Liveaboards in the Maldives: only operators with a confirmed program

About this list

When you look for liveaboards in the Maldives, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 10 operators in the Maldives on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a liveaboard program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span Maldives liveaboards and Maldives whale expeditions. 9 of the 10 operators (90%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Feb–Mar, Jun–Nov, May–Nov and Sep among them. There is no single season for the Maldives, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 1 is listed as open to beginners. Operators with structured encounter data list reef manta ray, whale shark, manta ray, eagle ray and stingray as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, scuba diving and boat-based watching. 6 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

Liveaboards by region in the Maldives

• Maldives liveaboards9

Other activities in the Maldives

• Scuba diving in the Maldives206
• Island hopping and boat trips in the Maldives182
• Snorkeling in the Maldives138
• Family water activities in the Maldives89
• Marine life encounters in the Maldives89
• Surfing and SUP in the Maldives38
• Beaches and water play in the Maldives25
• Freediving in the Maldives21
• Swimming in the Maldives8
• Kayaking and paddling in the Maldives5

Marine life in the Maldives

• Sharks in the Maldives57
• Manta rays in the Maldives42
• Whale sharks in the Maldives34
• Dolphins in the Maldives28
• Sea turtles in the Maldives21
• Tiger sharks in the Maldives13
• Hammerhead sharks in the Maldives4

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