strong currents, reef hooks were used, which made the diving particularly impressive. At the same time, attention was always paid to safety – safety standards were taken seriously, but a certain degree of personal responsibility was also required, which I appreciate very much.The flexibility of the team is particularly noteworthy: When one or two guests ran out of air faster, larger tanks were easily provided so that everyone could enjoy the same diving experience.Even though a maximum depth of 30 meters and a diving time of 45 minutes applies in the Maldives, 60-minute dives were also made possible under suitable conditions - another example of individual support.
Recommended for
Dive. Service on board. Luxury.
28 Jul, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
YOUNG SUN S
South Korea

My best ever liveaboard at Maldives
Aside from a day or two of less favorable weather due to the off-season, the trip overall was extremely satisfying. The condition of the boat and rooms was excellent, and the crew members were so friendly that by the last day, it almost felt like saying goodbye to family. I’d love to come aboard again if I get the chance.
Recommended for
Boat / Room condition. Dive guide. Dive points.
24 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Hans V
Netherlands

10/10 would recommend!
We had an awesome time on board of the Ariyal. The crew is very capable and the dive sites were phenomenal. We heard some complaints about the rooms which were addressed immediately.
Recommended for
The people (guests and crew). The food. The luxurious boat.
24 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Rachel G
United States

The best vacation we have ever been on!
This was the best vacation / experience my son & I have ever had. Amazing dives, friendly staff, great food and good value for the money. Thank you to everyone on the Ariyal who made our holiday so special and memorable.
Recommended for
The dive guides, especially Naphsu. The food and bar staff. The cleaning service - boat was very clean.
21 Aug, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
敬心謝
Hong Kong

Unforgettable, eye-opening, exciting trip
Best holiday we ever went on. The crew, captain and our dive guide was incredibly friendly. We were able to see loads of sharks, mantas, tiger rays, even leopard sharks. It was flexible to choose snorkeling instead of scuba diving for some of the dives. The crew made a lot of effort to make this trip special for us including taking drone shots for us and under water videos and sent them back to us straightaway. Beach time and manta night was memorable. Boat is clean and modern, large variety of food and delicious- especially the seafood. Highly recommend this trip!
Recommended for
Friendly and supportive dive guide and crew. Amazing dive spots and good dive brief. Modern, comfortable boat. Big room with hair dryer, bath robes and everything we needed..
15 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
ying D
China

Highly recommend for groups
My first liveaboard dive trip and it is a great one. Ariyal boat is so new and our staff are kind/our dive guides (especially my group DM - Wish, hope to see you again soon) are also very professional/helpful. We were assigned with a group of Spanish guests, they showed how wonderful if you are travelling as a group.
Recommended for
New boat. Staff hospitality. Perfect schedule.
26 Aug, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Georgios S
Greece

Great experience
Very pleasant experience on board. Nice new modern interior and great public spaces made a comfortable stay on the boat. I stayed at the lower deck and the room was amazing with big windows, above average comparing other boats. Also very spacious Dhony for the scuba equipment and the diving sites.
Recommended for
Very comfortable Boat. Value for money. Good services.
27 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Marilouise M
Canada

An Unforgettable Live aboard experience in the Maldives!
My trip aboard the Ariyal was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment I stepped on board, the crew made me feel welcomed, relaxed, and completely taken care of. The boat itself is beautifully maintained — spacious decks, comfortable cabins, and plenty of cozy corners to unwind between dives. Every detail felt thoughtfully handled, creating the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. But the true standout of the entire journey was our dive guide, Napshu. His passion for the ocean is contagious, and his knowledge of Maldivian dive sites is on another level. Whether we were drifting alongside manta rays, hovering above vibrant coral gardens, or watching sharks cruise effortlessly through the blue, Napshu always knew exactly where to take us and how to make each dive feel special. The briefings were clear, his energy was uplifting, and his calm confidence made every diver — from beginners to veterans — feel safe and inspired. If you’re considering a liveaboard in the Maldives, the Ariyal is an experience you’ll carry with you long after you’ve dried off. I’m already dreaming about the next trip.
Recommended for
The dive masters are amazing!. The boat is incredible!. The dive locations were awesome!.
26 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Lijing W
China

