LIFE HAPPENS BETWEEN AN INHALE AND AN EXHALE
Welcome to the Spirit Liveaboards
Spirit Liveaboards reflects the true spirit and traditions of the maritime world. It fosters a sense of belonging that transcends borders, cultures, languages, and environments. The timeless ocean spirit of fun, adventure, exploration, and camaraderie lives on through our liveaboards, crews, and the scuba diving trips we share daily.

SPIRIT OF MALDIVES
Experience the excitement of scuba diving in the Maldives, where you’ll encounter majestic manta rays, awe-inspiring whale sharks, vibrant coral reefs, and an incredible abundance of marine life. Make your next scuba diving trip truly unforgettable.

SPIRIT OF FIJI
Dive into the wonders of Fiji, where you’ll explore vibrant coral landscapes, swim alongside graceful manta rays, embark on exhilarating shark dives, and discover a rich variety of marine species. Fiji is the ultimate destination for any scuba diving enthusiast.
DIVE INTO EXCELLENCE
Spirit Liveaboards is here to redefine your scuba diving trip, offering modern elegance and culinary excellence, all delivered with warmth and hospitality.

Modern Style and Comfort
Every detail on board is designed to enhance your scuba diving trip, from spacious cabins to panoramic lounges.

Gourmet Culinary Experience
Dive into a world of flavors with our gourmet meals, meticulously prepared by our onboard chefs. Enjoy delicious á la carte dining, which adds a personal touch and sophistication to your culinary journey.

Unmatched Hospitality
Spirit Liveaboards’ crew embodies warmth and hospitality, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with a resort-like approach.

Activities and Wellness
Beyond diving, Spirit Liveaboards offers a plethora of activities including cultural excursions to local islands, presentations on history and culture, marine education, and conservation awareness.

Remote and Tranquil itineraries
Our extensive experience and deep knowledge of various destinations at Spirit Liveaboards have enabled us to curate exceptional itineraries to the most remote and tranquil areas.

Attention to Safety
At Spirit Liveaboards, safety is paramount. Our vessels are equipped with multiple fire and smoke alarms, firefighting equipment, AED, extensive first aid, and oxygen equipment.
Adventure and exploring
FAQ
To enter the Maldives you will need a passport with at least six month's validity, a complete travel itinerary including return journey confirmed tickets and a prepaid confirmed hotel booking at a registered hotel or liveaboard. On arrival you will be issued a free 30 day tourist visa. A Traveller Declaration must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 96 hours to the flight time. The form needs to be submitted electronically via IMUGA.
Almost all international flights arrive into and depart from Velana International Airport which is located on the Airport island called Hulhule and has the three letter IATA code of MLE.
Depending on your chosen itinerary, from there, you may then need a domestic flight to join the Spirit of Maldives for your departure. Some itineraries will also need a domestic transfer back to the Airport in Male.
Itineraries: Heart of the Maldives (Central Atolls), Wonders of the Northern Atolls, (Northen Atolls), Deep South (Southern Atolls) depart from Male Airport and do not need a domestic flight.
Itinerary: Explore the Far North (Far North) involves a 50 minute one-way flight from either Male to Hanimandhoo or Hanimandhoo to Male.
Itinerary: Equatorial Atolls and Male to Equatorial Atolls require domestic flights to/from Gan or Koodoo.
Domestic flights are with Maldivian Aero.
Some itineraries require domestic flights which are taken with Maldivian Aero.
These flights need to be booked well in advance to ensure availability.
Velana International Airport requires a minimum connection time of two hours between domestic and international flights and the domestic check-in desks open two hours before flight departure and close one hour before flight departure. Whilst two hours is the minimum connection time, flights can be subject to delays so please leave plenty of time between your domestic and international flight bookings.
Transfers from the airport to the boat will be at 1400hrs.
For check-out all guests will be transferred to the Airport by 07.00am
For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort or hotel we can assist you with your on-going transfers, please ask for assistance from the Cruise Directors.
The Maldives is in the monsoon belt of the northern Indian Ocean, and experiences quite a complex weather pattern. People often think of monsoons as periods of high rainfall but, in fact, wind is the key factor. There are two seasons in the Maldives: a dryer north east monsoon and a wetter south west monsoon.
From May to November the prevailing winds are from the southwest and bring an average of 215mm of rainfall and 208 hours of sunshine per month. Around mid-December the winds veer to the northeast and, with the change in direction, bring a much drier climate with rainfall averaging 75mm per month and average sunshine 256 hours.
Maldivian days are hot and humid throughout the year, with temperatures of about 25-30 C and humidity at 70-80%.
The Maldives is sometimes affected by cyclones passing through the Bay of Bengal. These storms rarely pass close to the Maldives and if they do the effects are short-lived.
The local currency is Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). You can exchange money at the airport when you arrive. Normally the exchange rate varies from 15 MVR to 15.42 MVR to 1 USD.
Be aware that only licensed shops are allowed to accept foreign currencies and USD are the most accepted.
The most common standard for power outlets is the British system. UK 3 pin electrical sockets using 220 volts AC 50Hz.
STORIES

Dive into the exhilarating world of shark diving with Spirit Liveaboards. Learn about these majestic predators and experience unforgettable underwater encounters.

Discover how to swim with whale sharks safely and ethically in the Maldives or Fiji. Your ultimate guide to a memorable and responsible experience.

xplore the differences between snorkeling and scuba diving. Choose the perfect underwater adventure for your next trip with Spirit Liveaboards.