MV Sharifa dive boat review
Step aboard MV Sharifa
MV Sharifa: what to know before booking
MV Sharifa is a 32 m Maldives safari boat with a separate dive dhoni. Dive The World currently marks it unavailable: do not treat the older prices or year-round schedule as a bookable offer.
MV Sharifa vessel and refit history
A 2015 Scubaportal account describes a Maldivian-built wooden vessel launched in 2005. The earlier Divezone article mentions a 2015 renovation, but its extent is not independently confirmed. Older descriptions disagree on capacity: Dive The World describes 18 guests in eight cabins, whereas this page previously described nine cabins and 23 guests. Request the current certified layout before committing.
Cabin choices aboard MV Sharifa
| Cabin or deck | Booking detail |
|---|---|
| Lower-deck accommodation | The older booking profile describes six cabins with a double and single bed. |
| Upper-deck accommodation | Two double cabins with sea views in that profile. |
| Current allocation | Confirm the number of usable cabins, maximum guests and private bathroom arrangements in writing. |
Life aboard MV Sharifa
On the main deck you’ll find the salon, bar and dining area. Moving to the upper deck are the two suite cabins plus a generously sized sun deck with loungers. These features appear in the earlier vessel description; ask for recent photographs before choosing a room.
Diving, itinerary and transfers
The earlier seven-night Central Atolls route covered North Malé, South Malé, Felidhoo/Vaavu and North and South Ari. It is historical route information, not a confirmed sailing. The dive dhoni keeps equipment separate from the main accommodation; establish its current provision and guide arrangements with the operator.
Travelling with a non-diver on Sharifa?
Confirm a non-diving place directly for Sharifa and the chosen departure. A current boat-specific acceptance policy and companion fare have not been established here. Ask whether the booking is a shared cruise berth or a whole-yacht charter, and obtain the price for your dates, duration, cabin and occupancy, including taxes and transfers. Skipping dives does not by itself establish a discount.
Request a practical programme for the companion: which guided snorkeling sessions or island excursions are actually planned, whether equipment and guidance are included, and which activities cost extra. Confirm age or supervision conditions where relevant. A diving or surfing charter may leave a non-participating guest aboard for substantial periods; do not assume that a tender, sundeck or an old excursion description guarantees daily outings.
Historical Ari route context from a 2015 vessel description. This is not a current sailing offer. The separately described southern alternative is not combined into this map.
Text itinerary: Malé / North Malé → Maaya Thila / North Ari → South Ari / Maamigili → Malé / North Malé. The order is illustrative, not a confirmed departure programme. Confirm the boarding point, direction and daily stops with the operator.
The lines connect reference areas; they are not safe sailing tracks. The captain selects channels and sites according to conditions. No wildlife encounter or individual stop is guaranteed.
Dive sites and geographic precision
No exact dive-site stop has been verified for this mapped outline. Numbered markers are geographic reference areas only.
Route source, checked 7 October 2026: Scubaportal — Sharifa (2015). Geographic references: Malé / North Malé · Maaya Thila / North Ari · South Ari / Maamigili. Satellite basemap: Esri World Imagery — Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics and the GIS User Community. Map labels and routes are editorial overlays.
Sharifa itinerary map
Select the documented route example below. Zoom to inspect the islands and reefs, and select a numbered stop for its name. The actual sailing programme must be confirmed with the operator.
Lines show indicative connections between regions, not navigation tracks. Arrows show the example direction; departures can run in reverse, and stops vary with weather, currents and the chosen cruise.
Routes at a glance
- Central Atolls: Malé / North Malé → Maaya Thila / North Ari → South Ari / Maamigili → Malé / North Malé. Indicative regional connections from the route described on this page. Confirm the actual departure, direction and stops; this is not a navigation track.
Confirm ports, transfers and any domestic flights before booking.
Geographic references and route sources
Regional markers use the references below. See the boat-specific itinerary sources accompanying this map; no extra route is implied by the destination guide.
