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, Port Fees, 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 EUR / week), Mandatory Service Charge (90 EUR / week).
Optional Extras: 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 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lena R
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Germany
Perfect Safari
We had a fantastic safari. The planning, the staff, the dives, the food, the boat, everything was great. We were particularly impressed that individual wishes were also taken into account during the dives. We will come back.
- Recommended for
- Selection of dives. Italian and Maldivian cuisine. Friendliness of all the staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kelsey W
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United States
Perfect trip every time with the mantas, turtles, and whale sharks!
I am so grateful for my experience on the Macana boats. This was my fifth time, and I could not be happier. The food, the staff, and the beautiful sea life make my heart happy. I truly love experiencing the manta rays, turtles, and whale sharks each time I come. I highly recommend every single time!
- Recommended for
- Snorkeling with manta rays, turtles, and a baby whale shark. Amazing food. Wonderful staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- xiaobo H
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China
Amazing dive trip
We saw the manta, white tips shark, nurse shark, Eagle rayan so on. Very very very good.
- Recommended for
- Delicious food, amazing dive point, friendly staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ana Sofia H
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Portugal
Great week! Amazing dives, with very happy and helpful crew!
Excellent trip!
- Recommended for
- Dives-Food-Friendship
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole M
- 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
- Adam K
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Poland
Even better the second time!
It was my second trip with Macana on Princess Dhokamana, and somehow I enjoyed it even more this time! As always, the boat and the crew were fantastic. This time we stayed in a cabin on the upper deck, which made the whole experience even more comfortable and enjoyable. I can totally understand why some people say they come to Macana mainly for the food — the authentic Italian cuisine is simply unbeatable. This trip, though, was all about diving for me. The entire dive team does an amazing job, but we were especially lucky to be in Aya’s group. He’s an incredible guide — calm, focused, always in a good mood, and with an unbelievable eye for marine life, especially sharks! We had such a great time, and I honestly wouldn’t hesitate to come back to Macana for a third trip.
- Recommended for
- Guide and dives. Crew and hospitality on boat. Value for money.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stephanie S
- Germany
Fantastic!!! I'll be back, next year :)
It was probably the best vacation of my life from start to finish, and I will never go on vacation in a hotel again,,, I discovered this way of vacationing ,,, on a dive boat ,,,, for myself and have already told the crew that I am planning my vacation with them again next year.
- Recommended for
- Manta diving, night dive, super nice crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Bruce K
- United States
Great Trip
This was a fabulous trip with a great crew and great diving. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, Amazing Night Dive
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adam K
- Poland
The best start to a Maldives adventure I could have ever dreamed of.
My recent week on Princess Dhonkamana was phenomenal. Every moment, from the perfectly planned dives to the delicious Italian feasts (you have to watch out, otherwise you may bring back few kilos extra from this trip), was unforgettable. Even though we didn't spot a whale shark, every dive during our week-long safari was incredible. The encounters with manta rays, reef and nurse sharks will stay with me forever. Guides enthusiasm and expertise made every dive both safe and awe-inspiring. I don't have enough words to thank the entire crew for their great care and hospitality. If you’re looking for a dive trip that combines incredible underwater adventures, top-notch service, and fantastic food, I can’t recommend Princess Dhonkamana highly enough.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives.. Very friendly atmosphere on the boat.. Phenomenal food like in an Italian restaurant..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lutz R
- Germany
Simply good
Very well maintained boat, large cabins, with the best crew in the Maldives, perfect process, all problems are solved immediately, 1a cruise director and of course the food.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The food. Organisation.
