Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“We were lucky enough to participate in the 11-day cruise in the North Maldives in mid-September 2025This trip was great in terms o…”
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
- Jose T
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Spain
Happy Days
A very good experience in my first time in the Maldives, an unbeatable treatment by the crew. Thank you all for these days
- Recommended for
- Marine Life. Food. Crew and dive guides
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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
- 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
- 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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- 7.6 Good
- WILSON C
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Malaysia
Value for money
The "Spirit of Maldives" liveaboard truly offered value for money on this Northern Atolls itinerary. The diving was exceptional, with the Mantaray encounters being a definite trip highlight. The dive guides were knowledgeable and ensured safe, memorable dives. The Services provided by the crew were generally excellent—they were friendly and attentive, making the boat experience very comfortable. While the cabins and overall boat comfort were great for a week at sea, the food and drinks could be improved to match the high standard of the diving and crew service. I highly recommend this trip for divers seeking fantastic marine life at a competitive price.
- Recommended for
- Mantaray. Pricing. Services.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Arek D
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Poland
I recommend for dives, crew food.
Great diving with professional guides. Boat is pretty much new, so no complaints in general, our cabin had only luke warm water, but I didn't care that much about it. Great food. We had whale shark, plenty of reef sharks, silver tips and mantas, no frog fish unfortunately;) Visibility was not so great, but that has nothing to do with that boat.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Food. Crew.
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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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- 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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- 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
- 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.
