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Kethi dive boat review
Step aboard Kethi
Kethi: a Maldives charter at a glance
Kethi is a timber Maldives charter boat operated by Voyages Maldives, with diving and surfing arranged on request. It suits a group planning its own trip, provided the cabin allocation and activity package are agreed in advance.
Kethi vessel details and history
Built in 1994, Kethi is listed with four crew. The current accommodation specification describes two double-and-bunk cabins plus three bunk cabins, rather than the six cabins previously stated here. Get the current plan and permitted guest count with your quote.
| Built | Length × beam | Cruising speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1994; timber hull | 21.60 × 6.50 m | 8 knots |
Source: Voyages Maldives vessel specification, checked 7 October 2026. A dated major-refit history and shipyard attribution were not verified.
Which Kethi cabin should you choose?
| Accommodation | Bathroom |
|---|---|
| 2 cabins: double bed plus bunk | En-suite |
| 3 double-bunk cabins | 2 en-suite; one uses shared facilities |
Get the bed arrangement, bathroom access and cooling hours confirmed for the cabin you book. For a group charter, agree the allocation before collecting everyone’s payment.
Life aboard Kethi
The main deck displays a partially shaded area with a dinner table and booth seating, plus a sundeck area towards the bow. The top deck offers a great spot to capture the view of the Maldives, day and night!
Kethi itinerary and diving arrangements
Kethi’s itinerary is arranged with the charter team. Request the embarkation island, return port, proposed atolls and daily travel distances before choosing flights. No fixed scuba route or named dive-site sequence has been verified.
For a scuba charter, ask the operator to specify the dive support boat, guides, planned dives, equipment, gas options and experience requirements. Confirm your final dive time and onward travel schedule with the dive team.
Travelling with a non-diver on Kethi?
Confirm a non-diving place directly for Kethi 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.
Voyages’ recommended seven-night fleet route, shown for charter planning. Vessel availability, diving equipment and the actual programme must be agreed for Kethi. This is not a confirmed scheduled sailing.
Text itinerary: Malé / North Malé → South Malé area → Rasdhoo → 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
- Maaya Thila / North Ari: Maaya Thila is named in the fleet’s recommended route. Confirm inclusion for your charter.
- Rasdhoo: Rasdhoo area: the fleet route mentions Rasdhoo Madivaru. Marker uses the island reference, not the exact dive-entry point.
Route source, checked 7 October 2026: Voyages Maldives — recommended diving safaris. Geographic references: Malé / North Malé · South Malé area · Rasdhoo · 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.
Kethi 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 → South Malé area → Rasdhoo → 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 · South Malé area · Rasdhoo · 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.
Price, inclusions and transfers
Request a dated quote in a stated currency, with cabin occupancy and the full group total where relevant. Check meals, drinking water, airport transfers, taxes, activity equipment and gratuities separately; a cruising package and a scuba charter can have different inclusions. Confirm the actual meeting point and boarding time before booking flights.
What guests say about Kethi
No sufficiently identified recent independent Kethi guest-review sample was verified for this update. Operator descriptions are not guest reviews. Ask for recent trip feedback relevant to your intended charter, especially cabin cooling and dive arrangements.
Kethi booking questions
How many cabins does Kethi have?
The operator’s current specification describes five cabin units in two categories. Because older descriptions say six, request a current numbered plan before allocating your group.
Which Kethi cabins have a private bathroom?
Both double-and-bunk cabins and two of the three bunk cabins are listed as en-suite. Confirm the shared-bathroom cabin explicitly.
Is a diving dhoni included?
Diving is arranged on request. Have the quote identify the dhoni, guides, tanks, weights, dive count and any equipment or Nitrox charges.
Can I book a single berth?
A published charter description does not confirm individual departures or solo sharing. Ask whether your dates are sold by cabin or require whole-boat charter.
Updated 7 October 2026 from the operator specification. Current charter availability, final route and price require a booking-specific confirmation. Photographs are supplied by Voyages Maldives; their capture dates are not verified.
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