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SACHIKA

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33m / 109ft MAX 24 NITROX PADI WIFI

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At a glance:
  • Cruises Maldives central atolls and Felidhoo
  • Cabins with private bathrooms, TV, DVD player
  • Dedicated restaurant with bar
  • Jacuzzi on the sundeck
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Awarded BEST DIVE SAFARI 2022 at the Maldives Boating Awards (an initiative of the Liveaboard Association of Maldives, the MY Sachika is an Italian owned and operated liveaboard running trips either for full charter or individual bookings, around some of the best dive sites in the Maldives. The most common itineraries include North Male, South Male and Ari Atoll (and normally Rasdhoo and Felidhoo atolls) with some tours going further south and others further north.

This is a liveaboard built for diving and, with 4 beautifully furnished decks, meaning there is always plenty of space for up to 24 divers in a range of cabin configurations, most with at least 1 King or Queen size bed. All cabins are en-suite with a minibar, and suites have personal TV and DVD players. The cabins are very spacious with roomy bathrooms and a generous shower cubicle. There are several areas for outdoor relaxation spread across the decks so there is always a quiet spot or somewhere sociable depending on your mood.

Facilities include a large air-conditioned saloon featuring full electronic entertainment systems and plenty of lounging and reading space. There is Wi-Fi internet available (signal variable), plus a movie library and well-stocked library. Additional facilities that evidence the luxury aspect of liveaboard holidays with Sachika include a massage room, a 5 seat Jacuzzi on the sundeck, comfortable bar on the main deck, and extra large 13.5 litre tanks as standard.

Diving is conducted from the dhoni and is made easy with 3 dhoni staff. Your equipment and the compressors are kept here, with nitrox available, making the diving system on this Maldives liveaboard easy and keeping noise to a minimum. Comfort and high quality are evident in abundance throughout the MY Sachika.

MY Sachika offers a variety of accommodation with a total of 10 cabins. There are 2 Standard twin bed cabins with 2 single beds side-by-side. There are 4 Standard twin/double bed cabins (with a queen and single bed side-by-side), and 1 Junior Suite (with a king and single bed side-by-side), all located on the lower deck. In addition, there are 3 Upper deck double Suites with king size beds.

Additionally all Suites have a telephone,TV and DVD player.

Note that if there are 3 people in a booking, all 3 can share a cabin with a discounted price for the 3rd person. Single person bookings are at the normal per person cabin price.

All the cabins have:
  • Air-conditioning
  • Portholes on lower deck, windows on upper deck
  • Private bathroom with hot water shower
  • Hand basin, toiletries, towels and beach towels
  • Bedding
  • Cabinet, shelves and mirror
  • Minibar
  • Reading lamp
  • 3 square-prong mains outlet 220 volts - 24 hours per day
  • Fire detectors
  • Life jackets
No. of bathrooms / showers - 12 / 9 - hot water

Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 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, Ari, Felidhoo (or Rasdhoo) atolls. Male City tour.

Day 1
The liveaboard adventure begins as you board the Sachika in Malé's turquoise harbour. After settling into your cabin and receiving a comprehensive safety briefing, you'll complete an orientation dive at a sheltered reef nearby. This gentle introduction allows you to test your gear while surrounded by curious reef fish. As the sun sets behind the Maldivian capital, take time to familiarise yourself with the vessel's layout and relax on the spacious sundeck.

Days 2-7
The Central Atolls reveal their underwater treasures through daily explorations of diverse marine environments. Current-swept channels (kandus) offer adrenaline-filled drifts where schools of fusiliers dart between patrolling reef sharks. Coral-crowned thilas rise dramatically from the depths, their vertical walls adorned with sea fans and sponges that shelter colourful critters.
Ari Atoll's famous cleaning stations attract squadrons of manta rays that glide effortlessly above coral heads, while lucky divers might spot the distinctive spotted pattern of a whale shark passing through. The wrecks of South Male have transformed into thriving artificial reefs where lionfish patrol and moray eels peer from rusting hulls.
Felidhoo's fast moving channels host swirling fish tornadoes that attract larger predators. Alimatha Jetty at Felidhoo is a famous night dive spot where nurse sharks and stingrays gather in shallow waters near the jetty lights, drawn by food scraps.
Each day follows a schedule of morning and afternoon dives showcasing different aspects of these ecosystems. Surface intervals provide time to recharge while cruising to new locations, with opportunities for snorkelling or simply soaking up the tropical sunshine. The week concludes with a single morning dive followed by cultural exploration in Malé City’s streets.

