Mariana
Spacious eco-friendly liveaboard offering dive cruises in the Maldives’ central and southern atolls
per person
per day
Overview
- Designed with a traditional aesthetic for an authentic Maldivian experience
- Newly refurbished and perfectly comfortable during remote voyages
- Enjoy action-packed diving itineraries in the central and southern atolls
- Maximum of just 16 guests in nine cabins, above and below deck
New to the prestigious Eco Pro Divers fleet, Mariana is a recently updated liveaboard offering itineraries throughout the Maldives’ central and southern atolls. Passionate divers will love this boat's excellent customer service, both above and below water, and the team’s commitment to marine conservation and responsible diving practices. Mariana boasts a spacious, traditional design and is operated below capacity to provide the most comfortable cruises possible throughout some of the Maldives’ most remote destinations.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Mariana is a traditional-style safari boat offering exciting cruises throughout the Maldives’ central and southern atolls. This striking 30-metre liveaboard features a total of nine cabins but operates with a maximum capacity of just 16 guests, ensuring the highest standards of service and plenty of personal memories. Built in 2005 and cu, Mariana also boasts a paired-back interior style finished with rich wood accents and minimal clutter, helping to create a laid-back and authentic atmosphere to complement your trip.
Eco Pro Divers are committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and fun liveaboard trips exploring the best of the Maldives. Their fleet of vessels has been recently updated, ensuring both comfort and luxury at reasonable prices. Plus, Eco Pro Divers’ extensive experience and knowledge of the atolls helps to ensure that each guest has the best possible diving experience. Eco Pro Divers is dedicated to marine conservation making them an ideal choice for environmentally responsible divers in the Maldives.
Onboard Mariana
Mariana’s main deck is where guests will find the fan-cooled salon and dining area, with wrap-around bench seating, TV, and family-style dining tables. Three meals are served each day, with a menu that includes European, Asian, and Maldivian dishes, alongside refreshments such as tea and coffee. The bar - well-stocked with wine, spirits, and beer on tap - is also located here. On the upper deck, a semi-covered aft deck allows guests to relax in the sun or shade while enjoying the gentle sea breeze and stunning ocean views.
Diving from Mariana
The accompanying dive dhoni ensures no space is lost aboard Mariana, and it can comfortably accommodate all the necessary dive gear for an action-packed voyage to some of the Maldives most remote atolls. Experienced divers and underwater photographers will also appreciate this vessel’s dedicated charging station and camera storage space, helping to keep your equipment safe and ready for use at all times. Full sets of rental gear can be provided on board, including computers, torches, and reef hooks, and nitrox can also be purchased at an additional cost.
Top tips
- Itineraries in the far south are ideal for experienced divers with an Advanced Open Water certification and at least 75 dives.
- Divers are required to carry safety equipment including a computer, dive torch, SMB, and a reef hook. Bring yours from home or plan to rent a set once on board.
- It is illegal to import alcohol into the Maldives. If you're planning to drink onboard, you can enjoy the selection served from Mariana’s well-stocked bar.
Conservation
Eco Pro Divers is dedicated to marine conservation. The company has been involved in coral breeding research across almost all of the Maldives’ atolls for the past ten years. They also work with organisations including the Manta Trust and the Maldives Whale Shark Research Program to protect the region's famous megafauna. Onboard their boats, drinking water is produced using reverse osmosis and refillable aluminium drinking bottles are provided. Rooms are stocked with biodegradable toiletries and bamboo straws are used in drinks. Beach clean-ups are also organised, with plastic separated and sent to Parley Maldives for recycling.
