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Manthiri

Maldives, renowned for its rare and abundant marine life, is home to Manthiri, our luxurious live-aboard. Manthiri's spacious cabins, beckoning decks and quality equipment are all rigorously well-maintained, but that's only half of our commitment to excellence. Our other constant goal is service and an endless quest for perfection.

The gracious standard of Manthiri is evident the moment you step off the plane in Maldives. Our representative will greet you at Malé International Airport and accompany you to the transfer vessel we've arranged to breeze you to Manthiri.

Manthiri, our beautiful 85-foot (25.9-meter) liveaboard is powerfully built of fine tropical timber and custom-designed for dive cruises. The vessel's wide beam of 25 feet (7.6 meters) contributes toward a stable hull, and allows room for spacious cabins. No more than twelve guests are invited on each cruise and our attentive eleven-person crew ensures that every need is met.

Our separate, specially outfitted dive tender, called a dhoni, provides a home for compressors, Nitrox systems and dive gear, creating the equivalent of a 106-foot (32.3-metre) liveaboard on the main vessel -- one with just six cabins and its own gracious dive deck. With the dhoni, that's how spacious Manthiri feels.

Fastidiously maintained and in operation for fourteen years with a superb crew, Manthiri is widely acknowledged as one of the finest liveaboards in the world. Don't just take our word for it. For an independent assessment, refer to the guest comments, UNDERCURRENT and Rodale's Trip Reports.

Manthiri Luxury Liveboard - Accommodations

Manthiri is custom-designed for the optimal dive experience but also for comfort. The vessel's exceptionally wide beam minimizes rocking motion and our limit of twelve guests allows for commodious cabins. Cabin configurations provide numerous options, with four spacious twins and two doubles that feature roomy queen-size beds.

All cabins are en suite, with hot-water showers, convenient hair dryers, individually controlled air-conditioning and minibars. Our dive tender allows us to transfer your dive gear off the main boat, so there's plenty of storage in every cabin; a locker and drawers await clothes and luggage stowage is handily accessible.

Manthiri's teak-paneled salon is one of the largest found on any vessel of this size. Relaxingly furnished with expansive, upholstered sofas, it also offers a state-of-the-art music system, DVD player, and multi-system TV/VCR with video camera viewing facilities. The camera salon is equipped with a well-lit work station, a computer for instant download of digital photos and a slide projector. Manthiri has been outfitted by professionals with underwater photographers top of mind.

When sea breezes beckon, Manthiri's top deck is artfully arranged to accommodate both sun-worshippers and shade-seekers. Deck chairs are ideally placed for soaking in the rays, icy drink in hand, or star-gazing in the evening.