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MV Azalea Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review

Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Quick Review The MV Azalea Liveaboard is a 38m (125f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb Maldives liveaboard safari, a great choice is the MV Azalea diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer Rating The MV Azalea liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 5 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 40 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The MV Azalea Liveaboard costs from £0 per day ($0/€0)* (Note: The reason the cost per day is "0" is because this liveaboard is for charter only, which means the price is on application).
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MV Azalea Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MV Azalea Liveaboard include: no flexible or extra flexible booking.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The MV Azalea liveaboard is 38 metres (125 feet) long, has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MV Azalea Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 6 Days/5 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Azalea).
Booking tips Before 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 Azalea liveaboard trip.
Discover More To find out more or book the MV Azalea Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Azalea
* Note The 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 Azalea Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Azalea.
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Liveaboard Discounts

Last Minute Liveaboard Deals Before reading more about the Maldives MV Azalea liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MV Azalea dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Azalea, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "Xpecial Discount", as per the above image here: MV Azalea.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Maldives MV Azalea liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    Video Title Maldives Luxury Liveaboards Azalea Cruise
    Flexible Booking This liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
    Nitrox Diving Paid 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 For The 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 Courses This 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 Rental You 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.
    Internet Free WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
    Ensuite Cabins Cabins 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 Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
    Private Charter This liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
    DIN Adapters This liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
    Relaxing between dives
    Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com; for more information click here: MV Azalea

    Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

    Liveaboard Luxury Features The '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 Azalea Liveaboard has 40 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 Azalea liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
    Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Azalea liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
    Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%) The MV Azalea liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
    Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%) The MV Azalea liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
    Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MV Azalea liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; 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 Azalea liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; 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: NO.
    Example of Cabins
    Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com; for more information click here: MV Azalea

    Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

    Customer Reviews The MV Azalea liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
    Customer Review

    Most amazing dive experience of my life...I booked this trip via liveaboard.com and had only moderate expectations. This high-end Azalea liveaboard cruise has exceeded every expectation that I ever had! Everything from the operator and crew having such attention to detail made my dive vacation the best I have ever had. It was truly luxurious and everything the dive guides said we would see in the briefings, we saw, and more!!! They were so knowledgeable in taking us from site to site. The food was prepared fresh daily and was absolutely delicious. This being one of the more expensive liveaboards, it attracted a high quality group of divers which will be life-long friends to me. This experience was like no other and I will be repeating it, bringing some of my South Florida friends with me.Recommended for: 1. Quality: The accommodations, crew, dining, and guides were over the top. 2. Attention to detail: Everything was taken care of for the passengers. 3. Relationships: The group was amazing.

    Customer Review By David L, from: United States scored the MV Azalea 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Azalea.
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    Customer Review

    Truly a treat – no other liveaboard in the maldives compares. The Azalea does things differently, they do their best to get you to popular dive sites when others are leaving so you can enjoy uninterrupted, uncrowded, and unspoiled dives. The food was nothing short of fantastic always more than enough to go around and the chefs will gladly whip up a snack if you ever get hungry. As for the boat; you cannot find another yacht in the Maldives offering the same comfort and quality finishings. Multiple outdoor lounge areas, watersports activities, and relaxing indoor furnishing offer more than enough personal space and activities that everyone can enjoy! I will most definitely find my way back onto the Azalea for another trip. Thank you to all the crew for making it such a memorable experience!Recommended for: diving, food, comfort of boat.

    Customer Review By Carl E, from: Canada scored the MV Azalea 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Azalea.

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MV Azalea Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Azalea to find out how to get from to join the MV Azalea Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MV Azalea 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 Azalea dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 Charter only - Best of the Maldives (Male - Male)
    Itinerary Option 1 Detail
    Itinerary 1 Video
    Itinerary 1 Title Maldives 2017 Azalea Yacht
    Itinerary Option 2 Charter only - Best of the Maldives (Male - Male)
    Itinerary Option 2 Detail
    Itinerary 2 Title Azalea Cruise Maldives Diving - The Best and Most Luxurious Liveaboard in the Maldives
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    Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

    Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the MV Azalea liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
    Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the MV Azalea 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: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
    Your Logged Dives When choosing the MV Azalea 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 Azalea 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 experience If you choose the MV Azalea liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Azalea 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 Diving The type of diving experienced from the MV Azalea Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
    Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

    Marine Life Reviewed

    Marine Life Species The 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 Azalea Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
    Sharks You 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.
    Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
    Fish Species You 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.
    Other Marine Life & Bird Species You 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.
    Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
    Marine Life Video
    Video Title Diving the Maldives: North & Central Atolls [4k]
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    Liveaboard Cost and Booking

    Included In The Price The price of booking the MV Azalea liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Port Fees, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Surfing, Tea & Coffee, Visas and Fees, Welcome Cocktails.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MV Azalea liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Glass Bottom Boat, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Jet Skiing, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Naturalist Guide, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Spa, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing, Yoga.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MV Azalea liveaboard: Environment Tax.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 38 metres (125 feet).
    Maximum Guests 16
    Cabins and Bathrooms The MV Azalea dive boat has 9 cabins and 9 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The MV Azalea has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: YES.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MV Azalea liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: YES.

    Underwater Photographers

    Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The MV Azalea 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 Azalea liveaboard has 13 out of 17 (i.e. 76%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: YES; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
    Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The MV Azalea 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 Azalea liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MV Azalea liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The MV Azalea liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb'. This Maldives liveaboard is a 38 metre (125 feet) dive boat for up to 16 guests across 9 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 9 bathrooms. The MV Azalea Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Azalea Liveaboard prices start at £0 per day ($0/€0)*.
    More Information To discover more about the MV Azalea diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Azalea. 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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    * Note The 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 Azalea Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Azalea.

    Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

    Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the MV Azalea Maldives Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
    Please Share Please share details about the experience you had on the MV Azalea 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 Azalea Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Maldives liveaboard for them.
    Have Fun & Be Safe There 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 Azalea liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
    MV Azalea Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review

    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.

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