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Amba Liveaboard, Maldives

4.8Excellent4 verified reviews
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Equipped with a unique stabilizer system featuring 15 tons of additional weight at its deepest point, this liveaboard ensures a smooth journey, minimizing rolling and seasickness. With experienced German and English-speaking guides and instructors from PADI, SSI, and RAID, divers are in capable hands. The top deck boasts a spacious lounge with a shaded area and cushioned sun loungers, while the luxury cabin includes a private sun deck.

Boat Interior and exterior
This vessel accommodates 20 divers across 10 cabins, including upper deck options with double beds, twin rooms for sharing, and luxury cabins with private sundecks. The lower deck houses two double and five twin bed cabins. The expansive salon features comfortable sofas, TV and DVD player, and board games for socializing. The sundeck, ideal for relaxation, offers stunning views, tables, chairs, and several sun loungers in both sunny and shaded areas.

Dive Deck
Two diving dhonies come fully equipped for a seamless dive experience, including storage boxes for gear. Notably, this liveaboard exclusively provides nitrox fills, enhancing dive safety and duration.

Safety
Prioritizing safety, the crew is well-trained in emergency management and first aid. Each cabin has firefighting equipment, and the boat is outfitted with life vests and emergency rafts for peace of mind.

Itineraries
Focusing on the central atolls of the Maldives, this liveaboard takes divers to some of the country's most celebrated dive sites. Encounter giant mantas, sharks, trevally, snappers, and groupers in areas known for channel diving and strong currents. Explore diverse underwater landscapes including drop-offs, reefs, and caves.

When to Go
Diving in the Maldives is a year-round activity, with December to May offering the best conditions. These months see an influx of plankton, attracting an abundance of fish and pelagic species. However, summer months may experience rougher weather, impacting dive conditions

Cabins

Standard Twin / Double Cabin
Lower deck

Standard Twin / Double Cabin

2 Guests
Standard Double Cabin
Upper Deck

Standard Double Cabin

2 Guests
Luxury Cabin
Upper Deck

Luxury Cabin

3 Guests
Standard Bow Cabin
Lower Deck

Standard Bow Cabin

1 Guest
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2004 / 2025
Number of cabins
12
Dive guides to divers ratio
7-8 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Amba Malediven
Length and width
33 m / 10 m
Capacity
22
Tenders
1 dhoni, 1 speedboat
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
English, French, German, Maldivian
Power plugs onboard
380/220V, German outlet
Engines
Volvo, 430 HP
Generator
2 Fischer Panda, 1 Kohler
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2 x Bauer 320 l
Nitrox Membrane
Yes
Freshwater maker
6,000 l per day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar
  • Child Friendly
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

Photographer Facilities

  • Charging Stations

Amba Reviews

4.8
Excellent
4 verified reviews
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5.0
10 giorni in paradiso
10 giorni magnifici in un paradiso terrestre. Barca molto ben attrezzata. Personale di bordo molto disponibile e attento al cliente. Grande professionalità. Assolutamente da consigliare.
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2025-10-30by A. Stefano
5.0
Wonderful diving holiday in the Maldives on a very comfortable boat
We didn't know anything about Amba beforehand, but chose it because of the itinerary and liked that there weren't too many divers. Everything about the boat was a nice, pleasant surprise. It feels spacious and our cabin was very comfortable and well-organized (Amba is the first liveaboard we've seen (out of at least 25) that actually provides extra hooks, shelving and accessories to store everything away while keeping the cabin relatively humidity-free). Everything was run smoothly and it was obvious from the start that the crew is experienced, attentive and professional and that they prioritized safety and guests' comfort. They were also cheerful and often made me smile! Nothing felt rushed or hectic and everything was available on the dhoni and main boat to have a relaxed diving holiday. We were happy with the diving and could spend lots of time with sharks, mantas (I have one video with 80!!), turtles, barracudas... Our dive guide knew the sites and was observant, not only when it came to finding small and big stuff but checking our group and equipment. The food after every dive was amazing with a lot of flavor, variety and just sheer quantity! I liked that it wasn't the usual buffet style and that we never seemed to run out (something I've actually encountered post-covid on other boats when I'm slow to get food) We were amazed at the amount of food, with lots of fresh fish but even lots of different proteins, including wonderfully juicy lamb and warm freshly baked bread and rolls, pastries and desserts! The common areas are comfortable with a huge shaded/sunny lounge area but also a bar/bodega and area for socializing. Basically, Amba ticked off everything we were looking for in our Maldives holiday and I think that we would definitely cruise with them again.
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2025-10-11by Y. Penelope
5.0
Amba - Best North - Sept 28 to Oct 08
Very good experience, good staff during the dives, safety and a lot of attention to guests for everything during the trip
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2025-10-11by A. Stefano

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