Day 8
As your Central Atolls liveaboard diving journey concludes, enjoy final moments on deck watching the Maldivian sunrise before transferring to the airport, your memories filled with incredible underwater encounters.

Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

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

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

Dive sites and activities: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, Ari and Rasdhoo atolls. Male City tour.

Day 1
Your aquatic odyssey commences as you board the Sachika liveaboard, your home beneath the Maldivian sun. After settling into your cabin, the crew will guide you through the vessel's amenities and safety protocols. As the golden hour paints the sky, you'll conduct your first immersion - a check dive at a nearby reef to acclimate to the warm Indian Ocean waters. Spend the evening relaxing on deck, listening to the gentle lap of waves against the hull as anticipation builds for tomorrow's adventures.

Days 2-7
As a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Baa Atoll boasts an incredible array of marine life, from tiny fish to majestic filter feeders like mantas and whale sharks. Explore dramatic underwater landscapes, including coral-encrusted walls, plateaus, and swim-throughs. Hanifaru Bay, a protected haven on Baa's eastern edge, attracts a feeding frenzy of whale sharks and manta rays from August to November, although snorkelling is the only permitted activity here. Nearby dive sites offer endless fascination, while Ari Atoll is renowned for frequent whale shark sightings, as well as reef sharks, schooling fish, Napoleon wrasse, and sea turtles.
The Maldives' breathtaking coastlines and turquoise lagoons are the perfect setting. The underwater realm is a marvel, featuring vibrant coral formations, a kaleidoscope of marine species, and balmy waters that stay above 27°C year-round. Enjoy 3 daily dives, with 2 morning excursions and one afternoon adventure.

Day 8
As the tropical sun rises on your final morning, take a moment to reflect on your week of aquatic wonders before transferring back to Malé's airport, your mind and memory cards full of unforgettable underwater moments.

Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 Dives)

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

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

Dive sites and activities: North Male: Hulhumale Wall, Lankan Paradise, Helhengeli Thila; Lhaviyani Atoll: Kuredu Express, Kuredu Caves, Kudadhoo Kandu, Fushi Faru Kandu, Ship Yard; Raa Atoll: Ifuru Thila, Kottafaru Thila, Vadu thila, Kuda Thuladhoo Thila, The Labyrinth; Baa Atoll: Hanifaru Bay, Yellow Wall, Dhonfanu Thila, Kiadufaru Thila, Daravandhoo Thila, Kunfunadhoo Thila, Mutafushi Thila; Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll: Bathala, Moofush, Fish Head, Maaya Thila, Nassimo Thila, Banana Reef, Fish Tank, Hulhumalè Wall. Visit desert islands, sand banks, barbeque dinners, fishing trip, local islands, happy hours, Karaoke and so on. Afternoon tour of Male City.

Day 1
Your journey on this extended Central Atolls diving cruise begins aboard the Sachika liveaboard, where you'll settle in before a crew orientation. At sunset, you'll complete a check dive in the calm Indian Ocean, then unwind on deck as the waves set the rhythm for the adventures ahead.

Days 2-10
The Maldives boasts stunning beaches and vibrant marine life. Explore walls, thilas, and plateaus filled with hard and soft corals at Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. oral-covered pinnacles swarm with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and schools of snapper. Coral gardens host octopus, moray eels, colourful reef fish, and stingrays. Hanifaru Bay is a notable snorkelling spot for plankton-feeding manta rays and whale sharks (seasonal). Ari Atoll also offers encounters with these giants, plus reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and eagle rays. Enjoy 3 daily dives, with 2 morning dives and an afternoon dive.

