MY MANTHIRI

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26m / 86ft MAX 12 NITROX

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 414

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At a glance:

Visits Maldives central atolls and Felidhoo
All ensuite cabins with minibars
More than 20 years in the diving industry
Dedicated restaurant with bar
Cameras: racks, rinse tank, table, laptop, projector
Photography professional on board

MY Manthiri is a long-established and trusted name on the Maldive Islands liveaboard scene. Although not the largest boat operating in the atoll chain, a 7.6m beam makes the boat stable and allows for spacious en-suite cabins, teak-panelled saloon with onboard Wi-Fi internet, and dive deck.

Conducting Maldives diving safaris around the best dive sites of the atolls, the Manthiri feels like a much larger boat than it is. The dhoni houses the compressors and the nitrox system, as well as all of the dive gear. The maximum of 12 guests onboard are attended to by 11 crew so high service levels can be added to the spacious feel, meaning a comfortable and uncramped experience on board.

You will appreciate the warm towel that is placed around your shoulders shortly after each dive, a welcome touch for guests on these safaris.

Photographers can benefit, not only from the camera racks, tank, table, laptop, CD burner and projector, but also from the assistance of the photo professional on board.

So if your idea of a great Maldives liveaboard safari is to be looked after by experienced, friendly staff on a spacious and comfortable boat without too many divers, then MY Manthiri is definitely worth considering.

Manthiri has 6 cabins on the lower deck with private en-suite bathrooms - 4 Twin bed cabins and 2 Double bed cabins. The cabins are serviced daily.

All the cabins have:

Air-conditioning and fans
Portholes
Private bathroom with hot water shower
Hand basin, hairdryer and toiletries
Bedding and towels
Cabinet, shelves and mirror

Minibar and fridge
Reading lights
2 flat-prong and 3 square-prong mains outlet 110-220 volts - 24 hours per day
Adaptors are available
Fire extinguishers and life jackets

No. of bathrooms / showers - 7 / 7 - hot water

Maldives Central Atolls (10 Days / 9 Nights - 28 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: North Male, South Male, Ari atolls and Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay)

Day 1
Once you board the Manthiri liveaboard in Male, you’ll settle into your cabin and get a full orientation of the boat and the trip ahead. After a warm welcome and a chance to unwind, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner by the onboard chefs. No diving on this day, just time to relax and get ready for the adventures to come.

Days 2–9
This is where the diving truly delivers. Across the Central Atolls, you’ll explore some of the Maldives’ most iconic underwater sites In North and South Male, and Ari Atoll, with up to 3 dives per day, plus a few special night dives. Expect close encounters with grey reef sharks gliding through channels, schools of eagle rays sweeping past in formation, and Napoleons cruising over coral slopes. Giant trevallies, turtles, and dense clouds of reef fish are all part of the daily scenery.
One of the real highlights is the chance to snorkel with whale sharks at Hanifaru Bay and watch manta rays hovering over cleaning stations, slow, graceful movements in crystal-clear water. The fish life is simply overwhelming at times, with swirling schools of batfish, fusiliers, and snappers creating a wall of colour around you.

Day 10
Your liveaboard safari ends in Male after breakfast. It’s time to say goodbye to the crew and head back to shore, leaving with unforgettable memories of world-class diving and the stunning marine life of the Maldives.

[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].

The crew comprises:

2 Cruise Leaders
2 Divemasters
2 Captains
Cook

Steward
2 Mechanics
3 General deck hands

2 x 6 metre motorised dinghies - Camera table, with air-stream facility and separate rinse tank - Dive platform and kit up area - Upper deck air-conditioned saloon with plasma TV, video player and music system - Main deck air conditioned restaurant with bar - Sundecks with mattresses and Cocktail deck with jacuzzi

Diving is conducted from the 2 attendant dive tenders. The experience of the designers has been put to great use on the dive deck, with excellent use of space, and the facilities afforded to the guests onboard Monsoon are second to none.

