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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Boat type
Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)
Dive courses
Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
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Know Before You GoThe Ariyal Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:
IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 16 dives on the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard from £206/day ($260/€239) & rated 0. Up to 26 divers on a 45m 148f dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental.
Liveaboard.com Booking linkAriyal
Boat Attributes45m (148f) : 13 cabins + 13 ensuites for 26 guests.
Boat typeSteel-Hull Boat
Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver
Scuba gear rentalYES
Dive coursesYES
Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)3-10 logged dives
Prices starting at£206/($260/€239)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.
Type of DestinationIndian Ocean
Diving Destinations (Area 1)*Bathala Kan Thila (North Ari Atoll), Dhaandhoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Dhiggiri Lagoon (South Ari Atoll), Fesdu Lagoon (North Ari Atoll Manta Night Dive), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), Gemanafushi Canyon (Huvadhoo Atoll), Gemanafushi Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Gemanafushi Thila (Huvadhoo Atoll), Hohola Thila (North Ari Atoll), Hulhumale Hulhumale Nerumathi Wall (North Male Atoll), Kandooma Thila (South Male Atoll), Kerendhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll), Kondey Coral Garden (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kondey Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kooddoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Kooddoo Spinner Point (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kuda Giri Wreck (South Male Atoll), Kuda Rah Thila (South Ari Atoll), Lankan Manta Point (North Male Atoll), Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll Channel) - Manta Cleaning Station, Maalhos Thila (North Ari Atoll), Maamigili Beyru/Corner (Best Spot For Whale Sharks South Ari Atoll - Whale Shark Point), Maarehaa Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Maaya Thila Night Dive (North Ari Atoll), Moofushi Manta Point (South Ari Atoll Moofushi Corner), Mushimasmingili Thila (North Ari Atoll Fish Head), Nilandhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll), Rangali Madivaru Manta Point (South Ari Atoll), South Ari Marine Park - Whale Sharks (SAMPa South Ari Atoll)), Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Villigili Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Dega Thila (South Ari Atoll).
Diving Destinations (Area 2)*
Diving Destinations (Area 3)*
Diving Destinations (Area 4)*
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*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the Ariyal liveaboard.
Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
Deal Date
Discount
Liveaboard Discount Total
Price Before Discount
Price After Discount
Tour Days
Liveaboard Discounted Tour
Group booking discount
Liveaboard Country
2077
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date24/10/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2076
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date17/10/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2075
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date10/10/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2074
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date03/10/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2073
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date26/09/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2072
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date19/09/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2071
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date12/09/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2070
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date05/09/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2069
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date29/08/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2068
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date22/08/2026
Discount30
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2067
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date15/08/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2066
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date08/08/2026
Discount8
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2064
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date25/07/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2063
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date18/07/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2062
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date11/07/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2061
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date04/07/2026
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2060
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date19/10/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2059
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date12/10/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2058
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date05/10/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2057
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date28/09/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2056
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date21/09/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2055
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date14/09/2025
Discount8
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2054
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date07/09/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2053
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date31/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2052
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date24/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2051
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date17/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2050
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date10/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2049
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date03/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2065
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date01/08/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2048
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date27/07/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2046
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date20/07/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2047
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date13/07/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2045
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date06/07/2025
Discount30%
Liveaboard Discount Total£827
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,930.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2044
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date21/09/2024
Discount40%
Liveaboard Discount Total£1,103
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,654.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2043
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date14/09/2024
Discount25%
Liveaboard Discount Total£689
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£2,068.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
2042
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date07/09/2024
Discount40%
Liveaboard Discount Total£1,103
Price Before Discount£2,757.00
Price After Discount£1,654.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discountNon group
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
1129
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date31/08/2024
Discount25%
Liveaboard Discount Total£677
Price Before Discount£2,706.00
Price After Discount£2,029.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discount
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
1128
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date24/08/2024
Discount25%
Liveaboard Discount Total£677
Price Before Discount£2,706.00
Price After Discount£2,029.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discount
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
1127
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date17/08/2024
Discount25%
Liveaboard Discount Total£677
Price Before Discount£2,706.00
Price After Discount£2,029.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discount
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
1126
Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal
Deal Date10/08/2024
Discount25%
Liveaboard Discount Total£677
Price Before Discount£2,706.00
Price After Discount£2,029.00
Tour Days8days
Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male)
Group booking discount
Liveaboard CountryMaldives
Note
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Booking tips
Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your Ariyal liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick Review
The Ariyal Liveaboard is a 45m (148f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 26 guests enjoying 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and (SDE Lux Rating 85%*).
Liveaboard Review Tips
If you are looking for a Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the Ariyal diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
3. Cost Per Day
The Ariyal Liveaboard costs from £206 per day ($260/€239)* .
4. Pros
A quick list of the main pros of the Ariyal Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons
A quick list of the main cons of the Ariyal Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity
The Ariyal liveaboard is 45 metres (148 feet) long, has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 26 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries
The booking itineraries for the Ariyal Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Ariyal).
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* Note
The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ariyal Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ariyal.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard Deals
Before reading more about the Maldives Ariyal liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Ariyal dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
Last Minute Deals Please Note
Many of these last minute deals have a time limit for when the discount expires, so when you click any of the links the deal may have already expired. Also, certain terms and conditions may apply to your chosen booking or discounted deal, and to find out what T&Cs apply, please click on the 'Ariyal' liveaboard link above for your chosen last minute deal.
Liveaboard Discounts
If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Ariyal, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Ariyal.
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Flexible Booking
This liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox Diving
Free nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered For
The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses
This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental
You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet
Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite Cabins
Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins
Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter
This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN Adapters
If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury Features
The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 7 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (100%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Drink Features' (100%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer Reviews
The Ariyal liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
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Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location
The Ariyal Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Ariyal to find out how to get from to join the Ariyal Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videos
The itineraries below for the Ariyal liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Ariyal dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1
Explore Maldives (Male - Male)
Itinerary Option 1 Detail
Itinerary 1 Title
Itinerary Option 2
Itinerary Option 2 Detail
Itinerary 2 Title
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On Trip
You will be able to dive up to 16 times in total on the Ariyal liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification Level
If you choose the Ariyal liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged Dives
When choosing the Ariyal liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Ariyal liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of Diving
The type of diving experienced from the Ariyal Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Underwater Scooters Onboard
Underwater scooters onboard: NO.
Marine Life Reviewed
Marine Life Species
The sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Ariyal Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
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Ray Species
You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish Species
You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird Species
You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Diving the Maldives: North & Central Atolls [4k]
Marine Mammal Species
You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The Price
The price of booking the Ariyal liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Special Dinner, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional Extras
The following are optional extras when you book the Ariyal liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Jet Skiing, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing.
Paid For Required Extras
The following are required extras when you book the Ariyal liveaboard: Environment Tax, Mandatory service charge.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length
45 metres (148 feet).
Maximum Guests
26
Cabins and Bathrooms
The Ariyal dive boat has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms.
Cabin Types
The Ariyal has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboard
Family cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 9 out of 17 (i.e. 53%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)
The Ariyal liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken Onboard
The crew onboard the Ariyal liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
Conclusion
All-inclusive trip with up to 16 dives on the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard from £206/day ($260/€239) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 85%. Up to 26 divers on a 45m 148f dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Ariyal for more information.
More Information
To discover more about the Ariyal diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: Ariyal. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard Countries
Countries you can search for liveaboards include: Maldives (If you want to search a country other than "Maldives", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
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Ocean One | Maldives | Review: Ocean One; Book: Ocean One | 9.5 | |
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* Note
The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ariyal Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ariyal.
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