Extraordinary diving experience with a great companion
The whole trip was exceeded my expectations. This was my first liveaboard experience. As expected, I was able to have multiple dives each day, all those dives really helped me to consolidate my diving experiences, although my progress might be a bit slow but I was happy to see my own improvement and my confidence was built up gradually. Wish - our Dive Guide was brilliant with rich experiences and great patience. He guided our team to see more than other teams, lucky us :) The accommodation on the boat was great, comfortable enough. The service team were nice and attentative all the time. Its a shame I didn't even ask their name. Hope to back again for another liveaboard trip next year.
Recommended for
Accommodation. Food quality. Service standards.
21 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Moritz K
Germany

It's been an incredible journey.
We had an unforgettable trip with the Ariyal. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The boat is phenomenal and very luxurious. The food tasted excellent and we saw everything we hoped for. Whale shark, manta rays, sharks or rays, whether large or small animals there was a bit of everything. We were also able to meet many new people. For us, there is only Ariyal left in the Maldives.
Recommended for
Diving experiences. Community. Essen.
23 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
emilie C
France

Great trip with great people
Enjoyed every day of this trip thanks to great diving sites and the staff's kindness, making their best to please us and let us have all the fun possible!
Recommended for
dive spots. kindness of staff. boat comfort.
22 Jan, 2025

8.4 Very good
Sandra S
Spain

Boat and dream experience for divers
Wonderful experience on the Ariyal from the boat and its crew, to the diving and its guides. Great week
Recommended for
Dive sites. Quality boat and food. Personal kindness.
18 Jul, 2025

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Sol C
Australia

Paradise!
Our time on the Ariyal in the Maldives was nothing short of spectacular. From breathtaking dive sites to top-notch service, every moment was unforgettable. The crew was incredibly attentive, the food was outstanding, and the underwater adventures were insane—teeming with marine life like we’d never seen before. It was an experience of a lifetime that we’d recommend to anyone seeking a mix of adventure and luxury in paradise!
Recommended for
Staff. Friendliness. Great Boay.
24 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Shuping S
Taiwan

Relaxing, Feel like Home, great people and Amazing Wildlife
Highly recommended Liveaboard Ariyal! This is my 2nd time with this Luxury and Comfy boat with friendly crew, feel more like home instead of commercial boat and soooo relaxing after diving. Diving arrangement, briefing and sites are wonderful this time, number of sharks and rays and abundant wildlife was definitely amazing even during the low season with not so wonderful visibility due to nutrition for new born wildlife, but the rich wildlife is definitely world class, so happy to see many many fish species! Dhoni boat staff are very helpful to help everyone ready get in and out of water, and always with their smiles! All Crews are friendly and room was cleaned up during first dive, mixed western and eastern food with fresh vegetables and fruits which I love, are well prepared after diving too. And so lucky to meet many friendly and experienced divers during past 2 Liveaboard at Ariyal, they sharing not only their experiences, support each other (junior diver) but also culture exchange and some even with great stories of their life!
Recommended for
Spacious and feel like home Boat. Friendly crew. Delicious food and great service.
23 May, 2025

9.2 Superb
Christian R
Germany

Great diving trip - would definitely book again
Great one week with a nice group of divers, competent and funny guides, mostly good to very good dives / reefs, good food and Accomodation. Saw all I wanted (whale shark, mantas, hammerhead, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and lots of turtles, nudis etc.).
Recommended for
Fish. Group of divers. Food & Boat.
05 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
YU C
China

Recommend to all diver!
I had only about 10 dive logs before this liveaboard including ow and aow classes, and the trip was not considered challenging to me. Started the trip with a glass of orange juice and stepping in a spaceful main board and then a briefing for itinerary and rules and check dive. Do recommend main deck cabins which are the largest rooms and have the largest windows. Every briefing was clear with hand drawn diagrams and every dive guide took 6 divers per group and took care of everyone. Food is nice with different kinds and plenty of fresh fruits. Captain do fishing everyday clean the fishes on the board and we eat fresh fishes almost everyday. The only drawback was water comes too slow in the bathtub so we barely use it. The weather of the week was cloudy and windy but the underwater visibility was still good.
Recommended for
nice dive guides. nice dive sites. nice crew.
01 Sep, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Guo Ren T
Singapore

Great trip!!
The boat is really really good! Everything looks new, the room is amazing, clean and spacious. The boat is huge, even thought there are 23 guests, there are plenty of spaces to move around and chill. The dive guides are good and professional, I love the dive briefing slides that they made. The food is good too, so much things to eat every day. The diving was great too, the dive boat with the tanks are big and spacious too. Overall diving is good but can be better, I will come back again to Maldives!
Recommended for
Boat comfort. Diving. Value for money.
18 Aug, 2025