Princess Handy Liveaboard, Maldives
PRINCESS HANDY;BRING YOUR CHILDREN ON OUR FAMILY CRUISES.
MV Princess Handy was built in 2008 and renovated to the latest standards in 2014. The ship is part of the Macana fleet, owned and operated by an experienced Italian team. The 36 by 10-meter large vessel carries 22 guests in style and comfort to all the magnificent dive spots in the region. Our family oriented liveaboard welcomes children of all ages including toddlers. We have a babysitting service on board. The duration of the scheduled cruises varies from 8 to 10 days. Shorter charters are possible. We specialize in romantic wedding cruises including gazebo ceremonies on dreamlike locations.
ACCOMMODATION
The Princess welcomes her passengers in 10 large designer staterooms and one royal ocean view suite. Upper deck rooms and suite have double beds and large windows. The lower deck with portholes houses 2 double- and 4 triple rooms, ideal for families with children. All have private bathrooms with bathtub or shower cubicle, ample storage space and private AC.
Stateroom
Room size: – m²
Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: Doube or twin beds
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Ocean View
Room size: – m²
Max. occupancy: 2
Beds: Doube
Private bathroom: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Comfort
The colourful decorated and homely furnished lounge has all the facilities for relaxation and amusement. Internet is available and a multimedia entertainment system plays your favourite movies, shows your latest underwater footage or transforms you into the karaoke star of the day. Outdoors you can choose between 3 shaded and sunny leisure decks. Enjoy the hydro-massage bath or a revitalizing treatment at the onboard spa.
Catering
Princess Handy serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as tasteful buffets with local and Italian plates. In our menus, we will always consider the younger guest by presenting healthy and attractive dishes for all palates. Pizzas and pasta are always very popular. Our bar sells a selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. In case you have special alimentary requests, please inform us at the time of your booking.
Diving
Water temperatures range from 27 to 29°c all year round. The tropical Maldives is host to an underwater paradise brimming with marine wildlife. Divers have the opportunity to see a huge range of beautiful hard and soft corals as well as the famous manta rays, whale sharks, sharks, turtles, barracudas, dolphins, and tuna. Children can join in snorkel safaris and even take part in a ‘try dive’. European instructors will be their guides. Diving courses are possible from 8 years on. A dive tender, rental gear (including small sizes) and enriched air are available. Excursions, beach fun, and watersports are optional activities.
Destinations
Princess Handy Liveaboard SCHEDULE
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Included: VAT, Accommodation, Transfers/pickups from airport, Tanks, Weights, Belts, Dive master services, All meals, Towels Provided
Excluded: Service charge (USD 6/per person/ per day), all drinks, extra dives, Nitrox dives package, diving courses, diving equipment rent, island entry fees (between USD 3 and 11 per person), tips, single surcharge (varies depending on season – between €600-€2000), Upper deck cabin supplement of EUR 100/person/week, Suite Cabin supplement of EUR 150/person/week
Specifications
Year built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2014
Length: 36 m
Beam: 10.5 m
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Max guests: 22
Number of cabins: 11
Number of bathrooms: 11
Freshwater maker: 600lt/h
NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATION AND SAFETY FEATURES
✓ Radar
✓ Depth Sounder
✓ GPS
✓ Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
✓ E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
✓ Emergency Rafts
✓ Life Vests
✓ Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
✓ Oxygen
✓ First Aid Kits
✓ Satellite & mobile phones
✓ Bilge pump alarm
✓ Search light
✓ Engine room CCTV
✓ Crew trained in first aid
✓ Emergency flares
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