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Ariyal Liveaboard, Maldives
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228
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Spacious second deck with a freshwater jacuzzi and sunbeds
Water sports equipment, PlayStation 5, board games
Upper deck sea view suites with king-size beds and private seating areas
The Ariyal is a 45-meter Maldives liveaboard that has a capacity for up to 26 passengers across three types of cabins. Seven lower deck cabins have twin beds, while the main and upper decks feature six sea view suites with king-size beds and additional seating space. The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms and basic amenities like storage and charging stations.
Indoor and outdoor community spaces are also equipped for activity and relaxation. The salon is equipped with a large TV, PlayStation 5, and a modern sound system. The outdoor sheltered spaces are perfect for lounging between dives or enjoying the breeze after dark. Guests can unwind in the top-deck jacuzzi or participate in coordinated beach BBQs with portable barbecues, dining tables, and speakers.
Dinner is provided in the main dining room and is a choice of cuisines. Full-day service is provided by the onboard staff with soft drinks and snack options available. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Dive operations include a planned dive platform and tenders. Personal gear can be stored underneath the benches, and camera shooters have a specialized rinse bin as well as charging stations. Nitrox is available for certified divers. The boat has a limit of 13 cabins with a passenger-to-guide ratio conducive to safe and comfortable dive planning.
Itineraries tour the Maldives, stopping at dive sites such as Rasdhoo Madivaru, where eagle rays and dogtooth tunas are found, and Manta Point, where cleaning stations attract rays. South Ari Atoll offers wreck diving at Kudhimaa, and Vaavu Atoll offers night diving over coral plateaus and channels. Currents can vary, offering thrill rides for intermediate- and advanced-level divers.
Safety and navigation equipment includes fire extinguishers, oxygen sets, life rafts, GPS, radar, and radio. The ship operates on a full-time crew in order to offer safety and service standards while traveling
Indoor and outdoor community spaces are also equipped for activity and relaxation. The salon is equipped with a large TV, PlayStation 5, and a modern sound system. The outdoor sheltered spaces are perfect for lounging between dives or enjoying the breeze after dark. Guests can unwind in the top-deck jacuzzi or participate in coordinated beach BBQs with portable barbecues, dining tables, and speakers.
Dinner is provided in the main dining room and is a choice of cuisines. Full-day service is provided by the onboard staff with soft drinks and snack options available. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Dive operations include a planned dive platform and tenders. Personal gear can be stored underneath the benches, and camera shooters have a specialized rinse bin as well as charging stations. Nitrox is available for certified divers. The boat has a limit of 13 cabins with a passenger-to-guide ratio conducive to safe and comfortable dive planning.
Itineraries tour the Maldives, stopping at dive sites such as Rasdhoo Madivaru, where eagle rays and dogtooth tunas are found, and Manta Point, where cleaning stations attract rays. South Ari Atoll offers wreck diving at Kudhimaa, and Vaavu Atoll offers night diving over coral plateaus and channels. Currents can vary, offering thrill rides for intermediate- and advanced-level divers.
Safety and navigation equipment includes fire extinguishers, oxygen sets, life rafts, GPS, radar, and radio. The ship operates on a full-time crew in order to offer safety and service standards while traveling
Cabins
Lower Deck
Twin Bed Cabin
2 Guests
Twin Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and modern amenities. The lower deck cabins feature twin beds
Main Deck
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
2 Guests
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and modern amenities. Sea View Suites offer king-size beds and sofa beds, ensuring a comfortable stay
Upper Deck
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
2 Guests
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
Sea View Double Bed Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, and modern amenities. Sea View Suites offer king-size beds and sofa beds, ensuring a comfortable stay
Boat Specification
Year built / Renovation
2024
Number of cabins
13
Dive guides to divers ratio
6 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Free
Fleet/Managing company
Maldive SafariLength and width
0 m / 0 m
Capacity
26
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English
Power plugs onboard
UK 3 pin type
Engines
1 x 1000hp diesel
Generator
Cummins 50kva x 2
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
Bauer Marina 320 x 2
Nitrox Membrane
Yes
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Indoor Saloon
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Frequently Asked Questions About Ariyal
What to bring on a liveaboard tour in the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard?
Guests should bring personal clothing suitable for warm weather, as well as minimal toiletries and a small first aid kit. Earplugs are helpful for a good night's sleep, especially if you're a light sleeper. Waterproof bags are handy for protecting electronics from water. Paperwork is also necessary and should include a valid dive certification, your logbook, proof of dive or travel insurance, and a Nitrox certification if applicable
What are the expected dive conditions and marine life on the Deep South Male to Gan program?
