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Honors Legacy Liveaboard

Premium diving with polish — generous cabins, a dedicated dive dhoni and a week on the Central Atolls' finest reefs

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Honors Legacy premium liveaboard cruising calm Maldives waters
Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days
Route North & South Malé, Ari & Vaavu Atolls
Departs From Velana International Airport jetty, Malé
Cabin Count 14 cabins
Max Pax 28 guests
Style Premium Dive & Snorkel Liveaboard
From $2,290 per person (twin sharing)
Meals Full board — buffet meals, snacks, water/tea/coffee
Activities Up to 3 dives/day, night dives, snorkelling, nitrox, manta & shark dives
Best For Couples, divers wanting comfort, mixed dive/snorkel groups

Overview

The Honors Legacy is a polished premium liveaboard for Indian travellers who want a comfortable, well-run week of Maldives diving and snorkelling a clear step above entry-level boats — without paying full five-star prices. The 14-cabin ship is spacious and modern, with air-conditioned ensuite cabins, sea-view windows, a roomy sundeck with loungers, an indoor saloon, and a dedicated dive dhoni so divers gear up off the mothership. The seven-night route covers the Central Atolls' greatest hits — North and South Malé, Ari and Vaavu — diving and snorkelling Maaya Thila, Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila), Manta Point at Lankan, Banana Reef, HP Reef, Fotteyo Kandu and the celebrated Alimatha nurse-shark night dive, with a whale-shark snorkel search off South Ari. Free nitrox for certified divers, an attentive crew and reliable food make it a consistent favourite. Indian dietary requests (vegetarian, Jain, no-pork) are accommodated with advance notice. Departing the Velana International Airport jetty in Malé with transfer included, the Honors Legacy is one of our strongest all-round recommendations for couples and groups wanting quality, comfort and the Maldives' marquee reefs.

Pricing & Cabin Types

Prices in USD per person. Twin-sharing basis. Single supplement: +65%. Nitrox and tanks included for certified divers.

Cabin Type Price (per person) Size Bed View Bathtub
Deluxe Cabin $2,290 14 sqm Double or Twin Sea-view window —
Premium Cabin $2,590 17 sqm Double or Twin Large sea-view window —
Legacy Suite $3,150 24 sqm King bed Panoramic windows ✔ Yes

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Airport pickup at Velana (MLE) and transfer to the jetty
  • Welcome briefing, cabin allocation and dive-kit setup
  • Afternoon check dive on a sheltered North Malé reef
  • Sail to first anchorage; dinner and site briefing
  • 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 sundeck relaxation
  • Sail east toward Vaavu Atoll
  • Fotteyo Kandu channel dive
  • Miyaru Kandu drift for sharks and rays
  • Alimatha nurse-shark night dive
  • Overnight at a quiet Vaavu lagoon
  • Guraidhoo Kandu channel — sharks and eagle rays
  • Relaxed reef dive and long snorkel
  • Sandbank stop for swimming and photos
  • Farewell BBQ on the sundeck
  • 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 meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water/tea/coffee)
  • Seven nights in selected cabin category 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
  • 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. 65% surcharge)

Ship & Vessel Details

Built
2018
Refurbished
2024
Length
46 m
Cabins
14
Max Guests
28
Decks
3 (saloon, cabin, sundeck)
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

It offers more space, larger cabins and a more polished service standard than budget liveaboards, while staying below true five-star pricing. It is our sweet-spot recommendation for couples and groups who want comfort and the same world-class reefs.
PADI Open Water minimum, with Advanced Open Water recommended for the channel and shark dives. Snorkellers and Discover Scuba beginners are well looked after — the whale-shark and manta snorkelling is superb for non-divers.
Yes — full vegetarian, Jain and no-pork Indian menus are prepared on request with at least 72 hours' notice, alongside the international buffet.
The Central-Atoll route stays largely sheltered with short crossings, so motion is gentle. The larger hull is stable; bring seasickness tablets if you are sensitive and choose a lower mid-ship cabin.