Flying Fish with her tender alongside. Photo: Flying Fish.

Flying Fish Maldives · Diving, snorkelling and surf trips · Updated 8 November 2026 · By Abdulla Maseeh

Flying Fish Liveaboard, Maldives

Flying Fish is a 31-metre Maldives safari boat, renovated in December 2023, taking up to 22 guests in eight air-conditioned rooms, six of them triples. She runs 7-night trips from Malé for divers, snorkellers and surfers, with a dive school on board, two sun decks, an indoor and an outdoor restaurant and a guest bar. Published prices start at US$1,859 per person for a snorkelling week and US$2,135 for a diving week.

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Three trips on one boat

Most liveaboards are built for divers only. Flying Fish mixes it up, so a diver, a snorkeller and a surfer can travel on the same boat, and groups can charter her for their own route.

Stern of Flying Fish with the upper deck and boarding platform in evening light, Maldives — The stern and boarding platform. Photo: Flying Fish.

7 nights · from US$2,135

Diving trip

Guided dives with the dive school on board, through the central atolls: reefs, channels and the chance of mantas and reef sharks. Extra dives can be added.

Flying Fish safari boat at anchor on calm water at sunset, Maldives — At anchor as the sun goes down. Photo: Flying Fish.

7 nights · from US$1,859

Snorkelling and adventure

Snorkelling gear is on board, with daily reef stops, sandbanks and island visits. The lower price makes it a good fit for non-divers and families.

Surfboards stored in a rack on board Flying Fish, Maldives — Boards ready for a surf trip. Photo: Flying Fish.

Price on request

Surf trip

Boards on the rack and the tender to take you to the breaks. Flying Fish sails to the central and southern surf areas; a local surf guide can be added.

The boat

Size31 m long, 11 m wide

GuestsUp to 22 in 8 rooms, 9 toilets

RenovatedDecember 2023

Engine and speedYanmar 280 HP, 10 to 12 knots

Inside, Flying Fish is finished in warm wood throughout: a wood-panelled saloon with sofas, a TV and Bluetooth speakers, a guest bar, an indoor restaurant and a second, outdoor one, with tea and coffee all day and night. Up top are two sun decks, one with loungers in the open and one with shade.

Fresh water comes from her own desalination plant, every room has Wi-Fi, and the tender takes guests to dive sites, surf breaks and islands. The kitchen serves three buffet meals a day; vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy diets can be arranged if you ask in advance.

The captains and crew are local and know the atolls well, and the boat carries life jackets and GPS. With six triple rooms and a layout built around shared spaces, she works especially well when a family, a dive club or a group of friends fills most of the boat.

Upper deck and wheelhouse of Flying Fish with steps to the sun deck at dusk, Maldives — Steps up to the top sun deck. Photo: Flying Fish.

Rooms and deck plan

Flying Fish guest rooms, from the operator’s room list. All eight rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and their own bathroom with a hot shower; the lower-deck rooms also have a minibar and a safe.
Room	Type	Size	Beds	Sleeps
102, 103, 104, 105	Triple Deluxe	About 80 sq ft (8 × 10 ft)	Double + single	3
106, 107	Triple Classic	About 64 sq ft (8 × 8 ft)	Double + single	3
108	Double Deluxe	About 81 sq ft (9 × 9 ft)	Double	2
Upper deck	Twin with sea view	About 38 sq ft	Two single bunks	2

Triple room on Flying Fish with a double bed and a single bunk above, Maldives — Triple room: a double bed and a single bunk. Photo: Flying Fish.

Triple Deluxe room on Flying Fish with wood panelling, a double bed and a bunk, Maldives — Triple Deluxe, about 80 sq ft. Photo: Flying Fish.

Wooden corridor leading to the guest rooms on Flying Fish, Maldives — The cabin corridor. Photo: Flying Fish.

The rooms are compact, as on most Maldives safari boats, but practical: in the triples the double bed sits below a single bunk, so three people can share. Couples who want more space should ask for room 108, the Double Deluxe.

Flying Fish deck layout showing the bottom deck rooms, main deck, sun deck and side elevation — Flying Fish layout: bottom deck, main deck, sun deck and elevation. Illustrative, not to scale. Photo: Flying Fish.

Dates and prices

Flying Fish runs 7-night trips, Saturday to Friday, from Malé. On its published schedule for the coming weeks, diving trips leave on 21 and 28 November and 5 and 12 December 2026, and snorkelling and adventure trips on 14 November and 19 December, all from US$2,135 and US$1,859 per person respectively.

