Princess Dhonkamana, Maldives

Name: Classic Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-11-29
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

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En-Suite bathrooms - Princess Dhonkamana

“It was again a great experience with a perfect crew and fantastic divers - Thank you!”
Ulf H, Germany

Highlights

Flexible itineraries to showcase the best diving depending on season
Ample social areas and 3 sun decks
Large cabins with canopy beds

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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06 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,494

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13 Sep

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20 Sep

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27 Sep

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04 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,911

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11 Oct

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18 Oct

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25 Oct

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$ 2,149

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01 Nov

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$ 2,149

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08 Nov

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$ 2,149

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15 Nov

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22 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,149

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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.

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Boat features

Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Western Food
Set Menu Dinner

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

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2008

Length: 31 meters

Beam: 10 meters

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Max guests: 18

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 1 Dhoni and 1 dive tender

Water capacity: 400 liters per hour

Princess Dhonkamana Reviews

9.5 Exceptional

Vessel

9.2
Crew

9.5
Food

9.7
Diving

9.5
Value

9.4

10 Exceptional
Océane F
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.
02 Aug, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Carla S
Portugal

Unforgettable!
All! But the Night Dive was splendid! The friendliness of the divers and the staff! Finally everything was perfect! 🤩
Recommended for
Diving, instructors, meals
13 Dec, 2021

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10 Exceptional
Ana Sofia H
Portugal

Great week! Amazing dives, with very happy and helpful crew!
Excellent trip!
Recommended for
Dives-Food-Friendship
09 May, 2015

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.
02 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Alexandre G
Switzerland

One of the best moments of my trip to Asia
All the staff made it possible to make this week unforgettable! We were very attentive 24 hours a day!The dives were amazing (thank you Aya). The food was delicious and the service top notch!A real dream life during this week!
Recommended for
The staff has board and Dive Master. Organization from start to finish. Safety and atmosphere.
26 May, 2025

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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
16 Sep, 2015

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8.8 Fabulous
Stefan L
Germany

Gladly top again
Happiness with encounters
Recommended for
The Crew The Spots
09 Nov, 2023

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10 Exceptional
Patarawan H
Germany

100+Sharks of Maldives in ONE DIVE! Guide is matter!!!!
This is my 3rd repeat Guest on Princess Dhonkamana and Maldives is not Maldives as I think I know them before! Because '' Ornelle '' our Queen of the Ocean who turn everything around and let me see Maldives a version that I have never seen before ( even I have did 7 x liveaboards in the past!) at Sharks Tank dive site was mind blowing scenario at 20+meters I can't believe how many Sharks keep cruising without end and at the sea bed countless of Giant Sting rays many of them flying on the sea bed , moment like this never happened to me before, Thank you Thank you. Manta point was always amazing and not even once to missed this! Bravo! Night dive with Mantas which the Manta flip her wings around our head was stay forever the BEST in my memory. Nitrox is totally no doubt recommend . Food & Drink : this first time I decided to buy drinks package and I will do it again next time. It is worth it as this is a VACATION!!!! Food always very good tasty and a lot! from start till dessert ! This trip for me .... Guide is matter! She does her very best with her amazing knowledge of the Ocean , I do really appreciated her and the TEAM who make this trip to be BEST dive of my life. Thank you Ornelle , Bea and a whole TEAM! You guys are the BEST.
Recommended for
Best Guide Best Crews. 100+Sharks! Mantas and night dive with Mantas. Food Food Food.
12 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Pat H
Germany

Best Diving of Maldives
I love the dives, on this trip, I gained more extra experience in diving. We have seen a massive group of Gray Reef Sharks at the channel dive, which is for me a mega highlight. Mantas at cleaning station ..Mantas again at night just at the back side of the boat .. Alimatha Nurse Sharks at night dive. 2 Octopuses in one dive, 2 Hawkbill Turtles in the same area. Our boat is always alone and never mixes with another liveaboard boat. We have every time all dive sites for ourselves. This boat is really know when and where to go because we have exactly see many things underwater in the right time , right place.
Recommended for
Boat .. Food .. Diving with Sharks , Mantas Madness , Eagle Rays and Giant Sting Rays
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
sonia M
Germany

Unforgettable
Loved every single day. The will of the guides to make us have an amazing experience, adapting to our diving experience and to the daily conditions so that we can maximize the ocean experience. BRAVO!
Recommended for
Companionship, discovering, immensity of the ocean
02 May, 2021

85 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
Kristina G
Germany

Wonderful trip with wonderful crew
Amazing trip with amazing dive spots ( manta cleaning station with 4 mantas , lots of sharks and other beautiful spots) . Martina (marine biologist and manager of the trip) was a really friendly helpful and caring, she really did an amazing job
Recommended for
wellcoming and warm atmosphere. Amazing activities, very special dive spots. Extraordinary crew.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Michael B
Switzerland

