Top Class Cruising Sachika

Name: Northern Highlights (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-13
Location: Maldives

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“We also had a lovely mix of divers from all over the world and I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my trip!”
Susan S, Canada

Highlights

Three-time winner of “Best Diving Safari’’ in the Maldives
Snorkeler-friendly with non-diving itineraries

The Sachika liveaboard, by Top Class Cruising, is a 33-meter/108-feet custom-built liveaboard that has been awarded the “Best Dive Safari Boat " by the National Boating Association of the Maldives for two editions. The Sachika has 10 cabins, including 3 suites, 1 junior suite, 4 standard double or twin cabins, and 2 twin cabins, catering to 22 guests. Each cabin has an air conditioner, en-suite bathroom, mini-bar, and private entertainment hubs.

The sundeck with its jacuzzi is perfect for relaxation between dives and stargazing at night. Meals are served in the A/C restaurant, and guests can sip on some tasty cocktails while lounging on the aft deck. The trailing dhoni (a traditional Maldivian vessel) is used for diving and keeping all the tanks and compressors separate, so travelers can sleep. A full snorkeling itinerary for non-divers includes activities like fishing, beach visits, and treks.

Aboard the Sachika, guests will cruise through the central and deep south atolls and dive at the Malé Atolls, Rasdhoo, Meemu, and Ari Atolls. The cruise sets out to the south with the exploration of a trawler that sank three decades ago and became a home for the local needlefish and scorpionfish. In the western part of the atoll, it is easy to meet manta rays coming close to the reef to enjoy the many cleaning stations. The sea is rich in marine life, home to whale sharks, scorpionfish, glassfish, reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, green turtles, beautiful corals, dolphins, and more.

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01 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,500

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19 Sep

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26 Sep

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03 Oct

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$ 3,125

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14 Oct

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$ 3,571

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,500

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Fuel Surcharge (70 USD per week), Mandatory Service Charge (150-255 USD per trip), National Park Fees (0-45 USD per activity).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (35-50 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Special Dinner, Extra Dives (60 USD), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear (35-45 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (100-630 USD), Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet (30-45 USD per trip).

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Boat features

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Italian.

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: 2007

Length: 33m

Deck area: 3 Decks

Beam: 10m

Cruising speed: 11 knots

Engines: Yanmar 480 HP

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 11

Tenders: 1x5 m tender “dinghy” Boston Whaler with Suzuki engine 50 hp & 1x19 m luxury Diving Dhoni with Daewoo Doosan engine 280 HP

Water capacity: 2 desalination plants with 600 lt/h capacity

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Engine room CCTV

Top Class Cruising Sachika Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.2
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Diving

9.6
Value

9.4

10 Exceptional
Nathaly M
Spain

We will be back for sure
It has been one of the best experiences of my life, the amazing diving, the beautiful boat and the great food, I will definitely repeat it, thanks to all the team for making it possible.
Recommended for
Dive. Amiability. Food.
21 Sep, 2025

Translated from Spanish

9.6 Exceptional
Julia F
Switzerland

All the Big Fish
we saw them all: Mantas, Stingrays, Eagle-Rays, Turtles, Baracudas, Napoleons, all sorts of Sharks and even a whale shark - and all in a very calm, professional and relaxing atmosphere where also beginners always felt save and experienced divers didn't feel restricted. Also room for non-divers and snorklers. Had a GREAT time!
Recommended for
Friendly atmosphere - divers with 1600 and with 20 dives happy together - broad mix of age, experience and origin. Top crew and superbe dive guides. High respect for marine life.
16 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
TATIANA L
Colombia

Great experience onboard of the Sachika
I had a great time during my trip to Maldives onboard the Sachika. Really tasty food, amazing crew, the boat was very comfortable. I went on the Yoga special week, it was fantastic doing yoga on pristine beaches watching the sunset and also on board. The diving planning was excellent so we almost always avoided being in crowded places. Really recommend them.
Recommended for
The diving and other activities were very well organized. The crew was really nice and attentive. The Dhoni was very comfortable, and also the Boat.
06 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Alexander E
Germany

Just amazing! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovely and welcoming staff, it feels like a family!Awesome diving including tiger sharks, hammerheads, treasure shark, mantas…
Recommended for
Staff, food, dive sights
04 Apr, 2023

