Princess Dhonkamana, Maldives

Name: Classic Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Maldives

9.5 Exceptional

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

from $ 184 / day Check dates

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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26 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

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02 Aug

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$ 2,117

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09 Aug

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16 Aug

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$ 1,997

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23 Aug

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30 Aug

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06 Sep

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13 Sep

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20 Sep

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27 Sep

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04 Oct

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11 Oct

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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.

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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
Ulf H
Germany

Perfect as usual
It was again a great experience with a perfect crew and fantastic divers - Thank you!
Recommended for
Crew & Service. Guides & Diving. Food.
05 Nov, 2024

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
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

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Agnes H
Austria

Couldn't have been better
Awesome dive sites, perfect food, very well managed, very nice and helpful crew. We loved it!
Recommended for
The diving, the food, the guides
23 Sep, 2022

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

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Louise H
United Kingdom

Awesome adventure!
Excellent. Should note however this is a predominantly Italian boat so be prepared if not an Italian speaker (although all guides speak English too). Food is all Italian - would be nice to have some local Maldivian food on occasion too. Other than this, trip was perfect, diving awesome. Great crew on board, Super welcoming and friendly, very well organised. I'd go back in a heartbeat!
Recommended for
Guides, food, friendliness
15 Feb, 2016

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

10 Exceptional
Kelsey W
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.
05 Oct, 2025

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

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

84 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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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.
23 Sep, 2024

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

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
Dominik T
Germany

Great dive safari
Awesome! Everthing was perfect from beginning till the end. The crew is so friendly, helpful and experienced. We felt home from the very first moment. Dive spots are amazing. Even when the weather is bad the guides know unique dive spots. We can devinately recommend the princess Dhonkamana.
Recommended for
Crew. Dives - Manta rays and many shakrs. Food.
16 Oct, 2024

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

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
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
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

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.
18 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
Marek B
Poland

One of the best trips in my life
While you turn the phone off for entire week, you can focus on relaxing and Princess Dhonkamana and it's staff are everything to keep you out any worry. All perfectly organized, cooked, cleaned. Underwater na nurse sharks, white & black tips, rays, friendly mantas, napoleons, sleeping turtles, adorable anemones. Plus white sands and excellent weather (even during monsoon time).
Recommended for
Italian food. Organisation and staff friendliness. Excellent dive guide and diving group.
05 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Bea G
Switzerland

perfect dive boad offers everything you need
great dive spots and amazing food
Recommended for
friendly and helpfull team, great dive spots, amazing food
18 Sep, 2023

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
Sabine G
Germany

I will never go on another diving holiday again! For me, it was like a dream come true.
Just paradise-the Maldives in general-diving-to be on boat-my dream came true!
Recommended for
Relaxed atmosphere, food, diving
16 Jul, 2020

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
Ana Sofia H
Portugal

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

8.8 Fabulous
Stefan L
Germany

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

10 Exceptional
Michael B
Switzerland

A great experience!
A great week with a very familiar atmosphere on the boat. The diving program has been adapted to the respective conditions - very flexible. Rental equipment: I was lucky and got a brand new BCD. Recommended: Nitrox. All the diving equipment stays on the dhoni (support boat) - that's great. Professional crew. Culinary top - a big compliment to the kitchen!
Recommended for
Night diving with manta rays. Eagle rays and various sharks. Atmosphere on the boat.
27 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Zdenko W
Slovakia

Satisfaction with the ship and staff
enjoy diving - partially fulfilled except for the guide who did not hit the place twice: /
Recommended for
- visit to the islands - the food - service
05 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Pat H
Germany

Dream trip of life time
First: The boat is very beautiful, I have been on many Liveaboard and this one for the first time makes me feel really HOME. The wooden bed is in a twin cabin and I do feel super private in my own bed with a real mattress. Hot warm water for a shower after dive, a refrigerator that works very well in my cabin. A/C is work prefect also in the cabin. Second: The Food is just amazing every meal as we have three courses..starter main and dessert or fresh fruits. The food on this boat is truly excellent. Third: The Dive ..all I can say is just Wow ! our week is under the best weather in the Maldives, zero rain, best visibility underwater. I have seen the best version of diving in the Maldives on this trip I will forever remember manta madness hovering above my head at the cleaning station .. Sharks, baby sharks.. turtles .. countless blue line snappers, whale sharks, 20+ eagle rays at once schooling playing with the current. Giant moray eels of all kinds and giant sting rays etc. Forth: The Crews are the best all of them Team. Start from pick up and drop off, on the boat or during the dives. I can't thanks them the Team enough for offering me best experience of diving in Maldives. Thank you so much.
Recommended for
Food , Boat , Diving with 5 Mantas at once , Whale Sharks , Sharks and more
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