Indian Ocean · Vessel profile

Southern Cross

38 m Maldives dive liveaboard with eleven cabins, advertised for whole-boat and individual bookings with a separate dive dhoni.

Marketed for bookings

Research reviewed 2026-10-19.

Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

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Published research for Southern Cross
Detail	Published information and source
Vessel name	Southern Cross [1]
Region	Indian Ocean [1]
Advertised operating countries	Maldives [1]
Vessel type	Dive liveaboard [1]
Status	Marketed for bookings [1]
Length (m)	38 [2]
Beam (m)	11 [2]
Maximum guests	22 [2]
Cabins	11 [2]
Internet	Internet access advertised [2]
Operator	Southern Cross Maldives [1]
Operator website	https://southerncrossmv.com/ [1]
Booking/enquiry page	https://southerncrossmv.com/tours/ [1]
Home/embarkation ports	Malé [1]
Published ownership description	Family-owned and directly managed by the owner and family; the operator does not name the owner in this statement. [1]
Diving facilities	A separate 16 m diving dhoni and dinghy are included with the charter. [1]
MMSI	455157030 [4]
Call sign	8QT4137 [4]
Boat registration	P1410A-10-10-T [4]
Radio-register dimensions	38 × 10.61 m [4]
Radio identity matching evidence	Exact Southern Cross name, matching 38 m hull length and approximately 11 m beam; register phone 9554407 exactly matches the MYA 2025/26 vessel member entry. The 16 m dive dhoni is separate. [4]
Vessel photograph	Exterior image from the exact vessel page; HTTP GET and decoded dimensions verified and image visually inspected. Original image and credits retained. [5]