Amba Liveaboard, Maldives
4.8Excellent4 verified reviewsEquipped 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
Standard Twin / Double Cabin
Standard Twin / Double Cabin
Size:12 m2
Deck:Lower deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
The standard cabin deck cabins feature two single beds that can be converted into a double bed. Each room is spacious, modernly furnished, and equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, as well as a bathroom with a Western-style toilet, freshwater shower, and hand basin. Hand soap is provided
Standard Double Cabin
Standard Double Cabin
Standard Double Cabin
Size:12 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
The large upper deck cabins with private and secluded terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean make your Maldives liveaboard an unforgettable experience. Enjoy your dive-free time in a private atmosphere on your own private sun terrace. The cabins have a spacious sleeping area with individually controlled air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom with hot water shower, hand basin and western toilet. The upper deck cabins can only be booked as single or double cabins. Triple occupancy is not possible
Luxury Cabin
Luxury Cabin
Luxury Cabin
Size:16 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
The spacious upper deck cabins with a private and secluded terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean make your Maldives diving safari an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the dive-free time in a private atmosphere on your own private sun terrace. The cabins feature a generously sized sleeping area with individually adjustable air conditioning, a fan, and a private bathroom with a hot water shower, hand basin, and western toilet. The upper deck cabins can only be booked as a single or double cabin. Triple occupancy is not possible
Standard Bow Cabin
Standard Bow Cabin
Standard Bow Cabin
Size:7 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:1 Guest
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Standard (1 double, bow cabin). Cabin size: 7 - 10 m², porthole (can be opened), cabin facilities: toilet, shower, air conditioning, fan
Boat Specification
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
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Best of Maldives: Ari - Vaavu (Fotteyo) - Male Atolls (11 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, juice, drinking water
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- VAT 17%
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - 10% (to be paid in advance)
- Green Tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-10:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 11:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 12:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- After arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by the boat's representative at 16:00 in the airport's Burger King restaurant and brought to the Amba.
- Earlier check-in is therefore unfortunately not possible
- After disembarkation, you will be transferred back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Central (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, juice, drinking water
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- VAT 17%
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - 10% (to be paid in advance)
- Green Tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- After arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by the boat's representative at 16:00 in the airport's Burger King restaurant and brought to the Amba.
- Earlier check-in is therefore unfortunately not possible
- After disembarkation, you will be transferred back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Central (13 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, juice, drinking water
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- VAT 17%
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - 10% (to be paid in advance)
- Green Tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 13:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 14:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- After arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by the boat's representative at 16:00 in the airport's Burger King restaurant and brought to the Amba.
- Earlier check-in is therefore unfortunately not possible
- After disembarkation, you will be transferred back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Maldives: Ari - Vaavu (Fotteyo) - Male Atolls (14 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, juice, drinking water
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- VAT 17%
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - 10% (to be paid in advance)
- Green Tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-13:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 14:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- After arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by the boat's representative at 16:00 in the airport's Burger King restaurant and brought to the Amba.
- Earlier check-in is therefore unfortunately not possible
- After disembarkation, you will be transferred back to the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Maldives Channels and Sharks Special Vaavu and Male Atolls (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives per day incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Coffee, tea, juice, drinking water
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- VAT 17%
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - 10% (to be paid in advance)
- Green Tax - 12 USD per person per night (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Guests are greeted at the airport by the crew at noon (12:00 PM). For those arriving later, pickups are arranged at a pre-scheduled time.
Upon boarding the AMBA liveaboard, guests are welcomed with a refreshing drink and lime-scented towel. A brief orientation is provided by the tour guide, covering the ship's layout and the day's schedule. Guests can then settle into their cabins and freshen up.
At 5:00 PM, check in documents are checked, followed by equipment assembly on the dive boat (Dhoni) with assistance from the dive crew.
Dinner is served at sharp 7:00 PM, after which the crew is introduced, and a comprehensive safety briefing about the boat is conducted. The evening is spent relaxing or mingling with fellow guests after the journey and to adjust your diving computer with the help of the dive crew.
Day 2-6:
Each day offers 2-3 dives, typically 3 unless long crossings are required. These dives take place from Dhoni and include one night dive per trip.
Dive sites are carefully selected, with detailed briefings available in English to prepare guests for each dive. Briefing can be translated into German.
The Maldives offers breathtaking underwater experiences, from coral gardens to encounters with manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, bull sharks, guitar rays and other marine life.
Dives are conducted in self-reliant buddy teams. Experienced dive guides accompany groups to highlight the best aspects of each site. Divers must be capable of independent ascents in buddy teams using surface marker buoys when necessary.
Day 7:
The final dive is scheduled for 8:00 AM on the day before disembarkation.
After the last dive, equipment can be rinsed in freshwater tanks and left to dry before packing.
Guests are invited to explore the capital, Malé, in the afternoon from 4 until 6 pm. The official farewell takes place in the evening at 7, followed by dinner.
Day 8:
Check-out is before 10:30 AM. A light breakfast is provided, with earlier check-outs available upon request. Unfortunately, late check-outs are not possible due to cleaning and preparation for the next trip.
Guests with late flights can store luggage in airport lockers and use the time to explore nearby islands or relax at the airport hotel, which offers access to a pool and alcoholic beverages.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- After arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by the boat's representative at 16:00 in the airport's Burger King restaurant and brought to the Amba.
- Earlier check-in is therefore unfortunately not possible
- After disembarkation, you will be transferred back to the airport