Malé / North Malé · Maaya Thila / North Ari · South Ari / Maamigili ·
Watch: Maldives Central Atolls — destination film
Guest film by AROS Pro, February 2026, filmed aboard Emperor Serenity. Destination illustration only: it does not show this boat or establish its facilities. Video source · Watch on YouTube. Illustrative boat photograph.
Budget and inclusions
Compare a dated quote for your actual departure and cabin, including currency, nights and occupancy. Ask for the compulsory charges, transfers and diving package as a written total, then add travel, rental equipment and optional spending. Confirm the boarding point and final dive time before arranging flights.
What guests say about MV Sharifa
The booking agent explicitly labels its guest reports as relating to previous management. Dane (27 May 2013) liked cleanliness, staff and food. Lindsay (21 May 2013) praised staff but reported limitations with rental equipment. These old accounts cannot establish today’s service or condition.
Source: linked vessel information, checked 7 October 2026. These accounts are separate from Divezone reader comments below.
MV Sharifa booking FAQ
Can I book Sharifa from this page?
No dated departure was verified. The linked agent marks the boat unavailable; ask for a named vessel, departure date and current operator before paying.
Which cabin count should I use?
Published descriptions disagree. Budget from a numbered cabin allocation and the confirmed passenger limit, rather than combining the largest numbers from different sources.
Is the 2015 renovation verified?
It was stated in the earlier Divezone article. A detailed refit record was not found, so no present-condition guarantee follows from that date.
What diver experience is required?
Older sources give different logged-dive thresholds. Ask for the requirement for your actual route, including certification and recent diving experience.
Is Nitrox or rental equipment included?
Current provision and pricing were not established. Request the equipment list and gas options together with the quotation.
History reference: Scubaportal’s 2015 Sharifa profile.
Checked 7 October 2026. This is a source-based update, not an onboard inspection. Vessel images: Divezone vessel photographs; capture dates are not verified. Ask for recent cabin photographs if current appearance is important to your choice.
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
destination of the monthMaldives
Drift dives, reef sharks, manta rays and whale sharks: choose the right atoll, season and diving style for your Maldives adventure.
- If you have been diving on board this liveaboard dive boat in Maldives, please share your review and let us know what you thought. Please post your comments in the review section below, by doing so you will help fellow divers to plan their next diving trip
.
Other Liveaboard Reviews in Maldives
MV Carpe Novo
Carpe Novo is particularly worth comparing if you want a dedicated single cabin or a separate camera room. The 43 m yacht has 12 cabins for 22 guests.
MV Ocean Divine
Ocean Divine is a Maldives dive boat for 16 guests in eight cabins, with a separate dhoni carrying dive equipment. It offers a smaller guest group than many larger Maldives vessels.
MV Emperor Orion
Emperor Orion is a 24-guest Maldives dive boat, but the partner currently states that it cannot accept bookings. This profile describes the vessel; it is not confirmation of a forthcoming cruise.
MV Blue Force One
Blue Force One suits travellers who put outdoor living and a sea-view cabin high on their wish list. The current operator lists 24 guests in 12 cabins, replacing this review’s old 20-guest, 10-cabin description.
MV Theia
DUNE Theia is a 32 m Maldives dive boat for 20 guests in 10 cabins. Its numbered cabin categories make the exact room assignment more useful than a broad “luxury cabin” description.
Maldives Mosaique
Maldives Mosaique is a 41 m boutique vessel distinguished by balcony accommodation and an unusually large Skylight Suite. Its published profile remains available, but a dated departure was not verified: confirm operation and your exact cabin before pla
MV Duke of York
Italian hospitality and a separate dive dhoni. Start with your preferred cabin and itinerary, then compare the complete departure quote.
MV Adora
Adora combines an 11-cabin layout with a separate dive dhoni. The dedicated Superior Single is useful for solo travellers, while four upper-deck Ocean View cabins offer a different view and bed arrangement.
MY Emperor Serenity
Choose Serenity for its cabin choice and spacious social areas. The current operator specifications describe the replacement vessel, so the older photos and the previous 8/2/3 cabin split have been replaced in this guide.
Seafari Explorer 2
Single-cabin options and upper-deck accommodation. Start with your preferred cabin and itinerary, then compare the complete departure quote.