MALDIVES · SINCE 2007
SACHIKA Dive the Maldives.
A purpose-built liveaboard for divers who want to go farther — across channels, thilas, manta grounds and the remote deep south.
Meet Sachika
One boat.
Thousands of dives.
Sachika has spent nearly two decades crossing the Maldivian atolls. Designed around diving, she combines a dedicated dive dhoni with comfortable spaces to reset between dives.
33M VESSEL10 CABINS22 GUESTS14 CREW2022 REFIT
PURPOSE-BUILT LIVEABOARD
10 cabins. En-suite bathrooms. Air conditioning. A dedicated dive dhoni. Nitrox available. And an upper deck made for long evenings after the last dive.
Explore life aboard ↘Routes
WHERE SACHIKA TAKES YOU
Five ways to
cross the Maldives.
Not sure which route or week fits? Tell us how you want to dive and we’ll help shape the right request.
INDIAN OCEAN · ATOLL SCHEMATICNOT FOR NAVIGATION
7 nights
The Central Atolls
A classic Sachika journey through North & South Malé, Vaavu and Ari — channels, thilas and big-fish diving.
Is this for you? A confident choice for divers looking for classic Maldives variety.
Explore this expedition ↗
Diving
DESIGNED AROUND THE DIVE
Your gear stays ready.
Your cabin stays quiet.
Sachika’s dedicated dive dhoni carries tanks and compressors away from the main vessel — keeping dive operations efficient and life aboard more relaxed.
01Dedicated Dive Dhoni
Purpose-built support for entries, exits and equipment.
02Nitrox Available
More flexibility across multi-dive days.
03Experienced Guides
Local knowledge across currents, channels and thilas.
04Photo-Ready Rinse Station
Separate freshwater tanks for camera and video equipment.
THE DIVE DHONI
The dive starts
The dive starts
before you roll in.
A separate dive dhoni keeps tanks, compressors and wet equipment away from the main yacht, while giving divers a dedicated platform for briefing, gearing up and entries.
Ask about diving aboard Sachika ↗ Dive safety & requirements ↗
Below the Surface
FOLLOW THE SEASON
Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed — and that is part of diving wild places.
Life Aboard
BETWEEN THE DIVES
Reset. Refuel.
Go again.
Explore Sachika
A FLOATING BASECAMP
Three decks.
One purpose.
Sun DeckOpen-air relaxation, jacuzzi and room to watch the Indian Ocean roll by.
Essential Details
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF THE EXPEDITION
Built for the dive.
Prepared for the journey.
Ten cabins. Three decks.
Air-conditioned, en-suite accommodation with minibars across standard and suite categories.
A dedicated dive dhoni.
Separate space for tanks, compressors and gearing up, designed to keep the main vessel calm between dives. Nitrox, tank configuration, rinse tanks and safety equipment are all aboard.
Refined for the next chapter.
A 2022 renovation, a 14-person crew and practical comforts including Wi‑Fi and a sun-deck jacuzzi.
Read the full story ↗SLEEP ABOARD
Choose how you reset between dives.
Cabin types and deck placement to help you pick the right room for your trip.
LOWER DECKStandard Cabin4 double/twin + 2 twin cabins
LOWER DECKJunior SuiteKing bed + single berth
UPPER DECKSuite3 king-bed ocean-view suitesFAQFull dive safety & requirements ↗
Who are these expeditions for?
Routes range from classic Maldives diving to current- and pelagic-focused expeditions. Certification and logged-dive requirements are published with each departure.
Can non-divers join Sachika?
Snorkeling itineraries, introductory dives and PADI training are available — ask the team about options for each date.
Can dive clubs or agents charter Sachika?
Yes — this is the enquiry path for groups, clubs and tour partners. Contract terms, allotments and inclusions are confirmed with the team.
What is included in a trip?
Inclusions, exclusions, tax, Nitrox policy, rental equipment and cancellation terms are detailed once you submit an enquiry.
Departures
FIND YOUR NEXT TRIP
Your next dive
starts here.
05NOV
2027
2027
7 NIGHTS · MALÉ → MALÉThe Central Atolls
Available
12SEP
2027
2027
7 NIGHTS · MALÉ → MALÉManta Expedition
6 spaces
17NOV
2027
2027
7 NIGHTS · MALÉ → MALÉThe Central Atolls
4 spaces
03NOV
2027
2027
10 NIGHTS · MALÉ → MALÉThe Northern Atolls
Available
08FEB
2028
2028
10 NIGHTS · ADDU → ADDUDeep South Expedition
Available
19MAR
2028
2028
12 NIGHTS · MALÉ → ADDUAcross the Equator
Limited
“A dive dhoni that actually keeps gear off the main deck — small thing, makes a huge difference on a long trip.”
A NEW CHAPTER
Sachika has a history.
Sachika has a history.
The next chapter is direct.
The new website is designed to become the official digital home of Sachika — preserving the vessel’s established name, routes and reputation while creating a more direct relationship with divers and travel partners worldwide.
Meet the crew & read the story ↗
READY WHEN YOU ARE
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