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Azalea Luxury Liveaboard

Five-star living on the water — elegant suites, a jacuzzi sundeck and the Maldives' finest reefs at your door

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Azalea luxury liveaboard cruising the Maldives Central Atolls
Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days
Route North & South Malé, Ari Atoll
Departs From Velana International Airport jetty, Malé
Cabin Count 13 cabins & suites
Max Pax 26 guests
Style 5-Star Dive & Snorkel Liveaboard
From $2,650 per person (twin sharing)
Meals Full board — gourmet buffet, snacks, water/tea/coffee
Activities Up to 3 dives/day, night dives, snorkelling, nitrox, jacuzzi
Best For Honeymooners, luxury divers, couples who snorkel

Overview

The Azalea is a five-star luxury liveaboard for Indian travellers who want the Maldives' best reefs without giving up a single comfort. Among the most elegant safari vessels in the fleet, the Azalea offers spacious air-conditioned ensuite cabins and suites with sea-view windows and premium linens, a teak sundeck with a jacuzzi and bar, a refined indoor saloon, and a dedicated dive dhoni so divers gear up in comfort. The seven-night route concentrates on the Central Atolls — North and South Malé and Ari — diving and snorkelling the marquee sites: Maaya Thila, Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila), Manta Point at Lankan, Banana Reef and HP Reef, plus a whale-shark snorkel search off South Ari. The galley leans gourmet, with vegetarian, Jain and no-pork Indian options on advance request. Free nitrox for certified divers and a polished, attentive crew make the Azalea a favourite with honeymooners who dive and snorkellers who simply want the most beautiful boat on the water. Departing the Velana International Airport jetty in Malé with transfer included, this is our recommendation when five-star service matters as much as the diving.

Pricing & Cabin Types

Prices in USD per person. Twin-sharing basis. Single supplement: +80%. Nitrox and tanks included for certified divers.

Cabin Type Price (per person) Size Bed View Bathtub
Deluxe Cabin $2,650 15 sqm Double or Twin Sea-view window —
Premium Suite $3,100 20 sqm King or Twin Large sea-view window ✔ Yes
Owner's Suite $3,800 28 sqm King bed Panoramic windows + private terrace ✔ Yes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Airport pickup at Velana (MLE) and transfer to the jetty
  • Welcome reception, cabin allocation and dive-kit setup
  • Afternoon check dive on a sheltered North Malé reef
  • Sunset in the jacuzzi; gourmet dinner
  • Manta Point (Lankan) cleaning-station dive
  • HP Reef soft-coral drift
  • Banana Reef caves and overhangs
  • Optional night dive over a shallow reef
  • Maaya Thila pinnacle with reef sharks
  • Channel drift past schooling fish
  • Snorkellers explore the thila shallows
  • Maaya Thila night dive
  • Whale-shark snorkel search off South Ari
  • Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila) reef dive
  • Long surface interval and jacuzzi time
  • Sunset cocktails on the sundeck
  • Two dives on coral-rich Ari thilas
  • Turtles, eagle rays and reef sharks
  • Sandbank visit for swimming and photos
  • Sail back toward South Malé
  • Guraidhoo Kandu channel — sharks and eagle rays
  • Relaxed reef dive and long snorkel
  • Spa-style relaxation on deck
  • Farewell gourmet BBQ
  • Two morning dives on favourite North Malé sites
  • Afternoon: rinse gear, log dives, relax
  • Captain's farewell dinner
  • Overnight anchorage near Malé
  • Buffet breakfast on board
  • Transfer to Velana International Airport jetty
  • No-fly window respected before departure
  • Departure assistance

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ What's Included
  • Full-board gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water/tea/coffee)
  • Seven nights in selected cabin or suite with ensuite bathroom
  • Up to 3 dhoni dives per day plus night dives per the itinerary
  • Tanks, weights, belt and free nitrox for certified divers
  • Dedicated dive dhoni tender with crew and dive guides
  • Use of jacuzzi and sundeck facilities
  • Airport transfer Velana (MLE) ↔ boat jetty
  • Marine-park and atoll cruising permits
✗ Not Included
  • International/domestic flights to Malé
  • Dive equipment rental (regulator, BCD, wetsuit, computer)
  • Travel and dive insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses, tips and souvenirs
  • Green Tax, fuel surcharge and any port fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks beyond included water/tea/coffee
  • Single supplement (approx. 80% surcharge)

Ship & Vessel Details

Built
2016
Refurbished
2023
Length
42 m
Cabins
13 (incl. suites)
Max Guests
26
Decks
3 (saloon, cabin, sundeck with jacuzzi)
Dive Tender
Separate dedicated dive dhoni
Nitrox
Yes — free for certified divers
Air-conditioning
Yes — all cabins and saloon
Wifi
Yes (satellite)
Safety
Maldives Coast Guard certified; emergency oxygen and first aid on board

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — it is one of our top honeymoon liveaboards. The Owner's Suite has a private terrace and bathtub, the sundeck has a jacuzzi, the cuisine is gourmet, and the crew are attentive to couples. Both divers and snorkellers are well catered for.
Absolutely. The same reefs offer outstanding snorkelling, and a non-diving partner can relax in the jacuzzi or on deck while the diver is on the dhoni. Whale-shark and manta snorkelling are highlights for non-divers.
Yes — full vegetarian, Jain and no-pork Indian menus are prepared on request with at least 72 hours' notice, alongside the gourmet international buffet.
The Central-Atoll route stays largely inside sheltered lagoons with short crossings, so motion is gentle and the Azalea's larger hull is very stable. Bring seasickness tablets if you are sensitive.