Sachika Liveaboard, Maldives

Award-winning luxury motor yacht providing first-class diving holidays in the Maldives

from$258 /day

per person

Overview

Unwind in the luxurious sun deck Jacuzzi, with panoramic views
Superb 19-metre diving dhoni providing a spacious, stress-free day of diving
Elegant Suite cabins with fantastic attention to detail and large ocean views
Enriching underwater experiences with an onboard marine biologist

Sachika is an award-winning motor yacht delivering luxury liveaboard voyages to the Maldives’ top-rated dive sites. Providing a foundation of deluxe comfort and warm hospitality, plus plenty of elegant extras, this world-class vessel is a fantastic option for discerning guests. Sachika was specifically built for diving, and with all cruises directed by the onboard marine biologist, and plenty of first-class diving facilities, this vessel delivers the ultimate Maldivian experience.

Number of cabins:10
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:6:1
Group booking discounts
Flexible booking terms

Choose your trip

9Nov 2024
8D / 7N
Manta Madness: Baa (Hanifaru Bay) + Ari
18 dives
from $2,313
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
09 Nov 2024
11:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
16 Nov 2024
07:30 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Service fee - US$130 per trip
National park fee - US$20 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$170 per trip
Nitrox - US$70 per trip
Diving courses
Internet
Highlights
Circular trips around the best manta hotspots in the Maldives
Explore the manta ray cleaning stations of Rasdhoo Atoll
Snorkel with hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay
Search for pelagics of all kinds in Rasdhoo
Watersports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
See things in a different light with a manta ray night dive
Possible whale shark sightings in Ari Atoll
Encounter sharks at thilas such as Kandooma and Guraidhoo

Day 1:
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the vessel by a member of staff. Here you will be assigned a cabin and several safety and operational briefing will be conducted.

Days 2-6:
The trip to Baa Atoll is a unique experience that brings our guests to the UNESCO site of Hanifaru Bay, the famous lagoon where every year hundreds of manta rays aggregate to feed.

The trip starts in North Malè, by cruising northwest to reach the atoll of Baa, where the chances to meet manta rays and whale sharks are high in every dive spot. The goal of the trip is to enter Hanifaru Bay lagoon to snorkel with an impressive number of manta rays.

After the amazing experience in the UNESCO site, our journey continues towards the south to Rasdhoo Atoll, with its oceanic pass, and towards Ari Atoll, where we have some of the most famous dive spots: Rasdhoo Madivaru, Bathala Maaga Kanthila, Bathala Thila, Maaya Thila and, when possible, Fish Head, Maalos Thila and Moofushi. The last part of the trip is focused on beautiful reefs and pelagic fish such as whitetip and grey sharks, Napoleon wrasse, eagle rays, soft and hard corals, turtles, and so on.

Day 7:
A final dive or two will be offered, before an afternoon dedicated to experiencing the vibrant historical and cultural aspects of Male.

Day 8:
Disembark the vessel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 45 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 45 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
If the guests cancel the trip more than thirty days until 120 days before the booked departure, Top Class Cruising shall reimburse any balance (70% of the total) already paid within thirty (30) days from the cancellation but reserves the right to deduct all related bank charges from the refund.
If the guests cancel the trip between zero and thirty days before the booked departure date, Top Class Cruising reserves the right to keep the total amount paid by the guests (30% deposit + 70% balance).
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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23Nov 2024
8D / 7N
Best of Central Atolls
18 dives
from $2,313
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
23 Nov 2024
11:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
30 Nov 2024
07:30 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Service fee - US$130 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$170 per trip
Nitrox - US$70 per trip
Diving courses
Internet
Park fees where required
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
Chance to encounter hammerheads in Rasdhoo Atoll
Night dive included in the schedule
Enjoy a barbecue on a deserted island
Organised land tour to Male, the capital of the Maldives

Day 1: Upon arrival you will be transferred to the vessel by a member of staff. Here you will be assigned a cabin and several safety and operational briefing will be conducted.

Day 2: The cruise sets out to the south, with the exploration of a trawler which sank three decades ago. We will then head to the Kandooma area to dive around Gurahidoo and Kandooma Thila.

Day 3: Cruising south, we will arrive in Vaavu Atoll, where you can have an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks below the lights of Alimatha’s jetty.

