1. Overview — Exclusive Charter Pitch, Perfect for Groups
Imagine a private odyssey through the turquoise waters of the Maldives, an archipelago renowned globally as a pinnacle of underwater exploration and serene beauty. The Ecoboo Cruise offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform this dream into a spectacular reality for your group. Designed exclusively for full boat charters, the Ecoboo provides the ultimate private liveaboard experience, perfect for dive clubs, corporate incentives, family reunions, or any large group seeking an intimate and unforgettable Maldivian adventure.
When you charter the Ecoboo Cruise, your group gains complete exclusivity of a state-of-the-art safari boat, accommodating a minimum of 28 guests across 14 well-appointed cabins. This isn't just a trip; it's a bespoke journey crafted to your group's desires, with a dedicated crew and dive team focused solely on delivering your perfect vacation. Explore the pristine reefs and vibrant marine life of the Vaavu Atoll, dive some of the Maldives' most iconic sites like Miyaru Kandu and Alimathaa House Reef, and encounter majestic nurse sharks, playful dolphins, graceful manta rays, and the awe-inspiring whale sharks.
For travel agents and group organizers, the Ecoboo Cruise presents an exceptional offering with significant rewards. Secure a full exclusive charter for your clients and earn a generous $10,000 commission per booking, providing an excellent incentive for delivering an extraordinary experience.
2. The Vessel — Design, Layout, Amenities
The Ecoboo Cruise is a purpose-built safari boat, meticulously designed to offer both comfort and functionality for discerning dive groups. Spanning multiple decks, its thoughtful layout ensures ample space for relaxation, dining, and dive preparation, creating a harmonious environment for up to 28 guests.
Onboard, you'll discover a spacious air-conditioned saloon, perfect for group briefings, unwinding with a book, or enjoying movie nights. The expansive dining area, often al-fresco or with panoramic ocean views, serves as the heart of social interaction, where delicious meals prepared by our onboard chef are savoured. Outside, multiple sun decks and shaded lounges provide ideal spots for soaking up the Maldivian sunshine, enjoying the gentle sea breeze, or stargazing under the equatorial night sky.
Each common area and all cabins are equipped with individual air-conditioning controls, ensuring a comfortable climate regardless of the tropical heat. The dedicated dive deck is designed with divers in mind, offering individual stations, rinse tanks, and ample storage for gear. A dedicated camera charging station caters to underwater photographers, ensuring equipment is always ready for the next stunning shot. The vessel is staffed by an experienced and friendly crew, including a cruise director, professional dive guides, a chef, and service staff, all committed to providing an impeccable service throughout your journey. With its robust design and comprehensive amenities, the Ecoboo Cruise serves as your luxurious floating base for an unforgettable Maldivian adventure.
3. Cabin Configuration — Maximizing Comfort for Every Guest
The Ecoboo Cruise has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate a diverse group of travellers, offering a flexible cabin configuration that ensures comfort and privacy for all 28 guests. With a total of 14 cabins, the vessel provides a perfect mix to cater to various group dynamics, from couples to friends travelling together.
Understanding the unique needs of group travel, we offer both double and twin cabin options. For couples seeking a romantic retreat, our spacious double cabins provide a private sanctuary. Friends or individual travellers will find our twin cabins ideal, offering comfortable individual berths. Our team will work with your group leader to optimize cabin allocations, ensuring everyone enjoys their stay to the fullest.
| Cabin Type | Quantity | Berths per Cabin | Total Berths (Full Charter) |
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| Double Cabin | 8 | 2 (Double Bed) | 16 |
| Twin Cabin | 6 | 2 (Single Beds) | 12 |
| TOTAL | 14 Cabins | 28 Guests (Minimum) |
This configuration ensures that your group of 28 guests can be comfortably accommodated, with the flexibility to assign cabins based on individual preferences and relationships, making the Ecoboo Cruise an ideal choice for a truly personalized group charter experience.
4. Diving & Marine Life — Encountering the Maldivian Underwater World
The Maldives is celebrated worldwide as a diver's paradise, and the Ecoboo Cruise offers unparalleled access to its most captivating underwater spectacles. With a dedicated and highly experienced dive team onboard, your group will embark on an extraordinary journey through vibrant coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and thrilling channels, enjoying an average of 3 exhilarating dives per day.
