Adora

MV Adora, built in 2014 is one of the newer Maldives liveaboards although it is operated by a long-established Maldivian dive company, with many years of experience operating diving charters. The stylish and stable 37m long Adora normally runs 7 night tours around the central atolls with a maximum of 21 guests on board.

MV Adora boasts 4 decks of comfort with plenty of space in which to relax and chat to other guests. The saloon/dining area is the main social spot with air-conditioning, comfortable sofas, large picture windows and a bar. Here you can enjoy the TV, DVD, music system and computer plus the books, magazines and games and the free Wi-Fi internet. There is another bar located on the large sundeck so you can enjoy sunset views with a little tipple. The sundeck is very spacious and has ample built-in comfortable bench seating both in the sun and shade.

Diving is conducted from the 20m dive dhoni which has spaces for 30 divers and has the added convenience of a fresh water shower and toilet onboard so you can rinse off and relieve yourself quickly after you surface. Complimentary nitrox is available and tanks are filled on site in the dhoni, so you can relax in peace and quiet on the mothership.

To add that little bit of extra luxury all the ensuite cabins, including the Superior single cabin, are equipped with TVs with movie and music channels plus a minibar. Spaciousness and modernity are 2 of the things that set Adora apart from many other liveaboards. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of scuba enthusiasts coming to the Maldives to eat, sleep and dive.

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Notes: Child policy: 1 child - 0-3 years old - free, or 4 to 15 years old - 50% discount, when sharing a cabin with 2 parents.

Dive experience: Southern Atolls trips require Advanced Open Water Diver and 100 logged dives, all other itineraries 25 logged dives.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, Male sightseeing tour and island visit, 1 island visit and 1 beach dinner, return transfers to the boat from the local airport (on the scheduled dates), dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (7 divers per guide), 12 litre aluminum DIN/Int. tanks, weights and weight belts, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, 10% service charge, GST on cruise price.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (US$ 375 per week, includes dive computer), dive insurance, Southern Atolls and Far North Atolls trips surcharge US$ 8 per day (paid in advance), surcharge for Christmas & New Year (25 and 31 Dec cruises) US$ 30 (paid in advance), Green Tax US$ 12 per night (paid in advance). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash - EUR or USD - or credit card).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, torch (US$ 8 per day), dive computer (US$ 12 per day), 15 litre tank (US$ 18 per day), additional dives (US$ 65), early boarding/late check-out. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: The MV Adora liveaboard departs from Male for central trips and from Gan for southern itineraries. Embarkation is at noon, and disembarkation at 9-10 am. The first and last nights of the cruise are spent in the harbour. For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 3 pm on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: US$ 20 per night off the published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): There is a Deluxe single cabin (with a double bed but for single occupancy use). If this is unavailable, the single supplement is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin and pay the regular price or pay a supplement of 65% for their own cabin.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 guests and receive 50% discount on the 8th guest. Pay for 14 guests and 2 extra persons can join in the cruise in a Standard cabin free of charge (total 16+ guests).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Ask us for full charter prices.

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, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo and South Ari atolls

Day 1
A representative of Adora will be at Male International Airport arrivals hall when you land and take you to the liveaboard by dhoni. A boat briefing and introduction to the crew will be made by the cruise director once all the guests are on board. A small lunch, but also snacks like biscuits, fresh coconuts and soft drinks are available in case you get hungry before dinner. A check dive, usually on the Kurumba House Reef on North Male, takes place once all the cabins have been assigned and dive gear unpacked and set up. It's a chance to test your underwater skills and scuba equipment again, especially important if you haven't dived in a while. A hot shower and some relaxation before the bell rings, announcing that dinner is served in the air conditioned saloon. The boat departs the harbour only on the following morning.