Manthiri has advanced/technical diver facilities with full gas blending onboard, including a Haskel pump for boosting pressure. Enriched air nitrox, O2 and trimix are all available; and for those with rebreathers there are cylinders required for inspiration units as well as pony bottles.

Dining on board Manthiri is a standout experience, every bit as refined as the diving itself. Professionally trained chefs at a top Maldivian resort, bring a refined touch to every meal. With over 10 years of experience cooking aboard the liveaboard, they know exactly how to cater to divers, offering a tasteful fusion of Eastern and Western flavours. The result is a fresh, thoughtful menu that satisfies a wide range of tastes while keeping divers energised and well-fed throughout the day.
Meals are timed around the dive schedule, and unlike most other liveaboards in the Maldives, all meals are plated and served by waitstaff, not buffet-style, highlighting Manthiri’s strong focus on personal service and attention to detail.

Pre-Dive Mini Breakfast

Served before the first dive of the day;
Light and energising to ease you into your morning underwater.

Full Breakfast (After First Dive)

A delicious, cooked breakfast served once divers return from the water;
Tailored to restore energy and prepare you for the day ahead.

Lunch

Freshly prepared dishes combining local spices and global influences;
Typical selections include pasta, rice dishes, and aromatic Sri Lankan specialities;
Always satisfying, with well-balanced flavours and ingredients.

Snacks (Available Between Dives)

Snacks are always on hand for mid-day cravings or quick post-dive bites;
Accompanied by drinks and fruit to keep you refreshed between meals.

Dinner

A relaxed plated dinner served in the evening;
Every night features fresh fish, often including sashimi from freshly caught wahoo on two evenings;
Dishes that have stood out include beef pie, sweet and sour fish, and vegetable pakora.

Drinks

Meals are accompanied by a refreshing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables;
Filtered water, juices, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day.

Built in 1995. restored 2003
Refurbished 2010
Size - 26m x 7.6m
Weight - 85 tonnes
Top speed - 11 knots
Cruising speed - 9 knots
400 HP Cummins engine
2 x 45 KVa G&M generators
2 x L&W scuba tank compressors

12 litre aluminium dive tanks with DIN and International fittings
14 litre tanks available on request
Enriched air nitrox system
Electricity 110-220V - 24 hours per day
Water capacity - 2,000 litres
Fresh water makers - 6,000 litres per day
Fuel capacity - 4,400 litres
Waste storage tank

25 passenger life raft
16.5m 78 HP Yanmar dive dhoni
30 HP Johnson fibreglass tender
VHF & SSB radios
Navman GPS and plotter
No radar
Vetus depth sounder

Bilge pump alarm
Mobile telephone, fax and email
Searchlight and horn
MFA box and trained staff
Fire alarm and fire extinguishers throughout
2,000 litres continuous flow oxygen

"An excellent trip with a wonderful staff and crew. We were spoiled by the ability to get out of the water and strip off our wet suits and then sit back and relax. They took care of washing out our equipment and hanging it to dry!" - Allison Tater, UK, 11 January 2012 ...

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Dive experience: At least 50 logged dives is required for the Maldives liveaboard cruises.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, bottled drinking water, hot drinks, juice, return transfers to the boat from Male Airport, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (6 divers per guide), tanks.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): 17% GST on cruise price payable in advance, full set scuba equipment (USD 430 per trip, includes BDC, regulator, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins), weights and weight belt (USD 45 per trip), Green Tax (USD 12 per person per night) to be paid in advance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items will be subject to GST and need to be paid on arrival.

Optional extras: Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (USD 20 per day), torch (USD 45 per trip), dive computer (USD 45 per trip), and diving insurance. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items will be subject to GST and need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: The M/Y Manthiri liveaboard departs from Male City. Boarding starts at 9 am. The last night of the cruise the boat is moored in the Male harbour. Disembarkation is at 8 am. For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section.

Non-diver rate: None.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or pay a supplement of 50% of the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: See whole boat charter price below-

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 10 guests and 2 additional persons can join the cruise in a cabin free of charge (total 12 guests).

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