Classic Maldives
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Princess Dhonkamana Liveaboard, Maldives
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Comfortable outdoor lounging areas provide perfect spots for relaxation. Spacious cabins are designed for family accommodation, ensuring a pleasant stay for all. Nitrox is available on board 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 en-suite 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 on board 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
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Cabins
Lower Deck
Twin / Double Cabin
2 Guests
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
Lower Deck
Triple Cabin
3 Guests
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
Upper Deck
Ocean View Cabin
2 Guests
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 deck plan
Boat Specification
Year built / Renovation
2007 / 2014
Number of cabins
9
Dive guides to divers ratio
5-6 : 1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Surcharge
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Macana MaldivesLength and width
31 m / 10 m
Capacity
20
Tenders
Dhoni and tender with outboard motor
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Power plugs onboard
English/UK plugs, 230–240 V AC
Generator
22 + 22 kW generator system, 220 V, stabilized and super-silent
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
3 × Coltri compressors, 16 m³/hour each
Freshwater maker
Desalinization system of 400 L/hour
Dive Facilities
- Compressors
- Tenders for Diving
- DIN Adaptors
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Bar
- Child Friendly
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- Land Excursions
- Fishing
Princess Dhonkamana Reviews
4.9
Excellent
9 verified reviews
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5.0
wonderful, unforgettable week
Amazing dives for the week on different spots, being able to see diverse marine life; foods were amazing including one BBQ night at the beach on one local island (and also suitable for all different kinds of allergies / tastes); crew were fun & helpful, always tried their best to solve the problems quickly. A definitely wonderful trip :)
thank you :)
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2026-11-11by V. Giovanni Ewaldo
5.0
Trip of a lifetime
The Maldives dive trip was incredible, with encounters with large marine species like manta rays and reef sharks that made every dive unforgettable. The dive guides were highly skilled and the food onboard was consistently excellent, adding to a perfect overall experience.
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2026-05-17by M. Pyry
5.0
Best liveaboard of my life in the Maldives!
My experience with Princess Dhonkamana was amazing!! It was my first liveaboard in the Maldives and I couldn't ask for better experience!! The leader of the boat Ornella went above and beyond during all the liveaboard. She provided personalised experiences to all guests (honeymooners, birthday, 100 mark dives). The food was Italian based with plenty of variety, fresh fish catched on the day, fresh homemade pastries after each dive. During the morning we always started with coffee and tea and some biscuits before the first dive. Then full delicious breakfast followed by our second dive. After the second dive we always had a great lunch and some time to rest before our final dive of the day followed by an amazing dinner. We also had the opportunity to visit some local islands, a paradise island and to do a barbecue at night in one of the islands. The diving spots were the best dives I experienced in my whole life!! Full of big pelagics, we saw manta rays, spinner sharks, guitar sharks, lemon sharks, white and black tip sharks, nurse sharks and plenty of different types of fishes! The crew always tried to find the best dive spots completely free of another divers to have the best experience for ourselves!! All the crew was super attentive to all our necessities and each instructor had around 4 divers per time. I recommend a lot this Liveaboard to everyone!
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2025-10-02by P. Andreia
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Whale sharks, manta rays, grey sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, nurse sharks
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Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
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Day 7:
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Day 8:
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Whale sharks, manta rays, grey sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, nurse sharks
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Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
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- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
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