Princess Dhonkamana, Maldives
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
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“It was again a great experience with a perfect crew and fantastic divers - Thank you!”
Highlights
Join the MY Princess Dhonkamana yacht for a luxury dive or snorkel trip in the Maldives. Offering week-long itineraries, she caters to 20 guests in 9 comfortable cabins. Guests have the choice of double, twin or triple cabins, each with canopy beds, private bathroom facilities and individually controlled AC units. Spread around the yacht is ample room for rest, relaxation and socialising. There is a large indoor salon and bar where snacks are served in the evening to accompany the aperitif, and the large covered al fresco dining area is where a variety of delicious cuisine and chef-prepared dishes are served. There are also 3 sun decks and terraces with loungers and sofas spread around the boat for further relaxation.
Maldives dive itineraries with the M/Y Princess Dhonkamana explore the Central, Southern and Northern Atolls. The itineraries are flexible and are designed day by day depending on the season and what guests want to see, to be able to offer the best possible diving. Expect to see large pelagic life, lots of sharks, turtles and stunning reefs. The MY Princess Dhonkamana is accompanied by a separate diving dhoni, giving more space on board and making the dive experience much smoother.
To reserve your space aboard the MY Princess Dhonkamana yacht, call us or book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (€120 / week), Mandatory Service Charge (€90-128 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, National Park Fees (€3-11 / trip), Rental Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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Princess Dhonkamana Reviews
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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Patricia V
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Switzerland
Magical
It was magical with lots of sharks, manta rays etc coming to the Maldives for many years and it's just a brilliant ambience - heartfelt thanks to Martina & the crew ❤️
- Recommended for
- Dive guide. Food. Ambiance.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Juan B
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Argentina
One trip I hope to repeat!
Amazing trip! The staff did all of makes us super comfortable. Really nice boat and delicious food. Dive sites are in another level. Great experience
- Recommended for
- The whole crew. Food. Dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole M
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Germany
Pleasure for the senses on board and under water
Great crew and dive guides. Excellent briefings and lots of additional information about the underwater world
- Recommended for
- Detailed briefings before the dives. Food, a dream. Crew - friendly and helpful.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ronald W
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Netherlands
Perfect and unforgettable experience in the Maldives on the Princess Dhonkamana
Well where will I start; It was my first liveaboard and my first time in the Maldives together with my 2 sons. The experience on and with the people of the Princess Dhonkamana was amazing! The stay on board is very comfortable and well equipped. We had a triple room with the three of us and we slept comfortably. The staff under guidance of the very friendly Martina was super. As you can read in the many reviews the food is amazing and very fresh. The divesites we have visited with our very nice and experienced divequide Ali where very good and sometimes because of weather conditions where easely and flexible adjusted. We have seen a lot of big and small animals; different (many) sharks, manta's, tuna, rays, turtles, coral, etc. We are spoiled now...The night dives where one of a kind. The route of the Central or Best of Maldives is beautiful. If you have any hesitations to book the Princess Dhonkamana don't! You will not regret it. Also thanks to the LiveAboard staff that responded always fast and very good. We will come back!
- Recommended for
- Perfect dive sites in the Maldives. Great boat with perfect food. Super friendly and experienced staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ferdie R
- Netherlands
An Unforgettable Maldives Liveaboard Experience
Honestly, this was one of the best experiences of my life. It was our first liveaboard, and we weren't quite sure what to expect, but Princess Dhonkamana exceeded all expectations. The crew made sure we enjoyed every moment of the trip. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the dive sites were spectacular (with plenty of sharks, manta rays, and other marine life) and the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend this liveaboard to anyone visiting the Maldives
- Recommended for
- The crew. The dives. The food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ryan V
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United States
Great diving in central Maldives
5th trip with the company. They do a great job planning a fun diving itinerary in the Maldives
- Recommended for
- Best dive guides in Maldives. Fun atmosphere. Good Italian food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Océane F
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France
UNBELIEVABLE!
This cruise aboard the Princess Dhonkamana was one of our most beautiful experiences thanks to the whole crew. They are kind, helpful, and do everything to make you feel good. Thanks to Martina, who was our guide. Fortunately she spoke French and always took the time to brief us. We felt confident and well supported thanks to her. In addition, he is a smiling, very friendly and passionate person. The food was just amazing, varied, the only downside is... that you will gain 3kg! Congratulations to the cooks, whether it was savory or sweet it was extremely good!The small stops on the deserted beaches were very popular as well as on the local islands to buy souvenirs. The dives were superb and above all varied. We were able to live several experiences that will remain engraved in our memory.In summary... We were afraid to embark on our first cruise, and finally we are already ready to leave! Thank you all, you have contributed to this wonderful memory.Special mention to Marion working at Liveabord who made this stay possible and who was very kind in following up on our file.
- Recommended for
- Various dives. Perfect crew. Excellent food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gillian P
- United States
Absolutely Fantastic!
Manta rays and sharks, sharks, sharks and a whale shark too. So many fish and sea life. Many different types of dives and dive conditions. Great Dive Masters and boat crew, fantastic food, daily stops to deserted islands. I had such a good time, can't wait to book again.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew and shipmates, the food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Johnathon W
- United States
Worth it!
Excellent diving safari. Crew and Guides were exceptional and were safe, friendly, and fun. Food was great.
- Recommended for
- Sea life. Boat crew. Price.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Melinda F
- Switzerland
Great trip
Some beautiful and healthy coral too -and everywhere teaming with life. Great manta and shark action, wonderful.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Guides & Crew, people