Day 4: The day after, following a lovely dive in Miyaru Kandu, the boat starts crossing to the South Ari Atoll. This transit is often accompanied by large groups of dolphins. In South Ari, we will explore dive sites such as 5 Rocks and Kuda Rah Thila, while also searching for whale sharks. At certain times of year, we may also encounter lots of manta rays queueing up at cleaning stations.

Day 5: Crossing the border into North Ari, we will dive at sites such as Fish Head and Maaya Thila. A night dive may also be offered.

Day 6: After diving Bathala Thila, we will head to the small atoll of Rasdhoo. Here, in the early morning you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of swimming in the blue ocean surrounded by bright particles of plankton, waiting to see hammerhead sharks on their return from the morning hunt.

Day 7: A final dive will be offered in North Male. The last afternoon is dedicated to experiencing the vibrant historical and cultural aspects of Male.

Day 8: Disembark the vessel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 45 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 45 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
If the guests cancel the trip more than thirty days until 120 days before the booked departure, Top Class Cruising shall reimburse any balance (70% of the total) already paid within thirty (30) days from the cancellation but reserves the right to deduct all related bank charges from the refund.
If the guests cancel the trip between zero and thirty days before the booked departure date, Top Class Cruising reserves the right to keep the total amount paid by the guests (30% deposit + 70% balance).
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $2,313 /guest
Per person, diving included
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30Nov 2024
8D / 7N
Best of Central Atolls
18 dives
from $2,313
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18
Experience Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Nov 2024
11:00 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
Return
07 Dec 2024
07:30 AM
Male
Male International Airport: MLE
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Land excursions
Airport transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Service fee - US$130 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 60%
Soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$170 per trip
Nitrox - US$70 per trip
Diving courses
Internet
Park fees where required
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the popular central atolls
High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
Chance to encounter hammerheads in Rasdhoo Atoll
Night dive included in the schedule
Enjoy a barbecue on a deserted island
Organised land tour to Male, the capital of the Maldives

Day 1: Upon arrival you will be transferred to the vessel by a member of staff. Here you will be assigned a cabin and several safety and operational briefing will be conducted.

Day 2: The cruise sets out to the south, with the exploration of a trawler which sank three decades ago. We will then head to the Kandooma area to dive around Gurahidoo and Kandooma Thila.

Day 3: Cruising south, we will arrive in Vaavu Atoll, where you can have an unforgettable night dive with nurse sharks below the lights of Alimatha’s jetty.

Day 4: The day after, following a lovely dive in Miyaru Kandu, the boat starts crossing to the South Ari Atoll. This transit is often accompanied by large groups of dolphins. In South Ari, we will explore dive sites such as 5 Rocks and Kuda Rah Thila, while also searching for whale sharks. At certain times of year, we may also encounter lots of manta rays queueing up at cleaning stations.

Day 5: Crossing the border into North Ari, we will dive at sites such as Fish Head and Maaya Thila. A night dive may also be offered.

Day 6: After diving Bathala Thila, we will head to the small atoll of Rasdhoo. Here, in the early morning you will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of swimming in the blue ocean surrounded by bright particles of plankton, waiting to see hammerhead sharks on their return from the morning hunt.

Day 7: A final dive will be offered in North Male. The last afternoon is dedicated to experiencing the vibrant historical and cultural aspects of Male.

Day 8: Disembark the vessel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 45 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 45 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
If the guests cancel the trip more than thirty days until 120 days before the booked departure, Top Class Cruising shall reimburse any balance (70% of the total) already paid within thirty (30) days from the cancellation but reserves the right to deduct all related bank charges from the refund.
If the guests cancel the trip between zero and thirty days before the booked departure date, Top Class Cruising reserves the right to keep the total amount paid by the guests (30% deposit + 70% balance).
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Standard twin cabin
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Standard double cabin, additional single bed
Double bed
2 people
Shareable
Junior suite
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Suite
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

4.52 reviews

Accommodation

Staff

Food

Eco-friendliness

Underwater experience

Dive guides & equipment

April 2024

Luis D

Very friendly crew, well organized trip with additional non-diving activities, amazing diving spots and sea life. Highlight was the manta night dive. :D

September 2023

David M

Everything as expected

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Sachika Liveaboard, Maldives

Overview

Choose your trip

Manta Madness: Baa (Hanifaru Bay) + Ari

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Best of Central Atolls

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Best of Central Atolls

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Standard twin cabin

Standard double cabin, additional single bed

Junior suite

Suite

Reviews

Luis D

David M

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