Spirit of Maldives

Liveaboard Services/Facilities: 13 en-suite guest cabins in total, with 7 Standard Cabins located on the lower deck, 2 Standard Cabins and 2 Suites located on the upper deck, and 2 generously-sized Suites located on the main deck. On the main deck there is also a covered dining area with bar, a TV and library, comfortable lounge areas inside and out, and a dedicated camera station with charging points, rinse tanks, and set-up space. High-speed Starlink satellite internet is available at a local charge. The sun deck crowns the vessel (top deck), furnished with loungers, panoramic ocean views, and a freshwater jacuzzi. For diving, there is a custom-built, fully equipped, dive dhoni that carries all dive gear, compressors, and tanks.

Food, Beverage & Entertainment Facilities: Guests will enjoy refined and delicious meals served in the spacious main deck dining area, with a mix of buffet and à la carte options featuring international and local Maldivian cuisine. A fully stocked bar and lounge provides a cosy retreat for cocktails and fine wines, perfect for unwinding after dives. The indoor salon features a library of books, movies and board games, while the outdoor decks offer stunning sunset views and space for socialising or solitude. For added indulgence, the top-deck jacuzzi invites guests to soak in peace under the stars. Underwater photographers are well catered for with a dedicated camera room, equipped with individual workstations, charging stations, storage, and rinse tanks – ensuring that all camera gear is both handled safely and always dive-ready.

Included: Boat prices are per person sharing a twin/double cabin for the number of nights stated and daily diving (except arrival & departure days) with tanks & weights. 3 meals a day served with buffet style for breakfast & lunch, a la carte menu at dinner; afternoon snacks; unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, welcome cocktails, 1 house beer or glass of wine at dinner; 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather permitting); typically, 3-4 dives each day (including night dives if permitted); dive guide, 12 litre tanks, weights. Free Nitrox. Use of kayaks & stand-up paddleboards, land excursions (depending on the itinerary, beach towels, cabin towels, deck towels & complimentary toiletries.

Local taxes and Fees included: government & cabin tax, green tax, port fee, fuel surcharge, marine park fee if any.

Not included: Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, nitrox course, private dive guide, dive equipment rental, scuba diving courses, snorkel gear, laundry / pressing services, Wi-Fi internet (10-100 USD), spa treatments, crew gratuities; Travel & diving insurance; International & domestic flights (Diverse Travel will book these for you).

Lower deck: 7 standard cabins (queen + single bed), each with en-suite bathroom and porthole windows and air-conditioning.

Main deck: 2 spacious suites with a king bed + seating area and large panoramic windows. Covered dining area with indoor and outside lounges with sofas, bar area, tv, with panoramic views through large windows. Dedicated camera room/work area. The main deck is a central hub for the boat, serving as an access point to the lower deck and sun deck, dive deck and boarding area for the dive dhoni.

Upper deck: 2 suites and 2 standard cabins, all with large windows and wonderful ocean views. This deck also has open-air lounge areas for guests who want a quieter moment after an action-packed diving day.

Sun deck: Here you will find comfortable loungers, shaded and open seating areas, and a freshwater jacuzzi—perfect for unwinding between dives or watching sunsets. An ideal space for sunbathing, stargazing, or simply enjoying the breeze and panoramic views.

Specification: Built in 2024; Construction material: Steel; Length 40m; Beam 13m,; Top speed 10-12 knots; Cruising speed 8 knots; Engines: 1 x Cummins 720HP; Max guests 26; Number of cabins, 13; Number of bathrooms 14; Dive Tenders: Dhoni 20m + 6m rigid inflatable; Water capacity 15000 litres; Fuel capacity 6000 litres; Freshwater maker 12000 litres per day; Nitrox is FREE, subject to availability.

Navigation / Safety: Modern Safety and Communication equipment; Radar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; E.P.I.R.B. Distress System; Starlink internet; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Fire Detection and Suppression; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Emergency flares. All crew members are trained in first aid, firefighting, emergency procedures, and guest evacuation protocols.

Spirit Of Maldives Deck Plan

Diving in the Maldives is world-renowned for its crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and diverse underwater landscapes. The region offers a mix of drift dives, pinnacles (thilas), channels, coral reefs, and wrecks, suited for all experience levels. Divers can expect encounters with mantas, whale sharks, reef sharks, turtles, and massive schools of fish, especially during seasonal currents.

Divided into many atolls, each with its own dive highlights, the Maldives has something to offer for every diver. Strong currents in channels are common and attract pelagics, while sheltered reefs offer vibrant coral gardens. Water temperatures range from 27–30°C (80–86°F) year-round, and visibility often exceeds 20 meters (65 feet).

Spirit Liveaboards believe that a diverse range of itineraries is key to providing guests with the most immersive and fulfilling diving experience possible.

The captain and crew have many years of experience operating in the Maldives and this has enabled them to curate a selection of itineraries to more remote and tranquil areas. While they can provide a good indication of where the itinerary will visit, each trip may vary slightly if the weather changes its course and the underwater currents shift, taking the marine life with it.

All diving is conducted from a custom-built dive dhoni—a smaller, fully equipped boat that carries all dive gear, compressors, and tanks. The dhoni drops divers directly at dive sites and picks them up afterward, providing flexibility and precision.

Number of dives: 7-night trip – up to 17 dives, 9-night trip – up to 23 dives, 10-night trip – up to 26 dives, 12-night trip – up to 32 dives, 14-night trip – up to 38 dives.

Please click on the links below to see some typical itineraries offered by Spirit of Maldives:

Spirit Of Maldives The Deep South Itinerary – 10+ nights

Spirit Of Maldives Equatorial Maldives Itinerary – 7 nights

Spirit Of Maldives Explore The Far North Itinerary (November To April) – 10+ nights

Spirit Of Maldives Heart Of Maldives Itinerary – 7 to 10 nights

Spirit Of Maldives Male To Equatorial Atolls And Vice Versa Itinerary – 10+ nights

Spirit Of Maldives Wonders Of The Northern Atolls Itinerary – 10+ nights

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