Days 2-7
Your day usually starts with a light breakfast of cookies and hot drinks like hot chocolate, coffee or tea as you prefer. The main breakfast in on display after the 1st dive: eggs (omelette, fried or scrambled), jams on toast, sausages, pancakes or cake, fresh fruit and hot drinks. You hit the water again at around 10:30 hrs for your 2nd dive. A buffet style lunch is on hand afterwards. 5 different dishes to choose from - fresh vegetables, rice, meat or fish dishes typical of Indian and Maldivian cuisine. A 3rd afternoon dive is then always appreciated by avid scuba divers. One dinner will be a delicious barbeque on a deserted beach that you will remember for a long time. On the other nights dinner will be a buffet of 5 choices introduced by a hot soup and ending with a different dessert every day.
3 Dives a day are the norm on most of the diving charters in the Maldives and Adora is no different. There will be one night dive during the trip, but extra night dives can be purchased at extra cost. A dive briefing introduces you to what you are about to experience on the 1st dive of the day. All the divers then jump on the dhoni where all the dive gear has been stored and tanks assigned. Gear up while reaching the dive site.
Diving in the Maldives central atolls can be explained in just few words: warm water, clear visibility, and stunning reefs packed with reef fish and big pelagics! The North Male sites feature reefs and drop offs rich in nutrients that attract large pelagics like manta rays. Other highlights include Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, giant trevallies, barracudas and other schools of large fish.
At South Male Atoll, 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. When diving Ari Atoll, considered one of the best dive locations, you will see a lot of submerged pinnacles often visited big fish including whale sharks, schooling hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks.
Please note that there is only 1 dive on the last full day of the trip. Your dive gear will have plenty of time to dry out before you check out on the next day. A visit to the fish market in Male in the afternoon is part of a guided visit to the island offered by Adora.

Day 8
Unfortunately your last breakfast of the safari has arrived. Gather your belongings and say goodbye to an amazing boat and its crew before getting back to Male Airport by dhoni.

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Maldives Northern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, Lhaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Hanifaru Bay

Day 1
A representative of Adora will be at Male International Airport arrivals hall when you land and take you to the liveaboard by dhoni. A boat briefing and introduction to the crew will be made by the cruise director once all the guests are on board. A small lunch, but also snacks like biscuits, fresh coconuts and soft drinks, are available in case you get hungry before dinner. A check dive, usually on the Kurumba House Reef in North Male, takes place once all the cabins have been assigned and dive gear unpacked and set up. It's a chance to test your underwater skills and scuba equipment again, especially important if you haven't dived in a while. A hot shower and some relaxation before the bell rings, announcing that dinner is served in the air conditioned saloon.
The boat departs the harbour only on the following morning.

Days 2-7
Your day usually starts with a light breakfast of cookies and hot drinks like hot chocolate, coffee or tea. The main breakfast is held after the 1st dive: eggs (omelette, fried or scrambled), jams on toast, sausages, pancakes or cake, fresh fruit and hot drinks. You hit the water again at around 10:30 hrs for your 2nd dive. A buffet style lunch is on hand afterwards. 5 different dishes to choose from - fresh vegetables, rice, meat or fish dishes typical of Indian and Maldivian cuisine. A 3rd afternoon dive is then always appreciated by avid scuba divers. One dinner will be a delicious barbeque on a deserted beach that you will remember for a long time. On other nights dinner will be a buffet of 5 choices introduced by a hot soup and ending with a different dessert every day.
3 Dives a day are the norm on most of the diving charters in the Maldives and Adora is no different. There will be one night dive during the trip, but extra night dives can be purchased at extra cost. A dive briefing introduces you to what you are about to experience on the 1st dive of the day. All the divers then jump on the dhoni where all the dive gear has been stored and tanks assigned. Gear up while approaching the dive site.
Diving in the Maldives central atolls can be explained in just few words: warm water, clear visibility, and stunning reefs packed with reef fish and big pelagics! North Male features reefs and drop offs rich in nutrients that attract large pelagics like manta rays. Other highlights include Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, giant trevallies, barracudas and other schools of large fish.
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. Near Lhaviyani you will dive the most famous wreck site: 2 wrecks located at different depths, one right on the reef in shallow water while the other one at a depth of 30m. The wrecks are surrounded by an abundance of marine life.
The night dive of the tour will be conducted when you reach Baa Atoll, declared an Unesco biosphere reserve in 2011: of the 7 species of marine turtles around the world, 5 can be seen while diving at Baa!
Please note that there are only 2 dives on the second last full day of the trip before starting the journey back to Male; and only 1 dive on the last full day. Your dive gear will have plenty of time to dry before you check out on the next day. A visit to the fish market in Male is part of a guided visit of the island offered by Adora.

