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), Spa.
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Spirit of Maldives Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.5
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.5
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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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- 6.4 Review score
- Daniele D
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Italy
Great boat, bad dives
I stayed for 10 nights on the Aqua Queen for the central atolls cruise. Unfortunately we were quite unlucky with the visibility and the current, which obviously can’t be blamed on the guides. However the dive selection and execution left me very unsatisfied about the whole experience. About the selection, I was disappointed that we started and ended in Malé without diving one of the best spots in the Maldives, Shark Tank. We also managed to get to Baa Atoll, but couldn’t go to Hanifaru Bay, which was supposed to be the highlight of the cruise, for some reason. We then left for Rashdhoo, but the guides refused to jump early in the morning in the blue to have a chance to find the hammerheads. We then went down South but only dove Maaya Thila during the day, missing out on a world famous night dive. We also completely skipped Vaavu and Alimatha dive and only ever saw a small amount of nurse sharks during one dive in the entire 9 days of diving. In general it felt like we were always choosing the easy dives over the good ones, missing out on a lot of great dives. Regarding the execution, the guides misread the current on multiple occasions, resulting in wasted dives as it wasn’t possible to get to the split swimming against the current. We also often jumped on the wrong spot, requiring a long, air-consuming swim before getting to the interest point were we could only spend a few minutes given the air that we had left. We also regularly jumped with 24 divers plus 4 guides on the same spot at the same time, making it very confusing and messy underwater and not allowing for everyone to properly enjoy the dives. Overall I was quite disappointed for the dives, as I know Maldives can offer some of the best diving in the world and it definitely wasn’t the case for our trip. To give credit where credit is due, the boat is clean and the rooms very spacious, the crew very friendly and the food was absolutely great. I wouldn’t book with them again but I can recommend if you’re just looking for a luxurious boat with easy diving and don’t care too much about the big fish.
- Recommended for
- Rooms. Food. Free nitrox.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Gordon M
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- XIXI H
- China
Great liveaboard with exceptional crew services
I had great time on this liveaboard. Both boat crew and dive guides are amazing. They are professional, friendly and always there to help. Food was actually much better I anticipated and I enjoyed every meals!
- Recommended for
- Crew Services. Food. Dive Sites.
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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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- 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
- Alexander H
- Germany
Diving-oriented and well-organized trip that ensured maximum relaxation and beautiful underwater experiences.
All in all, a professionally organized diving trip, which was very well received by people like me, who are enthusiastic about diving and can already dive quite well. Highlights were the diverse encounters with manta rays, several shark species, coral reefs and other underwater animals. Due to the season, the visibility was not quite as good and the waves were sometimes bigger, so that not all announced destinations, especially in the north, could be reached. The alternative dive sites, even if visited before, were still worthwhile.
- Recommended for
- Excellent support and dive briefings. Quality and variety in the meals. Comfort and sleeping atmosphere in the cabin.
