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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Amba Liveaboard is a 34m (112f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 20 guests accommodated across 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10, is rated 'Fabulous', and scores 77% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a fabulous Maldives liveaboard safari, you can't go too far wrong with the MV Amba diving liveaboard. Take a read of these 7 quick review tips about why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat, before fully immersing yourself into the detailed review below, which includes videos and customer reviews:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Amba liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6 out of 10.
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 100%, Liveaboard Design: 89%, Cabin Luxury: 86%, Onboard Comfort: 57%, Food Luxury: 64%, Drink Luxury: 67%. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 77% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MV Amba Liveaboard costs from £119 per day ($158/€143)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Amba Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Amba Liveaboard include: not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Amba liveaboard is 34 metres (112 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Amba Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Amba).
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Amba Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Amba.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewMaldives MV Amba liveaboard review in detail.
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has extra flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingFree nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for any specific dietary requirement you have. This means you can relax in the knowledge that you can enjoy the food onboard this liveaboard. (You are advised to add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form, and to limit any requests to religious beliefs or food allergies).
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid internet on this liveaboard, which means you can get online on your phone or laptop for an extra charge if you need to whilst you are away.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathroom so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier. The maximum rating for any liveaboard is 100%, and this rating is split between the features listed below. When choosing your liveaboard trip, I suggest you don't just consider the total 'Luxury Rating' in isolation, which for the MV Amba is 77%, I recommend you also review each of the features the MV Amba liveaboard has or doesn't have that are important to you.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52)77% total Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rate (Lux Rate); The MV Amba Liveaboard has 40 out of a total of 52 (i.e. 77%) possible benefits and features. This total percentage is an average of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9)100% Diver Benefits Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 9 out of 9 (i.e. 100%) 'Diver Benefits': DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9)89% Liveaboard Design Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 8 out of 9 (i.e. 89%) 'Boat Design Features': Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7)86% Cabin Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 6 out of 7 (i.e. 86%) 'Cabin Features': Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7)57% Onboard Comfort Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 4 out of 7 (i.e. 57%) 'Onboard Comfort' features: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11)64% Food Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 7 out of 11 (i.e. 64%) 'Food Features': BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9)67% Drink Lux Rate; The MV Amba liveaboard has 6 out of 9 (i.e. 67%) 'Drink Features': Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Amba liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”A great dive trip in the beautiful northern Makdives. Great! The Amba is currently the only dive boat operating in the Northern Maldives so the dive sites were not crowded with boats and divers. Sleeping out of the roof deck was wonderful! Great cabins too! Excellent food!” Recommended for: The diving, the diving, the diving…. Everything was great but the diving is the most important.
Customer Review ByPeter W, from: Australia scored the MV Amba 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Amba.
”Great value and no crowds. The cabins are very spacious, and even the en suite was much larger than most liveaboards. The crew is fantastic and goes out of their way to keep guests happy. The main salon is large and comfortable and there are several outdoor areas to lounge. Our only complaint was that the smoking section was the one and only covered deck, just behind the salon. Made it difficult to find a place to hang out away from the smoke when it rained. Diving in the far north was amazing. We didn’t have great visibility, but the life was so prolific. And we never had to share a dive site with another boat. Would highly recommend this trip!” Recommended for: Uncrowded dive sites, fantastic marine life, good crew.
Customer Review ByJessica B, from: United States scored the MV Amba 8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Amba.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Amba liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Amba dive boat.
Itinerary 2 TitleDiving Maldives! MV AMBA Maldives Scuba Diving Liveaboards full charter Diving Safari
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 28 times in total on the MV Amba liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Amba liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Amba liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Amba liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: YES.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the MV Amba liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Amba liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): YES.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Amba Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesYou may see the following marine life when scuba diving from the MV Amba Liveaboard in the Maldives:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna
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Other Marine Life SpeciesYou may also see the following marine life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the MV Amba liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Nitrox, Port Fees, Snacks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Amba liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Local Flights, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Travel Insurance.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Amba liveaboard: Environment Tax.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length34 metres (112 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Amba dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Amba has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Amba liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Amba liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Amba liveaboard has 1 out of 17 (i.e. 6%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Amba liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Amba liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Amba liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, German.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MV Amba liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.6, is rated 'Fabulous', and scores 77% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate. This Maldives liveaboard is a 34 metre (112 feet) dive boat for up to 20 guests across 10 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with single bed), and has 10 bathrooms. The MV Amba Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Amba Liveaboard prices start at £119 per day ($158/€143)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Amba diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Amba. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
Searchable Liveaboard CountriesCountries you can search for liveaboards include: Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Fiji, Maldives, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Red Sea, Solomon Islands, Thailand (If you want to search a country other than "Maldives", simply copy and past the country name from this list instead).
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Amba Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Amba.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Amba Maldives Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the MV Amba Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this MV Amba Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Maldives liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Amba liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
MV Amba Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