Day 11
After a final breakfast, depart Sachika with a heart full of sea memories after a week of aquatic adventures.

Maldives Deep South Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 Dives)

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

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Huvadhoo: Genemana Fushi Beyru, Kureddhoo Kandu:, Koodhoo Fish Tank:, Koodhoo Kandu:,Viligili Kandu, Kuda Giri, Nilandhoo Kandu, Mahadhdhoo Ethere ; Addu atoll: House Reef, Maa Kandu:, Oceanic Wall,, British Royalty:; and Fuvahmulah island: Plateau:, Tiger Wall, North Corner, Lonudutta Thila, Mareha Kandu, Konday Kandu, West Wall. Whale sharks at night.

Day 1
Your liveaboard journey into the remote southern atolls begins with a flight to Gan, where the Sachika awaits. After settling in, spend your first evening watching the sunset over Addu Atoll, anticipating the extraordinary encounters that await in these less-explored waters.

Days 2-10
The Deep South offers some of the Maldives' most thrilling diving. Fuvahmulah dazzles with tiger sharks and rare pelagic encounters like thresher sharks at its dramatic drop-offs. The island’s unique geology offers coral walls and thrilling plateaus, with sites like Thoondu showcasing the vibrant reef life.
Huvadhoo, one of the Maldives’ deepest and least explored atolls, delivers strong currents and shark-filled passes. Think hammerheads, grey reefs, and eagle rays.
Addu Atoll, the southernmost atoll, blends wreck diving (the British Loyalty shipwreck) with coral gardens. Its sheltered reefs attract mantas, turtles, and macro life, while channels like Kandu Huraa offer adrenaline-pumping drifts.
Between dives, visit local fishing villages and stroll along some of the most pristine beaches in the archipelago. The southern atolls' remoteness means you'll often have entire dive sites to yourself, with only the marine life for company.

Day 11
As your Maldives Deep South dive adventure concludes, transfer to Gan Airport with memories of close encounters with some of the ocean's most magnificent creatures.

Maldives Deep South Atolls (10 Days / 9 Nights - 24 Dives)

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

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Huvadhoo: Genemana Fushi Beyru, Kureddhoo Kandu:, Koodhoo Fish Tank:, Koodhoo Kandu, Viligili Kandu, Kuda Giri, Nilandhoo Kandu, Mahadhdhoo Ether ; Addu atoll: House Reef, Maa Kandu:, Oceanic Wall,, British Royalty:; and Fuvahmulah island: Plateau:, Tiger Wall, North Corner, Lonudutta Thila, Mareha Kandu, Konday Kandu, West Wall. Whale sharks at night.

Day 1
Your expedition into the Maldives' wild southern frontier begins as you board the Sachika in Addu Atoll. After settling into your cabin, take in the serene sunset views across the atoll's calm waters, anticipating the thrilling dives ahead in these remote locations.

Days 2-9
Dive into the Deep South's legendary sites, starting with Fuvahmulah's Tiger Zoo - one of the few places worldwide where tiger sharks can be reliably encountered. At the plateau, watch in awe as schools of hammerheads materialise from the blue. The strong currents at North Corner attract massive pelagics, from tuna to thresher sharks, mola mola and sailfish.
Huvadhoo Atoll has uncrowded reefs with strong currents, thrilling drift dives, and abundant pelagic action, including sharks, mantas, and eagle rays. The atoll’s remote location ensures healthy coral walls, dramatic drop-offs, and rare sightings like tiger sharks. Night dives may reward you with the surreal experience of swimming alongside a whale shark under the stars. Meanwhile the wreck of the British Loyalty in Addu Atoll provides a hauntingly beautiful artificial reef. Between dives, visit uninhabited islands with powdery white sand beaches and explore local fishing villages where traditional Maldivian culture thrives. The remoteness of these atolls means you'll often enjoy dive sites all to yourself.

Day 10
As your southern Maldives liveaboard adventure concludes, transfer to Gan Airport with your logbook filled with extraordinary encounters and memories to last a lifetime.

