




Ariyal Liveaboard
The Ariyal is a 45-meter liveaboard offering luxury diving experiences in the Maldives.




13
Number of Cabins

Yes, free
Wifi

Nitrox
Yes

6:1
Diver : Guide Ratio
Location
The Ariyal operates out of Malé, Maldives, with embarkation and disembarkation at the capital’s port. Guests can fly into Velana International Airport (MLE), the nearest airport to the vessel. Complimentary airport transfers are provided, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure experience.
Dive Overview
Diving in the Maldives offers world-class encounters with vibrant coral reefs, thrilling drift dives, and abundant marine life. Strong currents attract manta rays, whale sharks, and reef sharks, while channels and pinnacles teem with schooling fish and macro critters. Crystal-clear waters and year-round warm temperatures make the Maldives a premier destination for divers of all levels.
[See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]
Food & Drinks
The Ariyal serves a variety of international cuisine, offering guests a diverse dining experience. Meals are served buffet-style, ensuring a selection of flavorful dishes to suit all tastes. Guests can enjoy three meals per day, along with snacks and biscuits. Complimentary drinking water and hot beverages are also available throughout the trip.
Dive Information
Explore Maldives
This 7-day Maldives diving trip explores top dive sites across South Male and North Ari Atoll, featuring manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. Highlights include Manta Point, Maamigili Beyru (whale shark site), and the Kudhimaa Wreck. The route offers a mix of drift dives, pinnacles, and night dives, perfect for divers of all levels. Experience the best of Maldives' marine life and underwater beauty on this unforgettable adventure.
Deep South Male to Gan
This Maldives diving trip offers an exciting schedule of three to four dives per day over 7 days. The route includes a variety of dive sites, from the shallow coral plateaus of Rasfari Corner to the thrilling drift dives at Kandooma Thila and encounters with manta rays at Lankan Beyru. Guests will also explore wrecks, such as the Kudhimaa Wreck, and may have the opportunity to see iconic species like whale sharks at Maamigili Beyru. The schedule includes plenty of downtime for meals, rest, and socializing with fellow divers. Day 8 will conclude the journey with a transfer to the airport, following a final morning breakfast and check-out.
Deep South Gan to Koodoo / Koodoo Gan
This 7-day diving itinerary offers an incredible journey through the Maldives, with three to four dives per day, providing guests with the opportunity to explore the vibrant marine life, coral reefs, and exciting underwater topography of the region. Starting with a welcome aboard the vessel, guests will enjoy daily dive briefings, followed by dives that range from shallow reefs to deeper pinnacles, encountering species such as manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks, and a variety of colorful fish. The schedule includes ample time for meals, rest, and socializing, with each day ending with delicious dinners and relaxation. The trip concludes on Day 8 with check-out and transfers to the airport. Please note that the exact dive sites may vary based on conditions, and the route is subject to the captain’s discretion.
Deep South Gan to Male
Set off on an exciting diving journey from Deep South Gan to Male, discovering the Maldives’ extraordinary underwater world. This route takes you through picturesque reefs, abundant marine life, and some of the best dive locations, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 through 7: Diving Schedule
During the course of the trip, guests will enjoy three to four dives per day, typically following the schedule below. Please note that the exact timing may vary depending on tank refilling, cruising hours, and weather conditions.
- 06:00 – Wake-up call. 06:00 – Light breakfast (coffee, tea, and toast with peanut butter).
- 06:30 – 1st Briefing & Dive.
- 08:30 - 09:00 – Normal breakfast.
- 10:30 – 11:00 – 2nd Briefing & Dive.
- 13:00 – Lunch.
- 15:00 – 15:30 – 3rd Briefing & Dive.
- 17:00 – Afternoon tea and snacks.
- 19:30 – Dinner.
On Day 1, guests board the vessel around 1:00 pm for introductions, briefings, equipment preparation, and setup, followed by a 5+-hour crossing from South Male to North Ari Atoll, where the check dive will take place. Day 8: Departure 08:00 - 09:00 – Check-out and transfer to the airport.
The last dive will take place on the penultimate day of the trip at 11:00 am, and divers are strongly recommended to wait 24 hours before flying after the final dive for safety reasons.
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Ariyal dates




11 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
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18 May 2025 - 25 May 2025
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25 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
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6 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
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13 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
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20 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
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10 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025
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24 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
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31 Aug 2025 - 7 Sep 2025
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7 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
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14 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
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21 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025
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26 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
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2 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025
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9 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
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16 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025
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23 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
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14 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
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21 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
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11 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2026
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18 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2026
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25 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2026
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2 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2026
(Deep South Male to Gan) ( Male - GAN)
10 days9 nights
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21 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
(Deep South Gan to Koodoo / Koodoo Gan) ( GKK - GAN)
8 days7 nights
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28 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026
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2 days1 nights
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7 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026
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8 days7 nights
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14 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2026
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10 days9 nights
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23 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
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29 Mar 2026 - 5 Apr 2026
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5 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
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12 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
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19 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026
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26 Apr 2026 - 3 May 2026
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3 May 2026 - 10 May 2026
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10 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
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17 May 2026 - 24 May 2026
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24 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
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5 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
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12 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
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19 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
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2 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2026
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16 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
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23 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
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30 Aug 2026 - 6 Sep 2026
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6 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
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13 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
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20 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026
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27 Sep 2026 - 4 Oct 2026
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4 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
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11 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
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25 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026
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1 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
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8 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026
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15 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026
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22 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026
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29 Nov 2026 - 6 Dec 2026
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6 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026
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13 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026
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20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026
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27 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
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3 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2027
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More information about this trip

Included
- Food & Drinks
- Government Taxes
- Nitrox
- Airport Transfers
- Diving

Excluded
- Equipment Rental
- Park Entrance Fees
- International Flights
- Port & Harbor Fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Travel/Dive Insurance
- Domestic Flights

Practical information
- Local Currency: MVR
- Language(s) Spoken Onboard: English
- Electricity (Voltage): 220
- Payment Options Onboard: Card/Cash

Boat Specifications
- Year Built: 2024
- Length: 45m
- Tenders: 2
- Fuel Capacity: 10000
- Freshwater Maker: Yes
- Number of Crew: 13
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