Scubaspa Yin

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Scubaspa Yin under way, seen from the bow

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50 m · 36 guests · 17 cabins · 30 crew members

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Scubaspa Yin is a 50-metre Maldivian liveaboard built in 2013 that pairs serious diving with a full-scale spa. Seventeen cabins across three decks take up to 36 guests, no more than 26 of them divers, looked after by a crew of 30 — close to one crew member per guest. The vessel has picked up several industry awards, including “Best Boat Design” and “Maldives Boating Brand of the Year”.

The spa occupies a deck of its own: four treatment rooms, a permanent team of therapists, an open-air spa lounge, a petal bath, a jacuzzi and a separate teak deck for Thai massage. Yoga runs every morning, on deck or on the beach. That mix makes Yin work equally well for divers and for anyone joining the trip without tanks.

All the dive gear lives on a dedicated dhoni that runs alongside the yacht. The dhoni is a floating dive centre with PADI 5-Star status: kitting up and breaking down happen there, so the yacht’s decks never get crowded. It has a shaded area, rinse hoses, DIN adaptors and a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras; nitrox is available for a surcharge.

Inside there is a main-deck restaurant with panoramic windows, the Lagoon bar, a second bar upstairs, two large sundecks, an observation deck, an outdoor cinema and a small gym. The kitchen is international — three buffet meals a day plus à la carte dishes from open cooking stations, a proper wine list and a beach barbecue.

Cabins range from the lower-deck Sea Stars with opening portlights up to the 20 m² Manta Suites, whose three-metre panoramic windows are set directly into the hull with no walkway outside, so nothing blocks the view. Every cabin has individually controlled air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and a safe.

A note on pricing: the dive package is already in the fare, while spa treatments are paid separately. The rate depends on cabin type — Sea Star is the entry level, a Manta Suite costs roughly a third more.

No mark-up

You pay the rate the operator publishes. The only thing added on top is the actual payment processing cost — no fee of ours.

We run the booking

Correspondence with the operator, holding your places, the contract, confirmation and all paperwork sit on our side. Nothing for you to arrange yourself.

Pay by card

We send you a Stripe invoice — pay by card, in your own currency, from anywhere in the world. The transfer to the operator is handled on our side.

Support in your language

We help you pick the cabin and dates, answer questions on the route and gear, and stay reachable until you are home — in English, in your time zone.

We quote the exact amount when confirming the booking: it covers the operator's rate plus the actual payment processing cost. No hidden charges.

Yacht Specifications

Length

50 m

Beam

11 m

Year Built

2013

Capacity

36 guests

Cabins

17

Crew

30 members

Speed

8 knots (cruising)

Engine

2 × CAT C9 Acert, 503 hp

Bathrooms

24

Tender

Dive dhoni with a CAT C7 275 hp engine

Water capacity

21,000 l

Fuel capacity

18,500 l

Freshwater maker

Aqualite 1200 with a reverse osmosis system

On Board

Spa with four treatment rooms
Jacuzzi on deck
Massage
Yoga every morning
En-suite bathroom in every cabin
Air conditioning in every cabin
Sea view cabins
Non-smoking cabins
Warm water showers
Two sundecks
Observation deck
Leisure deck
Bar
Outdoor dining
Audio and video entertainment
Kayaks on board
Stand up paddleboards
Snorkelling and a programme for non-divers
Custom built for diving
Separate rinse for underwater cameras
Charging stations
Paid internet
Laundry service
Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
Local and international crew

Diving on board

Dedicated dive dhoni — a floating dive centre
PADI 5-Star dive centre
Separate dive deck
Shaded area for kitting up
Rinse hoses
DIN adaptors
Separate rinse for underwater cameras
Nitrox for a surcharge
Up to 26 divers on board

Rental gear is available — state what you need on the booking form and pay on board. The crew speaks English.

Food and drinks

Fine cuisine
Full board — all meals
Buffet plus à la carte dishes
Local Maldivian food
Al fresco dining
Vegetarian options
Vegan options
Welcome cocktails
Beach barbecue
Fine wines selection
Beer

Let us know about any dietary requirements when booking and the galley will take them into account.

Navigation and safety

GPS
Emergency rafts
Life vests
Emergency flares
Fire alarm and fire extinguishers
Oxygen on board
First aid kits
Satellite and mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Cabins

· 7 cabins

Double

Beds: Queen-size double bed

Yin's entry-level cabins on the lower deck — roomier than this class usually is. A queen-size double bed, individually controlled air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom with a shower and two opening portlights.

Individual climate control En-suite bathroom with shower Safe Up to 2 guests Solo traveller friendly (50% surcharge)

· 1 cabin

Double / Triple

Beds: Double bed plus an upper single berth

The one Sea Star with an extra upper berth — an option for a family or three friends. Same layout and finish as the other Sea Stars.

Third bed on an upper berth Individual climate control En-suite bathroom with shower Safe Up to 3 guests

· 1 cabin

Suite

Beds: Queen-size double bed plus a sofa bed

The only cabin in the bow of the lower deck — it follows the shape of the hull, so the layout is unlike anything else on board. Besides the queen-size bed there is room for a sofa that converts into a third bed, and the en-suite holds the largest shower on the vessel.

Largest shower on board Sofa converting into a third bed Four portlights Individual climate control Up to 3 guests

· 3 cabins

Suite with a panoramic window

Beds: Queen-size double bed

Main-deck cabins with a three-metre panoramic window set straight into the hull — there is no walkway outside, so nothing blocks the view and no one passes by. Besides the bed there is a separate seating area.

3 m panoramic window with no walkway outside Seating area Individual climate control En-suite bathroom with shower Up to 2 guests

· 5 cabins

Suite Double / Twin

Beds: King-size bed convertible into two singles

The largest rooms on board. The king-size bed splits into two singles with no gap between the mattresses, there is a generous seating area and a panoramic window running the width of the cabin. One of the five Manta Suites has a queen-size bed instead.

Largest cabins on board Convertible king-size / twin beds 3 m panoramic window with no walkway outside Seating area Individual climate control Up to 2 guests

Schedule & Pricing

Best of Maldives (Male — Male)

The vessel's year-round core programme. Out of Male through North and South Male, Ari, Rasdhoo and Vaavu: manta cleaning stations, the Fish Head channel with schooling grey reef sharks, the night dive with nurse sharks at Alimatha reef, barracuda in the channels and whale sharks in southern Ari. Currents are moderate but drift dives are routine — comfortable from around 20–30 logged dives.

September 2026
1 departure
October 2026
4 departures

Prices and availability can change. Get in touch and we'll confirm current dates and pricing.

Included in Price

Airport transfer
Full board — all meals
Diving package
Drinking water, tea and coffee
Welcome cocktails
Beach barbecue
Yoga
Snorkel gear
Kayaks
Stand up paddleboard
Land excursions
Cabin, deck and beach towels
Complimentary toiletries

Required extras

VAT — 10%
Environment tax — $12 / night

Optional extras

Single occupancy surcharge — 50%
Spa treatments and massage — $60–190 / treatment
Dive insurance — $30–50 / trip
Extra dives — $90–240
Nitrox — $100 / week
Nitrox course — $300
Scuba diving courses — $70–890
Private dive guide — $1,200–1,500 / trip
BCD, regulator, dive computer or wetsuit rental — $12 / day per item
Dive light rental — $20 / day
Mask and fins — included
Wi-Fi — $10–100
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Special dinner
Laundry / pressing services

Extras are shown per person and are paid on board.

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