Spirit of Maldives, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“The Spirit of Maldives (boat name Aqua Queen) is an excellent Liveaboard and about a year old. Feels like a luxury boat with it be…”
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), Spa.
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Spirit of Maldives Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.3
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.7
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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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- 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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- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Gordon M
- United Kingdom
Good time on Spirit
The Spirit of Maldives (boat name Aqua Queen) is an excellent Liveaboard and about a year old. Feels like a luxury boat with it being so modern. Food was excellent, mixture of local and other cuisines, plenty to eat from the buffet style servings. Bar prices were reasonable and especially liked their happy hour (BOGOF), that helped allow guests to socialise and get to know each other as the sun sets. Dive/Boat Manager - Mike, was exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable. He handled some delicate situations extremely effectively whilst maintaining good guest relations. Weather was challenging with winds at 17-19 knts at times which led to careful consideration about dive sites. Hats off to him, he got it right every time! Dive Guides Mauz, Joe and Katie were all excellent as well. Joe even entertains in the evening with his guitar and singing (if you’re lucky!) Crew were genuinely warm and welcoming and special thanks to the Captain and Dhoni crew who navigated the Baa crossing under incredibly challenging conditions. Spirit has an operator has very good customer services, accommodating short notice changes to my travel dates and at no extra cost. As you’re on a boat, if you’re on the lower deck cabins, you may hear the engine if the boats moving, so worth bringing some ear plugs to dull the noise if you’re trying to get some sleep. Came in handy when doing an early crossing. Over all excellent, many thanks Spirit!
- Recommended for
- Dive team. Food. Modern 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.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Jose T
- 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
- 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
- Judith C
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Germany
Modern yacht, top service - anytime again
I was a bit skeptical at first, as there have been only a few reviews so far – which is simply because the boat is still very new. I was all the more positively surprised: very modern ship, exceptionally large cabins and bathrooms, plus a super friendly team. I was particularly impressed by how flexibly and attentively individual wishes were addressed – several times. You can tell that a lot of commitment is being done here. For me, it was an all-round successful experience that I would repeat at any time.
- Recommended for
- Team and service. Dive. Modern boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alexander H
- Germany
Very nice liveaboard
Great boat with a lot of space and large cabins, the food was great, good crew on the boat and the dhoni. Great dive sites, some with a decent current. Unfortunately, we jumped into the water together too often in 4 groups. Here it would have been better to divide it into 2 groups with a 5-10 minute interval (if the current allows it).
- Recommended for
- Food, especially the curries. Very friendly and helpful staff who always had a smile. 10 days many big fish.
