Maldives Legend X has been named the Gold Winner in the Leading Liveaboard at the 10th edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026. 

Held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the milestone SATA 2026 Grand Gala brought together leading tourism and hospitality professionals from across South Asia and the region.

About Maldives Legend X 

Maldives Legend X is a premier 40-meter luxury liveaboard vessel operated by Maldives Legend, cruising across the iconic atolls of the Maldives. Designed to accommodate up to 26 guests across 13 exquisitely appointed cabins, including VIP and Seaview suites, the vessel features four expansive decks tailored for ultimate comfort. Passengers enjoy artisan fine dining, open-air bar lounges, and a dedicated 19-meter diving dhoni equipped for world-class underwater adventures. Extensively updated with a sleek 2024 interior redesign, it offers a seamless blend of modern elegance, state-of-the-art navigation, and personalized hospitality. Maldives Legend X stands as the benchmark for elite liveaboard cruising, delivering unforgettable marine itineraries in high-end style.  

SATA 2026 Partners include: 

Destination Partner: Visit Maldives Corporation

Host Hotel: Barcelo’ Nasandhura

Platinum Partner: Gulf Craft Maldives

Gold Partners: The Hawks Pvt Ltd, Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives

Beverage Partner: Nescafé

Silver Partners: Velana International Airport, Marine Vibe, Pro AC

Digital Ad Partner - Infinity Pro

Print Partner - Printlab Creative

Photography and Videography Partner - STUDI07

PR Partner - PR Network

Broadcasting Partner: SSTV

Hospitality Partners: Cinnamon Grand Colombo (Sri Lanka), Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway (India), Aarya Hotel & Spa (Nepal), Zhiwaling Heritage (Bhutan), Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan (Bangladesh) and Hulhule Island Hotel (Maldives).

About SATA

The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is an annual platform celebrating excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in South Asia. The awards recognise outstanding hotels, resorts, travel companies, tourism organisations and industry professionals for their achievements and contributions to the region's tourism sector.

For more information, please visit: www.southasiantravelawards.com