Scubaspa liveaboards bring something unique to the Maldives market: combining diving and spa treatments to deliver one of the most luxurious and relaxing experiences that you can imagine. Perfect for couples where one is a scuba diver and the other loves to be pampered, or where both are looking for a combination of lovely diving plus plenty of rest and relaxation. Why get stuck on a resort when there is something for both of you on this luxury cruise?
The boat is as luxurious as you might expect from a floating spa. At 50 m in length, It is huge and beautifully furnished and far from a 'rough and ready' Maldives liveaboard. The boat can accommodate up to 40 guests with a limit of 26 divers ensuring you will dive in small groups during your cruise and have plenty of attention from your guide. There are 29 staff members ensuring your every need is catered to. This includes 6 full time spa therapists offering a variety of massages, aqua therapies, Ayurveda and beauty treatments.
There are many relaxation spots on the boat: the open air saloon with adjoining bar, air conditioned restaurant, 2 sun decks and spa areas and quiet shaded spots on various decks. There are spa rooms, a Jacuzzi on the sundeck and a Thai pavilion sundeck for spa therapies or romantic private dining. There is a range of cabins on the middle and lower deck all of which are double or twin and all feature a bed which is King size or larger. The upper deck is home to the sumptuous suites with large windows and hotel-standard finishes.
Saturday to Saturday trips are all in the central atolls and alternate between southern (South Male and Felidhoo atolls) and northern (North Male, Rasdhoo, Ari atolls) routes. This means you can stay 2 weeks and each day is something new. You can choose between a diving cruise package, a spa package and a scuba-spa combi package, all for the same price.
On the lower deck there are 10 standard Sea Star cabins and 1 Cowrie suite. The middle deck has 3 Dolphin suites and 5 Manta suites. All cabins have double beds except the Manta Suits which can be twin or double. All cabins have en-suite (private) bathroom facilities and a main bed which is at least king size. The Sea Star cabins and Cowrie suite can be 3 share.
The cabins on the lower deck all have portholes, while those on the middle deck have large panoramic windows. The Manta suites are the largest on the boat.
All the cabins have:
- Individual control air-conditioning
- Bathroom with toilet and built-in hot water shower cubicle
- Hand basin, toiletries and towels
- Windows or portholes
- Safety box
- Reading lights
- Bedside cabinet, shelves and mirror
- Minibar (excludes Sea Star cabins)
- Fire warning system
- UK-style 3 pin 220V electricity, adaptor in cabin
- Bedding and luggage space
- Fire warning system, extinguishers in corridors
No. of bathrooms / showers - 24 / 25 - hot water
Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls and Rasdhoo. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will listen to the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members.
Core Days
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies.
You can expect 3 or 4 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise including sites mile Manta point where you can be surrounded by oceanic manta rays. Expect a morning dive with hammerhead sharks at Kuramathi Kandu and an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha House Reef. Whale sharks will be the focus of 1 day on the cruise: searching for a chance to dive or snorkel with them and an evening lecture presentation by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a ‘Surf and Turf’ dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, when you will be transferred to Male Airport.
Maldives Northern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 16 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Baa Atoll: Anga Faru, Hanifaru Bay (snorkelling), Dhonfan Thila, Hirundhoo, Dhaandhoo Thila, Labyrinth; Raa Atoll: Milaidhoo Caves, Kuda Thulhadhoo Thila, Vaadhoo Thila, Beriyan Thila; Noonu Atoll: Orimas Thila, Miyaru Thila, Christmas Rock, Raafushi Caves; Lhaviyani Atoll: Turtle Caves, Shipyard, Naifaru Kandu. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will hear the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members. Late arriving guests may arrive throughout the evening as the boat awaits in North Male Atoll.
Core Days
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies. You can expect 3 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise. Famed Hanifaru Bay is the spot to witness mantas and whale sharks en-masse during the months of May to November when the plankton blooms. This cruise is tailored to take you to all the best spots to maximise your encounters with these captivating animals. This protected bay at Baa Atoll is a designated snorkelling-only site. Here you can take brag-worthy images to share with fellow divers. Your safari also offers many scuba opportunities to encounter multiple grey reef sharks on the same dive. The Maldives is teeming with marine life and other noteworthy sightings may include bluefin trevallies, fusiliers, blue striped and humpback snapper, batfish and schools of barracuda. At Lhaviyani and Noonu atolls, the channels attract a lot of marine life and there are plenty of colourful soft corals. Diving on pinnacles are also one of the highlights of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a 'Surf and Turf' dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, when you will be transferred to Male Airport.