Maldives Central Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 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: Lankan Paradise, Nassimo Thila, Banana Reef, Hulhumale wall, South Male: Gurahidoo MPA, Kuda Giri, Ari: Dhangethi Channel:, Fish Head, Maaya thila, Bathala Thila, Moofushi Corner, Felidhoo: Myaru Kandu, Alimathaa, Fotteyo Kandu, and Rasdhoo atolls

Day 1
Step aboard your floating dive base and settle into your cabin as the crew welcomes you with a full orientation and safety briefing. Once everyone is on board and ready, the first dive of the trip - a relaxed check dive at a nearby site - will kick off your underwater adventure. Afterwards, unwind with a refreshing shower and enjoy your first evening settling in. The vessel sets sail early the next morning.

Days 2-10
This extended liveaboard itinerary showcases the best of the central atolls of the Maldives. At Fish Head in Ari Atoll, descend alongside dozens of grey reef sharks patrolling the dramatic pinnacle. Maaya Thila transforms at night into an underwater theatre where hunting lionfish and octopus take centre stage. Felidhoo Atoll's Fotteyo Kandu offers thrilling drift dives through coral-lined channels where eagle rays glide effortlessly. The wreck at Kuda Giri has become an artificial reef full of marine life, while Banana Reef's iconic overhangs shelter schools of sweetlips and snapper.
Between dives, enjoy beach visits to uninhabited islands and the chance to spot dolphins riding the bow wave of Sachika. The accessibility of the central atolls means more dive time and less transit between sites.

Day 11
Conclude with a final breakfast aboard before transferring to the airport, already dreaming of your next Maldivian liveaboard adventure.

Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

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

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

Dive sites and activities: Addu: British Royalty, Maa Kandu; Fuvhamulah: Tiger Wall, Plateau; Huvadhoo: Gemanafushi, Mareha Kandu, Kureddhoo Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kooddoo Kandu, Viligili Kandu; Laamu: Fushi Kandu, Maabahidoo Kandu; Thaa: Olughiri Kandu, Dyamigili Corner, Kalufalha Island; Meemu: Vanurah Vali Kandu, Kureli Manta Point; Vattaru, Felidhoo: Myaru Kandu, Devana Kandu, Alimatha Jetty, Fotteyo Kandu, Fushi Kandu, Golden Wall; South Male: Kuda Giri, Kandooma Thila; North Male: Lankan Paradise, Nassimo Thila, Banana Reef. Whale sharks at night.

Day 1
You'll be warmly welcomed aboard M/Y Sachika by the attentive crew, who will help you get comfortable and settled into your cabin. A comprehensive briefing will introduce the liveaboard, the itinerary, and important safety details. This relaxed first day gives everyone time to unwind, meet fellow guests, and prepare for the adventure ahead. The liveaboard begins its journey the next morning.

Days 2-11
This extraordinary diving expedition explores many atolls in the Maldives, journeying from Male down to the remote southern reaches of Addu Atoll. At Huvadhoo Atoll, you’ll encounter countless green turtles amidst coral gardens. The strong channel currents bring crystal-clear waters with grey reef sharks, silky sharks, oceanic blacktips, yellowfin tuna, jackfish, and occasional visits from dolphins and sailfish. Further south, the secluded island of Fuvahmulah stands as the premier shark dive spot in the Maldives. Spending much of the week here, divers benefit from the oceanic currents that attract impressive sightings of tiger sharks, hammerheads, and thresher sharks. Addu Atoll is renowned for its year-round manta ray encounters and hosts the British Loyalty wreck, one of the largest accessible dive wrecks in the Maldives.
The Southern Atolls boast some of the Maldives’ richest marine life, with playful bottlenose dolphins often accompanying the Sachika’s bow. In Meemu Atoll, you’ll meet grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and soft coral gardens. Thaa Atoll offers manta ray cleaning stations, hammerhead sharks, and the chance to spot whale sharks. The channels and strong currents of Felidhoo Atoll challenge divers with varied reef shark species and large schools of trevallies hunting smaller fish. Don’t miss the spectacular night dive at Alimathaa House Reef, home to nurse sharks and giant sting rays.
Enjoy 3 incredible dives daily, 2 in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Day 12
Enjoy a final dining experience on Sachika today, as you'll head to Malé International Airport after breakfast.
Note that this itinerary is flexible and can be reversed, so please verify the arrival and departure ports accordingly.

