Maldives Liveaboard Expedition
A 7-night journey by yacht through the heart of the Maldives. Freedive and snorkel alongside sharks, manta rays, whale sharks and thriving pelagic life.
Male • Baa • North Ari • Male
Who is this trip for?
This expedition is designed for freedivers and snorkelers — ocean lovers seeking epic and responsible encounters with marine life.
It’s perfect for adventurous travelers who feel comfortable in the ocean and want to experience the underwater world in a respectful and ethical way. No certification is required, but participants should feel confident swimming and spending time in open water.
✔ 8 days / 7 nights
✔ Airport pick-up & drop-off, including transfer to the yacht
✔ 15 freediving & snorkeling sessions, with the option to add more depending on marine life encounters and conditions
✔ Yacht accommodation based on double occupancy (shared with another traveler)
✔ Daily meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
✔ 1 educational workshop on Maldivian marine species & conservation
✔ Trip leaders: Professional Freediver Tania Panés & Professional Scuba Diver Estefanía Ojeda
✔ 3 local certified dive guides on board
✔ Underwater photography service (additional cost)
Not Included:
✗ Flights
✗ Freediving / snorkeling equipment
✗ DAN dive insurance (required)
✗ Gratuity for captain and guides (optional)
What's Included:
Possible Marine Life Encounters:
Whale Shark at night
Whale Shark at day
Reef or Oceanic Mantas at day
Reef or Oceanic Mantas at night
Leopard shark
White tip reef shark
Black tip reef shark
Spotted eagle ray
Nurse sharks
Southern sting ray
TRIP DETAILS:
Lenght & Dives:
8 days/ 7 nights - 17 dives
When: September 18th-25th, 2027
Price / Double Occupancy Accommodation:
$2,675 USD / Lower Deck
$2,950 USD / Upper Deck
Secure your spot with an $800 USD deposit.
Spaces are limited to a small group.
Payment plans available.
Questions before booking?
The Yacht
Onboard Amenities:
✔ 12 private cabins with en-suite bathroom
✔ Upper deck cabins with sea views
✔ Air conditioning & hot water
✔ Quality bedding, reading lights & minibar
✔ Safety box & storage space
✔ Daily housekeeping
✔ 220V European outlets available 24/7
✔ Fresh water onboard (desalination system)
✔ Spacious indoor & outdoor lounge areas
✔ Modern navigation & safety equipment
Your floating home in the heart of the Indian Ocean. We'll be living aboard a 36-meter motor yacht, fully renovated in 2021 and designed for comfort and stability while cruising the remote atolls of the Maldives.
With just 12 cabins, it's the perfect setting to rest, share meals, review the day's photos and connect as a group between ocean adventures.
Choose your cabin:
All cabins are private, double occupancy (shared with another traveler) and include an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, hot water and daily housekeeping.
Lower Deck — (7 available/ 14 guests)
Located on the lower deck, these cozy and restful cabins are available in double or twin bed configurations. Being the most stable part of the yacht, it's the ideal choice for a peaceful night's sleep after long days in the water. Each cabin features an en-suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, quality bedding, reading lights, storage space, a safety box and daily housekeeping.
Upper Deck — (4 available / 8 guests)
Wake up to the Indian Ocean right outside your window. Our upper deck double cabins offer beautiful sea views, natural light and easy access to the outdoor lounge areas, perfect for watching the sunrise or catching the first glimpse of the atolls. Each cabin features an en-suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, quality bedding, reading lights, a minibar, a safety box and daily housekeeping.
Meet your hosts:
Estefanía Ojeda Otero (Nia) - @niasharks_
Scuba Instructor & Expedition LeaderEstefanía Ojeda, known as Nia, was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She has over five years of diving experience, having begun her journey driven by a strong interest in sharks. What started as curiosity developed into a professional commitment to marine education and the conservation of Puerto Rico’s ecosystems. She uses diving as a tool to promote respect for and protection of the oceans.
She is currently a Scuba Instructor and an SSI Ambassador, guiding divers not only in exploring the underwater environment, but also in understanding its ecological value and importance for conservation.
For her, each expedition represents an opportunity for learning, growth, and a meaningful connection with the ocean.
Tania Panés - @tania.apnea
Freediving Instructor & Expedition Leader
Tania Panés is a freediving instructor, Scuba Divemaster, and competitive athlete representing Spain, holding five national freediving records. With extensive experience in the water, her professional path has developed into leading freediving expeditions in some of the world’s most recognized marine destinations.
In recent years, she has worked as an expedition leader, creating and operating trips in destinations including Mexico, Dominica, Egypt, and the Maldives. Her approach combines technical expertise, structured planning, and a clear commitment to ocean awareness, ensuring that each expedition is conducted with professionalism and respect for the marine ecosystem.
In addition to her expedition work, she coaches a select group of students and delivers workshops internationally, continuing to share her expertise in freediving through training and mentorship.