Duke Of York, Maldives

Classical trips with visiting central atolls of the Maldives are scheduled. Nitrox is free of charge. Islands hopping would be a perfect addition to your traveling. Diving, fishing, and other marine activities are included in the price.

Boat Interior
The liveaboard can accommodate up to 24 passengers in 11 cabins. There are no bunk beds on board, every cabin is spacious and comfortable. Each one has air conditioning and equipped with showers. It is possible to book a double cabin or book one space in a shared cabin. This liveaboard also can offer you accommodation in the most comfortable cabin on board. The suite is placed in an upper cabin and it has a big window, so you can enjoy the view.
The best that the Maldives can have is its nature. You can enjoy it even in the dining area. It is open-air and has a perfect shade, so you can be comfortable even if it’s raining. Plus there are perfect outdoor areas with numerous sun loungers on three boat decks. Evening time passengers of Duke of York Liveaboard can pass on the indoor salon. Here they can watch TV, listen to music. Bar with a wide choice of soft drinks is also situated here.

Dive Deck
Dive deck supplied with 3 Coltri compressors. There is a Nitrox membrane on board, also, the boat is rebreather friendly. The boat has a diving dhoni to bring divers to dive sites. Gear rental is available on board of Duke of York Liveaboard. You can rent all necessary gear for diving with prior notice. 

Safety
Safety is ensured. The boat has life vests, emergency kit, first aid kit, and fire extinguishers.

SPA Treatments
On board of the Duke of York divers and their fellow travelers have a great opportunity to try not only great diving but also ayurvedic treatments. The boat has a small SPA, so you can get comfortable on board in all dimensions. Yacht gives you an opportunity to relax after diving, get a SPA treatment, and also enjoy stunning views of the blue waters of Maldives.

Far South Atolls
One of the main benefits of safari is an opportunity to visit the most southern Atolls of Maldives. This diving destination is less explored and visited by divers. It takes more time to get far south atolls but it’s definitely worth it. There is a great opportunity to meet different types of sharks there. The Maldives are famous for the diversity of sharks that can be seen there. And a chance of meeting these extraordinary creatures on the extreme south is higher than anywhere else. This area has a rich aquatic life. It’s full of colorful coral reefs, pelagic animals, rare fish, and species.

Itinerary
Itineraries include central atolls of Maldives and far south. During the safari, divers will be visiting such breathtaking dive sites like Thaa and Laamu. Most recognized is Fushi Kandu. This spot is known between divers for its great amount of critters. Reef sharks, eagles, & stingrays can be often seen there. This dive site has strong currents and deep depths.
Of course, the most known itineraries of the liveaboard is far south. Undiscovered dive destinations attract divers from all over the world. It’s home to many different types of sharks and other pelagic animals.

When to go
The weather in the Maldives is always perfect for diving, but sometimes strong currents can make diving on some dive sites difficult. The best time to visit it’s diving destinations from December till the end of May