The Maldives 2026
One of the most mesmerizing places to dive in the world. The Maldives gives more wow moments than any other place on the planet. From amazing Manta Rays majestically feeding and being cleaned to the phenomenal whale sharks beautifully gliding past. The Maldives has it all.
We are building on the successes of our 5 previous Maldives Liveaboards to bring you an epic 10 day itinerary.
We will be flying out of Manchester on Friday 9th January 2026 arriving on Saturday 10th. We will then be be traveling between four of the most beautiful atolls on M/Y Honors Legacy returning home on Tuesday 20th January.
M/Y Honors Legacy was designed and built in the Maldives. This stunning luxury yacht is in a class of its own beautiful design and special attention to detail ensure quality and luxurious comfort for all of our guests. M/Y Honors Legacy is one of the most elegantly built luxury motor yachts in the Maldives and is custom-made for passionate scuba divers. The yacht is designed to meet and exceed the high expectations of even the most experienced travelers.
We have chosen a fantastic itinerary which will bring you “Simply the Best” that the Maldives can offer.
We have negotiated the trip cost to be as low as possible; the fantastic price includes:
- Flights from Manchester
- 1 x 23KG Hold Bag
- 1 x 7KG Cabin Bag
- 3 guided dives per day
- Air & Weights
- Marine Park Fees
- Desert Island Visit & BBQ
- Liveaboard Insolvency Insurance
- Flight & Boat Cancellation Insurance
- Full Board package on Honors Legacy including:
- 3 Fantastic meals per day (all dietary needs catered for on request)
- Snacks, soft drinks, mixers, tea, coffee & water
The Maldives Government charge a Green Tax of $120 per person & there is a mandatory service charge of $180 dollars per person.
Honors Legacy is side mount friendly, nitrox & 15 litre cylinders are both extras, full/part kit hire is available POA.
The menu consists of a variety of different cuisines include Italian, Thai, Maldivian and Sri Lankan as well as international dishes and a weekly island BBQ.
There are always snacks, tea and coffee available 24 hours a day and free of charge, plus drinks can be purchased from the bar. Meals are served buffet style 3 times a day.
Vegetarians and those with other dietary requirements should give advance notice to allow the operator to prepare ingredients.
To give you full security & financial peace of mind we will be using our trusted Travel Agent; Jules from Choice Holidays. Jules will handle the behind the scenes work managing flights and travel security.
The 10 days comes in at a fantastic price of £3595 (plus Green Tax & Service Charge) with the deposit being £800 of that per person. A further two payments will follow before the holiday.
Please consider if you need an extra weight/hold baggage or extra leg room when booking. Message us for information on current flight extras prices.
Over 10 days experience the best of the Maldives. Dive into the Male Atolls, Vaavu Atoll, and Ari Atoll, discovering amazing channels, thrilling drifts, and stunning underwater formations. Get up close with magnificent mantas, gentle whale sharks, and colorful reef creatures during this unforgettable journey.
Ready to book?
To do this trip you need to be a PADI Advanced Open Water diver with an Enriched Air speciality (If you choose the Nitrox Option). The dive limit in the Maldives is 30m so a Deep Certification is a bonus not essential. If you need to gain experience and qualifications before the trip there is loads of time, we will be delighted to assist you with whatever you need. It is advisable to take your own kit, you can however hire anything you need as well as bigger cylinders should you need them. This can all be easily arranged.
I’m sure you are bristling with questions so give us a call or call in and see us. There is an FAQ section below that may help also.
Get booking, get enjoying, this trip is very unique!! Thanks Hotch.
Normal trip T&C’s apply.
Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below, hopefully most of your questions can be answered here.
No, all you will only need to complete an IMUGA 48 hours before arrival in the Maldives.
It is possible to book extra leg room seats & extra luggage. Any additions need to be requested at the time of booking especially extra leg room as it is very limited.
All prices for extras will be checked and determined at the time of the request.
You get one hold bag included in the booking, if you want to have more than one hold bag you will need to pay an additional fee.
There is a meal & drinks included in the flight.
All dietary needs can be accommodated. For instance if you have allergies, are vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian please let us know before the final trip payment is made and we will instruct the chefs onboard to accommodate you.
Nitrox is an option, we recommend its use due to enhanced bottom time, safety reasons & recovery.
If you want Nitrox it MUST be booked in advance and paid with your trip fee (POA).
There are 3 double and 7 twin cabins on board, the twin cabins can be made double if required. All cabins will be allocated to couples on a first to book basis. Any room shares will be allocated by us unless a request is made.
Anyone who suffers from travel/sea sickness is best situated in the lower cabins due to their stability.
Please complete this form, if you have any Yes answers on page 1 & 2 then you will need to obtain medical advice which confirms you are fit to dive. This must be from a suitable medical professional.
If your GP will not sign off your form (which is often the case) then please contact Dr Adam Connor, located near Nottingham. He is specifically specialised in dive related matters.
There are three forms that you will need to complete before you can dive. It is highly recommended that you do these in plenty of time in case you need to get GP/Doctor approval.
The forms are:
Stellar Divers Trip Liability Release
PADI General Diving Liability Release
These forms need to be presented to Ahmed & Hotch when you arrive on the boat.
There are card facilities on Honors legacy however a 3% card fee is applicable on all transactions.
It is always best to take cash US dollars are best – you will need:
120 dollars per person for green tax
180 dollars per person for a service charge
Both payable onboard.
Plus any additional meals & drinks in harbour, plus for any beer and spirits purchased on the boat.
One of the most convenient ways to get Dollars is online through the Post Office, minimum 500 euros, it is of course your choice.
There is opportunity to do a few specialities, those that are conducive with the trip. These are:
PADI Digital Underwater Photography
You can either pre book these or decide on the boat, it helps us plan if we have prior knowledge of your intent please.
Each person will receive a hand, bath and deck use towel as well as a robe for wet wear upon arrival in the cabin.
All towels will be changed at least once a week, if more frequent change is required the cabin crew will accommodate this upon request.
The boats power sockets are UK standard 3 pin European standard – you will need adaptors for USB charge ports.
All charging of large devices eg camera/torch batteries MUST be done in the lounge/communal area so any overheating issues can be seen.
Phones and small items can be charged in the cabins.
If you feel that a particular crew member has stood out tipping is at your discretion and will be greatly received.
As with all of the Maldives, US dollars are preferred please.
Absolutely not. Alcohol & Pornography are expressly banned.
Yes you can, all can be purchased at a fee onboard.
If you are with parents then 15 is the minimum age. Solo divers must be 18 to come.
We recommend that you use bubble wrap and pop them in your hold luggage. This will save any hassle in customs.
Of course this is up to you; to give you a steer though there is no formality on the boat and you will not wear any shoes while you are on the boat. Less is by far best! Make sure your scuba kit is well protected and put most of it in your hold bag. We recommend that you carry dive computers, laptops/tablets and camera equipment in your hand luggage.
There are no laundry facilities onboard, you can take wash powder/liquid and hand wash in your cabin sink if you feel the need.