A meticulously cared-for 105-foot vessel offering professional-grade diving amenities, integrated exploration, and free Nitrox.
Amba, a 32-meter liveaboard refurbished annually, navigates the Maldives, providing access for 20 guests to its diverse marine environments. The Maldivian archipelago rests upon a submerged mountain range, its double chain of coral atolls forming an intricate system of passages and lagoons. This geology creates a varied underwater landscape where Indian Ocean currents accelerate through deep chan…
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Dining on Amba is presented in a buffet style, featuring three full meals daily that blend traditional local flavors with international western recipes and fresh bread baked daily.
The Maldives offers a truly extraordinary underwater world spread across 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean, with crystal-clear waters and visibility frequently exceeding 30 meters. Divers are drawn here for reliable encounters with manta rays at famous cleaning stations like Hanifaru Bay and Lankan Reef, as well as whale sharks that cruise through the channels year-round. The atolls feature distinctive underwater topography including thilas (submerged pinnacles), kandus (channels), and overhangs draped in soft corals. Grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, and Napoleon wrasse are common sightings, while the nutrient-rich currents attract large schools of fusiliers, trevally, and barracuda. Night dives reveal nurse sharks resting on sandy bottoms and bioluminescent plankton glowing in the darkness.
German-speaking Expedition Leader · Cabin Lodging
A daily Environment Tax amounting to 12 EUR per person is a required payment. · Soft Drinks
A transport service to and from the airport is available for all passengers.
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
15-Liter Tank: 10 USD daily · Dive Computer: 10 USD daily
Double • Upper Deck • 2.8 m²
Discover the Standard Upper Deck Double Cabin, a cozy retreat that, while more intimate than the Luxury Cabin, offers a delightful experience. This cabin boasts a beautifully appointed and spacious bathroom, complete with invigorating hot water, a convenient hand basin, a modern western toilet, and a generous fresh water shower. The sleeping area features a comfortable bed, measuring 200 cm in length and 140 cm in width. Guests can also revel in the breathtaking vistas of the Indian Ocean through the cabin's expansive windows, which are designed to open, inviting the refreshing sea breeze inside.
Twin • Lower Deck • 10 m²
Discover comfort on the lower deck, where six inviting cabins await, each offering ample space for relaxation. Among these, two cabins are thoughtfully furnished with two single beds, perfect for companions. Every cabin boasts a generously sized private bathroom, complete with a refreshing shower, toilet, and washbasin. Guests can personalize their environment with individually adjustable air conditioning and benefit from abundant storage solutions for their belongings.
Double • Lower Deck • 18 m²
Discover a generously proportioned cabin, featuring a substantial double bed centrally positioned for your comfort. This inviting space also includes a private bathroom and personalized climate control, ensuring a pleasant stay. Please note, this cabin is designed for a maximum of two guests, and triple occupancy is not an option.
Twin • Upper Deck • 20 m²
These expansive Upperdeck accommodations boast a private, secluded terrace, offering breathtaking vistas of the Indian Ocean, ensuring an unforgettable Maldivian liveaboard journey. When not exploring the underwater world, guests can unwind in a personal sanctuary on their very own sun terrace. Each cabin features a generous sleeping area, complete with individually adjustable air conditioning, an extra fan for comfort, and a private bathroom. These upper deck cabins are exclusively available for single or double occupancy, as triple occupancy is not accommodated.
Select a cabin and departure on Amba, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
Guests consistently praise the Amba as a comfortable and spacious liveaboard offering great value for money in the Maldives. The overall experience is described as excellent, providing a blend of adventure, comfort, and hospitality for divers.
Based on approximately 277 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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