The best way to appreciate all the facets of the Maldives and it’s amazing landscape, is to spend a week or two cruising around the islands on a liveaboard. Designed for scuba enthusiasts, liveaboards or safari ships, cruise around the islands and atolls, allowing scuba divers to dive in many different places throughout their trip. Usually, the liveaboards embark on 2-3 scuba dives each day, as well as night dives, cultural visits to island communities, sunset picnics on deserted islands and shopping trips to Male.
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard
Liveaboards vary in size, shape and price, meaning that there is something for every budget and taste. All are offered on an all-inclusive basis, including all meals and snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. All the liveaboard ships are accompanied by dive Dhonis, from which the actual scuba diving is practiced. These boats are equipped with all of the state of the art equipment to ensure comfortable and safe diving.
Owing to the sometimes strong currents of the Maldives, scuba holidays on liveaboards are recommended for divers who have already logged at least 30 dives.
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The Maldives is definitely not the ideal destination if you are looking for late-night bars and discotheques that stay open until the early hours. If that’s what you are looking for, you should think about choosing another destination. However, you can find a little Maldives nightlife at most of the resorts, which usually have at least a couple of bars and some have nightclubs where you can while away the evening listening to great music, sipping exotic tropical cocktails and enjoying some of the most civilised company in the world.
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Bars
Sundowners Bar at Bandos Maldives
Sundowners Bar Bandos
The Sundowners Bar at Bandos is arguably the best place in the whole country for watching the sunset. This elegant, over-water thatched bar is open daily from 7.30 a.m until midnight.
Sails Bar at Baros Maldives
Sails Bar at Baros Maldives
Sails Bar at Baros is a gorgeously decorated bar, with an open side affording drinkers incredible views of the island and water. Sails is open all day long, and is the perfect place to escape out of the sun for a relaxing tipple at any time of the day.
L’Iru Bar, Kani Club Med
Club Med Maldives
Club Med is one of the Maldives’ more lively resorts, with a variety of bars and nightclubs, making it a more appropriate choice for people craving a little action after dark.
Sunset Bar and Grill, Conrad Rangali Island Resort
Sunset Bar and Grill at Conrad Maldives
The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is one of the Maldives’ most upmarket resorts. They have a gorgeous over-water bar, aptly named the Sunset Bar and Grill.
Other Bars in the Maldives
It goes without saying, there are plenty more bars in the Maldives. In fact, there are two or three, sometimes more, at each and every resort, so no matter where you stay you will never be far from an ice cold beer. If you find a bar you really like, why not tell us about it and we can add it to our listings.
Casinos
Gambling is illegal in the Maldives, owing to Islam being the principal religion, so there are no casinos in the Maldives.
The Island Safari 2 Royal is one of the most luxurious liveaboard boats in the Maldives. This classy vessel will take you to the most amazing dive spots in the Maldives. The Island Safari 2 Royal offers eight standard guest cabins and two luxurious suites that can accomodate of up to 20 guests.
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard Diving
Scuba divers aboard Island Safari 2 Royal have two to three dives per day and a one night dive per week. The experienced crews will choose the right route, to ensure the guests that they will have a safe diving adventure in the Maldives. We do not follow fixed routes, our routes will depends on the current weather and the seasons you will visit the Maldives.
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard Service
The Island Safari 2 Royal will provide an excellent service while on board. From the scuba diving to the food, everything is delivered with a true sense of pride. The liveaboard’s crew are keen to ensure you have a great time on board this safari ship. Three meals are served each day and all non-alcoholic drinks are included in the package price.
Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard Accommodation
The Island Safari 2 Royal Liveaboard has eight luxurious, air-conditioned cabins with en-suite hot water bathrooms plus two suites on the second deck. It has a modern and stylish design to give our guests the comfort and convenience while onboard.
MS Stingray is one of the Maldives most popular liveaboards. Its two level gives the feel of a true exploration vessel at the same time offering comfort and convenience while sailing.
MS Stingray Liveaboard Diving
It is our pleasure to show you the most beautiful dive sites of the Maldives. Guests aboard MS Stingray have two to three dives per day and a one night dive. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience and visit the many expectacular dive sites around Maldives.
MS Stingray Liveaboard Service
MS Stingray offers excellent service and comfort. Guests can mingle and enjoy the sights outside in the expansive sundeck, with a fully-equipped bar, DVD player and stereo system. The all-inclusive package of MS Stingray includes three meals a day, a combination of Maldivian cuisine and international favourites. Afternoon snacks and all non-alcoholic beverages are also provided.
MS Stingray Liveaboard Accomodation
MS Stingray can accommodate 18 people with its nine comfortable en-suite twin and double cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned with outside window and cleaning daily on the cabin.
The Dream Catcher II is your ultimate dream safari, beautifully decorated with a large wood paneled salon and equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. You are assured of ease and comfort while traveling to destinations around Maldives. The boat offers seven luxury suites with a capacity of up to 17 guests.
Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Diving
Safaris on board Dream Catcher II incorporate visits to several of the Maldives Atolls and a sightseeing excursion in Male. This is the perfect adventure for any group, avid scuba divers or not. It is our goal to show you the most beautiful dive sites of the Maldives.
Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Service
Full board is offered in Dream Catcher II. This includes three delightful meals per day, afternoon snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. A bar is located on the bridge of the ship where guests can enjoy sundowners while appreciating the breathtaking scenery. We will make your diving holiday on Dream Catcher II a memorable experience.
Dream Catcher II Liveaboard Accommodation
The Dream Catcher II Liveaboard has seven luxurious suites all equipped with TV, DVD and audio systems. All suites have a safe, air-conditioning, sea-facing windows and en-suite shower and WC. The suites are cleaned daily and towels and bathrobes are available.
The Adventurer 2 is a stylish, full-service liveaboard scuba dive boat, with accommodation for up to 20 people in 8 rooms. The ship is air-conditioned throughout and all rooms have en-suite, hot water bathrooms.
With first-class service from a crew of 12, guests on Adventurer 2 can expect resort-style living. Each room sleeps 2 people, either in double beds or two singles and all have capacity for a third bed, if required. Accommodation on the Adventurer 2 is on an all-inclusive basis. Guests enjoy three meals each day plus an afternoon snack, all prepared on the boat by an excellent chef, whose specialties are Asian and Mediterranean food. All coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages are also included. There is an onboard bar serving alcoholic drinks, including wine, imported spirits and beer, at very fair prices (a beer costs around US$4.) Drinks and meals can be enjoyed either on the deck or inside in the living room.
During a stay on the Adventurer 2, the aim is to visit the finest dive sites in the Maldives. Seasonal changes mean that the best sites vary with the time of the year, so our routes are always different. The Adventurer 2 crew is extremely familiar with all Maldivian dive sites and their aim is to ensure guests enjoy the liveaboard diving experience. Maps and briefings are provided for all dives. Scuba divers aboard the Adventurer 2 enjoy 3 dives each day, all led by PADI Instructors and experienced divemasters with all the equipment necessary for a safe and professional dive. For those wishing to learn to scuba for the first time, PADI certification courses (Open Water and Advanced) can be held on board but must be booked in advance. Divers can either bring their own equipment or rent from the safari boat, but again, this should be arranged in advance.
All dives are taken from the 60 foot Dhoni, a separate dive boat that travels with the Adventurer 2. Equipment is also kept on board the Dhoni, making time aboard the Adventurer 2 more comfortable, since guests don’t have to move their equipment from one boat to another. The Dhoni is also equipped with all the emergency supplies necessary.
Maldives Liveaboards are a type of mini cruise ships that offer scuba diving holidays all over the Maldives. There are many different types of Maldives liveaboards, catering to every taste and budget. Maldives liveaboard holidays are a very cost-effective way of visiting many different dive sites, beaches and islands in the Maldives, while sleeping in quite luxurious accommodations.
Maldives Liveaboard Dream Catcher II
Maldives Liveaboard Holidays
Maldives liveaboard holidays vary in duration from about 6 to 14 nights and are sold on an all-inclusive basis. The holidays include two or three dives each day which are taken at some of the finest scuba diving sites in the world. Maldives liveaboard holidays also include three meals a day, afternoon snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and several other activities, including fishing, snorkelling, sunset cruises, shopping trips and visits to islands in the Maldives where guests have the opportunity to see how local Maldivian people live, purchase authentic Maldivian souvenirs and enjoy traditional dances.
Maldives Liveaboard Reservations
There are many different companies and tour operators offering liveaboard holidays in the Maldives, all of which have a different variety of liveaboards to choose from. The most complete selection is offered by Maldives Dive Travel, who have many years of experience with scuba diving liveaboard holidays in the Maldives. They are well regarded as offering the highest level of service, a quick and easy online booking process and the best prices of all the Maldives liveaboard operators.
Luxury Maldives Liveaboards
Several of the Maldives liveaboards are extremely luxurious power yachts that take guests around the Maldives in comfort and style. The MV Orion Maldives liveaboard, for example, is a 130-feet super-cruiser with 11 delightful guest cabins, all equipped with tasteful finishes, comfortable linens, and modern conveniences like air-conditioning. Some of the cabins have a bathtub in the bathroom and one even has a private Jacuzzi!
MV Orion Luxury Maldives Liveaboard
Economical Maldives Liveaboards
At the other end of the spectrum, some of the Maldives liveaboards offer a much more basic experience, while at the same time maintaining clean and comfortable accommodations and everything you might need for a quality scuba diving holiday in the Maldives. The Black Pearl liveaboard, for example, is a 95-feet traditional Maldivian-style boat that evokes a sense of adventure and discovery. This wooden boat has 7 cabins, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, external windows, and comfortable beds. Maldives liveaboard Black Pearl has all the safety and navigational equipment required to safely cruise around the Maldives and enjoy a remarkable scuba diving holiday in the Maldives.
Maldives Liveaboard Black Pearl
Maldives Liveaboard Prices
Maldives liveaboard prices are surprisingly reasonable. Scuba diving safaris on the Black Pearl start from just USD $155.00 per person per night, while safaris on the Maldives liveaboard MV Orion start from USD $220.00 per person per night. All of these prices are all-inclusive of all scuba diving and meals, so this is really an unbeatable value for such an amazing holiday.
