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Description
Boat
Maldives Master is a modern and spacious 42 m motor liveaboard with a comfortable 11 m beam, built for stability, relaxed cruising and world-class diving adventures in the Maldives. Her fibreglass hull provides smooth passage between the central, southern and far south atolls, supported by reliable onboard systems.
Maldives Master’s layout has been designed with guest comfort and social spaces in mind. Inside, there is an air-conditioned lounge and dining area where divers can relax, socialise or enjoy meals together. The bar area offers a casual place for chat over drinks after diving. Outside, the vessel features multiple lounge zones including a shaded mid-deck lounge, several sun decks and an ocean deck at the stern — a unique platform close to the water’s edge where guests can unwind, watch marine life and take in the surrounding Maldivian scenery. An outdoor jacuzzi provides a perfect spot to relax between dives.
Maldives Master’s dining team serves fresh, international cuisine with generous meals throughout the day. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are prepared onboard, often reflecting local flavours and international specialties. Beverages, including soft drinks and other refreshments, are available during meal and social times.
Maldives Master’s diving operations are supported by a custom-built 19 m diving dhoni, Blue Shadow, equipped with personal gear stations, rinse tanks, showers and camera wash facilities — making gear management efficient and comfortable. The dhoni’s powerful engines and nitrox membrane system help ensure smooth transit to world-class dive sites throughout the atolls.
Cabin
Maldives Master has 14 comfortable cabins, and, accommodating up to 26 guests per trip:
All cabins are air-conditioned with private en-suite bathrooms, fresh towels and storage space.
2 Superior Twin/Double Cabins (#111, 112):
Located on the upper deck, each cabin can be configured as twin singles or one double bed, seaview windows.
2 Premium Single Cabins (#113, 114):
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with a large single bed, seaview windows.
2 Superior Double Cabins (#109 - 110):
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with a permanent double bed, seaview windows.
8 Premium Twin/Double Cabins (#101 - 108):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin can be configured as twin singles or one double bed, portholes.
Diving
- Up to 3 dives per day (including 1 night dive per week).
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Available with additional charge
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Available with additional charge
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (USD/MVR) or credit cards
- Crew Number：18 - 20, include 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Central Atolls
Maldives Master 7 and 10 night Central Atolls liveaboard itineraries encompass some of the best diving locations around North & South Malé Atolls, Rasdhoo Atoll, North & South Ari Atolls, and Vaavu Atoll (10 nights only). These itineraries provide divers the opportunity to experience some of the Maldives' top dive sites across the Central Atolls region. Renowned for sightings of sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles and an abundance of colourful reef fish, every dive is guaranteed to be an exhilarating experience.
Mandatory Requirements: Open Water with Deep Diver (30 metres) certicfication and a minimum of 30 logged dives. Divers should also have experience and be comfortable diving in medium to strong currents.
Central Atolls & Baa
Maldives Master 7 and 10 nights Central Atolls and Baa itineraries takes you to some of the best dive sites around Baa Atoll and through the northern Central Atolls. The areas and dive sites covered depend largely on the itinerary duration but will include Baa Atoll, North Malé and North Ari. Other areas that we may also visit include Lhaviyani Atoll. Manta rays, eagle rays, grey and white-tip reef sharks and an abundance of colourful reef fish are just some of the encounters you can expect on these itineraries.
Mandatory Requirements: Open Water with Deep Diver (30 metres) certicfication and a minimum of 30 logged dives. Divers should also have experience and be comfortable diving in medium to strong currents.
Central & Southern Atolls
Covering large areas of both the central and southern Maldives, this one way itinerary covers plenty of ocean and some fantastic diving along the way. South Male, Vaavu, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, and Huvhadoo atolls all feature on the route. With ocean currents feeding many of the channels on the itinerary, incoming nutrients mean healthy reefs and an abundance of sea life. From beautiful soft corals and colourful invertebrates to schooling jacks, tuna, sharks, and rays; this trip never fails to deliver.
MANDATORY Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Far South
Even by Maldives standards, the Far South liveaboard itinerary is something special. Cruising around the southernmost atolls of the Maldives, you will dive on both sides of the Equator. Huvadhoo Atoll, administratively divided into Northern and Southern Huvadhoo, is the largest atoll in the Maldives. Beautiful coral reefs, exhilarating walls and channels, and vibrant marine life are waiting on almost every dive. Fuvahmulah Atoll is unique! A UNSESCO designated biosphere reserve, it comprises a single island and is renowned for silver tips and tiger shark encounters. As far south as you can go within the Maldives, Addu Atoll boasts one of the archipelago's best manta points and the largest shipwreck - The British Loyalty. Strong currents are to be expected on the majority of dives throughout the Far South itinerary, but the rewards are worth it!
MANDATORY Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Northern Atolls
This route only open to charter request.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Maldivian GST Tax 17%
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- VAT and local taxes
- Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
Central Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April, Central Maldives is suitable for diving year-round, these months are the Northeast dry season, and it's the time for best visibility and weather condition.
The visibility range between 20 - 40 meters year-round. And the currents are usually mild to intermediate. Diving depth range from 10 - 40 meters.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 28°C - 30°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives.
You can find out more information about diving in Central Maldives here : Central Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Central Maldives cruise will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
North Maldives
Best time for diving
June to November, North Maldives offers great diving all year, especially in the Far North Atolls, you can expect sunny skies most of the year. And in Hanifaru Bay, each year during June to November is the famous cyclone feeding, which is a rare and spectacular event where over 100 manta rays can feed together and create a chain which the head of each manta ray touches the tail of the manta in front. This creates a huge spiral of up to 200 mantas along with their fellow plankton feeders the Whale Shark.
About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives. For the Far North Atolls, currents can be strong with choppy wave action, we recommend only for experienced divers.
You can find out more information about diving in North Maldives here : North Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for North Maldives cruise (Baa atoll, Raa atoll, Lhaviyani, Noonu atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Far North Atolls (Shaviyani atoll, Haa Dhaalu atoll, Haa Alifu atoll), domestic flights / seaplane transfers are required for Haa Alif Atoll (HRF) or KHaa Dhaalu Atoll (HDK).
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
South Maldives
Best time for diving
December to April offers the best visibility and sea conditions. Although short spells of heavy rainfall can be experienced during the summer months, but this region do offer good diving all year round.
About temperatures
Air : range between 28°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.
Diver requirement
Suitable for divers have AOW level with good drift diving experience, as there can be strong currents in the channels surrounding the islands.
You can find out more information about diving in South Maldives here : South Maldives
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for South Maldives cruise (Meemu atoll, Thaa atoll, Felidhoo atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).
For the Deep South Atolls (Laamu atoll, Gaafu Alifu atoll, Huvadhoo atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu atoll), domestic flights are usually required to Addu atoll (GAN), Gaafu Alifu atoll (GKK), Huvadhoo atoll (KDM) or Fuvahmulah (FVM). Longer trips like 2 weeks might depart or return to Male.
Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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