Sample Dive Liveaboard
Seven nights on the Central Atolls with three dives a day. [SAMPLE BOAT]
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A steel-hulled cruiser with a separate dive dhoni, so compressor noise and wet kit stay off the main boat. Built for divers who want manta cleaning stations and channel dives with a good bed at the end of the day.
Choose a departure
| Dates | Nights | Route | Per person | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec – 13 Dec 2026 | 7 | Central Atolls North Malé Atoll · South Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
Offer ends 30 Nov 2026 |
8 spaces | |
| 20 Dec – 27 Dec 2026 | 7 | North & South Ari North Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll |
US$2,650 | 3 spaces left | |
| 10 Jan – 17 Jan 2027 | 7 | Central Atolls North Malé Atoll · South Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
US$2,450 | Full · waitlist | |
| 7 Feb – 14 Feb 2027 | 7 | Central Atolls North Malé Atoll · South Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
US$2,450 | Guaranteed | |
| 27 Feb – 6 Mar 2027 Kineo-hosted · Maldives Swim Safari |
7 | Vaavu & South Malé South Malé Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
US$3,290 | 10 spaces | See the week |
| 21 Mar – 28 Mar 2027 | 7 | North & South Ari North Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll |
US$2,350 | 14 spaces | |
| 2 May – 9 May 2027 | 7 | Central Atolls North Malé Atoll · South Malé Atoll · North Ari Atoll · South Ari Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
US$2,150 | 18 spaces | |
| 23 Oct – 30 Oct 2027 Kineo-hosted · Maldives Swim Safari |
7 | Vaavu & South Malé South Malé Atoll · Vaavu Atoll |
US$3,290 | 14 spaces | See the week |
Per person, twin cabin. These are the operator's own prices. Green tax and crew tips are paid on board.
A sample week
- Day 1Board in MaléMeet the crew, briefing and a check dive on a North Malé reef.
- Day 2North Malé channelsThree dives including a manta cleaning station.
- Day 3North AriMaaya Thila by day and by night.
- Day 4South AriSearch for whale sharks along the outer reef.
- Day 5South AriMore whale shark time and a wreck dive.
- Day 6VaavuShark channels and an evening with nurse sharks.
- Day 7South MaléTwo morning dives, then a sandbank sunset.
- Day 8DisembarkBreakfast and transfer to the airport.
The route changes with weather, currents and marine life. The captain makes the final call each morning.
Where you sleep
Private charter: the whole boat for up to 20 guests from US$42,000 per trip. Whole boat for up to 20 guests [PLACEHOLDER price]
Diving and facilities
Facilities
- Nitrox
- Wi-Fi
- Air con
- En-suite cabins
- Camera station
- Dive dhoni
- Dive platform
- Sundeck
- Desalinated water
Diving
- Dives per day
- Up to 3, plus one night dive
- Experience
- 20+ logged dives
- Certification
- Advanced Open Water or equivalent
- Snorkellers
- Welcome
- Courses
- Advanced and Nitrox courses on request
- Nitrox
- Free for certified divers
- Equipment rental
- US$35 per day [PLACEHOLDER]
Also on the trip
- Sandbank sunset
- Snorkelling for non-divers
A typical day
06:30 Early dive · 08:30 Breakfast · 11:00 Second dive · 13:00 Lunch · 15:30 Third dive · 19:30 Dinner
Where the boat goes
The classic first liveaboard route: manta cleaning stations, channel dives and whale shark country in South Ari.
- Manta cleaning stations in North Malé
- Whale sharks in South Ari
- Shark-filled channels in Vaavu
A slower week through Ari Atoll, with more time on whale shark and manta sites.
- Whale sharks along the South Ari reef edge
- Maaya Thila at night
Coached weeks on this boat
Some weeks on this boat are hosted by Kineo, with our own coaches and programme on board. These are priced and booked as Kineo trips.
In the price, and not
Included
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee
- Up to 3 guided dives a day
- Tanks, weights and Nitrox
- Malé airport transfers
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Equipment rental
- Maldives green tax (US$6 per person per night)
- Crew tips
Deposit, balance and cancelling
- Deposit
- 30% to hold a cabin [PLACEHOLDER]
- Balance
- 60 days before departure [PLACEHOLDER]
Cancellation
[PLACEHOLDER – operator's cancellation terms]
Safety on board
- Oxygen and first aid kit on both boats
- VHF radio and satellite phone
- Guide-to-diver ratio 1:8 [PLACEHOLDER]
Operated by [PLACEHOLDER – partner operator name] · Licence [PLACEHOLDER – tourism licence no.]. Kineo Pursuits arranges your booking and is paid commission by the operator, so you pay the same as booking direct.