Seven days of daily diving are included on the Deep South Male to Gan program with three to four dives each day. Dive sites are diverse in terms of topography and conditions. Rasfari Corner has plateaus of coral, while Kandooma Thila has stronger currents and is often chosen as a drift dive. Manta ray sightings can be expected at Lankan Beyru. Wreck diving at the Kudhimaa Wreck is part of the agenda, and whale sharks are spotted in Maamigili Beyru. Free time for lunch and relaxation comes in between the dives. On the final day, the tour culminates in check-out early in the day and airport drop
Divers on Explore Maldives agenda have the option of seeing what?
This dive itinerary focuses on sites of dives in South Male and North Ari Atoll for 7 nights aboard the Maldives liveaboard Ariyal. Notable dive sites include Manta Point and Maamigili Beyru, where manta rays and whale sharks are commonly seen. A easily accessible artificial reef with a variety of fish is at the Kudhimaa Wreck. The tour includes pinnacles, drift dives, and night dives. Marine life throughout these areas consists of reef sharks, vibrant corals, and a variety of tropical fish. The trip is suitable for divers of all levels
Are snorkelers or non-divers welcome on the trip?
Snorkeling and non-divers are welcome but will be required to sign a liability form before joining in water excursions. Snorkeling off the dhoni is guided or with a professional diver. The use of snorkeling flotas is mandatory for all snorkeling participants. Limited or no snorkeling will apply on some itinerary routes, for reasons of sea conditions or security concerns
How are the arrivals and transfers organized for the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard?
On check-in day, typically a Saturday, a member of staff wearing a MY FELICITY tee will meet customers at Male Airport near the Burger King area in the departure concourse. A complimentary airport transfer to the boat is organized at 1 PM. Customers already in the Maldives should return to the airport for the group transfer
What does one do towards the end of the tour?
The ship normally anchors off Male sometime around mid-day of the day of disembarkation and stays overnight. The last check-out is 09:00 AM. Tourists should report at the airport three hours prior to their departure flight. All tourists are required to complete the IMUGA form and be ready with their QR code for inspection. Those who are on their own holidays should arrange their own transfers. Day rooms are available in nearby hotels at Hulhumale at a local charge
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MaldivesDhinashaAriyal Liveaboard Itineraries
Explore Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving
- Dive guide
- 12l tanks & weights
- Full board
- BBQ on a picnic island, if the weather permits (island entry fees may apply)
- Tea and American coffee making facilities
- Local handline fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green Tax - 12 USD per night, per person (to be paid on board)
- Service charge - 150 USD per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- GST 16% on onboard purchases
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks
Vibrant coral reefs
Wreck diving
Mix of drift dives, pinnacles, and night dives
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
06:00 - Wake-up call.
06:00 - Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
06:30 - 1st Briefing & dive.
08:30 - 09:00 - Normal breakfast.
10:30 - 11:00 - 2nd briefing & dive.
13:00 - Lunch.
15:00 - 15:30 - 3rd briefing & dive.
17:00 - Afternoon tea and snacks.
19:30 - Dinner.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
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
Baa Atoll Hanifaru - North/South Ari Atoll - South Male Atoll (7 nights) (Male-Male)
7 nights nights, ±15 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving
- Dive guide
- 12l tanks & weights
- Full board
- BBQ on a picnic island, if the weather permits (island entry fees may apply)
- Tea and American coffee making facilities
- Local handline fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green Tax - 12 USD per night, per person (to be paid on board)
- Service charge - 150 USD per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- GST 16% on onboard purchases
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Numerous mantas in Hanifary Bay
Vibrant coral reefs
Possible encounters with whale sharks, tiger sharks and hammerheads
Mix of drift dives, pinnacles, and night dives
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Two to three dives are scheduled each day. Typically, the schedule for the day is as follows, however, the timings/schedule can be different depending on filling tanks, cruising hours and weather conditions:
06:00 - Wake-up call.
06:00 - Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
06:30 - 1st Briefing & dive.
08:30 - 09:00 - Normal breakfast.
10:30 - 11:00 - 2nd briefing & dive.
13:00 - Lunch.
15:00 - 15:30 - 3rd briefing & dive.
17:00 - Afternoon tea and snacks.
19:30 - Dinner.
Day 2:
Dive 1: Angafaru (Check Dive)
Dive 2: Nelivaru Thila
Dive 3: Dhigali Thila
Anchorage: Near Kihaadhoo (Baa Atoll)
Dive 1: Dharavandhoo Thila
Dive 2: Dhigu Thila
Snorkel at Hanifaru bay
Anchorage: Near Veyofushi & barbecue at Veyofushi island (Baa Atoll). Navigate to Rasdhoo.
