Assidha is a comfortable standard liveaboard, it offering dive and surf charter trips in the Maldives according to the seasons, It can accommodate 14 guests.

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Boat

Assidha is a beautiful wooden boat well renowned in the Maldives, with 24.23 meters in length and 9.82 meters in breadth, It is ideal for surfers as well as scuba divers and free divers, this dive liveaboard is great for those who looking for execellence in terms of comfort and quality in service with a reasonable price range.

Assidha features an air conditioned saloon with comfortable sofas for lounging and entertainment, a dining area and as well as a indoor bar with diferent drinks available. Next to the indoor saloon, at the back of the main deck, there is an open air deck offers inviting space for any gathering while the upper deck comes with a sundeck solarium with undisturbed sunbathing and relaxing areas.

Assidha is fully equipped for leasure, guests can find on board a flat screen TV, audio & video entertainment system, Fish ID and dive books, board games and a large selection of books and movies.

Assidha offering daily buffet of Western as well as Eastern dishes are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main deck dining area. As all the other Maldivan boat, a beach BBQ is arranged on a Sandbank once every week! The beverage menu offers a list of soft drinks, fresh juices, as well as a good array of Alcoholic Beverages (extra to be paid)

Assidha comes with a diving dhoni fully equipped with compressors for diving.

Assidha offers many activities : diving, Maldivian traditional night fishing, BBQ dinners and deserted island picnics, leisure cruising, special occasion celebrations, snorkeling trips, surfing, fishing, island hopping, as well as Plankton & Whale shark spotting.


Cabin

Assidha has 7 guest cabins that can accommodate 14 guests per trip.

All cabins include air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with fresh cold and hot water, wardrobe and storage spaces, blankets and towels and complimentary toilet packs.

1 Deluxe Cabin :
Locatd on the main deck, comes with one double bed, seaview windows, perfect for couple.

1 Deluxe Cabin :
Locatd on the main deck, comes with two single beds side by side, seaview windows.

5 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed (bunk style), portholes.


Diving

  • 17 - 18 dives per week (1 night dive per week).
  • No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
  • Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
  • All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

  • Nitrox:Available with additional charge
  • 15L Tanks:Available with additional charge
  • REBREATHER Dive:Not available at the moment
  • Technical Dive:Not available at the moment yet
  • Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional charge
  • Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
  • Wi-Fi Internet :Available with additional charge
  • Laundry Service:Not available at the moment
  • Massage Service:Not available at the moment
  • Payment on board:Cash only (USD/EUR)
  • Crew Number:Unknown, include 2 dive guides

Itineraries

Sample Itinerary

1st Day
Check Dive: Kurumba House Reef
Anchorage: Guraidhoo (South Male’ Atoll)

2nd Day
Dive 1: Guraidhoo Corner – South Male Atoll
Expect to see: big-eye trevally, tunas, barracudas, eagle ray, grey reef sharks, big green turtles

Dive 2: Dhevana Kandu – Vaavu Atoll
Expect to see: Pelagic fish, Sharks, Coral, Caves

Dive 3: Alimatha House Reef – Night Dive – Vaavu Atoll
Expect to see: nurse sharks. different kinds of stingrays and giant trevallies
Anchorage: Alimatha (Vaavu Atoll)

3rd Day
Dive 1: Miyaru Kandu – Vaavu Atoll
Expect to see: sharks and other big fishes

Dive 2: Maamigili Beyru – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Moray eels, lion fish and nudibranchs, eagle rays, mobula mantas and whale sharks

Dive 3: Bodufinolhu Thila – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: White tip reef sharks, stingrays, mobula mantas and whale sharks
Anchorage: Maamigili (South Ari Atoll)

4th Day
Dive 1: Kudarah Thila – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Soft corals, gorgonian fan corals, blue striped snappers, turtles and napoleons

Dive 2: Rangali Manta Point – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Manta Rays, Napoleon Wrasse, Blue- Lined Snapper and Parrotfish

Dive 3: Rahdhigga Thila – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Reef sharks, tunas, barracudas and eagle ray
Anchorage: Raiydhigga & Barbecue at Raiydhigga island (South Ari Atoll)

5th Day
Dive 1: Panettone – South Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Gray reef, white tip sharks, barracuda, tuna, and trevallies

Dive 2: Fish Head – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Grey and white tip sharks, tunas, shoals of fusiliers, turtles, napoleon wrasses, snappers and surgeon fish.

