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Built in 2010, the Duke of York is a 36 metre long liveaboard operating diving cruises throughout the Maldives archipelago. The yacht is European-managed by one of the most experienced operators in the country.
All cruise routes are finalised according to the weather, the season, currents, and the prevailing ocean visibility, to maximise the chances of great underwater encounters at all the chosen dive sites. Dives are conducted from an accompanying 18m traditional Maldivian boat called a dhoni. This vessel is equipped with 3 compressors and a generator, a guest bathroom, emergency oxygen and safety equipment (radio, life jackets, fire extinguishers etc). As well as being the dedicated dive boat, the dhoni allows more space on the Duke of York for guest use. The boat is rebreather-friendly, and nitrox is free of charge for EANx-certified divers! Non-divers will have the opportunity of a free try dive during the safari! For additional guest safety, Nautilus Lifelines are available, as well as a defibrillator for emergencies.
The Duke of York liveaboard can accommodate up to 25 guests in 11 cabins, but normally there are no more than 20. Cabins feature stand-alone beds (no bunk beds), and each has its own private bathroom. One of the best features of Duke of York is that it has a single cabin - a rare find on Maldives liveaboard cruises!
There is an al-fresco, and an indoor dining area (used when it rains). Meals are served buffet style and the menu includes Italian, international and Maldivian cuisines, often using freshly caught fish, although the chefs are always willing to cook up something to satisfy any guest need. Once a week during an evening there is an island beach dinner. The indoor saloon also has a bar offering a wide choice of soft drinks and spirits, and a TV/DVD area furnished with comfortable sofas.
Duke of York has a spa room on the upper deck. The spa specialises in Ayurveda treatments, an ancient therapy that dates back over 6,000 years. Fresh oil and herb preparations are used to purify the body and relax the mind. A masseur is always at hand to meet your needs.
There are open-air social areas on 3 of the decks, furnished with sun loungers, bean bags, and deck chairs. The decks allow guests to enjoy the awesome scenery of the Maldives, both when sailing and while relaxing when the yacht is moored during surface intervals and at night.
Notes: Child policy: (non-divers from 2 to 11 years old) sharing cabin with 2 adults - 75% discount on individual rates.
Dive experience: Open Water Divers are welcome onboard. Due to restricted depth limit, Junior Open Water Divers must hire a private guide.
Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coffee, tea, drinking water, fishing, local airport transfers, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers, dives (as detailed in the trips above), 4 English speaking divemasters, snorkelling guide, Nautilus Lifeline, 11 and 13.6 litre tanks (DIN and Int.), weights and weight belt, 16% GST on cruise price. Free Discover Scuba Scuba Diving experience for non-divers.
Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (incl dive computer USD 35 per day), dive insurance (can purchase onboard), Green Tax (USD 12 per night), service charge (i.e. tips USD 130 per week, paid in advance), Hanifaru Bay entrance fee (USD 30 per person). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card).
Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, beach dinner (USD 18), 15 litre tank (USD 10 per day), torch (USD 15 per dive), extra dives (USD 40 each), private dive guide, Ayurveda and wellness treatments. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.
How to get there: Duke of York's liveaboard cruises usually depart from Male. Boarding is flexible but usually starts at 11 am. Guests are transported from the airport to the yacht by dhoni. The boat departs from the port once all guests are on board. The last dive of the trip will be during the morning on the penultimate day of the cruise. Disembarkation is at 8 am. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
For trips that use ports in the Outer Atolls, the operator prefers to arrange the necessary domestic morning flights for clients. This is so that they can arrange for all guests to arrive at the same time and so the cruise can start at the earliest opportunity.
For more details, including airlines, see our How to Get to the Maldives section.
Non-diver rate: None. Duke of York organizes a guided snorkeling program.
Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): There is one cabin (cabin nr 4, lower deck) which can be reserved as a single cabin . Otherwise, this is optional - solo travellers may choose to share a cabin and pay the regular fare, or pay a supplement of 80% of the published price for their own cabin.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Third person sharing a cabin with 2 friends - 20% discount.
Pay for 9 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise free of charge (total 10+ guests).
Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 20 guests and 3 additional persons can join free of charge (total 21+ guests).
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