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Description
Boat
Adora is a beautifully designed 37 m (123 ft) tri-deck motor yacht with an approximately 10 m beam, built for comfortable cruising and unforgettable dive adventures in the Maldives. The vessel’s spacious interior and exterior areas are crafted to provide tranquillity and a resort-like feel at sea, making it ideal for both divers and leisure travellers.
Adora is stylishly designed, the yacht provides maximum tranquility at sea. Features a large interior and exterior living space. Great detail has been given to achieve the highest standards for quietness and comfort.
Adora features a large air-conditioned lounge and dining area with comfortable seating, entertainment systems and social space where guests can relax between dives. There is a bar besides the salon can offer guests various refreshments during the cruise.
On the sundeck, there are both open area and shade area for guests to enjoy the free time between the dives, equipped with cushioned loungers and shaded areas, perfect for sunbathing, socialising or simply savouring panoramic ocean views.
Adora serves fresh, international cuisine with daily meals prepared onboard by the chef. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are typically buffet-style, incorporating a mix of local Maldivian flavours and global dishes to suit a wide range of tastes. Beverages such as soft drinks, iced water and tea/coffee are available throughout the day. Guests with special dietary needs are advised to inform the operator at booking time so arrangements can be made.
Diving operations are conducted from a dedicated dive dhoni, which is fully equipped with gear stations, rinse tanks, freshwater showers and camera wash facilities to support divers efficiently. The dhoni’s dependable engines and layout ensure smooth transit and logistics to the Maldives’ top dive sites.
Cabin
Adora featuring 11 spacious stylishly designed guest cabins, it can accommodates 21 guests on board:
All cabins are fully air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, Safety box, Hair dryer, Free WIFI, Toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Seating area, 220v electricity supply with 3-pin square pin plug types.
4 Ocean View Suites：
Located on the upper deck, 9m² in size, each cabin comes with its own balcony, one double bed and one single bed side by side, sofa bed area, lots of seaview windows.
1 Superior Single Cabin：
Located on the main deck, 9m² in size, this cabin comes with one double size bed, is sold as single cabin use, with many seaview windows.
6 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, 9m² in size, 4 of the cabins have 1 double bed and 1 twin bed, and 2 rooms have 2 twin beds, sofa bed area, portholes.
Diving
- 17 - 18 dives per week (Incl. 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: Complimentary for certified divers
- 15L Tanks：Limited available with surcharge
- 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 ：Complimentary for all guests
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR) or credit cards.
- Crew Number：17, include 3 dive guides
Itineraries
BEST OF MALDIVES [ 7 Nights ]
Day 1 :
Arrival Gan or Male – Airport Pickup and Check-in
Dive 1: Maagiri- North Male Atoll (Check Dive)
Day 2 :
Dive 2: Hulhumale Neru - North Male Atoll
Dive 3: Lankan Manta Point- North Male Atoll
Dive 4: Kuda Giri Wreck - South Male Atoll
Day 3 :
Dive 5: Kandooma Thila- South Male Atoll
Dive 6: Guraidhoo Kandu – South Male Atoll
Dive 7: Dhevana Kandu - Vaavu Atoll
Dive 8: Alimatha Reef - Vaavu Atoll (Night Dive)
Day 4 :
Dive 9: Miyaru Kandu – Vaavu Atoll
Dive 10: Maamigili Beyru - South Ari Atoll
Dive 11: Five Rocks - South Ari Atoll
Day 5 :
Dive 12: Kuda Rah Thila - South Ari atoll
Dive 13: Lily Rock - South Ari atoll
Dive 14: Fesdu Lagoon – North Ari Atoll
Day 6 :
Dive 15: Fish Head - North Ari atoll
Dive 16: Maaya Thila - North Ari Atoll
Dive 17: Bathalaa Thila - North Ari atoll
Day 7 :
Dive 18: Rasdhoo Madivaru - North Ari Atoll
Day 8 :
Departure – Airport drop to Gan or Male
Manta Madness [7 Nights]
Day 1 :
Arrival Male – Airport Pickup and Check-in
Dive 1: Fish Tank - North Male Atoll
Day 2 :
Dive 2: Hulhumale Neru - North Male Atoll
Dive 3: Hp Reef - North Male Atoll
Day 3 :
Dive 4: Fushifaru Thila - Lhaviyani Atoll
Dive 5: Fushifaru Kandu - Lhaviyani Atoll
Dive 6: Kurehdhoo Caves - Lhaviyani Atoll
Day 4 :
Dive 7: Kurehdhoo Express - Lhaviyani Atoll
Dive 8: Kottafaru Thila - Raa Atoll
Dive 9: Kihavah Wall (Night) - Baa Atoll
Day 5 :
Dive 10: Amilafushi House Reef - Baa Atoll
Dive 11: Dharavadhoo Thila - Baa Atoll
Dive 12: Dhonfanu Gaa - Baa Atoll
Dive 13: Kaka Thila - Baa Atoll
Day 6 :
Dive 14: Dhonfanu Thila - Baa Atoll
Dive 15: Dhigu Thila - Baa Atoll
Day 7 :
Dive 16: Lankan Manta Point - North Male Atoll
Dive 17: Hulhumale Neru - North Male Atoll
Day 8 :
Departure – Airport drop to Gan or Male
Other Itineraries Possible
BEST OF MALDIVES EXTRA [10 Nights]
North Male – South Male – South Ari – Meemu – Vaavu -Thaa
BEST OF ARI [ 7 Nights ]
North Male – North Ari – South Ari
BEST OF SOUTHERN ATOLLS [10 Nights]
North Male – South Male – Vaavu – Meemu – Thaa – Laamu – Gaafu Alif – Gaafu Dhaalu – Fuvahmulah – Addu
DEEP SOUTH [ 7 Nights ]
Addu – Fuvahmulah – Gaafu Dhaalu – Gaafu Alif
NORTH FIESTA [ 7 Nights ]
North Male – Baa – Raa – Noonu – Lhaviyani
NORTH FIESTA EXTRA [ 10 Nights ]
North Male – Lhaviyani – Noonu – Shaviyani – Haa Dhaalu – Raa – Baa
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)
- 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
- Wi-Fi
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- VAT and local taxes
- Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- 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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