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Description
Boat
Iruvai is a beautifully crafted Maldives liveaboard known for its authentic Maldivian design and warm onboard atmosphere. Measures 30 meters in length, originally constructed in 2004 and underwent a complete renovation in 2024, updating both its interior design and mechanical systems.
Iruvai using saltwater-resistant local hardwood and reinforced with fiberglass, this three-deck vessel spans approximately 30 m in length with a 8 m beam, combining strong construction with smooth cruising.
Iruvai's engine is a reliable Yanmar Diesel 500 HP, giving a comfortable cruising speed of around 11 knots and a maximum of about 12 knots, perfect for exploring the atolls of the Maldives.
Iruvai spans three decks and includes ten guest cabins distributed between the lower and upper decks. The main deck offers both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, along with a lounge and bar area. The top sundeck is equipped with sunbeds and a jacuzzi, offering guests a place to relax while enjoying panoramic ocean views.
Onboard cuisine reflects a mix of Western and Asian flavours, with thoughtfully prepared meals and all-day snacks. Food and beverage offerings aim to suit a variety of tastes, including vegetarian options, and welcome cocktails are served at embarkation.
Additional facilities include air-conditioned salons, bar area, ample deck spaces for relaxation, and communal areas where guests can gather between dives.
Cabin
Iruvai has 9 guest cabins accommodating up to 18 guests in total:
All cabins are thoughtfully laid out with storage space, private bathrooms with hot and cold water, and natural light to make your stay at sea comfortable.
1 Master Suite：
Located on the lower deck, this cabin offers a total area of 16.72 square meters, features a king-size bed, a dedicated dressing area with ample storage. The bathroom includes double wash basins, a separate shower area, and a large bathtub, portholes.
1 Junior Suite：
Located on the upper deck, this cabin features a king-size bed, lots of seaview windows.
3 Guest Suites：
Located on the upper deck, each cabin offers a total area of 9.27 square meters, features a queen-size bed and a single bed, seaview windows.
4 Guest Suites：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin offers a total area of 10.22 square meters, comes with either a queen-size bed or or a double bed alongside a single bed, portholes.
Diving
- 17 dives per week, include 1 night, depends on conditions.
- Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Water sport activities available at extra charge
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for certified divers
- 15L Tanks：Available, with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with surcharge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available, with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Available, with additional charge
- Massage Service：Available, with additional charge
- Payment on board：Cash (USD) or credit cards.
- Crew Number：15 - 18, include 3 - 4 dive guides
Itineraries
The 4 Atolls Route
The 4 Atolls route offers a balanced and varied introduction to diving in the Maldives, making it a popular choice for first-time visitors. Covering multiple regions within the archipelago, this itinerary includes a mix of underwater environments—from reef slopes and coral pinnacles to open channels where larger marine species are often seen.
Arrival day boarding time : airport pickup at 10:00 AM
Day 1: Welcome Aboard, possible check dive (depends timing)
Day 2: Dive with Mantas in Ari Atoll
Day 3: Whale Shark Day
Day 4: Explore More Dives in Thilas and Reefs
Day 5: Continue in Ari with its Thilas
Day 6: Felidhoo Channels and Nurse Sharks
Day 7: South Male Channels
Day 8: Breakfast on board and transfer to the airport at 8:30 AM.
Hanifaru special mantas
This 7-night diving itinerary is designed for those interested in manta rays and the diverse marine life of the Maldives. The route includes dives in Baa Atoll, Ari Atoll, North Malé, and Rasdhoo, covering a variety of underwater environments such as channels, thilas, and coral reefs.
Arrival day boarding time : approximately at 11:00 AM.
Day 1: Welcome Aboard, possible check dive (depends timing)
Day 2: Impressive Thilas and Night Diving with Mantas
Day 3: Rashdoo Madivaru Reef Shark Diving
Day 4: Exploring Baa Atoll and Hanifaru Bay
Day 5: Exploring Baa Atoll and Hanifaru Bay
Day 6: Return to North Male and Dive with Pelagic Life
Day 7: An Epic Finale at Shark Tank
Day 8: Breakfast on board and transfer to the airport at 8:30 AM.
Deep South route
For experienced divers seeking world-class encounters, the Deep South of the Maldives offers one of the most thrilling underwater experiences in the Indian Ocean. From January to April, this remote region—stretching across Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, and Addu (Seenu) Atolls—comes alive with peak pelagic activity.
Arrival day boarding time : Airport pickup from 10:00 AM
Day 1: Welcome Aboard, possible check dive (depends timing)
Day 2: Fuvahmulah: Tiger shark day
Day 3: Gaafu Alif Atoll
Day 4: Gaafu Alif Atoll
Day 5: Whale shark night dive
Day 6: Gaafu Alif: more channels
Day 7: Vilingili Kandu, Shark Point
Day 8: Breakfast on board and transfer to domestic airport
Top 12 Route
Explore the southern atolls of the Maldives on a 13-day (12-night onboard) liveaboard journey from Malé to Fuvahmulah, without the need for internal flights. This route is designed to cover a broad range of Maldivian marine environments, from coral Thilas and manta cleaning stations to deep southern channels known for pelagic activity.
Arrival day boarding time : Airport pickup from 10:00 AM
Day 1: Welcome Aboard)
Day 2: Meemu & Thaa Atolls
Day 3: Laamu barriers
Day 4: Gaafu Alif channel hopping
Day 5: Gaafu Alif channel hopping
Day 6: Fuvahmulah's Tiger Sharks
Day 7: Gaafu Alif revisit
Day 8: Laamu & Thaa
Day 9: Laamu & Thaa
Day 10: Back to Meemu
Day 11: Felidhoo Channels
Day 12: Hulhumalé Finale
Day 13: Final breakfast, check‑out, and airport transfer.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Maldivian GST Tax 17%
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Nitrox fills
- 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
- Fuel surcharge
- Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Massage/Spa service
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- 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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