MY Honors Legacy is a quite recent arrival on the Maldives diving scene. Built in 2012, this 33.5m motor yacht runs liveaboard trips around the best dive sites of the Maldives: mostly around the central atolls but also to the northern atolls of the archipelago!
Up to 20 divers can be accommodated on board in 10 cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms and flat screen TVs, on the lower and upper deck. Guests tend to spend their cruise surface time either in the air conditioned saloon/dining area on the main deck or soaking up the rays on the sun deck which comes complete with sun loungers and a Jacuzzi. There is also a nice open-air shaded area towards the stern end of the upper deck.
You can enjoy reading from the library of books and magazines, play chess or use the Wi-fi on your own devices. There is also an onboard spa so you can select a soothing treatment to add to the atmosphere of pampering and relaxation.
As with most Maldives liveaboards, diving is conducted from a dhoni which accompanies the liveaboard during each trip. The dhoni of MY Honors Legacy features plenty of equipment storage spaces, 2 fresh water showers, a toilet, rinse tanks and a camera table. The compressors are housed on the dhoni so noisy tank filling is done far from the quiet of the main boat. 15 litre tanks are also available with advance notice so you can spend longer in the impressive Maldivian waters.
There are 10 cabins in total: 3 Ocean View suites and 7 Superior twin or double cabins. Both suites are on the upper deck while there are 6 Superior cabins on the lower deck and 1 on the middle deck. All cabins have air-conditioning, private ensuite bathrooms, TVs and minibars.
The superior cabins are all 2 share and the suites have 1 double and 1 single bed plus the benefit of large windows with elevated views of the beautiful Maldivian scenery.
All the cabins have:
- Individual control air-conditioning
- Bathroom with toilet and built-in hot water shower cubicle
- Hand basin and towels (no toiletries)
- Windows or portholes
- TV and music system
- Safety box
- Reading lights
- Bedside cabinet, shelves and mirror
- Minibar
- Fire warning system
- 2 pin 220V electricity, adaptor in cabin
- Bedding and luggage space
- Life jackets
- Fire warning system in cabin, extinguishers in corridors
No. of bathrooms / showers - 10 / 10 - hot water
Maldives Central Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, very popular, wreck diving
Dive sites and activities: South Male: Guraidhoo Corner; Felidhoo Atoll: Dhevana Kandu, Alimatha House Reef, Miyaru Kandu; Ari Atoll: Maamigili Beyru, Bodufinolhu Thila; Kudarah Thila; Rangali Manta Point; Rahdhigga Thila, Panettone, Fish Head, Maya Thila, Hafsa Thila, Bathalamaagaa Kanthila, Rasdhoo Madivaru Corner, Hammerhead Point
Day 1
A representative of MY Honors Legacy will meet you at Male International Airport and take you to the dhoni that will take you on board this fantastic 31m motor yacht and its crew of 12. The boat will either leave port on Day 1 once all guests are on board, usually by 14:00 hrs, or guests will do their check dive on Day 1 and the boat will leave port the following morning. Lunch and dinner will be served during the day, depending on your arrival time. You will be able to get to know the crew and the boat better during the introductory briefing that the tour leader will give once all the guests are on board. You are about to have a great week of diving, fun and relaxation!
Core Days
Be ready to dive the best and most famous dive sites of the Maldives around Male, Ari and Felidhoo atolls. Different underwater environments like channels where you will drift dive, and pinnacles where you will have high a chance of meeting manta rays, snorkel and dive with whale sharks, hammerheads, grey reef sharks and the mesmerising marine life living on beautiful reefs. A great wreck dive in South Male will show you the macro creatures that have made the wreck their home. There are 3 dives a day, except on the last full day of the trip when there are only 2 morning dives before returning to Male. Each week also includes 1 night dive.
3 main meals a day will give you enough energy for all the diving of the safari, while the snacks served each day are aimed to simply spoil you! Meals are buffet style and served inside the air-con saloon, prepared-daily using chicken, fish, fresh vegetables, curries, pasta and salads, and cooked with local and international recipes. There will be 1 beach BBQ during the safari.
Day 8
Wake up with the smell of the last breakfast of the tour being served in the early morning. Say your farewells and take your last group pictures before heading to Male airport.
Maldives Deep South Atolls (8 Days / 7 Nights - 17 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, manta rays, schooling fish & big pelagics
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu atolls
Day 1
A representative of MY Honors Legacy will meet you at Kooddoo Airport and take you to the dhoni that will take you on board this fantastic 31m motor yacht and its crew of 12. The boat will leave port once all guests are on board, usually by mid afternoon. Lunch and dinner will be served during the day, depending on your arrival time. Also, depending on arrival time you may do your check dive on day 1. You will be able to get to know the crew and the boat better during the introductory briefing that the tour leader will give once all the guests are on board. You are about to have a great week of diving, fun and relaxation!
Core Days
Be ready to dive the best and most famous dive sites of the far southern atolls of the Maldives: Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu. This region of the Maldives has become a best kept secret for liveaboard divers in the know. Very few dive operators have visited the region and those that have return with tales of wonder. Whale sharks can be found at Huvadhoo and mantas at Addu Atoll, but perhaps the unique attraction lies at Fuvahmulah Island where thresher sharks, oceanic white tips and tiger sharks can regularly be seen. There are 3 dives a day, except on the last full day of the trip when there are only 2 morning dives before heading to Gan. Each week also includes 1 night dive.
3 main meals a day will give you enough energy for all the diving of the safari, while the snacks served each day are aimed to simply spoil you! Meals are buffet style and served inside the air-con saloon, prepared-daily using chicken, fish, fresh vegetables, curries, pasta and salads, and cooked with local and international recipes. There will be 1 beach BBQ during the safari.
Day 8
Wake up with the smell of the last breakfast of the tour being served in the early morning. Say your farewells and take your last group pictures before heading to Gan airport.
Note this itinerary may operate in the reverse direction.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
High quality dining on board MY Honors Legacy is considered an essential component of the cruise experience. The menu consists of a variety of different cuisines include Italian, Thai, Maldivian and Sri Lankan as well as international dishes and a weekly island BBQ.
There are always snacks and drinks available 24 hours a day and free of charge, plus drinks can be purchased from the bar. Meals are served buffet style 3 times a day. Vegetarians and those with other dietary requirements should give advance notice to allow the operator to prepare ingredients.
- Air-conditioned restaurant and open-air dining areas.
- 3 main dishes per sitting, buffet.
- Coffee, tea and drinking water, fruit, bread and biscuits are provided free of charge.
- Soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits are available for purchase.
- The dining service normally begins with dinner; breakfast is served on the final morning.
- Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice.