Maldives Central, Southern & Deep South Atolls (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 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: Addu: British Royalty, Maa Kandu; Fuvhamulah: Tiger Wall, Plateau; Huvadhoo: Gemanafushi, Mareha Kandu, Kureddhoo Kandu, Kondey Kandu, Kooddoo Kandu, Viligili Kandu; Laamu: Fushi Kandu, Maabahidoo Kandu; Thaa: Olughiri Kandu, Dyamigili Corner, Kalufalha Island; Meemu: Vanurah Vali Kandu, Kureli Manta Point; Vattaru, Felidhoo: Myaru Kandu, Devana Kandu, Alimatha Jetty, Fotteyo Kandu, Fushi Kandu, Golden Wall; South Male: Kuda Giri, Kandooma Thila; North Male: Lankan Paradise, Nassimo Thila, Banana Reef. Whale sharks at night.

Day 1
Upon arrival at the liveaboard, the MY Sachika crew greets you with a welcome drink and boat briefing. Settle into your cabin and relax. Your diving adventure begins at sunrise.

Days 2-10
This amazing diving cruise explores the Maldives from the central atolls to the deep south, including Addu Atoll. At Huvadhoo, divers find vibrant coral gardens with many green turtles and strong currents bringing sharks, tuna, dolphins, and sailfish. Some of the week is spent at the remote Fuvahmulah, known for tiger sharks, hammerheads, and thresher sharks. Addu Atoll offers year-round manta ray encounters and the large British Loyalty wreck. Meemu Atoll hosts eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and soft corals, while Thaa Atoll features manta cleaning stations, hammerheads, and whale sharks. Felidhoo’s channels attract reef sharks, trevallies, and tuna, plus a famous night dive at Alimathaa Reef with nurse sharks. Divers enjoy up to 3 dives daily during this exciting underwater adventure.

Day 11
The final morning offers time to unwind on board and reflect on the unforgettable cruise through the Maldives. Disembarkation is scheduled shortly after breakfast.
This itinerary can operate in reverse, so double check the arrival and departure ports for your trip.

Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (Yoga Special) (8 Days / 7 Nights - 18 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, dolphins, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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

Dive sites and activities: Baa Atoll, Hanifaru Bay, Ari and Rasdhoo atolls. Male City tour.

Day 1
Begin your wellness journey as you board the Sachika liveaboard in Malé. After settling into your cabin and completing your check dive, join your first sunset yoga session on deck, syncing your breath with the ocean's rhythm.

Days 2-7
This itinerary offers a rare blend of scuba diving and yoga, crafted for those seeking both underwater thrills and mindful relaxation in the heart of the Maldives. It’s more than just a dive cruise - this journey invites you to embrace a holistic experience where breath, movement, and exploration intertwine. Alongside a full diving schedule, you can expect 4-5 rejuvenating yoga sessions, hands-on buoyancy and air consumption workshops, beach clean-ups, island visits, marine biology talks, water sports, snorkelling adventures, and even some time for laid-back beach gatherings.
While the Maldives is world-famous for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, it’s the vibrant underwater world that truly steals the show. Expect colourful reefs full of life, year-round warm water temperatures of 27+°C, and sightings of both rare and iconic marine species. The journey includes a visit to Baa Atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where the coral gardens support everything from schooling reef fish and sea turtles to mantas and whale sharks. The underwater terrain features coral-covered thilas, walls, swim-throughs, and overhangs, perfect for drift diving and photography.
The region’s crown jewel is Hanifaru Bay, a protected marine area where seasonal plankton blooms (August-November) attract large gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks. While only snorkelling is permitted inside the bay, many spectacular dive sites surround it. The nearby Ari Atoll also delivers memorable encounters with whale sharks, grey reef- and whitetip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, and turtles gliding through colourful coral landscapes.
Guests enjoy 3 dives daily, 2 in the morning and one in the afternoon, making this the perfect trip for divers who also seek balance, serenity, and a deeper connection with the ocean.

