Sachika
Liveaboard · Maldives
Premium Diving Safaris and Island Exploration Across the Maldives from the South to Hanifaru Bay
About This Vessel
Sachika is a liveaboard cruising the Maldives region. It hosts up to 24 divers on board.
The 32.9-meter Sachika offers dive excursions through the Maldivian atolls, recently refurbished in 2022 for updated comfort. From the air, the Maldivian atolls appear as circular patterns of sand and reef in the Indian Ocean. This surface geography reflects a complex underwater world of channels, or 'kandus', that funnel nutrient-rich water through the atoll chain. These currents are the lifeblo…
Upcoming Departures
Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
The culinary experience includes full-board service with international and Italian dishes served buffet-style in a climate-controlled setting. Guests enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily snacks, a 24-hour coffee station, and a beach BBQ subject to weather conditions.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
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.
Important Information
What's Included
Maldivian fishing tackle · Lead weights and tanks
Not Included & Local Fees
Entry costs for Marine or National Parks are mandatory for certain sites like Baa Atoll's Hanifaru Bay on 'Northern Highlight' and 'Manta Madness' itineraries through August 2025. · Maldivian Green Tax
Airport Transfers
Shuttle services to and from the airport are available on the official start and end dates of the voyage.
Insurance Recommendation
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.
Medical Form Required
A valid dive medical certificate is required for all guests on this vessel. The medical form must be signed by a licensed physician and confirm fitness for diving. Please upload your medical certificate when managing your booking.
Rental Gear
Underwater Flashlight: $10 USD per day · 15-Liter Large Tanks / Steel Cylinders: $70 USD per week
Accommodation
Suite
1 King bed • Upper Deck
Located on the upper deck with a king-size bed, LCD monitor with CD/DVD player (maximum for 2 pax). All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner, mini-bar, bathroom with spacious shower boxes (soap and shower gel available – hairdryers on request), and a fire alarm system. The 3 suite rooms have large panoramic windows, of which one could be opened.
Junior Suite
1 Single + 1 King • Lower Deck
Located on the accommodation deck - with a king-size bed + single bed, bathroom with shower and bathtub (maximum for 3 pax). The cabin is furnished with an independent air conditioner, mini-bar, bathroom with spacious shower boxes (soap and shower gel available – hairdryers on request), and a fire alarm system. The Junior Suite is equipped with portholes.
Standard Double/Twin
twin/double • Lower Deck
Double or Twin Cabins are located on the accommodation deck. All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner, mini-bar, bathroom with spacious shower rooms (soap and shower gel available – hairdryers on request), and a fire alarm system. Standard cabins are equipped with portholes. Two standard cabins have the possibility to add a temporary 3rd single bed.
Standard Twin
twin/double • Lower Deck
Double or Twin Cabins are located on the accommodation deck. All cabins are furnished with an independent air conditioner, mini-bar, bathroom with spacious shower rooms (soap and shower gel available – hairdryers on request), and a fire alarm system. Standard cabins are equipped with portholes. Two standard cabins have the possibility to add a temporary 3rd single bed.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Sachika, 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.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
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.
What certifications do I need?
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.
Can I cancel or change my 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.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
All routes of this liveaboard
- 10 Atolls, 2 Hemispheres - DOWN: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu (Male - Addu) · 12 Nights
- 10 Atolls, 2 Hemispheres - UP: Addu, Fuvahmulah, Huvadhoo, Laamu, Thaa, Meemu, Vattaru, Felidhoo, South Male, North Male (Gan - Male) · 12 Nights
- Best of Central Atolls (Male - Male) · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Wild Deep South (Addu - Addu) · 9 Nights
- Northern Highlights (Male - Male) · 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Wild Deep South (Addu - Addu) · 9 nights
- Best of Central Atolls XL (Male - Male) · 10 nights
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