Day 8
Unfortunately your last breakfast of the safari has arrived. Gather your belongings and say goodbye to an amazing boat and its crew before getting back to Male Airport by dhoni.

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Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 25 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Fuvahmulah, Huvadhoo: Wiligili Kandu, Koodoo South, Koodoo feeding, Koodoo Kandu, Gema Out, Mareha Kandu, Kodey Kandu, Nilandhoo South; Addu Atoll: Manta Point, Kottey; North Male: Fish Tank; South Male: Vadhoo Caves, Guraidhoo Kandu; Felidhoo: Devana Kandu, Alimatha, Miyaru Kandu; Meemu: Vahhuravalhi Kandu, Kurali Manta Point; Thaa: Kurali Manta Point;, Bodu Thila, Dhiyamigili Kandu, Laamu: Fushi Kandu, Hithadhoo Manta Point

Day 1
A representative of Adora will be at Male International Airport arrivals hall when you land and take you to the liveaboard by dhoni. A boat briefing and introduction to the crew will be made by the cruise director once all the guests are on board. A small lunch, but also snacks like biscuits, fresh coconuts and soft drinks, are available in case you get hungry before dinner. A check dive, usually on the Kurumba House Reef in North Male, takes place once all the cabins have been assigned and dive gear unpacked and set up. It's a chance to test your underwater skills and scuba equipment again, especially important if you haven't dived in a while. A hot shower and some relaxation before the bell rings, announcing that dinner is served in the air conditioned saloon.
The boat departs the harbour only on the following morning.

Days 2-10
Your day usually starts with a light breakfast of cookies and hot drinks like hot chocolate, coffee or tea. The main breakfast is held after the 1st dive: eggs (omelette, fried or scrambled), jams on toast, sausages, pancakes or cake, fresh fruit and hot drinks. You hit the water again at around 10:30 hrs for your 2nd dive. A buffet style lunch is on hand afterwards. 5 different dishes to choose from - fresh vegetables, rice, meat or fish dishes typical of Indian and Maldivian cuisine. A 3rd afternoon dive is then always appreciated by avid scuba divers. One dinner will be a delicious barbeque on a deserted beach that you will remember for a long time. On other nights dinner will be a buffet of 5 choices introduced by a hot soup and ending with a different dessert every day.
3 Dives a day are the norm on most of the diving charters in the Maldives and Adora is no different. There will be one night dive during the trip, but extra night dives can be purchased at extra cost. A dive briefing introduces you to what you are about to experience on the 1st dive of the day. All the divers then jump on the dhoni where all the dive gear has been stored and tanks assigned. Gear up while approaching the dive site.
Diving in the Maldives central atolls can be explained in just few words: warm water, clear visibility, and stunning reefs packed with reef fish and big pelagics! But for many, the highlights of a Far South Atolls cruise are the apex predators at Fuvahmulah Island. Be prepared for awesome encounters with thresher sharks, oceanic whitetips and tiger sharks. Here you’ll dive with a variety of large predators as they hunt the abundant smaller fish. Whitetip reef and grey reef sharks, and schools of tuna are frequently seen.
At South Male Atoll, 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. The night dive on schedule will be done at the Alimatha resort house reef; one of the most famous dive sites in the Maldives. Divers gather around the jetty where huge nurse sharks, reef sharks, giant trevallies and sting rays appear! An underwater feast that you can't miss.
Please note that there is only 1 dive on the last full day of the trip, near Addu Atoll. Your dive gear will have plenty of time to dry before you check out on the next day. A land visit on Addu Atoll is part of the safari offered by Adora.

