Liveaboards with Satelite Internet

Not long ago, stepping onto a diving liveaboard in often meant going fully off-grid. No texts. No casual scrolls. No quick check-ins from a shaded deck between dives. Just open water, salt in the air, and the kind of quiet that makes the surface interval feel like a reset.


That unplugged simplicity still has its charm. But travel has shifted. Remote work is now part of everyday life, families like to stay updated, and plenty of travellers want to share the moment while it’s still unfolding — your buddy back home getting a message while you’re rinsing your camera rig, or a quick call before dinner as the boat settles into a calm anchorage.


This is where satellite internet changes the liveaboard experience. Onboard connectivity makes it easier to fit a trip into real schedules, especially if disappearing for a full week is only possible once a year. Even light internet access every few days can open the door to destinations you might otherwise postpone checking in on work, confirming a booking back home, or simply staying close to the people who matter.

Stable connection at sea is never a given, and it becomes even more challenging in remote regions such as the Galápagos or Cocos Island, where distance and open-ocean conditions complicate coverage. Even closer to the mainland, consistency can vary. As satellite internet has become more widespread, more liveaboards have started offering it onboard, bringing a practical layer of comfort to modern dive travel.

And for those who still want the full disconnect? The Wi-Fi doesn’t chase you. Turn it off. Let your phone gather dust while you watch the sea change colour at sunset, then settle into an easy evening and a night of deep sleep after a day of diving.