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Maxime F
France

Wonderful trip with a wonderful team on a wonderful boat.
The selected dive sites were very varied (drift dives, wreck, reefs, thilas, kandus...). The guides know where exactly where the interesting spots are. The underwater life is amazing. Encounters with large pelagics on almost every dive.
Recommended for
The variety and quality of the selected dive sites, the comfort and food on board.
08 Nov, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Birger W
Australia

Fantastic liveaboard experience!
Lots of manta rays and sharks, and an amazing diversity of marine life! The dive guides were great and knew the sites very well. Also no more than 5 divers per dive guide.
Recommended for
Super friendly staff, great dive sites, yummy food
21 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Vladmirs L
Latvia

Sachika is a great dive safari
I liked the trip, everything was at the best level. Diving, food, entertainment, I liked everything. I think that I will go on this boat again
Recommended for
Comfort. Excellent service. A well-laid route through dive sites.
11 Nov, 2024

Translated from Russian

9.2 Superb
Monika T
Germany

We'll be back
Greatful trip with wonderful diving. We have seen so much.
Recommended for
The dives and the waleshark. BBQ at the beach. The athmosphäre, specially at the bar terasse.
14 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Vincent V
Switzerland

Marvelous; unforgettable
Manta night dive “Private” night visit of wale shark under our boat Beach barbecue Pre dive/snorkeling briefings Happy hours and meal time
Recommended for
Dive sites; professionalism and kindness of crew and diving instructors; confortable boat
18 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Jordan T
United States

Exceptional diving, incredible staff, lovely food
Walked away with incredible memories and a new group of close dive friends. Excellent food to top it off!
Recommended for
The Staff. The Food. Martina and Herbert!.
27 Aug, 2024

154 reviews

9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Shontel S
United States

Sachika Liveaboard: Luxurious Boat, Delicious Food, Unbelievable Diving, & Absoluetly Amazing Crew = MAGICAL EXPERIENCE
I have been on 2 separate liveaboards (Australia & Thailand) prior to boarding the Sachika for the “Deep South” itinerary February 19-26, 2022. This liveaboard blew my mind and FAR exceeded all of my expectations! The Boat: LUXURIOUS!! The beautiful suite had windows that opened, air conditioning when needed, a spacious vanity, & a large bathroom. The daily turndown service and fresh towels mid-trip made me feel like we were in a luxury resort instead of on a boat. The dining room was the perfect size for both the buffet meals and all the dive briefings. The sundeck was huge with many lounge chairs, and partially shaded so that you could escape the sun if needed. I was surprised that I was able to get wi-fi on the boat (small extra fee but definitely worth it). It was incredible to be able to skype with our kids from halfway around the world. **They also have a huge light off the back of the boat that attracts TONS of plankton. The very first night we had a whale shark happily eating plankton while we snorkeled around her in awe! One morning before sunrise, we awoke to find dozens of mobula rays snacking on plankton. We asked the crew if we could get in and snorkel and they told us we had 20 mins before the boat moved…so of course we jumped in and loved the experience of snorkeling with these amazing creatures. The Food: DELICIOUS!! Buffet every meal with plenty of options and varieties of foods, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and normal food for all of us regular food lovers. I loved the fresh ahi, all the deliciously cooked veggies (zucchini, squash, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), delicious pastas, lasagnas, and lots of new foods I’d never tried before! For breakfast, they let us choose our eggs made to order. They always had fresh juice, tea, coffee, & water. I was so happy that we chose this boat, as this was the first liveaboard where I actually LOVED the food. The Diving: UNBELIEVABLE!! Luckily I had read a review suggesting we bring reef hooks for the intense “Deep South” currents, and we were thankful we had our own. Sharks, Sharks, Sharks…It never got old seeing all the different types of sharks (Tiger, Oceanic, Grey, Spinner, Guitar, & Whale). Unfortunately, the hammerheads & leopard sharks eluded us this trip. However, we saw many other amazing things: a marble ray, cowtail and whiptail stingrays, eagle rays, a torpedo ray, dozens of turtles, beautiful reef and coral, TONS of fish, a huge school of barracuda, eels, many Napoleon wrasse, vibrant colored clams, scorpion fish, flounders, garden eels, dolphins, and even a couple of nudibranches!! After diving one day, we were very lucky to have the rare experience to see whales near the Sachika! The Crew: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Martina, the cruise manager, has succeeded in creating the perfect liveaboard. She was able to get my husband Nitrox Certified and added a night dive to the itinerary (per our request) for everyone. At the end of the trip she made each guest a personalized Sachika liveaboard itinerary, in color and complete with names of all our dive sites and pictures of the pelagics we saw on those dives. On top of that, she even compiled several of our videos, as well as those from some of the other guests, for a special Sachika Liveaboard Video to help us all remember our extraordinary dive trip! The boat was always clean, and our dive preparation always went smoothly due to the Dohni crew who constantly refilled our tanks and helped us prep for each of our 3 dives per day. It was a lovely experience to get to know the crew and other divers from around the world. I was truly sad when our magical trip came to an end. I hope to someday get to travel to the Maldives again and do the central atoll itinerary with them :)
Recommended for
Diving, Boat, Crew, & Food....
16 Mar, 2022

