
Princess Dhonkamana Liveaboard, Maldives
4.9Excellent7 verified reviewsComfortable outdoor lounging areas provide perfect spots for relaxation. Spacious cabins are designed for family accommodation, ensuring a pleasant stay for all. Nitrox is available onboard for enriched air diving, enhancing the diving experience. Dive into the beauty of the central atolls, a diver's paradise, with this well-equipped liveaboard.
Boat Interior
With 9 cabins accommodating 20 guests, this liveaboard offers 5 cabins with large double beds and 2 staterooms ideal for families, featuring both a double and a single bed. All cabins are ensuite with air conditioning. The salon is well-equipped with a bar and entertainment system, complemented by an outdoor lounge and sun deck for ultimate relaxation and scenic views.
Dive Deck
The diving dhoni carries all necessary equipment, including 12 l tanks with INT/DIN valves and 3 compressors. Nitrox is available for certified divers, with certification courses offered onboard for an additional fee. This ensures that divers can enjoy longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals, maximizing their underwater adventure.
Itineraries
Focusing on the central atolls, these itineraries showcase the Maldives' iconic underwater worlds. Expect to see abundant fish, giant mantas, and reef sharks, with the chance to encounter whale sharks. Drift diving in channels offers excitement for the experienced, while there are also beginner-friendly sites and snorkeling options. The liveaboard's routes are designed to cater to all levels of divers, making it a versatile choice for scuba travel and diving holiday deals.
When to Go
The optimal diving period in the Maldives runs from November to May, although diving is great year-round, with consistent water temperatures of 26-29°C (78-84°F) and the possibility of encountering mantas and sharks throughout. This makes the Maldives a premier destination for scuba diving holidays and liveaboard diving trips.
This liveaboard offers an exceptional scuba travel experience, with luxury liveaboard diving facilities and a well-trained crew to ensure a memorable diving holiday. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly liveaboard or an adventure-filled scuba diving expedition, this vessel provides everything needed for a perfect underwater vacation
Cabins

Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
Cabins with private bathroom; air conditioning, hot and cold water

Triple Cabin
Triple Cabin
Triple Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
Large doubles with a third single bed (ideal for families). Cabins with private bathroom; air conditioning, hot and cold water

Ocean View Cabin
Ocean View Cabin
Ocean View Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
Cabin with a private bathroom; air conditioning, hot and cold water
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- DIN Adaptors
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Buffet Style
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- Land Excursions
- Fishing
Princess Dhonkamana Reviews
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Classic Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (2-3 dives per day, incl. 1 night dive per week; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Tea, coffee, drinking water
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Snorkeling, fishing
- Excursions on a desert and fishermen islands
- Introductory dive for snorkelers
- GST Tax 17%
- Green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Service charge - EUR 90 per person per week (to be paid on board)
- Fuel surcharge (if applicable)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Diving courses
- Service charge 10% + TGST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Island entry fees
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons



