Maldives Liveaboard
Central Atolls, MaldivesNomad Cruise Experiences | 20 – 27 March 2027Seven days of diving the Central Atolls with the Nomad Cruise community. Sharks, mantas and whale sharks by day — and the people you would want to share them with at sunset.
The people
Who you’ll dive with
Join Nomad Cruise alumni and newcomers who share a love of diving, travel and entrepreneurship. Spend your days exploring the reefs and your evenings sharing meals, stories and ideas on deck.
Your host · Excursion Director
Meet David Vu
David is a diver, entrepreneur and Nomad Cruise excursion director. He’ll host the trip, bring the group together and personally review each application.
Two minutes, free and non-binding.
Dive the Central Atolls of the Maldives, together with the Nomad Cruise community.
A journey to feel the Maldives
Imagine waking up in the middle of the Indian Ocean surrounded by endless shades of blue. Each day brings the thrill of diving among sharks, manta rays and vibrant schools of fish in the channels and thilas of the Central Atolls.
But this journey is more than diving. It is the Nomad Cruise community sharing sunsets, remote islands, a BBQ on a sandbank and a couple of business masterminds on deck — experiencing the ocean in a way most travellers never do.
Apply for the Maldives Diving Trip17 dives in a week
Channels, thilas and manta cleaning stations across the Central Atolls.
A boat to yourselves
One small group on the Mosaique, no strangers, no schedule but the tides.
Masterminds on deck
Business teardowns and featured talks between the dives.
Sleep on the water
Sea-breeze suites, a sun deck with a jacuzzi and sunsets every evening.
Everything on board is taken care of.
7 nights, all meals, 17 dives and the programme. You bring your certification, your gear and your flights.
Included
- Liveaboard on the yacht Mosaique, 7 nights
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, 24/7 snacks
- Water, coffee and herbal teas
- 17 dives — channels, thilas, manta stations and a night dive
- Whale shark snorkelling opportunities
- BBQ on a paradise island
- 2–3 business mastermind sessions
- Featured talks and business teardowns
- Group workspace and coordination by diving specialists
- Full support throughout the expedition
Not included
- International flights to and from Malé
- Bar service
- Travel and diving insurance (required)
- Equipment rental (approx. €200 for a full set)
- 15L tank upgrade and top cabin upgrades
Built for experienced divers
- Advanced Open Water certification or higher
- Comfortable with drift and channel dives in current
- Your own dive computer, or rental arranged in advance
- Valid diving insurance for the whole trip
The boat
Seven nights on the Mosaique
We live aboard the Mosaique, a liveaboard yacht built for diving weeks: a dive platform at the stern, a restaurant and bar lounge on the main deck, sea-breeze suites with balconies on deck two and a sun deck with a jacuzzi on top.
Cabins are twin or double with private bathroom and air conditioning. Shared cabins are twin cabins with one other diver from the group; single cabins give you the whole cabin to yourself.
Deck plan (PDF)
Cabins and prices
Two ways to come on board
Prices are per person for the full 7-night trip. Nobody books directly: apply first, and once David has approved your application you receive a personal link to pick your cabin and pay the deposit.
Shared cabin
Early BirdOne bed in a twin cabin, shared with another diver from the group.
€1,000 deposit to secure it · €1,500 by 20 December 2026
- Early Bird: €2,500 instead of €3,000
- Twin cabin shared with one other diver
- All 17 dives, full board and the full programme
Single cabin
A cabin to yourself for the whole week.
€1,000 deposit to secure it · €3,500 by 20 December 2026
- Your own cabin, no cabin mate
- All 17 dives, full board and the full programme
Pay €1,000 now, the rest before we sail
A €1,000 deposit per person secures your cabin. The remaining balance is due 90 days before departure — by 20 December 2026. You will get a personal payment link by email in good time; nothing is charged automatically, and both payments are by card through Stripe.
Applying itself is free and non-binding — nothing is due until David has approved your application.
How it works
From application to the first dive
- 1
Apply
Tell us about your diving experience. It takes two minutes.
- 2
Review
David reads every application personally and follows up with you directly.
- 3
Book
Approved divers receive a personal link to pick a cabin and pay the deposit.
- 4
Dive
Your spot is confirmed. We meet in Malé on 20 March 2027.
Good to know
Questions divers ask us
How and when do I pay?
Nothing is due while you apply. Once your application is approved you get a personal link and secure your cabin with a €1,000 deposit per person, paid by card through Stripe. The rest of the cabin price is due 90 days before departure — by 20 December 2026 — and we send you a payment link in good time. Nothing is ever charged automatically.
Why apply first instead of booking?
The boat takes a small group and the diving is in current. We want to make sure everyone on board is a good fit for the conditions and for each other. Applying is free and non-binding.
What certification do I need?
Advanced Open Water or higher, with recent dives. Open Water divers with a lot of experience can apply — tell us about it in the form.
Do I need my own equipment?
Bring your own if you have it. A full set can be rented on board for around €200 for the week; let us know in your application.
What happens after I apply?
You get a confirmation straight away. David reviews your application and gets back to you by email or WhatsApp. If it is a fit, you receive a personal booking link to secure your spot.
Apply for the Maldives Diving Trip
Spots are highly limited and this trip is built for experienced divers, so we ask everyone to apply first. David reviews every application personally and gets back to you with a booking link if it is a fit.