Day 11
Unfortunately your last breakfast of the safari has arrived. Gather your belongings and say goodbye to an amazing boat and its crew before arriving at Gan International Airport to catch your domestic flight back to Male. Please note that the trip sometimes runs in reverse or has differing ports - check above for details.

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Maldives Central Atolls (7 Days / 6 Nights - 14 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo and South Ari atolls

Day 1
A representative of Adora will be at Male International Airport arrivals hall when you land and take you to the liveaboard by dhoni. A boat briefing and introduction to the crew will be made by the cruise director once all the guests are on board. A small lunch, but also snacks like biscuits, fresh coconuts and soft drinks are available in case you get hungry before dinner. A check dive, usually on the Kurumba House Reef on North Male, takes place once all the cabins have been assigned and dive gear unpacked and set up. It's a chance to test your underwater skills and scuba equipment again, especially important if you haven't dived in a while. A hot shower and some relaxation before the bell rings, announcing that dinner is served in the air conditioned saloon.
The boat departs the harbour only on the following morning.

Days 2-6
Your day usually starts with a light breakfast of cookies and hot drinks like hot chocolate, coffee or tea as you prefer. The main breakfast in on display after the 1st dive: eggs (omelette, fried or scrambled), jams on toast, sausages, pancakes or cake, fresh fruit and hot drinks. You hit the water again at around 10:30 hrs for your 2nd dive. A buffet style lunch is on hand afterwards. 5 different dishes to choose from - fresh vegetables, rice, meat or fish dishes typical of Indian and Maldivian cuisine. A 3rd afternoon dive is then always appreciated by avid scuba divers. One dinner will be a delicious barbeque on a deserted beach that you will remember for a long time. On the other nights dinner will be a buffet of 5 choices introduced by a hot soup and ending with a different dessert every day.
3 Dives a day are the norm on most of the diving charters in the Maldives and Adora is no different. There will be one night dive during the trip, but extra night dives can be purchased at extra cost. A dive briefing introduces you to what you are about to experience on the 1st dive of the day. All the divers then jump on the dhoni where all the dive gear has been stored and tanks assigned. Gear up while reaching the dive site.
Diving in the Maldives central atolls can be explained in just few words: warm water, clear visibility, and stunning reefs packed with reef fish and big pelagics! The North Male sites feature reefs and drop offs rich in nutrients that attract large pelagics like manta rays. Other highlights include Napoleon wrasse, hawksbill turtles, giant trevallies, barracudas and other schools of large fish..
At South Male Atoll, 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. When diving Ari Atoll, considered one of the best dive locations, you will see a lot of submerged pinnacles often visited big fish including whale sharks, schooling hammerhead sharks and grey reef sharks.
Please note that there is only 1 dive on the last full day of the trip. Your dive gear will have plenty of time to dry out before you check out on the next day. A visit to the fish market in Male in the afternoon is part of a guided visit to the island offered by Adora.

Day 7
Unfortunately your last breakfast of the safari has arrived. Gather your belongings and say goodbye to an amazing boat and its crew before getting back to Male Airport by dhoni.

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Maldives Northern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: North Male, Lhaviyani, Noonu, Shaviyani, Raa and Baa atolls

Day 1
A representative of Adora will be at Male International Airport arrivals hall when you land and take you to the liveaboard by dhoni. A boat briefing and introduction to the crew will be made by the cruise director once all the guests are on board. A small lunch, but also snacks like biscuits, fresh coconuts and soft drinks, are available in case you get hungry before dinner. A check dive, usually on the Kurumba House Reef in North Male, takes place once all the cabins have been assigned and dive gear unpacked and set up. It's a chance to test your underwater skills and scuba equipment again, especially important if you haven't dived in a while. A hot shower and some relaxation before the bell rings, announcing that dinner is served in the air conditioned saloon. The boat departs the harbour only on the following morning.

