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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Ari Queen Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 20 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.4 out of 10 and is rated 'Very good'.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a very good Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the MV Ari Queen diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Ari Queen liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.4 out of 10, and is rated "Very good".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 6 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 2 out of 7, Food Luxury: 6 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 28 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MV Ari Queen Liveaboard costs from £135 per day ($165/€154)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard include: no diving courses, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Ari Queen liveaboard is 33 metres (108 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 Ari Queen Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Ari Queen).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your MV Ari Queen liveaboard trip.
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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 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Ari Queen.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewMaldives MV Ari Queen liveaboard review in detail.
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has 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 DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
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 WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, 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.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Ari Queen Liveaboard has 28 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 6 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: NO; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Ari Queen liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Wonderful experience, I hope to do it again some day…The nightdive with then sharks and rays; the bbq on the eiland, diving around South Ari Atoll; the manta ray coming in the evening to our boat; the amazing crew, who was always ready to fullfill any wishes; diving in the currents and seeing lots of sharks…and much more. The price made it possible for me to join; it is about the maximum I can afford…” Recommended for: Diving, very nice friendly crew with good service, and the boat and cabin comfort (including the nice hot shower).
Customer Review ByGraziella E, from: Netherlands scored the MV Ari Queen 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Ari Queen.
“The Ari Queen is great value for money for world class diving! 1. Diving – pelagics, healthy reefs, varied sites, easy/challenging 2. The scenery – most beautiful place in the world 3. The dive guides and staff – very professional and fun to be around 4. The value for money – excellent 5. The experience of living on a boat to see the Maldives.” Recommended for: 1. The diving 2. The route 3. The service.
Customer Review ByUrica L, from: United States scored the MV Ari Queen 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Ari Queen.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Ari Queen Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Ari Queen to find out how to get from to join the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Ari Queen 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 Ari Queen dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Classic Central (Male - Male) - 7 Nights
Itinerary 2 TitleDiving Maldives 2020!!! Highlights - Liveaboard - Ari Queen HD
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 17 times in total on the MV Ari Queen liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Ari Queen liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Ari Queen 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 Ari Queen 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; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the MV Ari Queen liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Ari Queen 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 Ari Queen Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
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, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird 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 Ari Queen liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Ari Queen liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Internet, Nitrox, Rental Gear, Soft Drinks, Special Dinner.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Ari Queen liveaboard: .
Boat Capacity
Boat Length33 metres (108 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Ari Queen dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Ari Queen has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; 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 Ari Queen liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Ari Queen liveaboard has 1 out of 6 (i.e. 17%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Ari Queen liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MV Ari Queen liveaboard has a customer review rating of 8.4, is rated 'Very good'. This Maldives liveaboard is a 33 metre (108 feet) dive boat for up to 20 guests across 10 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 10 bathrooms. The MV Ari Queen Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Ari Queen Liveaboard prices start at £135 per day ($165/€154)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Ari Queen diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Ari Queen. 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:
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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 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Ari Queen Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Ari Queen.
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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.