Great experience - above and below the water
We had a great week (early October 2025) with Martina as Cruise Director. Dive guides were Agu and Ali. The 3 know the Maldives and the individual dive spots very well and always had the right timing. In addition to many reef fish, we were able to observe schools of rays, eagle rays, manta rays, various sharks and even a whale shark. The Princess Dhonkamana also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. There was always fresh fish, Italian pasta, homemade bread, cakes & frog's fruit. Very positive and not a matter of course: allergies and intolerances are taken into account by the kitchen team when planning the menu. For our son there was always an extra portion of gluten-free pasta and gluten-free bread. Many thanks to the whole team - we would love to come back.
Recommended for
Dives. Eat. Crew & dive guides.
13 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Adam K
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.
14 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Robby Q
Indonesia

Perfect dive trip
We enjoyed variety of dive sites gibing us a chance to see different type of pelagics, ship wreck and beautiful coral reef. Food were excellent serving variety of european and asian food. Last but not the least, the crew were awesome, very nice and helpful.
Recommended for
dive sites. food. crew.
06 Oct, 2024

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.
24 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Lena R
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.
05 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Juan B
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.
02 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Sabrina A
Italy

Mega!
The safari was mega. My husband was diving and I was snorkeling. Both guides were friendly, helpful and qualified. We met great people and had a lot of fun. The food was excellent and intolerances were taken into account. We will come back.
Recommended for
Diving and snorkeling. Collaboration on board. Eat.
04 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Nicolas D
Switzerland

Beautiful boat with incredible dives and wonderfull crew and dive guide
everything was equally beautiful and nice
Recommended for
dives, island excursions, cabin
31 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Inge L
Netherlands

Would recommend to everybody!!
We had an amazing experience. The crew was incredibly helpful and prepared amazing food.
Recommended for
Marine life. Food. Good vibes.
06 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Fabian L
Singapore

Good value for money in this live on board
Good loop around the Maldives, with many sea creatures spotted despite the weather not being ideal and the seas a little rough while crossing.
Recommended for
Good living environment. Good dive sites. Good food.
06 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kimberly M
United States

Amazing trip!
A wonderful trip overall. My friend had an injury early in the trip and the crew was amazing in looking after her and making accommodations to make sure she was comfortable
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Dives.
21 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Zorian C
Poland

Perfect! Will be back soon! Grazie Mille!!!
Amazing trip. Ornella and entire crew: guides, captains, chefs, cleaning staff, biologist, technicians, all crew are fantastic people and great professionals. We had fantastic dives in some of the most iconic spots in Maldives. Entire organisation from the very beginning at the airport pick to until the very end was spotless. Food quality is just amazing, lots of delicious Italian dishes, Maldivian buffet, fresh fish… every meal was adventure. The MV Princes Dhonkamana is specious and comfortable boat with all you need for beautiful scuba adventure. Big thanks to Macana Dive and all crew members, and also other divers for unforgettable experiences. We will dive together again for sure. I can only highly recommend Macana Dive as operator and the MV Princess Dhonkamana boat. Everything was perfect!
Recommended for
Exceptional Crew. Great Diving. Amazing Food.
03 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Claudio S
Italy

Beyond expectations
Perfect diving cruise, beyond expectations from every point of view, touching 5 atolls with 18 dives all different from each other and well organized thanks to the team of dive guides and the ship's crew ... . Really good and plentiful cuisine on board. To be redone!
Recommended for
Diving, dive guide team, food on the boat
05 Aug, 2022

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9.6 Exceptional
Ryan V
United States

Perfect liveaboard trip.
The diving was fantastic with guides going above and beyond to choose beautiful and fun routes on the sites. The family style Italian meals were fun and the crew were very helpful for the fishermen on board as well.
Recommended for
Wonderful diving, great Italian food and fishing.
21 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Howard B
New Zealand

Fabulous varied diving on a great boat.
I did the Classic Maldives trip in September and had a wonderful time. I was lucky that the boat was not full, so space aboard and on the dive dhoni was great. Martina did a fabulous job as Cruise Director and staff were all friendly and helpful. Saw all the hoped for larger creatures.
Recommended for
Martina's superb job as cruise director. Great variety of dive sites. Upgrade to my own ocean view cabin.
24 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Moana M
Germany

Great experience!
Beautiful and very well organized liveaboard. On each dive, we were able to observe many species of sharks. We were also lucky enough to see many manta rays and a whale shark. Some dives were stronger drift dives. Many thanks to Martina our professional dive guide. She showed us a lot and gave us great support when we had difficulties.We will be very happy to come back!
Recommended for
Manta rays and whale sharks. Varied program. Professional dive guides.
02 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kelsey W
United States

Experience of a Lifetime
I’ve been fortunate to experience both the Princess Dhonkamana and Princess Haleema. Both weeks were such a breathtaking experience. The staff and boat crew are simply amazing and do everything possible to ensure all guests are happy and comfortable. The food is wonderful, and the chef takes such pride in making sure every guest has something to enjoy. The diving/snorkeling guides are also incredible and take the time to bring the guests to the most beautiful sites to see an array of fish, mantas, turtles, and sharks. I can’t recommend these boats highly enough, and I will keep going back!
Recommended for
Diving/snorkel guides, amazing food, swimming with Manta rays
09 Oct, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Ryan V
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.
08 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
xiaobo H
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.
13 Sep, 2018