Dive 3: Maya Thala – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Turtles, Moray Eels, grey and White Tip Sharks, Fusiliers, Octopus, Stone Fish, Angelfish and Clownfish.
Anchorage: Maya Fushi (North Ari Atoll)

6th Day
Dive 1: Hafsa Thila – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Grey reef sharks, octopus, crustaceans, eagle ray, Big Eyed Jack, blue fish and batfish)

Dive 2: Bathalamaagaa Kanthila – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Silver tip, white tip and grey reef shark, eagle rays, barracudas, tunas, fusiliers and sweetlips

Dive 3: Rasdhoo Madivaru Corner – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Hammerhead sharks, mantas and other large pelagic
Anchorage: Rasdhoo (North Ari Atoll)

7th Day
Dive 1: Rasdhoo madivaru Hammer Head Point – North Ari Atoll
Expect to see: Hammerhead sharks, mantas and other large pelagic
Male city tour (Optional)
Anchorage: Kurumba / Hulhumale

8th Day
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Destinations Central Maldives
Facilities Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Fishing gear, Wi-Fi
Languages spoken English

Schedules & routes

Date Duration Destination Departure - Arrival Price
20/04/2024 to 27/04/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
27/04/2024 to 04/05/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
04/05/2024 to 11/05/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
11/05/2024 to 18/05/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
18/05/2024 to 25/05/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
25/05/2024 to 01/06/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
05/10/2024 to 12/10/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
12/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
19/10/2024 to 26/10/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
26/10/2024 to 02/11/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
02/11/2024 to 09/11/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
09/11/2024 to 16/11/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
16/11/2024 to 23/11/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
23/11/2024 to 30/11/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
30/11/2024 to 07/12/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
07/12/2024 to 14/12/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
14/12/2024 to 21/12/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
21/12/2024 to 28/12/2024 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
28/12/2024 to 04/01/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
04/01/2025 to 11/01/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
18/01/2025 to 25/01/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
25/01/2025 to 01/02/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
01/02/2025 to 08/02/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
08/02/2025 to 15/02/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
15/02/2025 to 22/02/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
22/02/2025 to 01/03/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
01/03/2025 to 08/03/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
08/03/2025 to 15/03/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
15/03/2025 to 22/03/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
22/03/2025 to 29/03/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
29/03/2025 to 05/04/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
05/04/2025 to 12/04/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
12/04/2025 to 19/04/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
19/04/2025 to 26/04/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
26/04/2025 to 03/05/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
03/05/2025 to 10/05/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
10/05/2025 to 17/05/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
17/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
24/05/2025 to 31/05/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
31/05/2025 to 07/06/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
04/10/2025 to 11/10/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
11/10/2025 to 18/10/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
18/10/2025 to 25/10/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
25/10/2025 to 01/11/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
01/11/2025 to 08/11/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
08/11/2025 to 15/11/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
15/11/2025 to 22/11/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
22/11/2025 to 29/11/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
29/11/2025 to 06/12/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
06/12/2025 to 13/12/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
13/12/2025 to 20/12/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
20/12/2025 to 27/12/2025 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail
27/12/2025 to 03/01/2026 7 nights Central Maldives Male - Male From $1,645.00 Detail

Prices & conditions

Destination Duration Cabin Price
Central Maldives 7 nights Lower Deck From $1,645.00
Central Maldives 7 nights Main Deck From $1,925.00

Included

  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • VAT and local taxes
  • Maldivian GST Tax 16%
  • Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
  • Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
  • Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
  • Dive guide service
  • Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
  • Boat accident insurance
  • Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
  • Cabin cleaning service

Not included

  • Domestic flights in destination country
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Maldives Green Tax - $6 per night
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Soft drinks
  • Dive equipment rentals
  • Larger tank (15 L)
  • Nitrox fills
  • Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Crew gratuity

Useful information

Central Maldives

Best time for diving
December to April, Central Maldives is suitable for diving year-round, these months are the Northeast dry season, and it's the time for best visibility and weather condition.
The visibility range between 20 - 40 meters year-round. And the currents are usually mild to intermediate. Diving depth range from 10 - 40 meters.

About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 28°C - 30°C year-round.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives.
You can find out more informations about diving in Central Maldives here : Central Maldives

Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Central Maldives cruise will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).

Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.

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