Our itineraries focus on the rich marine biodiversity of the Vaavu Atoll, an area renowned for its pelagic encounters and healthy reef systems. Two of the most celebrated dive sites your group will explore include:
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Miyaru Kandu: Translating to 'Shark Channel' in Dhivehi, Miyaru Kandu lives up to its name. This thrilling channel dive is a magnet for large pelagic species, particularly various species of sharks. Experience the adrenaline rush as you drift through strong currents, witnessing grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and possibly even hammerheads patrolling the channel mouth. Eagle rays, trevallies, and snappers are also common residents, making every dive a dynamic and unforgettable encounter with the ocean's apex predators.
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Alimathaa House Reef: Famous globally for its incredible night dives, Alimathaa House Reef offers a magical experience unlike any other. As darkness descends, a gathering of dozens of nurse sharks emerges, often accompanied by marble rays and stingrays. This is a truly unique opportunity to observe these docile creatures up close in a calm and controlled environment, creating stunning photographic opportunities and lifelong memories for your group.
Beyond these iconic sites, the Vaavu Atoll consistently delivers encounters with a breathtaking array of marine life:
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Nurse Sharks: Guarantee a close-up experience at Alimathaa, but also spotted resting in caves and under ledges during day dives.
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Dolphins: Often sighted riding the bow wave of the Ecoboo Cruise, particularly during transfers between dive sites, offering playful surface encounters.
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Manta Rays: While seasonal and site-dependent, Vaavu Atoll offers opportunities to witness these majestic 'ocean angels' gliding gracefully through the water, especially around cleaning stations or feeding aggregations.
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Whale Sharks: The gentle giants of the ocean are a highly sought-after encounter. While more prevalent in specific Maldivian atolls during certain seasons, opportunities to spot whale sharks can arise, particularly around the outer reefs of Vaavu, adding an extra layer of excitement to your charter.
Our professional dive guides possess an intimate knowledge of these waters, ensuring safe and rewarding dives tailored to your group's experience levels. With every descent, the Ecoboo Cruise promises a new chapter in your underwater adventure, filled with discovery and wonder.
5. Routes & Itineraries — Exploring the Pristine Vaavu Atoll
The Ecoboo Cruise specializes in crafting bespoke itineraries centered around the captivating Vaavu Atoll, an unspoiled gem in the central Maldives. Known for its rich channels, vibrant thilas (underwater pinnacles), and relatively untouched beauty, Vaavu offers an authentic Maldivian liveaboard experience, away from the more crowded tourist hubs.
Your exclusive charter provides the ultimate flexibility to tailor the route to your group's specific interests. While our primary focus remains on the incredible dive sites around Thinadhoo and neighboring islands/reefs, the exact daily schedule and sequence of dives can be adapted to prevailing conditions, marine life sightings, and group preferences. A typical 7- or 10-night itinerary will immerse your group in the best of Vaavu, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of its underwater wonders.
A Journey Through Vaavu Atoll:
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Channel Diving Excellence: Vaavu is famous for its exhilarating channel dives. The strong currents in these channels act as highways for nutrients, attracting an incredible density of marine life, particularly sharks and other pelagics. Your itinerary will include multiple channel dives, offering thrilling drift experiences.
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Reef Exploration: Beyond the channels, numerous vibrant house reefs and thilas teem with colourful hard and soft corals, home to a dazzling array of reef fish, turtles, moray eels, and smaller macro life.
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Island Visits & Local Culture: An exclusive charter also allows for opportunities to visit local islands, experiencing Maldivian culture and hospitality. Explore fishing villages, interact with locals, and perhaps even enjoy a sunset beach BBQ on a deserted sandbank – a truly magical Maldivian evening.
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Seasonal Highlights: While Vaavu Atoll offers exceptional diving year-round, our expert team can advise on specific periods for increased chances of encountering particular marine life, such as larger manta ray aggregations or potential whale shark sightings, allowing you to plan your charter for optimal viewing experiences.
From the moment your group arrives, our team will work closely with your charter manager to design a seamless and unforgettable journey, balancing world-class diving with moments of relaxation and discovery, ensuring every day aboard the Ecoboo Cruise is a unique adventure.
