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Nitrox Diving Free nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
Internet Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking link Boat type Diver certification (Depends on itinerary) Dive courses Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
76 1723526678 Know Before You GoThe Ariyal Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives: IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 16 dives on the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard from £206/day ($260/€239) & rated 0. Up to 26 divers on a 45m 148f steel-hull dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. Liveaboard.com Booking linkAriyal Boat Attributes45m (148f) : 13 cabins + 13 bathrooms for 26 guests. Boat typeSteel-Hull Boat Diver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver Scuba gear rentalYES Dive coursesYES Diving Experience (Depends on itinerary)3-10 logged dives Prices starting at£206/($260/€239)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16. Type of DestinationIndian Ocean Diving Destinations (Area 1)*Bathala Kan Thila (North Ari Atoll), Dhaandhoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Dhiggiri Lagoon (South Ari Atoll), Fesdu Lagoon (North Ari Atoll Manta Night Dive), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), Gemanafushi Canyon (Huvadhoo Atoll), Gemanafushi Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Gemanafushi Thila (Huvadhoo Atoll), Hohola Thila (North Ari Atoll), Hulhumale Hulhumale Nerumathi Wall (North Male Atoll), Kandooma Thila (South Male Atoll), Kerendhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll), Kondey Coral Garden (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kondey Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kooddoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Kooddoo Spinner Point (Huvadhoo Atoll), Kuda Giri Wreck (South Male Atoll), Kuda Rah Thila (South Ari Atoll), Lankan Manta Point (North Male Atoll), Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll Channel) - Manta Cleaning Station, Maalhos Thila (North Ari Atoll), Maamigili Beyru/Corner (Best Spot For Whale Sharks South Ari Atoll - Whale Shark Point), Maarehaa Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll), Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Maaya Thila Night Dive (North Ari Atoll), Moofushi Manta Point (South Ari Atoll Moofushi Corner), Mushimasmingili Thila (North Ari Atoll Fish Head), Nilandhoo Kandu (Faafu Atoll), Rangali Madivaru Manta Point (South Ari Atoll), South Ari Marine Park - Whale Sharks (SAMPa South Ari Atoll)), Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Villigili Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Dega Thila (South Ari Atoll). Diving Destinations (Area 2)* Diving Destinations (Area 3)* Diving Destinations (Area 4)* Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Ariyal liveaboard. *Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the Ariyal liveaboard.
    Booking tips Before you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Ariyal liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your Ariyal liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
    Liveaboard Quick Review The Ariyal Liveaboard is a 45m (148f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 26 guests enjoying 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and (SDE Lux Rating 85%*).
    * SDE Lux Rating - See Below *SDE Lux Rating 85% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
    Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the Ariyal diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
    1. Customer Rating The Ariyal liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and and customers have rated the Ariyal Liveaboard "Not rated".
    2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 7 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 9 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 44 out of 52, or 85% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
    3. Cost Per Day The Maldives Ariyal Liveaboard costs from £206 per day ($260/€239)* .
    4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the Ariyal Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental.
    5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the Ariyal Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
    6. Liveaboard Capacity The Ariyal liveaboard is 45 metres (148 feet) long, has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 26 guests/divers.
    7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the Ariyal Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Ariyal).
    More about liveaboard discounts If you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Ariyal Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
    Discover More To find out more or book the Ariyal Liveaboard you can do this here: Ariyal
    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ariyal Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ariyal.
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    Liveaboard Discounts

