ScubaSpa Yang Liveaboard — Dive, Spa & Yoga Maldives Safari from $2,290 | Book Maldives Holiday

ScubaSpa Yang Liveaboard

Dive by day, unwind by sundown — world-class Maldives reefs paired with an on-board spa and daily yoga

ScubaSpa Yang liveaboard with a yoga deck cruising the Maldives at dusk
Duration 7 Nights / 8 Days
Route North & South Malé, Ari & Vaavu Atolls
Departs From Velana International Airport jetty, Malé
Cabin Count 18 cabins
Max Pax 36 guests
Style Dive & Spa 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, spa, daily yoga
Best For Divers who want wellness, mixed dive/non-dive couples, yoga lovers

Overview

The ScubaSpa Yang is the Maldives' standout dive-and-wellness liveaboard — a genuinely clever concept that pairs a serious dive operation with a full on-board spa and a daily yoga programme. It is our top recommendation for couples where one partner dives hard and the other prefers snorkelling, spa treatments and sun-salutations on deck. The 18-cabin ship is one of the larger and more comfortable safari vessels in the fleet, with air-conditioned ensuite cabins, a spacious sundeck with a yoga shala, two dedicated spa treatment rooms, and a separate dive dhoni so divers gear up without crowding the mothership. The seven-night route works the Central Atolls — North and South Malé, Ari and Vaavu — diving Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Manta Point at Lankan, HP Reef, Fotteyo Kandu and the famous Alimatha nurse-shark night dive. Between dives, guests book massages, join morning yoga, or simply relax. Free nitrox for certified divers and an experienced multilingual dive team round it out. Indian dietary requests (vegetarian, Jain, no-pork) are accommodated with advance notice. Departing from the Velana International Airport jetty with transfer included, the ScubaSpa Yang is the most balanced choice for travellers wanting reefs and relaxation in equal measure.

Pricing & Cabin Types

Prices in USD per person. Twin-sharing basis. Single supplement: +65%. Spa treatments and yoga charged separately unless on a wellness package.

Cabin Type Price (per person) Size Bed View Bathtub
Lower-Deck Cabin $2,290 14 sqm Double or Twin Porthole
Main-Deck Cabin $2,650 17 sqm Double or Twin Sea-view window
Yang Suite $3,200 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 spa orientation
  • Afternoon check dive on a sheltered North Malé reef
  • Sunset yoga and dinner
  • Sunrise yoga on the shala deck
  • Manta Point (Lankan) cleaning-station dive
  • HP Reef soft-coral drift
  • Optional night dive; evening spa treatments
  • Maaya Thila pinnacle dive with reef sharks
  • Channel drift past schooling fish
  • Snorkel session above the thila
  • Maaya Thila night dive
  • Whale-shark snorkel search off South Ari
  • Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila) reef dive
  • Afternoon spa treatments and rest
  • Sail east toward Vaavu Atoll
  • Fotteyo Kandu channel dive rich in pelagics
  • Miyaru Kandu drift for sharks and rays
  • Alimatha nurse-shark night dive
  • Quiet Vaavu lagoon overnight
  • Guraidhoo Kandu channel — sharks and eagle rays
  • Relaxed reef dive and long surface interval
  • Sunset yoga and farewell BBQ
  • Sandbank stop for swimming
  • Two morning dives on favourite North Malé reefs
  • Closing yoga session and spa
  • Log dives and relax on deck
  • 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
  • Daily group yoga sessions on the shala deck
  • 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)
  • Spa treatments and private yoga (unless on a wellness package)
  • 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
2015
Refurbished
2023
Length
50 m
Cabins
18
Max Guests
36
Decks
3 (saloon, cabin, sundeck with yoga shala)
Dive Tender
Separate dedicated dive dhoni
Spa
Yes — two treatment rooms
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

Absolutely — this is the boat we recommend most for mixed couples. A non-diving partner can snorkel the same reefs, join daily yoga, and book spa treatments while the diver is on the dhoni. Everyone reunites for meals and sundowners.
For diving, PADI Open Water minimum (Advanced Open Water recommended for channel dives). If you have never dived, you can try a Discover Scuba session on board or simply snorkel — no certification needed for snorkelling.
Yes — full vegetarian and Jain meals are prepared on request with at least 72 hours' notice, alongside the international and wellness-focused buffet.
The Central-Atoll route stays largely sheltered with short hops, so motion is gentle. Morning yoga and fresh air help; bring seasickness tablets if you are sensitive and choose a lower mid-ship cabin.