For 2027 dates and surf trips, message us: we confirm space directly with the boat and send a written quote. A group of seven or more can charter Flying Fish for its own route.

Paid on board

Liquor and extra soft drinks
Extra dives on non-diving trips
A surf guide, if you want one
Crew tips
Flights and travel insurance

Life on board

Wood-panelled saloon on Flying Fish with sofas and windows, Maldives — The wood-panelled saloon. Photo: Flying Fish.

Wooden bar on Flying Fish with bottles, glasses and seating, Maldives — The guest bar. Photo: Flying Fish.

Indoor dining room on Flying Fish with a long wooden table and chairs, Maldives — The indoor restaurant. Photo: Flying Fish.

Buffet of hot dishes in chafing dishes on Flying Fish, Maldives — Buffet meals, three times a day. Photo: Flying Fish.

White sun deck on Flying Fish with loungers and open sea views, Maldives — One of two sun decks. Photo: Flying Fish.

Second sun deck on Flying Fish with shaded seating and loungers, Maldives — Shade and loungers on deck. Photo: Flying Fish.

Flying Fish or another value boat?

Flying Fish against two other budget-friendly boats we book. Published prices per person, checked 9 November 2026.
	Flying Fish	NOAH	Princess Haseena
Length, guests	31 m, 22 guests in 8 rooms	23 m, 18 guests in 6 cabins	32 m, 26 guests in 12 cabins
Trips	Diving, snorkelling, surfing	Snorkelling, islands, fishing; no scuba	Diving, with snorkelling
7 nights from	US$1,859 snorkelling, US$2,135 diving	US$1,661	About US$2,800 typical, plus fees
Rooms	Mostly triples: double + bunk	Doubles and twins	Twins, doubles and suites
Best for	Mixed groups, friends, surf crews	Non-divers and families	Divers on a budget

Divers who only want the diving get more dives for the money on a dive-only boat such as Emperor Voyager. Non-divers should also look at NOAH and our snorkelling liveaboards guide, and surfers at our surf charter guide.

Flying Fish: questions we get asked

How much does Flying Fish cost?

Flying Fish publishes 7-night trips from US$2,135 per person for a diving week and US$1,859 for a snorkelling and adventure week. Liquor and extra soft drinks are paid on board. Ask us for surf trips and private group prices.

What trips does Flying Fish run?

Three kinds, all 7 nights from Malé: diving trips with a fully equipped dive school on board, snorkelling and adventure trips for non-divers, and surf trips to the Maldives breaks. Groups can also charter the whole boat for a custom route.

How many people does Flying Fish take?

Up to 22 guests in eight air-conditioned rooms: four Triple Deluxe and two Triple Classic rooms with a double bed and a single bunk, one Double Deluxe and a small twin room with bunks and a sea view on the upper deck.

Is Flying Fish good for families or friends travelling together?

Yes. Six of the eight rooms sleep three, so a family or three friends can share one room, and the whole boat can be chartered by a group. Divers, snorkellers and surfers can travel on the same trip.

Is diving included on the snorkelling trips?

No. The diving trips include the diving; on snorkelling and adventure weeks, the dive school on board can arrange dives at an extra cost. Tell us when you enquire and we will confirm what is included for your dates.

Is there Wi-Fi and alcohol on board?

Wi-Fi is included, with coverage depending on where the boat is anchored. Flying Fish has a guest bar that serves alcohol; drinks are paid on board.

How do I check dates?

Flying Fish publishes its departures on its own website, and we confirm availability directly with the boat before you pay. Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we will reply with the options and a written quote.

Why book Flying Fish with HolidayVibe

Trusted brandHolidayVibe is a trusted brand in the Maldives travel industry, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism (MOT.O1.RS.TA.25.RD9933) and based in Malé.
We know the boatsWe work directly with the operators, hold their cabin-by-cabin availability and have walked the decks. No call centre in another time zone.
Full-cost quotesEvery quote lists the cruise, service fee, Green Tax, park fees, nitrox, gear and transfers, so the price you see is the price you pay.
Often better value than booking sitesOperators give local agents their best rates. We pass that on and still answer on WhatsApp within the hour.
Fishing, surf and dive on one deskNeed a fishing charter before the dive week, or a resort night after? One team books all of it.

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Written by Abdulla Maseeh, HolidayVibe Maldives, Malé. Boat facts from Flying Fish’s fact sheet, room list, deck layout and inclusions list; dates and prices from Flying Fish’s published schedule. Dates and prices from Emperor’s published schedule, checked 8 November 2026. Photos and deck plan: Emperor Divers.