    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Maldives Ariyal liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Ariyal dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
    Latest Liveaboard Diving Discounts
    Deal Date Discount Liveaboard Discount Total Price Before Discount Price After Discount Tour Days Liveaboard Discounted Tour Group booking discount Liveaboard Country
    2077 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date24/10/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2076 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date17/10/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2075 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date10/10/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2074 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date03/10/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2073 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date26/09/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2072 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date19/09/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2071 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date12/09/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2070 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date05/09/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2069 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date29/08/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2068 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date22/08/2026 Discount30 Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2067 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date15/08/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2066 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date08/08/2026 Discount8 Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2064 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date25/07/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2063 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date18/07/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2062 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date11/07/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2061 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date04/07/2026 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2060 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date19/10/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2059 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date12/10/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2058 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date05/10/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2057 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date28/09/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2056 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date21/09/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2055 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date14/09/2025 Discount8 Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2054 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date07/09/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2053 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date31/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2052 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date24/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2051 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date17/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2050 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date10/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2049 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date03/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2065 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date01/08/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2048 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date27/07/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2046 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date20/07/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2047 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date13/07/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2045 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date06/07/2025 Discount30% Liveaboard Discount Total£827 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,930.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2044 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date21/09/2024 Discount40% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,103 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,654.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2043 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date14/09/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£689 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£2,068.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    2042 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date07/09/2024 Discount40% Liveaboard Discount Total£1,103 Price Before Discount£2,757.00 Price After Discount£1,654.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discountNon group Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    1129 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date31/08/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£677 Price Before Discount£2,706.00 Price After Discount£2,029.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    1128 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date24/08/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£677 Price Before Discount£2,706.00 Price After Discount£2,029.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    1127 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date17/08/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£677 Price Before Discount£2,706.00 Price After Discount£2,029.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryMaldives
    1126 Liveaboard/View OfferAriyal Deal Date10/08/2024 Discount25% Liveaboard Discount Total£677 Price Before Discount£2,706.00 Price After Discount£2,029.00 Tour Days8days Liveaboard Discounted TourExplore Maldives (Male - Male) Group booking discount Liveaboard CountryMaldives
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      Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
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      Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Ariyal, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Ariyal.
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      Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

      Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
      SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%) The Ariyal Liveaboard has 44 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 85%) possible benefits and features. This total of 85% is made up of the following benefits and features:
      Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
      Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
      Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
      Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 7 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (100%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
      Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' (73%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
      Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The Ariyal liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Drink Features' (100%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
      Example of Cabins
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      Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

      Customer Reviews The Ariyal liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
      Customer Review
      Customer Review By from: scored the Ariyal out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ariyal.
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      Customer Review By from: scored the Ariyal out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Ariyal.

      Liveaboard Itinerary

      Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The Ariyal Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Ariyal to find out how to get from to join the Ariyal Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
      Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the Ariyal liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Ariyal dive boat.
      Itinerary Option 1 Explore Maldives (Male - Male)
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      Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

      Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 16 times in total on the Ariyal liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
      Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the Ariyal liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
      Your Logged Dives When choosing the Ariyal liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Ariyal liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
      Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the Ariyal Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
      Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

      Marine Life Reviewed

      Marine Life Species The sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Ariyal Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
      Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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      Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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      Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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      Other Marine Life & Bird Species You may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
      More About Other Marine Life Diving the Maldives: North & Central Atolls [4k]
      Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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      Liveaboard Cost and Booking

      Included In The Price The price that starts at £206/Day ($260/€239) for booking the Ariyal liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Port Fees, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks, Special Dinner, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
      Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the Ariyal liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Jet Skiing, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing.
      Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the Ariyal liveaboard: Environment Tax, Mandatory service charge.

      Boat Capacity

      Boat Length 45 metres (148 feet).
      Maximum Guests 26
      Cabins and Bathrooms The Ariyal dive boat has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms.
      Cabin Types The Ariyal has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
      Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

      Advanced Divers

      Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The Ariyal liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

      Underwater Photographers

      Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The Ariyal liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

      Non-Diver Activities

      Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The Ariyal liveaboard has 9 out of 17 (i.e. 53%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
      Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The Ariyal liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

      Traveller Benefits

      Travel Benefits (Max 6) The Ariyal liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
      Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the Ariyal liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.

      Liveaboard Summary

      Conclusion All-inclusive trip with up to 16 dives on the Ariyal Maldives liveaboard from £206/day ($260/€239) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 85%. Up to 26 divers on a 45m 148f steel-hull dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free internet, free nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Ariyal for more information.
      More Information To discover more about the Ariyal diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: Ariyal. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below.
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      * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Ariyal Liveaboard, please visit this link: Ariyal.

      Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

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      Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Ariyal liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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      Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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