Built and launched in 2010, the Duke of York Maldives is a 36m long liveaboard that takes dive trips under the European operators’ experienced management to the Maldives’ beautiful atolls.
Duke of York, with its state-of-the-art built, offers dive trips round the year to the passionate divers who are looking for a thrilling diving experience that also emphasizes wellness while sailing through the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
With ample space on the boat owing to the three spacious decks, Duke of York offers various options and places for relaxation, from lounging on the sun deck to various spa treatments available onboard.
Duke of York can easily house up to 24 guests in spaciously built 11 luxury cabins located over three decks.
The lower deck has six cabins, four cabins that offer one double bed and one single bed and can be modified upon request, and two twin bed cabins. The upper deck has three twin cabins, and the main deck has one twin cabin with a panoramic window to let the guests enjoy the views from the luxury of their room.
All the cabins are fully equipped with en-suite bathrooms with showers and individually adjustable air-conditioners.
To enjoy the Maldivian atolls’ stunning views in comfort and style, the three decks of the liveaboard offer generous space with lavish sun loungers, sun mats, and deck chairs to let the guests unwind.
An onboard spa offers Ayurvedic massage therapy for spa-lovers to give you the ultimate relaxing experience in between dives.
The Duke of York also has an air-conditioned, spacious lounge where the guests can chill out, socialize and enjoy watching TV, reading books, or listening to their favorite music. With the fantastic panoramic views of the Indian Ocean while sipping on their favorite drinks from the attached bar.
The guests can also access WIFI internet to catch up on their social media or important emails. You can buy traditional Maldivian souvenirs, gadgets, and T-shirts from an onboard boutique.
The open-air dining area is a spacious and well-furnished space with comfortable and stylish furniture made with premium quality wood to please the guests’ aesthetics. The furniture can be separated or joined to make one large table to serve a large group of guests. The dining area is fully covered, where the guests can enjoy the food even during the rainy weather.
When the weather allows, the Duke of York will organize a beach BBQ on a desert island during the dive safari.
Internationally certified chefs on the cruise prepare the most delicious meals from International, Italian, and Maldivian cuisine, especially with fresh fish, to be served as a buffet thrice a day.
The dining lounge also has a fully stocked bar with a great collection of drinks and spirits and is open all day long.
We can also meet the special dietary requirements of the guests upon prior notice.
Dive trips on Duke of York liveaboard are operated from a dhoni that takes to the best dive sites where you can discover the most pristine coral reefs with pelagic creatures like mantas, sharks, and other vibrant species of the Maldives. The experienced crew at the dive boat consists of well-trained and knowledgeable dive guides.
The dhoni is fully equipped with safety, diving gear, compressors, fire extinguishers, emergency oxygen, and rebreather-friendly. The dive boat also offers nitrox, rental equipment, a guest bathroom, and sufficient space for scuba divers to relax on the way to and from the dive site.
Year built: 2010
Year renovated: Yearly
Length: 36 meters
Beam: 11 meters
Top speed: 12 knots
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Engines: Daewoo 600HP
Max guests: 25
Number of cabins: 11
Number of bathrooms: 11
Tenders: Dive Dhoni
Water capacity: 10 tons
Fuel capacity: 8000 liters
Freshwater maker: 12 tons per day
✓ Radar
✓ GPS
✓ Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
✓ Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
✓ Oxygen
✓ First Aid Kits
Duke Of York custom-built Maldives liveaboard that organizes year-round cruises around the central and Southern Atolls.
Day 1
Day 2 – 6
Day 7
Day 8
Please note that the itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain’s discretion.
The Maldives archipelago is made up of 26 atolls and 1190 islands covered by palms and mangroves. No more than 200 islands are inhabited and about 100 host tourist resorts. It is difficult to define the exact number of islands in the archipelago: If sandbars and coral outcrops were included in the figure they would have been approximately 2000: The estimation is also complicated by the fact that the islands come and go: some of them combine, other split in two and sometimes islets emerge from the coral reef. The majority of these islands is very small and they can be walked across in less than 10 minutes. Maximum height is usually 3 meters on the sea level.
The word atoll (from Maldivian language Dhivehi: “Atholhu” indicates a reef belt of different sizes and shapes, including lagoons, islands and reef with pass or channels. Up to now nobody knows the exact of these islands, but perhaps this is also the charm of the Maldives. It is possible to find islands with no name, not shown on any map and with no footprint on them. There are channels of various sizes between the atolls used for navigation. Particularly the island nation is located in a strategic area with access to major international sea routes in the Indian Ocean. All the islands are encircled by a lagoon blessed with crystal clear water. These islands are protected by a reef structure, housing one of the most exclusive and spectacular underwater life.
The last dive will be on a penultimate day in the early morning of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
Note: Domestic airfares from this airport are not included in the cost of the trip. We can provide assistance with booking flights if required. When domestic flights are involved, please check with us before confirming international flights.
Day 1
Day 2 – 9
Day 10
Day 11
Please note that the itineraries are examples only, and will change depending on weather and logistics at the Captain’s discretion.
The Maldives archipelago is made up of 26 atolls and 1190 islands covered by palms and mangroves. No more than 200 islands are inhabited and about 100 host tourist resorts. It is difficult to define the exact number of islands in the archipelago: If sandbars and coral outcrops were included in the figure they would have been approximately 2000: The estimation is also complicated by the fact that the islands come and go: some of them combine, other split in two and sometimes islets emerge from the coral reef. The majority of these islands is very small and they can be walked across in less than 10 minutes. Maximum height is usually 3 meters on the sea level.
