Amba
Liveaboard
Diving experience
The Amba is a pretty big safari boat, 34 meters long and 10 meters wide, and she's super stable in the water.
For the past 18 years, she's been cruising through the stunning Maldivian islands under German management, known as a cozy safari boat with its own unique charm.
The Amba's crew has been with the boat for ages and they really know their stuff!
Our experienced guides are pros at handling divers of all skill levels. They carefully pick out the best dive spots and then get you ready for your upcoming dive with a briefing in both German & English.
Generally, the language on board the Amba is German & English, and you'll almost always find two German-speaking contacts on hand throughout the year.
CABINS
- 9 Cabins with space for a total of 20 Guests
Upper Deck: 2 cabins – including 1 cabin with a double bed, 1 cabin with twin beds
Lower Deck: 7 Cabins including 4 cabins each with a double bed and a single bed, 2 cabins with twin beds, 1 bow cabin with a double bedThe upper deck cabins are a bit bigger than the standard cabins on the lower deck and come with panoramic windows for an amazing view of the Indian Ocean. Plus, they have a private, secluded sun terrace with a partially covered area.
Each cabin has its own bathroom with a toilet, hand & bath towels, a fan, individually controlled air conditioning, and European standard power outlets.
FACILITIES
- Lounge
The lounge is on the Amba's main deck and is super spacious with a dining area, a well-stocked bar, a multimedia area (TV/DVD/HiFi system), board games, and a personal locker for each guest to charge & store their belongings. - Internet
You can grab local SIM cards at Malé airport for a fee. - Sun Deck
Our 50 m² partially covered sun deck comes with loungers and a grassy area, perfect for sunbathing and chilling out. - Shaded Deck
You'll also find a cozy open-air lounge area on the upper deck. It's the perfect spot to hang out if you need a break from the sun.
DINING
- Dining Area
We serve up delicious national & international dishes in the lounge as a table buffet. Plus, guests can look forward to treats like homemade sourdough bread, doughnuts, apple strudel, or Kaiserschmarrn (a yummy shredded pancake)!
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, along with coffee, tea, and water, are all included with your full board. - Bar
Our well-stocked bar is also on the main deck in the lounge, offering a variety of delicious drinks. Our bartender will even whip up tasty long drinks & cocktails, perfect for a Maldivian sundowner. - Moonshine Bar
The bar on the shaded upper deck opens its 'doors' after dinner. You can also get delicious cocktails & long drinks mixed here at moderate prices.
TECHNICAL SPECS
- Year Built: 2004
- Length: 34 meters / Width: 10 meters
- Generators: 2 Fischer Panda 40 KW, 1 Kohler 80 KW
- Engines: Volvo Penta Marine
- Desalination Unit: 2 x 4,500l/day
- Compressors: 2 Bauer Compressors
SAFETY
- Compass, mobile phones, satellite phone, life jackets & dinghy, fire extinguishing system in the engine room, fire extinguishers in all key areas, fire blankets, smoke detectors, general emergency alarm, 24-hour personal security watch, anchor alarm, EPIRB, emergency oxygen & first aid kit, wound suturing kit, scalpels, sterile wound instruments, and wound dressing materials.
PAYMENT ON BOARD
- Euros, US Dollars
- Credit cards are not accepted.
Our dive guides carefully choose dive sites based on each diver's experience level, making sure every guest gets the most out of their dives. Briefings are given in German & English before dives, if needed.
- Dives
We offer 2-3 dives per day, plus one night dive during the safari, all done from our dive dhoni. This way, we can easily reach all the amazing dive spots around the Maldivian islands. - Dive Dhoni
Our dhoni is 16 meters long and 5 meters wide, giving you plenty of space to store your equipment and get ready for your dives. - Nitrox
Nitrox is a must on the Amba; we don't offer regular air fills. - Requirements
Every diver needs to be certified for depths up to 30 meters to join all our dives, as the average depth of our dive sites is between 25 – 30 meters.
Also, we expect all divers to have a minimum of 50 open water dives and an AOWD certification.
SAMPLE ROUTES
- Malé – Ari – Vavuu Atoll
You can check out the detailed routes, dates & availabilities right below, and feel free to send us your inquiry for your next diving holiday anytime!
Routes and availability
For more detailed info on routes, dates & availability, you can find it in the overview listed above, or feel free to ask anytime via office@maldivesandmore.com.