Day 8
Conclude your holistic liveaboard cruise with a final sunrise meditation before transferring to the airport, refreshed in body and spirit.

Maldives Central & Northern Atolls (Yoga Special) (11 Days / 10 Nights - 27 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, dolphins, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities

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

Dive sites and activities: North Male: Hulhumale Wall, Lankan Paradise, Helhengeli Thila; Lhaviyani Atoll: Kuredu Express, Kuredu Caves, Kudadhoo Kandu, Fushi Faru Kandu, Ship Yard; Raa Atoll: Ifuru Thila, Kottafaru Thila, Vadu thila, Kuda Thuladhoo Thila, The Labyrinth; Baa Atoll: Hanifaru Bay, Yellow Wall, Dhonfanu Thila, Kiadufaru Thila, Daravandhoo Thila, Kunfunadhoo Thila, Mutafushi Thila; Rasdhoo Atoll, North Ari Atoll: Bathala, Moofushi, Fish Head, Maaya Thila, Nassimo Thila, Banana Reef, Fish Tank, Hulhumalè Wall. Visit desert islands, sand banks, barbeque dinners, fishing trip, local islands, happy hours, Karaoke and so on. Afternoon tour of Male City.

Day 1
Your extended wellness liveaboard diving adventure in the Maldives begins aboard the Sachika. After settling in and completing your orientation dive, join your first yoga session as the sun sets over Malé's skyline.

Days 2-10
Experience the perfect fusion of scuba diving and yoga on this exclusive Maldives liveaboard. The itinerary combines daily dives with wellness through 4-5 yoga sessions, plus added activities like island visits, marine biology talks, diving workshops, and conservation efforts.
Hanifaru Bay, in UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll, is world-famous for its seasonal gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks, drawn by plankton-rich currents. Beyond this marine spectacle, Baa Atoll offers thrilling drift dives with sharks, vibrant coral thilas, and reefs with turtles, eagle rays, and rare critters. Sites like Dharavandhoo Thila and Horubadhoo Thila deliver pelagic action, while sheltered lagoons offer snorkelling opportunities with reef sharks and rays. Whether diving or snorkelling, Baa Atoll is a must for big marine encounters and underwater enthusiasts.

Day 11
Conclude your trip with a final sunrise yoga flow and breakfast, before transferring to the 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 comprises:
  • Cruise Leader
  • Divemaster
  • Instructor
  • Captain
  • Steward
  • 3 Cooks
  • 2 Maids
  • 2 Deck hands
  • Masseuse
Enriched air nitrox - Dive dhoni with 120m² deck, 2 fresh water showers and a toilet - Motorised dinghy - Rinse tank and separate camera rinse tank and table - Air-conditioned saloon and bar with TV, DVD and music players - Library with movies, magazines, novels, fish ID books and games - Wi Fi available - Dedicated air-conditioned restaurant with bar - Massage room - Partially shaded open-air area and sun deck with jacuzzi, mats and sun chairs - Water dispenser

All of the dives are made from a fully equipped 18m dhoni tender so there is no need to shift scuba gear back and forth to the main boat.
All meals are served buffet-style in the Sachika's comfortable main deck air-con dining area, with the exception of special beach barbecues held on deserted islands. The daily schedule begins with a light pre-dive snack of hot tea, coffee, and biscuits served at 6:30 am before the first dive. After returning to the liveaboard from the morning dive, guests enjoy a full breakfast spread featuring fresh seasonal fruits, cereals, yoghurt, eggs cooked to order, sausages, toast with various spreads, cooked vegetables like beans and tomatoes, and a selection of juices, tea, and coffee.

Lunch and dinner offer a delicious mix of international and Maldivian cuisine, including fresh salads, rice dishes, pasta, Sri Lankan-style curries (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), grilled fish, meat options like chicken, beef or lamb, and vegetable sides such as broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and spinach.