Day 4:
Dive 1: Rasdhoo Madivaru Hammerhead Point – North Ari Atoll
Dive 2: Maya Thala – North Ari Atoll
Dive 3: Fesdhoo Lagoon (Manta night dive)
Anchorage: Fesdhoo Lagoon
Day 5:
Dive 1: Fish Head
Dive 2: Moofushi Kandu
Dive 3: Whale shark night dive
Anchorage: Near Mirihi
Day 6:
Dive 1: Kudarah Thila – South Ari Atoll
Dive 2: Maamigili Beyru – South Ari Atoll (whale shark search)
*Navigate to Vaavu Atoll
Dive 3: Alimatha House Reef – night dive – Vaavu Atoll (nurse shark)
*Navigate to South Male’
Day 7:
Dive 1: Kandooma Thila
Dive 2: Hulhumale Nerumathi (tiger shark)
Anchorage: Kurumba (North Male atoll)
Day 8:
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
Deep South Gan to Koodoo / Koodoo Gan (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
7 nights nights, ±18 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving
- Dive guide
- 12l tanks & weights
- Full board
- BBQ on a picnic island, if the weather permits (island entry fees may apply)
- Tea and American coffee making facilities
- Local handline fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green Tax - 12 USD per night, per person (to be paid on board)
- Service charge - 150 USD per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- GST 16% on onboard purchases
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Vibrant marine life, coral reefs, and exciting underwater topography of the region
Dives that range from shallow reefs to deeper pinnacles
Manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks
Variety of colorful fish
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
06:00 - Wake-up call.
06:00 - Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
06:30 - 1st briefing & dive.
08:30 - 09:00 - Normal breakfast.
10:30 - 11:00 - 2nd briefing & dive.
13:00 - Lunch.
15:00 - 15:30 - 3rd briefing & dive.
17:00 - Afternoon tea and snacks.
19:30 - Dinner.
On day 1, guests board the vessel around 1:00 pm for introductions, briefings, equipment preparation, and setup, followed by a 5+-hour crossing from South Male to North Ari Atoll, where the check dive will take place.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
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
Deep South Male to Gan (9 nights) (Male-Port of Gan Atoll)
9 nights nights, ±24 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving
- Dive guide
- 12l tanks & weights
- Full board
- BBQ on a picnic island, if the weather permits (island entry fees may apply)
- Tea and American coffee making facilities
- Local handline fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green Tax - 12 USD per night, per person (to be paid on board)
- Service charge - 150 USD per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- GST 16% on onboard purchases
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Channel dives with strong currents attract gray reef and tiger sharks
Pristine coral reefs with soft corals, sea fans, and sponges
Schooling hammerheads and barracuda in deep blue waters
Isolated dive sites with minimal traffic and abundant marine life
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-8:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
06:00 - Wake-up call.
06:00 - Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
06:30 - 1st Briefing & Dive.
08:30 - 09:00 - Normal breakfast.
10:30 - 11:00 - 2nd Briefing & Dive.
13:00 - Lunch.
15:00 - 15:30 - 3rd Briefing & Dive.
17:00 - Afternoon tea and snacks.
19:30 - Dinner.
On day 1, guests board the vessel around 1:00 pm for introductions, briefings, equipment preparation, and setup, followed by a 5+-hour crossing from South Male to North Ari Atoll, where the check dive will take place.
Day 9:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 10:
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
Explore Maldives (6 nights) (Male-Male)
6 nights nights, ±16 dives,
Requirements: Minimum 20 dives, OWD or equivalent
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving
- Dive guide
- 12l tanks & weights
- Full board
- BBQ on a picnic island, if the weather permits (island entry fees may apply)
- Tea and American coffee making facilities
- Local handline fishing
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green Tax - 12 USD per night, per person (to be paid on board)
- Service charge - 150 USD per person (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- GST 16% on onboard purchases
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Equipment rental
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks
Vibrant coral reefs
Wreck diving
Mix of drift dives, pinnacles, and night dives
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-5:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
06:00 - Wake-up call.
06:00 - Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
06:30 - 1st Briefing & dive.
08:30 - 09:00 - Normal breakfast.
10:30 - 11:00 - 2nd briefing & dive.
13:00 - Lunch.
15:00 - 15:30 - 3rd briefing & dive.
17:00 - Afternoon tea and snacks.
19:30 - Dinner.
Day 6:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 7:
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