Note: this itinerary sometimes uses the port of Dharavandhoo. Please check exact port details above.
Maldives Central Atolls (Shark Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, onboard experts on sharks and manta rays
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls and Rasdhoo. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will hear the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members. Late arriving guests may arrive throughout the evening as the boat awaits in North Male Atoll.
Core Days
This is a unique shark specialty cruise in the Central Atolls. Visit one of the only shark sanctuaries left in the world and learn about how we can protect our sharks and their ecosystem. Get close and personal and help disperse the stigma that surrounds the ocean’s greatest predators.
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies. You can expect 3 or 4 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise including sites mile Manta point where you can be surrounded by oceanic manta rays. Expect a morning dive with hammerhead sharks at Kuramathi Kandu and an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha House Reef. Whale sharks will be the focus of 1 day on the cruise: searching for a chance to dive or snorkel with them and an evening lecture presentation by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a ‘Surf and Turf’ dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, when you will be transferred to Male Airport.
Maldives Central Atolls (Single's Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: Baa Atoll: Anga Faru, Hanifaru Bay (snorkelling), Dhonfan Thila, Hirundhoo, Dhaandhoo Thila, Labyrinth; Raa Atoll: Milaidhoo Caves, Kuda Thulhadhoo Thila, Vaadhoo Thila, Beriyan Thila; Noonu Atoll: Orimas Thila, Miyaru Thila, Christmas Rock, Raafushi Caves; Lhaviyani Atoll: Turtle Caves, Shipyard, Naifaru Kandu. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will hear the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members. Late arriving guests may arrive throughout the evening as the boat awaits in North Male Atoll.
Core Days
The Maldives is so much more than just an idyllic beach haven for honeymooners and couples, it's a tropical playground ready to be explored by solo travellers too. ** On this cruise, all single supplements are waived! ** Other than the scuba diving and spa treatments that make Scubaspa world famous, your time will be filled with endorphin-activating activities. Whether you're looking to connect and laugh with other single people with the many games, or have a little 'me time' in the top deck jacuzzi, this cruise has it covered. Additionally, you'll also spend a day at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru, where adrenaline junkies can opt for watersports or indulge in the spa. When the days close, the experiences continue. With a blanket of stars over your head and sand between your toes, you'll enjoy the beach BBQ with the tastiest of cocktails and freshest of food. This is followed by an evening of dancing at the Beach Party of dreams, to the soundtrack of the lapping waves and DJ tunes.
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies. You can expect 2 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise. Famed Hanifaru Bay is the spot to witness mantas and whale sharks en-masse during the months of May to November when the plankton blooms. This cruise is tailored to take you to all the best spots to maximise your encounters with these captivating animals. This protected bay at Baa Atoll is a designated snorkelling-only site. Here you can take brag-worthy images to share with fellow divers. Your safari also offers many scuba opportunities to encounter multiple grey reef sharks on the same dive. The Maldives is teeming with marine life and other noteworthy sightings may include bluefin trevallies, fusiliers, blue striped and humpback snapper, batfish and schools of barracuda. At Lhaviyani and Noonu atolls, the channels attract a lot of marine life and there are plenty of colourful soft corals. Diving on pinnacles are also one of the highlights of the tour, as they shelter fish from the currents.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a ‘Surf and Turf’ dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, when you will be transferred to Male Airport.
Maldives Central Atolls (Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls and Rasdhoo. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will hear the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members. Late arriving guests may arrive throughout the evening as the boat awaits in North Male Atoll.
Core Days
Join us this festive season for an expedition around the very best of the Maldives. Trade the white snow for tropical white sand washed by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian ocean. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, take some well-deserved time to rejuvenate under the sun and stars of the Maldives. Take part in sandman contests on uninhabited islands, bake and decorate gingerbread houses with our international chefs, snuggle up to your loved ones and watch Christmas classics under a blanket of the brightest stars. Of course, if these kinds of activities aren't your thing, there's enough adventure on board to make any trip magic in its own way. Includes a Christmas Eve BBQ on a beautiful deserted island.
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies. You can expect 3 or 4 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise including sites mile Manta point where you can be surrounded by oceanic manta rays. Expect a morning dive with hammerhead sharks at Kuramathi Kandu and an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha House Reef. Whale sharks will be the focus of 1 day on the cruise: searching for a chance to dive or snorkel with them and an evening lecture presentation by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a ‘Surf and Turf’ dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, then you will be transferred to Male Airport.