Each meal concludes with tempting desserts like creamy rice pudding or crème caramel. Snacks include fresh coconut after the 2nd dive, and fruit and a savoury or sweet snack in the afternoon after the 3rd dive. Complimentary beverages including tea, coffee, juice and water are available 24 hours a day for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Chips and olives are available at the bar.

The culinary highlight of each cruise is the special beach barbecue featuring freshly grilled seafood and meats served under the stars on a secluded island.

On yoga-focused itineraries, the same high-quality dining options are available, with potential additions of lighter, health-conscious choices to complement the wellness program.

The galley accommodates special dietary needs when notified in advance, ensuring all guests enjoy the delicious onboard dining experience.
  • Built in 2007
  • Size - 33m x 10m
  • Top speed - 12 knots
  • Cruising speed - 10 knots
  • 480 HP Yanmar engine
  • 2 x 35 KW generators
  • 2 x Coltri scuba tank compressors
  • Enriched air nitrox system
  • 10/13.5/15 litre aluminium tanks with DIN and International fittings
  • Electricity 220V - 24 hours per day
  • Water capacity - 14,000 litres
  • Fuel capacity - 8,000 litres
  • 280 HP Daewoo 18m dive tender
  • 50 HP Suzuki motorised dinghy
  • VHF & SSB radios
  • Engine room CCTV
  • GPS
  • No radar
  • No depth sounder
  • Mobile telephone, fax and email
  • MFA box and trained staff
  • Fire extinguishers throughout
  • 10,000 litres of oxygen available
  • No life raft
Customer rating - Excellent
"A fantastic and beautiful boat, great crew, really well chosen diving sites (weather conditions and a lot to see), it was great to see professional dive masters leading the action, they really know their job." - , Brazil, 31 May 2018 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"All the Sachika staff were wonderful and I had on of the best dive holidays of my life! Thank You!" - , Malaysia, 7 April 2016 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Staff were fantastic and always willing to go out of their way to help. The equipment was good, no issues experienced. Facilities are great, they've even recently purchased a slide which they set up while anchored." - , Australia, 10 August 2015 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Perfectly maintained, modern equipment - Highly professional and insightful dive guides and leadership - especially from Steve, who did a great job. Boat was spacious and comfortable (especially as only half full) - Food was good and plentiful and the whole boat crew were friendly, accommodating and made the trip a real pleasure." - , UK, 25 April 2015 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Excellent service regarding food, diving support (equipment, choice of diving sites and instructions during the dives). Sachika and its doni is excellent boat for diving, the staff is warm and helpy, manager very professional." - , Slovenia, 11 November 2014 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Rental equipment (BCD, regulator and torch) were well maintained and functioned. Staff were friendly and dive guides seem very knowledgeable about what they are doing and the dive sites of Maldives. Room (standard double room) was quite spacious and cleaned every day and bathroom was also clean. Diving system including dhoni was very convenient and meals were great. Very satisfied in general." - , South Korea, 25 January 2013 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Very good service, always helpful, equipment in very good condition. Facilities were always clean, food was delicious and fresh and the whole staff did their best to make it a super pleasant holiday." - , Germany, 1 January 2013 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"We have spent 7 days on Sachika. The boat and cabins were very spacious, meals sufficient and staff very friendly, attentive and helpful. These people will make you feel like at home. Their great energy and sense of humor will spice your holiday and make it perfect.
Tony, Barbara, Ali are amazing team. They will show you great places, choose perfect dive sites and do everything to make your dive fun and joyable. Equipment was great, well maintained and safety was never compromised. Instructors devoted their time to every single diver, forming groups to perfectly match skills.
" - , Serbia, 3 December 2012 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"The boat operator was friendly, competent, accomodating. The food was good, the diving was great, as was the atmosphere. I highly recommend Sachika in the Maldives for diving at an affordable price. Really good stuff." - , Switzerland, 30 November 2012 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"The boat (Sachika) was very clean and well kept, spacious rooms (even though I had the smallest twin room), the food was above average and the staff were all very helpful. The dive crew really knew their stuff and split us into groups so that different skill levels could get the most out of their dives which I found very helpful. The dive sites visited were well picked also, to be both enjoyable and challenging with some amazing sights." - , Australia, 2 July 2012 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"We are pleased with Sachika and give them a 7 out of 10. The diving was well organised and the equipment was in good condition. Our divemaster was very helpful. We had some minor complaints but all in all it was a very nice Maldives trip." - , Belgium, 24 October 2011 ...