10 Exceptional
Saakshi S
India

First liveaboard experience and Sachika was awesome
The dive guides were amazing. Martina was my guide and she is just the very best. Good dive sites. Saw a lot of rays and sharks. I m vegetarian and food was never a problem. Visited during covid times and the crew ensured that we didn't have to worry about safety.
Recommended for
Martina (dive guide), the underwater life, food
28 Oct, 2020

10 Exceptional
Madison A
United States

10 out of 10
Would highly recommend Sachika. The dive sites were amazing - so many sharks & mantas. Big Ali and Martina are the best! The crew felt like family. The boat was comfortable with enough space for everyone. There was even wifi! Food was tasty. 10/10 out recommend.
Recommended for
Whale sharks, the crew, the boat
28 Sep, 2020

8.8 Fabulous
Sven Magnus Anders H
Sweden

Really Wild Deep South on Sachika with plenty of Big Stuff!
We had a good time on Sachika. The boat is in good shape even if there is a lot of traditional dark wood everywhere. Everything worked fine. The dives with tiger sharks on the Tiger Wall was a proper highlight, as well as the encounters with eagle rays, whale sharks, and manta rays.
Recommended for
The guests. The Staff and the food. The selection of dive sites.
06 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Imene D
France

Amazing liveaboard experience with plenty of marine life
My best liveaboard experience and one of the best experiences I’ve had in my life! Dives were on another level, I’ve dived all over the world but I’ve never experienced such things. The people on the boat were great and the food amazing
Recommended for
The dives were amazing. The food was too good. The boat was very comfortable and enjoyable.
28 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Philipp G
Germany

👍👍👍
The diving safari on the *Sachika* was simply fantastic! Martina's team was awesome and made the experience even more special. With four guides for our group of 22, everyone felt well taken care of and was grouped according to experience. Aiko, our guide, was a gem – he spotted everything, from big to small. What I especially liked: on the *Sachika*, they really value "natural" diving. Although baiting is prohibited in the Maldives, many boats still do it. But not the crew here! They prefer to get up earlier to avoid the crowds. They also strictly follow the speed limit in the protected areas to ensure whale sharks aren't harmed. Thanks to this wonderful crew, we still saw everything we wanted. I'll definitely be back!
Recommended for
Sharks, Mantas, Whaleshark
16 May, 2024

9.2 Superb
Uwe H
Germany

Despite bad weather conditions, the crew gave everything and we had a great week
Manta rays, drift dives with reef hooks, good vibes on the boat
Recommended for
Dives, Crew, Passengers
29 Jun, 2024

8.0 Very good
RAQUEL A
Spain

Highly recommended
We loved living aboard in Sachika. From the dive instructors (very nice) to the last of the crew, everything is organized in detail. Very well looked after cabins (very clean) and the food very good. We would recommend this trip to anyone who loves diving and good service. We would repeat.
Recommended for
Very well organized, very clean boat, very nice staff
21 Nov, 2021

10 Exceptional
Niv B
Israel

Unimaginable
All the crew where amazong
Recommended for
Night dive manta ray hammerhead
13 Dec, 2021

10 Exceptional
Miguel O
Switzerland

Amazing experience!
All of them, they are countless, the crew was top-notch! Everything worked very well, the dives were rich and beautiful. Everything was wonderful!
Recommended for
The underwater life, the very attentive and competent crew, a superb boat!
14 Feb, 2023

