Sachika Liveaboard, Maldives
4.5Very good4 verified reviewsSachika – Top Class Cruising is a 33-meter vessel designed for liveaboard diving across the Maldives. With three decks, she accommodates up to 22 guests in 10 cabins and operates year-round dive safaris including routes through Central Atolls and the Wild Deep South. This Maldives MV Sachika liveaboard combines spacious accommodations and attentive service, earning recognition as one of the best diving safari choices in the region. Dive cruises aboard this Maldives liveaboard are suitable for both divers and snorkelers.
Boat Interior
Sachika Liveaboard Maldives offers ten spacious cabins, each with a private en-suite bathroom and minibar. The lower deck holds seven double or twin cabins, while the remaining three include upgraded configurations. All cabins are designed with comfort in mind, offering a spacious layout and functional amenities. The interior lounge is fully air-conditioned, and an aft deck bar invites guests to relax with cocktails while enjoying open-air ocean views.
Massage On Board
Massage services are available on request, providing an additional level of comfort and recovery after diving.
Dive Deck
The vessel operates a 14-meter traditional Maldivian diving dhoni, equipped to support up to 30 divers. All diving activities, tanks, and compressors are housed on this support boat, offering quieter onboard conditions. Nitrox is available for a fee, and the shaded dive area is designed for efficiency. Equipment rental must be arranged in advance.
Itineraries
Top class cruising Sachika offers several routes across the Maldives, including the classic Central Atolls, Northern Highlights with amazing reefs, Wild Deep South itineraries, and Manta Madness route with the opportunity of a manta night dive. Divers may explore popular sites such as Banana Reef and local islands with access to diverse marine life, including manta rays, eagle rays, tiger sharks, thresher sharks, and grey reef sharks. Non-divers can enjoy sand banks, snorkelling, and island visits.
When to Go
Cruises run year-round, with different routes offered depending on season and sea conditions. Central Atolls are explored most of the year, while expeditions to remote southern regions typically occur during peak pelagic activity months.
Cabins
Twin Cabin
Located on the lower deck, twin cabins offer air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms with spacious shower rooms, and double or twin bed configurations. Each cabin is designed for restful comfort after full dive days.
Twin Cabin Small
There are no specific small twin cabins listed, but all lower-deck cabins offer similar amenities.
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
Sachika’s 14-meter diving dhoni features compressors and gear storage for seamless operations. Nitrox and equipment rental are available, and the vessel supports snorkelers and dive courses. Four dive guides manage the underwater program.
Boat navigation & safety
Navigation and safety systems include modern communication tools, dinghies for transfers, and a nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. Life jackets and emergency protocols ensure guest security.
Food & Drinks
Buffet meals include Western, Maldivian, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Special features include welcome cocktails, beach BBQs, and fine wines. Tea, coffee, beer, and a full bar are available onboard.
Onboard Facilities
Guests have access to an outdoor jacuzzi, sun loungers, an observation deck, and a leisure deck. The air-conditioned saloon and lounge provide entertainment, while charging stations are available throughout.
Photographer Facilities
The dive deck includes a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, a designated camera table and charging stations
Cabins
Standard Double / Twin Cabin
Standard Double / Twin Cabin
Standard Double / Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
4 Standard Double / Twin cabins, very spacious, with a double bed and a single bed. All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner system, private bathroom with spacious shower boxes (soap and shower gel available - hairdryers on request). Standard cabins are equipped with portholes
Standard Twin
Standard Twin
Standard Twin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
2 Standard twin cabins. All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner system, private bathroom with spacious shower boxes (soap and shower gel available - hairdryers on request), mini-bar, fire alarm system. Standard cabins are equipped with portholes
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
1 Junior Suite with king-size bed + single bed, bathroom with shower box and bathtub (soap and shower gel available - hairdryers on request). All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner system, mini-bar, fire alarm system. Standard cabins are equipped with portholes
Suite
Suite
Suite
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
3 Suites with king-size bed, monitor LCD. All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner system, private bathroom with spacious shower boxes (soap and shower gel available - hairdryers on request). Suite rooms have large panoramic windows
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- 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
- Massage
- Onboard Kayaks
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- Land Excursions
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Charging Stations
Frequently Asked Questions About Sachika
What is included in the price of the Sachika Maldives liveaboard trip?
Are non-divers welcome on the Sachika liveaboard in the Maldives?
How many dives are included in a week-long trip on the Sachika Maldives liveaboard?
What dining options and meal arrangements are available on Top Class Cruising’s Sachika?
Is Wi-Fi available on the Sachika liveaboard, and is there a fee?
How do I get to the Sachika Maldives liveaboard from Male International Airport?
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Best of Central Atolls (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
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.
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Central Atolls XL (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- 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
Dive sites you’ll see
Wild Deep South (9 nights) (Port of Addu Atoll-Port of Addu Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
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.
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Manta Madness (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
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.
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Ten Atolls, Two Hemispheres (11 nights) (Male-Port of Addu Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- 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
Ten Atolls, Two Hemispheres (11 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- 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
Ten Atolls, Two Hemispheres (12 nights) (Port of Addu Atoll-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- 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 13:
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
Wild Deep South (10 nights) (Port of Addu Atoll-Port of Addu Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Mineral water, tea, Nescafe, snacks
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Trips to local islands and sandbanks (it could be requested a small entrance fee)
- Barbeque dinner on the beach (if weather conditions permit)
- TGST 17%
- Male city tour
- Daily snorkeling
- Fishing from the boat (where allowed)
- Scheduled group transfer Male airport - boat - Male airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Green tax - 12 USD per person per day (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Service tax - 150-215 USD per person (to be paid onboard in cash in USD)
- Hanifaru Bay marine park fee - 35-45 USD per person (to be paid onboard)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Extra dives
- 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