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MV Sachika Maldives Liveaboard Diving Review

Liveaboard Review Introduction

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Liveaboard Quick Review The MV Sachika Liveaboard is a 33m (108f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 22 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 11 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.4 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 Sachika 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 Sachika liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.4 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 8 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: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 43 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The MV Sachika Liveaboard costs from £149 per day ($182/€170)* .
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the MV Sachika Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the MV Sachika Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The MV Sachika liveaboard is 33 metres (108 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 11 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 22 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the MV Sachika 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 Sachika).
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 Sachika liveaboard trip.
Discover More To find out more or book the MV Sachika Liveaboard you can do this here: MV Sachika
* 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 Sachika Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Sachika.
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Liveaboard Discounts

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    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Sachika, 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 Sachika.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Maldives MV Sachika liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    Video Title MV Sachika - Maldives Liveaboard
    Flexible Booking This 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 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 Paid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an 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 If 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 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 Sachika Liveaboard has 43 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 Sachika liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
    Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Sachika 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 Sachika 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 Sachika 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: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
    Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%) The MV Sachika liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: NO; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
    Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%) The MV Sachika liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: 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: YES.
    Example of Cabins
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    Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

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

    Always beyond our best expectations. In our trip in Sachika boat, everything went perfect but the weather. Giacomo and the dive masters were the best: kind, helpful, and very professional. They take care of every small problem with a smile, making us feel at home from the first day The ship is in peak condition, so clean, and taken care off that it looks new. Much better than pictures, where usually is the contrary. Cabin was big and clean, with plenty space and an comfortable individual bathroom, also carefully cleaned. And food, food was amazing. Every meal was a buffet with plenty of choices, although since all were delicious, you usually end up eating much more than anticipated. Overall, when I come back to Maldives, I’ll definitely will be back with Giacomo and his crew. Thank you very much for the best diving week of our lives.Recommended for: Divemasters, cabin, Food.

    Customer Review By Enrique B, from: Spain scored the MV Sachika 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Sachika.
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    Customer Review

    Great liveaboard trip with awesome Sachika, professional Dive masters and friendly crew. We had a great time in Maldives. Diving was great although few days the weather was quite rough and visibility wasn’t the best. You can’t change the weather but you can still be happy with great people and great diving. Our Dive masters Lara, Sameh and Ali were very professional, and always took into account everything and everyone. They were also able to spot all interested things under water. We saw many manta rays, eagle rays, sharks (white tip, black tip, grey reef, nurse), turtles, octopus and other beautiful marine life and corals. Sachika boat is in very good condition and it was extremely comfortable to stay a week on boat. Boat crew were helpful and chef made awesome food every day! We also took Padi AOWD course which was easy to go because we had so many dives, like deep dive, drift dive, night dive, navigation etc. We will definitely recommend Sachika and we’ll return to dive in Maldives!Recommended for: Diving, Boat, atmosphere.

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

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Liveaboard Departure-Arrival Location The MV Sachika Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Sachika to find out how to get from to join the MV Sachika Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the MV Sachika 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 Sachika dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 The Magnificent 7 Atolls (Male to Laamu)
    Itinerary Option 1 Detail
    Itinerary 1 Video
    Itinerary 1 Title Dive the Maldives on the Sachika Liveaboard
    Itinerary Option 2 Best of Central Atolls: North Male, South Male, Felidhoo, Ari (Male - Male)
    Itinerary Option 2 Detail
    Itinerary 2 Title Sachika Liveaboard 01/2022 - Best of Central Atolls - 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 Sachika 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 Sachika 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: YES.
    Your Logged Dives When choosing the MV Sachika 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 Sachika liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
    Your Diver experience If you choose the MV Sachika liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Sachika liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; 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): NO.
    Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the MV Sachika 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 Sachika 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.
    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, Squid, 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 Sachika liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the MV Sachika liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Diving Insurance, Extra Dives, Internet, Local Flights, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment, Soft Drinks, Special Dinner.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the MV Sachika liveaboard: Gratuities, National Park Fees.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 33 metres (108 feet).
    Maximum Guests 22
    Cabins and Bathrooms The MV Sachika dive boat has 10 cabins and 11 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The MV Sachika has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, triple cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: YES.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The MV Sachika liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

    Underwater Photographers

    Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The MV Sachika 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 Sachika liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; 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 Sachika 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 Sachika 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: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the MV Sachika liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Italian.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The MV Sachika liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.4, is rated 'Superb'. This Maldives liveaboard is a 33 metre (108 feet) dive boat for up to 22 guests across 10 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, triple cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 11 bathrooms. The MV Sachika Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Sachika Liveaboard prices start at £149 per day ($182/€170)*.
    More Information To discover more about the MV Sachika diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Sachika. 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 Sachika Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Sachika.

    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 Sachika Maldives Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
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    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 Sachika liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
    MV Sachika 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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