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Plan this trip with AI →Sailing the atolls of the Maldives, the Princess Maani is a custom-built liveaboard that welcomes 28 guests across 14 cabins. Launched in 2024, this 42-metre vessel cruises at 12 knots and carries 5 tenders, ranging widely from North Malé and South Malé Atolls through Vaavu, Ari, Baa, Raa, Noonu and Addu Atolls across four itineraries.
The Male–Male route spans 8 nights with approximately 18 dives, open to divers with at least 5 logged dives. In the Guraidhoo Marine Protected Area of South Malé Atoll, expect impressive predators framed by schools of trevally and snapper. In Vaavu Atoll, drift the channels alongside grey reef sharks, then greet nurse sharks on a night dive. Free Nitrox, a shaded dive area, DIN adaptors and a dedicated dive deck keep the diving effortless.
Back on board, comfort comes easy with gourmet dining, beach BBQs, 2 jacuzzis, and en-suite, air-conditioned cabins. Non-divers are welcome too, with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring above the surface.
The crew will transfer the guests from the airport to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place, and guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable. Days 2-9: We offer 3-4 dives daily, including a night dive when possible.
Return to the port. Maximum 2 dives on the last day.
Check out. The crew will transfer the guests to the airport. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experience, weather, and logistics, and are at the Captain’s discretion. Key regions Ari Atoll Vaavu Atoll Central Atolls Felidhoo Atoll
Sachika's crew will transfer the guests from the airport to the ship. After a nice welcome briefing by our cruise director, cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place, and guests can familiarize themselves with the vessel, set up equipment, and get comfortable.
10: We offer 3 scuba dives per day (except the check-in day and the last 24 hours before the flight). Some dives are relaxing and meditative, while others can be challenging for some of us due to the currents or the rough seas. The first dive happens in the early morning, when the sun comes up suddenly at about 6:00 am. We will wake you up with a big smile, some dry biscuits in the coffee area, and the map of the dive spot ready on the screen. After the briefing, we will jump on the diving dhoni, where we will assist you in getting ready for the first dive of the day. The wake-up call we like the most is the one that happens when our faces come in contact with the salt water: you are not dre
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