Days 2-10
Join this expedition to the Northern Atolls of Maldives to explore untouched pinnacles, vibrant coral reefs, and experience the mesmerizing manta ray aggregations at Hanifaru Bay. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives' best-kept secrets and discover marine wonders, making it an unforgettable underwater adventure.
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. Near Lhaviyani you will dive the most famous wreck site: 2 wrecks located at different depths, one right on the reef in shallow water while the other one at a depth of 30m. The wrecks are surrounded by an abundance of marine life.
The night dive of the tour will be conducted when you reach Baa Atoll, declared an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2011: of the 7 species of marine turtles around the world, 5 can be seen while diving at Baa!
3 Dives a day are the norm on most of the diving charters in the Maldives and Adora is no different. There will be one night dive during the trip, but extra night dives can be purchased. A dive briefing introduces you to what you are about to experience on the 1st dive of the day. All the divers then jump on the dhoni where all the dive gear has been stored and tanks assigned. Gear up while approaching the dive site.
Your day usually starts with a light breakfast of cookies and hot drinks like hot chocolate, coffee or tea. The main breakfast is held after the 1st dive: eggs (omelette, fried or scrambled), jams on toast, sausages, pancakes or cake, fresh fruit and hot drinks. You hit the water again at around 10:30 hrs for your 2nd dive. A buffet style lunch is on hand afterwards. 5 different dishes to choose from - fresh vegetables, rice, meat or fish dishes typical of Indian and Maldivian cuisine. A 3rd afternoon dive is then always appreciated by avid scuba divers. One dinner will be a delicious barbeque on a deserted beach that you will remember for a long time. On other nights dinner will be a buffet of 5 choices introduced by a hot soup and ending with a different dessert every day.
Please note that there are only 2 dives on the second last full day of the trip before starting the journey back to Male; and only 1 dive on the last full day. Your dive gear will have plenty of time to dry before you check out on the next day. A visit to the fish market in Male is part of a guided visit of the island offered by operator.

Day 11
Unfortunately your last breakfast of the safari has arrived. Gather your belongings and say goodbye to an amazing boat and its crew before getting back to Male Airport by dhoni.

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[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].

MV Adora has 11 cabins all with air-conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms. There are 6 Standard cabins on the lower deck, 4 with a double bed and single bed side-by-side and 2 with 2 single beds side-by-side. There is 1 Superior single cabin (with double bed but for single use) on the middle deck. On the upper deck there are 4 Ocean View cabins with double bed and single bed side-by-side.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 12 / 12 - hot water

The crew comprises: Enriched air nitrox - Motorised dhoni dive tender - Dive deck - Saloon/ dining area with well-stocked bar, TV, DVD, music system and computer - Internet - Library with diving magazines, novels and fish ID books - board games and cards - open-air shaded area - sundeck with bar and ample in-built bench seating.

Diving is conducted from the 20m 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.

You can enjoy 3 meals a day on the MV Adora dive cruises, consisting of a balance of international favourites and local cuisine with Maldivian, Indian and Sri Lankan influences. Following each dive you can expect tasty snacks such as biscuits and fresh coconuts.

• The cook caters for international and local cuisine.
• Main meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.
• Snacks are available all day and consist of biscuits, toast and fruit.
• Tea, coffee and drinking water are complimentary.
• Beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and juice are available for purchase onboard.
• Menus are not fixed and meals are served buffet style in the dining area.
• Special diets, including Halaal diets, are catered for with prior notice.
• Each week includes an island BBQ weather permitting
• Catering begins at guest check-in.

Customer reviews:

"The divemasters were amazing and the boat was very nice! Great diving and food. 10/10." - Katherine Chen, United States, 30 December 2024 ...

"The Adora boat was amazing. The beds were super comfy, rooms spacious with a full bathroom, big windows and private balcony! People we allowed to smoke everywhere on the boat which was annoying. Overall though, the Adora was great. Loved the boat, loved our dive guide." - Wendie Gibbons, Canada, 16 January 2018 ...