Customer rating - Good
"Good accommodations with very spacious cabins, great shower, excellent diving vessel, good meals. Negative points: Just 3 dives a day, overall atmosphere is not very upbeat. No dives on the first day. The boat stayed in the port waiting for other guests arriving late in the day and it was stated we should be picked up in the morning, so we were expecting 1 or 2 dives." - , Brazil, 17 October 2011 ...

Customer rating - Good
"The boat is beautiful and the food was excellent. They have 3 dive masters but usually only used 2 which made to large groups and not a lot of personal guidance. The bed matrices are extremely hard. This is supposed to be a luxury liveaboard but in some silly ways it felt like a low end. They charge for soft drinks and do not even use an honour system. You would actually have to find a staff member to unlock the fridge and give you a coke. Then every evening they would come around with a bill for you to sign." - , USA, 5 October 2011 ...

Customer rating - Very good
"Luxurious boat / Reasonable Price / Plenty of space in the boat / large diving Dhoni / Good Service / Friendly staffs." - , Indonesia, 27 September 2010 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Very well organized, staff is efficient and discreet and smily. Best part of the service was the organization around the diving part, and the cleanliness of the boat. Beds in standard rooms are not comfortable at all, too hard. Management staff (dive guides) should be more fluent in English because except for basic/technical information, other communications were limited." - , France, 21 September 2010 ...

Customer rating - Excellent
"Sachika is a wonderful liveaboard boat - I have never been on a dive boat so comfortable and well maintained. Rooms were spacious, including bathrooms and there are plenty of comfortable outdoor spaces. The staff were all professional and charming, both Maldivian and Italian, and went out of their way to cater to requests. I would highly recommend this boat and hope to return one day." - , Australia, 24 July 2010 ...

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Dive experience: Recommended: Southern Atolls liveaboard trips: Advanced Open Water and 20 logged dives. All other routes require open water certification. The Open Water Diver license can be taken onboard (except for Deep South trips).

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, hot drinks, return transfers to the boat from local airport, Green Tax (USD 6 per night), daily snorkelling, dives (including 1 night dive), nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (from 1 August 2025), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (6-7 divers per guide), 13.5 litre Int. tanks (DIN adaptors available), SMB, weights and weight belts, trips to the local islands, GST on cruise price.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (USD 170 per week), dive computer (USD 50 per week), Hanifaru Bay park fee (when applicable: USD 30), Green Tax surcharge (USD 6 per night (cash only)), service charge (i.e. tips, until 31 Jul 2025: USD 130 per week, from 1 Aug 2025: USD 150 per week (cash only)), dive insurance (can be purchased on board: USD 30 and valid for 1 week). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash: USD or Euro, or credit card).

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 70 per person per cruise), extra dives (cost dependent on number of participants), torch (USD 10 per day), 15 and 11 litre tanks, fishing. 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: M/Y Sachika liveaboard tours to the Maldives atolls depart from Male for the Central Atolls trips, Kadhdhoo on Laamu Atoll for the Southern Atolls trips, and from Kaadedhdhoo or Kooddoo on Huvadhu Atoll for the Deep South Atolls trips. The first and last nights of each cruise are spent in the harbour. Check-in begins at 11 am and continues all day. Check-out is at 7:30 am on the final day. For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section. The last dive of the trip will be at around 9 am on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 60% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Third person (in Standard cabin or Junior Suite): adult/teenager 20% discount, child (under 12 years old) 50% discount.
Pay for 9 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise free of charge (in lowest priced cabin).

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Full charter rates are available on request. Please check with us.

 
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