Maldives Central Atolls (Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Ari atolls and Rasdhoo. Choose between 15-17 dives or 8 spa treatments (or 6 dives and 4 spa treatments).
Day 1
You will be met by Scubaspa crew at Male International Airport and transferred by dhoni to the liveaboard. Upon embarkation you will be served a welcome drink and cool wet napkin while the crew will take your luggage to your cabin. Over lunch you can get to know the other guests with whom you will enjoy the cruise. After lunch, kick back with a drink from the bar or get your first taste of this liveaboards famous spa treatments. That evening you will hear the boat and safety briefing and be introduced to the crew members. Late arriving guests may arrive throughout the evening as the boat awaits in North Male Atoll.
Core Days
Why wait until the New Year to achieve new goals and explore new experiences? Bring in 2023 to the backdrop of the spectacular Maldives. Leave behind 2022 on an inhabited private island to the soundtrack of a DJ and tropical waves, pearlescent sand between your toes, and a canopy of stars above your head. You're at one of the most exclusive NYE parties, dancing the night away with who could possibly be friends for life. Start as you mean to go on, and glide into 2023 having a glorious time in a beautiful place.
What makes this operator unique is the combination of scuba diving the Maldives legendary reefs and enjoying restorative therapies. You can expect 3 or 4 dives per day on most diving days of this cruise including sites mile Manta point where you can be surrounded by oceanic manta rays. Expect a morning dive with hammerhead sharks at Kuramathi Kandu and an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha House Reef. Whale sharks will be the focus of 1 day on the cruise: searching for a chance to dive or snorkel with them and an evening lecture presentation by the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme.
Meals are a fine dining affair with waiter service. The menu is mainly international cuisine and includes dishes such as aubergine parmigiana, beef tenderloin with bearnaise sauce and crab meat cannelloni. Chef-prepared desserts include black forest gâteau and chocolate and strawberry mousse cake. Special dining moments add to the fun, like a ‘Surf and Turf’ dinner, an Italian special night and a Mexican fiesta dinner.
Day 8
On the final morning you can enjoy a light breakfast prior to disembarkation, then you will be transferred to Male Airport.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
The crew of 29 comprises:
- Cruise Leader
- 4 Dive instructor/Divemasters
- 6 Spa therapists
- 2 Captains
- 3 Cooks
- 3 Waiters
- 3 Maids
- Engineer
- 3 Deck hands
- 3 dhoni crew
The onboard spa houses 6 treatment rooms and a secluded deck for open air Thai massages. 6 professional spa therapists will offer a variety of massages, aqua therapies, Ayurveda and beauty treatments. All treatment rooms give you a beautiful view of the Indian ocean and Maldives atolls.
Motorised dive dinghy - Dive platform and kit up area - Enriched air nitrox - Dining area with bar, TV, video player, music system, computer, CD burner and internet - Movie library, books and magazines, fish ID books and card games - open air saloon with bar - 2 Sundecks shaded areas with sun chairs, Jacuzzi and sundeck spa area - 6 spa treatment rooms.
Diving is conducted from the 19m dhoni tender. The dhoni is equipped with a toilet and shower as well as ladders and rinse tanks. The dhoni also houses the compressors so the main boat remains quiet even when tanks are being filled.
As you might expect of a luxury holiday cruise with spa treatments and top quality diving in the Maldives, the 'fine dining' experience is a high priority onboard Scubaspa Yin. The varied menu includes influences from cuisines such as Maldivian, Sri Lankan, Thai, Chinese, Italian and Japanese as well as international dishes and each week features an island barbecue.
3 times a day you can enjoy a fine dining experience complimented by finger food service and mini-bar snacks. You can even arrange private waiter service for romantic meals in secluded areas of the boat. Specialty coffees and an extensive wine cellar including port, dessert wines, and the best vintages of Old and New World wines add to the deluxe nature of the Scubaspa Yin experience.
- Air-conditioned restaurant and open-air dining areas with private waiter service.
- 3 main dishes per sitting, buffet with waiter service.
- Coffee, tea and drinking water and fruit are provided free of charge.
- Soft drinks, fruit juices, milk shakes, mineral water and beer are available for purchase and there is a large cocktail and wine list.
- Minibar snacks and drinks are available in cabins (except Sea Star cabins)
- The dining service normally begins with afternoon snacks; breakfast is served on the final morning.
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.
Sample dishes:
Chinese style Chicken Chow Mein, Sashimi made in Polynesian Style, Sushi Maki, California Maki, Surf & Turf - prime fillet of beef accompanied by fresh shrimps ... 
