Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“Loved everything about this trip. So good and we are coming back! The flight from Colorado was long but well worth the effort. …”
Highlights
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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Ariyal Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 9.0
- Crew 8.2
- Food 9.0
- Diving 8.2
- Value 8.5
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- 9.2 Superb
- Austin L
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Moritz K
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Robert E
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Carlos L
- United States
Great experience
We enjoyed the trip a lot. The dive guides were excellent The chef and the food were great and the Cabins were very good. The only thing that we did not like was there were little cockroaches in some areas
- Recommended for
- Punctual, very friendly. Room comfortable. Great Dive guides.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Lucinda O
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United Kingdom
Mantas, Tigers and Memories for Life
I had an absolutely fantastic trip on this liveaboard and would highly recommend it. The boat itself is beautiful, comfortable, and very well maintained. The crew were brilliant throughout—friendly, professional, and always willing to help—and the dive guides were exceptional. Their passion for the ocean and commitment to protecting it was clear to see, which made the experience even more special. The food was excellent, with plenty of variety and quality throughout the trip. The diving was fantastic, with an incredible amount of marine life. We were lucky enough to see numerous manta rays, several shark species including tiger sharks, turtles, and octopus. While some reefs were unfortunately not in the healthiest condition, there were still many stunning dive sites, and the healthier reefs were absolutely teeming with life and a joy to explore. A wonderful experience from start to finish. I would love to come back again in the future.
- Recommended for
- The guides/crew. The diving. The boat (altho few issues).
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- 10 Exceptional
- Diego J
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Chile
The ultimate diving vacation experience
Ariyal changed my diving life!I recommend it to all divers who want to venture to a liveaboard. It is an experience that has no words.The vessel Ariyal and its crew provided a high level of professional service, from their personalized attention to comfortable sleep and excellent food.Meeting people from so many places in the world is phenomenal and Ariyal contributed a lot to it.
- Recommended for
- The diving experience. Excellent hotel service. Meet people.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rachel T
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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..
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- 9.2 Superb
- CHUNYEN C
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Taiwan
Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and safe diving
Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and safe diving
- Recommended for
- Room. Food. Diving.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maike S
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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.
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- 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.
