Maldives Princess, Maldives

Excellent crew and service

“Manta rays, whale and other sharks. The friendly, accomodating crew, and the fabulous meals by the chef from Sri Lanka.”

Susan W, United States United States
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The beautiful 43m MV Maldives Princess Liveaboard schedules year-round diving cruises to the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. Diving takes place from the 17m fully equipped dedicated diving Dhoni, where guests will get the chance to explore the Rasdhoo Atoll to scuba dive with Hammerhead Sharks, or experience the Maya Thila night dive to see feeding Manta Rays.

Topside the M/V Maldives Princess has 11 well appointed cabins, each with their own A/C, flat screen TV, small refrigerators and en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to 22 guests. Aboard the MV Maldives Princess there is plenty of room for relaxation, either in the dining area with fully stocked bar or in spacious lounge with flat screen TV and entertainment system. Or, guests can choose to relax outside on the sundeck with hot tub and take in the beautiful Maldives views. Let the professional and experienced crew of 15 and 3 dive guides aboard the M/V Maldives Princess help you to create a memorable diving vacation in the Maldives.

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Included: VAT, Accommodation, Transfers/pickups from airport, Tanks, Weights, Belts, Dive master services, All meals

Excluded: Personal crew tips, Dive gear rentals, Beer, liquors, DAN Insurance

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Boat features

  • Leisure Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Onboard kayaks
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in cabins
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Separate rinse for u/w camera
  • Camera room with table and charging point
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Selection of wines
  • Fine Cuisine
  • Snacks All Day

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.


Diving

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Tenders for diving
  • Free Nitrox

The crew speaks English.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

MV Maldives Princess Liveaboard Deck Plan floorplan

Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2011
  • Year renovated 2015
  • Length 142 feet
  • Beam 40 feet
  • Top speed 14 knots
  • Cruising speed 9 knots
  • Engines 720hp V type Doosan Daewoo – diesel
  • Max guests 22
  • Number of cabins 11
  • Number of bathrooms 11
  • Tenders 60 feet Dive Dhoni
  • Water capacity 18000 liters
  • Fuel capacity 6000 liters
  • Freshwater maker 2000 liters per day

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Maldives Princess Reviews

  • 8.4 Very good
  1. Vessel
    6.0
  2. Crew
    10.0
  3. Food
    10.0
  4. Diving
    8.0
  5. Value
    8.0
  • 8.4 Very good
  • Susan W
  • United States United States
The boat is older than pictured and in need of maintenance. Twice we lost power, once for the whole day

Manta rays, whale and other sharks. The friendly, accomodating crew, and the fabulous meals by the chef from Sri Lanka.

Recommended for
The crew, the dive dhoni, and the manta ray dives and opportunity to see whale sharks