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10 Exceptional
Jakob B
Denmark

Great boat, great diving
5 stars for "Sachika" was easy, as we had the most amazing 1 week diving holiday onboard & in company of the most competent, humorous, hardworking, motivated & nice crew/management..🤩 The rooms were 100% in order & large/comfortable enough for 2 persons with big luggages, while the food exceeded all our expectations..🥗🥙 We love greens, vegetables & healthy food in general & there was plenty at every single meal. There are plenty common areas to lounge, read a book, relax, chat or just hang out. Whether it was on "Sachika" or on the diving Dohni everyone knew their place & always went the extra mile to make sure the passengers/customers were taken care of. The beach/island visits & the BBQ party was also enjoyable. We did a NITROX course onboard & it was done very professionally, while all equipment we rented were top class. This was our first time on a diving boat, but not the last & I don't see any reason why "Sachika" shouldn't be the next diving safari we join..🦈🤿🐬🦑🐳🦈 Our ONLY frustration, which isn't even "Sachika" fault, was that the Internet on board only worked for parts of the trip & was extremely slow, but this is really minor, as everything else was perfect.
Recommended for
Fantastic crew, healthy food & comfort
21 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Saaliha K
United States

Outstanding experience!
We are so grateful to the entire Sachika crew for making our first-ever liveaboard experience so memorable and enjoyable! Some of the highlights of our trip included the awe-inspiring dive sites throughout the central atolls in the Maldives, the special beach BBQ, the tasty food/snacks/desserts, and the great people and service on board! Special thank you to Sachika cruise manager Martina Zimmitti and her staff for going above and beyond to provide a safe and fun environment for all.
Recommended for
Wonderful staff & crew service, great diving, and delicious food!
09 Sep, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jasmin C
United Kingdom

The experience of a lifetime! Must go back!
Night dive with the manta rays, meeting new people and life on the boat
Recommended for
The Dives, the staff and the guests
11 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Enrique B
Spain

Always beyond our best expectations
In our trip in Sachika boat, everything went perfect but the weather. Giacomo and the dive masters were the best: kind, helpful, and very professional. They take care of every small problem with a smile, making us feel at home from the first day The ship is in peak condition, so clean, and taken care off that it looks new. Much better than pictures, where usually is the contrary. Cabin was big and clean, with plenty space and an comfortable individual bathroom, also carefully cleaned. And food, food was amazing. Every meal was a buffet with plenty of choices, although since all were delicious, you usually end up eating much more than anticipated. Overall, when I come back to Maldives, I’ll definitely will be back with Giacomo and his crew. Thank you very much for the best diving week of our lives.
Recommended for
Divemasters, cabin, Food
12 Sep, 2016

8.8 Fabulous
Marlene W
Belgium

Great crew, top :) dives
Night dives with sharks, manta rays :).
Recommended for
Mantas, sharks, and night dives
21 Aug, 2019

9.2 Superb
Ofir H
Israel

Crazy experience, loved all of it
Manta rays, night dives, beautiful macro life. The dive guides were amazing and I felt really safe throughout the whole trip
Recommended for
Seeing so many manta rays, the fantastic staff
30 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Holly F
United States

Fantastic experience with wonderful people!
There aren't enough good things to say about the Sachika, from the diving to the crew to the food, it was all fantastic. I had high expectations and still ended up impressed!
Recommended for
The diving. The crew. The boat.
19 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Anne H
United States

Definitely diving Sachika again
Our time on Sachika was amazing. The crew and boat manager bent over backwards to make our trip amazing. The quality and quantity of dives were perfect for our time. And was also a perfect way to see the Maldives. I would dive with this boat again in a heartbeat. And plan to when we come back to the Maldives to do the south half of the islands.
Recommended for
Great crew, awesome diving, good food
04 Nov, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Carolin B
Germany

A great week of diving!
Colorful mix of divers from all over the world. Martina is a charming, funny and very professional manager! Very experienced, fun dive guides. Varied dives. Great additional events such as a visit to a local island, barbecue on a mini island.
Recommended for
Lots of sharks, top crew, great food.
19 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Peter M
Germany

Gigantic
Whale Shark 2x;Corals are growing again!!Lush underwater world
Recommended for
Diving Experiences; friendly team; TOP Organization
28 Jan, 2022