Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“The trip to the north is well organized. This includes transfer, breafings as well as diving. The crew and the dive team did their…”
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 USD).
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Spirit of Maldives Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.4
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Bernhard D
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Richard S
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Austria
A nice sailing through the North Atolls of the Maldives
The trip to the north is well organized. This includes transfer, breafings as well as diving. The crew and the dive team did their best to make the trip as comfortable, intersting and memorable. The boat is quite new and you will hardly miss specifics for diving. The Dhoni crew was nice and experienced too. Tanks are always full 200bar+ and EAN is constantly at 30%. Highest appreciation to the entire team
- Recommended for
- Boat, cabins & facilities. Diving & tour planing. various meals.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jishen L
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United States
Very nice trip
The room is comfortable. The crew and dive guides are friendly.
- Recommended for
- Cabin. Crew. Dive guides.
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- 7.6 Good
- Gold X
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China
This’s a high standard liveaboard management of Maldives
With great lucky that we saw huge amounts of different expected marine life’s, such as a wall of hundreds mantas, schools of reef sharks, eagle rays, and 3 whale sharks and group of dolphins underwater. To make different dive plan for specific dive site for different levels of divers will be more great and much better for balancing experience of all the guests.
- Recommended for
- Huge space of rooms in upper and main deck which is great.. Huge work platform for cameras with 28 degrees AC at top which is healthy for camera charging and housing drying, this is a professional detail point. If there’s an air gun will be great.. Friendly and helpful staffs..
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephane C
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France
Excellent value for money
We were lucky enough to participate in the 11-day cruise in the North Maldives in mid-September 2025This trip was great in terms of the quality of the diving spots, of course! but also thanks to the incredible team on board !!The entire staff is extremely warm, helpful and friendly. Thank you to them!For the rest, we had only one "negative" point. We had booked one of the two "Main Deck Cabin Suites". The room matches the photo perfectly and the bedding is just perfect!!! On the other hand, we didn't understand that we would be at the level of the living room. So the door of the bedroom opens onto the dining room. It's not really a problem compared to the members of the group because the pace of diving and the mutual respect means that no one stayed very late to talk behind. On the other hand, early in the morning and late at night we had the sound of dishes and the installation/uninstallation of tables. Not easy for those who are light sleepers or if you decide to take a dive to rest because you will have noise. We have of course informed the crew of this small inconvenience so that it can be taken into account for the rest of the season and the remark seems to have been heard.Regarding in-flight services- JACUZZI: we did not use the jacuzzi. We spent so much time in the water that we didn't feel the need for it outside of the dives (only 2 people used it once it seems to me).- STARLINK: good quality for those who need a very good quality connection. On the other hand, only 2 objects can be attached to the code sold. Personally, I regret not having taken a SIM at the airport because in the end there was a connection throughout the stay for all those who had it and I didn't need a "pro" quality of internet. The sim is therefore cheaper and just as good.As for the boat, this one is very good. If you only have one door to your shower it seems to be normal and the case in all rooms :-). There is enough to spread things on the upper floor and we don't step on each other. The Doni is also very good. You have plenty of room to put your things without stepping on each other. Two small fresh water showers are available at the back and very useful. Towels are available not only for showers but also for dives, washed if necessary. The water in the shower is also very good: temperature and pressure.Regarding the meals, the food was very good and in sufficient quantity. It was possible to eat both rather local / Sri Lankan dishes, pasta was possible at all meals as well as potatoes in different forms. Vegetarians can therefore find their way around without any problem.Finally, to finish with the best of the stay: diving. We all have 12l aluminum tanks with a regularity on the nitrox rate between 31 and 32% verified by an instructor and not by us.The guides are all very friendly and involved in meeting our research and expectations underwater: from the most microscopic nudibranchs to schools of sharks at will.Lucas and his assistant were able to adapt the choice of our spots according to the adventures of some of them on arrival, the current conditions or the risk of crowding other divers. We come out with a head full of memories and of course some whale shark sightings!!
- Recommended for
- The course. Bedding. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roman C
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Spain
Great experience
Night diving with manta rays, my best diving experience. And with nurse sharks, it was also spectacular. You meet very interesting people and learn to dive with the best
- Recommended for
- Comfort of the boat and cabin. Fantastic crew and very professional. Delicious food, 5 stars chef!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adrian G
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Belgium
Superb quality, price and staff. Incredible!
Superb diving cruise in the Maldives! The boat is brand new, the food excellent, but the real plus is the team on board who always take care of us. Special mention to Ana, our amazing guide, who knows all the best spots! An unforgettable experience.
- Recommended for
- The staff. The dives. The comfort of the boat.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Anders S
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Norway
Good food, comfortable bed, excellent dive guide, wonderful characters on board
The vessel is almost brand new which means it’s fresh and comfortable. The new dhoni wasn’t ready yet, so we had a rental during our safari. Diving in the Maldives is always good. This time the diving probably suited best those who appreciate bad visibility. Still we had many mantas and reef sharks. We even had whale sharks at night close to the vessel. Highlight of the trip was a few outstanding characters on board. They also delivered under water so all in all I’m satisfied. Food was excellent. Every time they served cake directly after a dive, the mood amongst the divers went sky high. It was fascinating to witness the dynamics between dive management and guests when discussing different options due to weather, navigation and currents. Great! The cabins are comfortable with plenty of space, but I would recommend an extra door in the shower room. Our local dive guide, Muaz did an excellent job taking care of our group. He’s definitely one of the most experienced and professional dive guides I’ve been diving with in the Maldives. I borrowed some dive socks from another guide, Joe. That was highly appreciated. Every diver in our group had around 1000 dives each which made the dives quite relaxing. On board it was a good mix of Germans, Austrians and Swiss people. One night there was a music quiz with only German songs. I learned a lot about foreign music culture that night.
- Recommended for
- Some great characters on board. Tasty food. Friendly announcements on the intercom.