The word atoll (from Maldivian language Dhivehi: “Atholhu” indicates a reef belt of different sizes and shapes, including lagoons, islands and reef with pass or channels. Up to now nobody knows the exact of these islands, but perhaps this is also the charm of the Maldives. It is possible to find islands with no name, not shown on any map and with no footprint on them. There are channels of various sizes between the atolls used for navigation. Particularly the island nation is located in a strategic area with access to major international sea routes in the Indian Ocean. All the islands are encircled by a lagoon blessed with crystal clear water. These islands are protected by a reef structure, housing one of the most exclusive and spectacular underwater life.
The last dive will be on a penultimate day in the early morning of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.
Note: Domestic airfares from this airport are not included in the cost of the trip. We can provide assistance with booking flights if required. When domestic flights are involved, please check with us before confirming international flights.
Dependent on the best conditions, a sample itinerary would be like one of the below:
North Ari and Rasdhoo
A 4 Nights cruise that will begin and end at Hulule / Male airport.
Day 1: Arrive and commence boarding. Navigation will start westwards, towards the island of Rastafari, which is just perfect for an overnight stay;
Day 2-3: We will then transit through the atoll of Rasdhoo (whose main island is the chief town of North Ari). Here, you will be given the opportunity to dive in search of hammerhead sharks.
Navigation will then continue towards North Ari, not far away, trying to sight the devil fishes (manta rays), in some of the most renowned cleaning stations of the Maldivian archipelago. Moreover, there will be many stops in desert islands and in some of the “Thila”, that attract divers from all over the world. On the last day but one, navigation will continue towards the atoll of South Male, where we will visit Guraidhoo – the most famous fisher’s island of the Maldives – and dive in the wonderful passes of the region, to sight sharks and big pelagic fishes.
Day 4: A visit to Male on the last day.
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Felidhoo and Mulaku
A 4 Nights cruise with tours to five different atolls eastwards of the archipelago: North and South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku. A wonderful cruise that you can decide to make in every period of the year, thanks to the many diving points that offer the best sights of grey sharks, white fin sharks, or devil fishes, according to the season.
Day 1: Arrive and commence boarding. After leaving Hulule, we will head southwards, crossing, therefore, South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, and touching the northern part of Mulaku.
Days 2-3: You will get the opportunity to relax on wonderful beaches and desert islands, while those who are looking for great emotions, will be satisfied by the stops nearby the passes of Alimathà, Fotteyo, Rakeedhoo, and Mulaku. On our way back, we will visit Guraidhoo with its precious shops of local handicrafts and dive at the atoll of South Male.
Day 4: A visit to Male on the last day.
Marine Life: Turtles, White Tip Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, School of Fish, Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Soft Corals, Hammerheads
The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24hours before flying after the last dive.
Please note that the itineraries are examples only, We reserve the right to change the itinerary or specific agreed services, if force majeure, unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances require us to do so.
Dependent on the best conditions a sample Itinerary would be like one of the below;
North Ari and Rasdhoo
A one week cruise that will begin and end at Hulule/ Male airport.
Day 1: Arrive and commence boarding.Navigation will start westwards, towards the island of Rasfari, which is just perfect for an overnight stay;
Day 2-7: we will then transit through the atoll of Rasdhoo (whose main island is the chief town of North Ari). Here, you will be given the opportunity to dive in search for hammerhead sharks.
Navigation will then continue towards North Ari, not far away, trying to sight the devil fishes (manta rays), in some of the most renowned cleaning stations of the Maldivian archipelago. Moreover, there will be many stops in desert islands and in some of the “thila”, that attract divers from all over the world. The last day but one, navigation will continue towards the atoll of South Male, where we will visit Guraidhoo – the most famous fisher’s island of the Maldives – and dive in the wonderful passes of the region, to sight sharks and big pelagic fishes.
Day 8: A visit to Male on the last day.
—– or —–
Felidhoo and Mulaku
A one week cruise with tours to five different atolls eastwards of the archipelago: North and South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku. A wonderful cruise that you can decide to make in every period of the year, thanks to the many diving points that offer the best sights of grey sharks, white fin sharks or devil fishes, according to the season.
Day 1: Arrive and commence boarding. After leaving Hulule we will head southwards, crossing therefore South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru and touching the northern part of Mulaku.
Days 2-7: You will get the opportunity to relax on wonderful beaches and desert islands, while those who are looking for great emotions, will be satisfied by the stops nearby the passes of Alimathà, Fotteyo, Rakeedhoo and Mulaku. On our way back we will visit Guraidhoo with its precious shops of local handicraft and dive at the atoll of South Male.
Day 8: A visit to Male on the last day.
Marine Life: Eagle Ray, barracuda, trevally, black tips sharks, stingrays, jacks and numerous nurse sharks. Ray Shark, Reef sharks and stingrays.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Diving Package, Nitrox, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Environment Tax (6 USD per day).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Visas and Fees, Hotel Transfer, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Beach BBQ (10-18 USD per activity), Extra Dives (40 USD per activity), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet (25 USD per trip), Massage.
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