6. Charter Pricing — Your Exclusive Maldivian Escape
An exclusive charter on the Ecoboo Cruise represents the pinnacle of luxury, privacy, and tailored adventure in the Maldives. The investment in a full boat charter provides unparalleled value, offering your group complete control over the itinerary, dedicated service, and the intimate experience of having the entire vessel to yourselves. Our pricing structure is designed to be competitive, reflecting the premium experience and the comprehensive inclusions provided.
The charter price typically includes:
- Exclusive use of the Ecoboo Cruise liveaboard for your specified duration.
- Accommodation for 28 guests across 14 cabins.
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) prepared by our onboard chef.
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee.
- Up to 3 dives per day (including night dives where feasible) with professional dive guides.
- Use of tanks, weights, and weight belts.
- Airport transfers to/from the vessel.
- Local island visits and sandbank excursions.
Exclusions generally include international flights, green tax (mandatory government charge), dive equipment rental (other than tanks/weights), alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, specialty coffees, onboard communications, travel insurance, and crew gratuities.
| Charter Duration | Low Season (May - Nov) | High Season (Dec - Apr) |
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| 7 Nights | Contact for Rates | Contact for Rates |
| 10 Nights | Contact for Rates | Contact for Rates |
Contact aMaldives for an exclusive quote tailored to your group's specific dates and preferences. Secure your $10,000 commission today! Our team is ready to provide a detailed proposal and discuss how the Ecoboo Cruise can deliver an unforgettable experience for your clients.
7. aMaldives Expert Verdict
Our Expert Says: The Ecoboo Cruise presents an unparalleled opportunity for groups seeking the ultimate Maldivian liveaboard experience. With its generous capacity, dedicated crew, and prime access to Vaavu Atoll's most exhilarating dive sites, it's perfectly poised to deliver unforgettable adventures. The flexibility of an exclusive charter truly elevates the journey, making it ideal for dive clubs, corporate incentives, or large family gatherings. A standout choice for those who value privacy, customisation, and exceptional diving.— aMaldives Editorial Team, 2026
8. Who Is This Charter For?
The Ecoboo Cruise exclusive charter is meticulously designed for groups who desire a private, personalized, and premium liveaboard experience in the Maldives. This charter is the ideal solution for:
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Dive Clubs & Large Dive Groups: With its capacity for 28 divers and access to world-class sites, it's perfect for clubs looking to organize an epic underwater adventure, ensuring everyone dives together and shares the experience.
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Corporate Incentive Trips & Team Building: Reward your top performers or foster team cohesion with an inspiring journey amidst one of the world's most beautiful natural settings. The private nature of the charter allows for bespoke activities and presentations.
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Multi-Generational Family Reunions & Friends' Getaways: Create lasting memories with loved ones in a truly spectacular environment. The flexibility of an exclusive charter means activities can cater to divers and non-divers alike, from thrilling dives to snorkeling, island hopping, and relaxing on deck.
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Photography & Videography Expeditions: Dedicated camera stations and the ability to customize dive schedules make it perfect for groups focused on capturing the incredible marine life of the Maldives.
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Special Interest Groups: Whether it's for underwater research, marine conservation, or simply a group of friends with a shared passion, the Ecoboo Cruise offers a private platform for any specialized interest.
If your group values privacy, bespoke itineraries, dedicated service, and an unforgettable journey to one of the world's premier dive destinations, the Ecoboo Cruise exclusive charter is your ultimate choice.
9. How to Book Your Ecoboo Cruise Charter
Securing your exclusive Ecoboo Cruise charter is a straightforward process, designed to ensure your group's dream Maldivian adventure becomes a reality. Follow these three simple steps:
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Step 1: Initial Inquiry & Consultation
Contact the aMaldives expert team with your desired dates, estimated group size (minimum 28 guests), and any specific preferences or requirements for your trip. Our specialists will provide personalized advice on the best time to travel and discuss potential itinerary highlights tailored to your group. -
Step 2: Custom Itinerary & Quote Development
Based on your group's needs, we will craft a detailed, bespoke itinerary and provide a comprehensive charter quote. This proposal will outline all inclusions and exclusions, allowing you to review and refine every aspect of your Maldivian journey. Don't forget, a $10,000 commission awaits for successful group bookings! -
Step 3: Confirmation & Preparation
Once you are satisfied with the proposed itinerary and quote, confirm your booking with a deposit. Our team will then assist with all necessary pre-departure arrangements, providing essential information and support to ensure a seamless and exciting lead-up to your exclusive Ecoboo Cruise adventure.