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36 m · 23 guests · 11 cabins · 13 crew members
Duke of York is a 36-metre Maldivian dive liveaboard, built in 2010 and refitted every year. Eleven cabins across three decks take up to 23 guests, looked after by a crew of 13.
The vessel was purpose-built for diving: a dedicated dive deck with a shaded kitting-up area, rinse hoses, DIN adaptors, a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras and a charging station. Nitrox is free for certified divers; tech diving, sidemount and rebreathers are supported, and there is an underwater scooter on board. Dives run from an accompanying dhoni — gear stays there, so nobody has to fight for space on the main deck.
Inside there is an air-conditioned saloon with a lounge area, TV and library, a bar, and a restaurant on the main deck. The kitchen serves Italian and Maldivian cuisine buffet-style, with vegetarian and vegan options, snacks throughout the day and a beach barbecue. Three decks are given over to relaxing: sun loungers, bean bags, sun mats and an observation deck. The second deck has a separate air-conditioned massage room.
Every cabin has individually adjustable air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle. Most departures leave on Sunday, which keeps the boat away from the main flow of vessels and makes the diving calmer.
No mark-up
You pay the rate the operator publishes. The only thing added on top is the actual payment processing cost — no fee of ours.
We run the booking
Correspondence with the operator, holding your places, the contract, confirmation and all paperwork sit on our side. Nothing for you to arrange yourself.
Pay by card
We send you a Stripe invoice — pay by card, in your own currency, from anywhere in the world. The transfer to the operator is handled on our side.
Support in your language
We help you pick the cabin and dates, answer questions on the route and gear, and stay reachable until you are home — in English, in your time zone.
We quote the exact amount when confirming the booking: it covers the operator's rate plus the actual payment processing cost. No hidden charges.
Yacht Specifications
Length
36 m
Beam
11 m
Material
Wood
Year Built
2010
Capacity
23 guests
Cabins
11
Crew
13 members
Speed
9 knots (max 12)
Engine
Daewoo 600 HP
Refit
yearly
Bathrooms
11
Tender
Dive dhoni
Water capacity
10 t
Fuel capacity
8000 l
Freshwater maker
12 t/day
On Board
Diving on board
Rental equipment is available on board — state your needs when booking, payment is made on board. The crew speaks English.
Food and drinks
Let us know about any dietary requirements when booking and the galley will take them into account.
Navigation and safety
Cabins
· 2 cabins
Twin
Beds: 2 single beds
Cabins 3 and 6 on the lower deck with two single beds. Individually adjustable air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
· 4 cabins
Double / Twin
Beds: 1 queen bed + 1 single bed
Cabins 1, 2, 7 and 8 amidships on the lower deck. A queen bed and a single bed, accommodating up to 3 guests on request. Individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
· 4 cabins
Double / Twin with panoramic window
Beds: 2 single beds, cabin 12 converts to a double
Cabin 9 is on the main deck, cabins 10, 11 and 12 on the upper deck. Panoramic ocean-view windows, individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
· 1 cabin
Twin
Beds: 2 single beds
Cabin 14 on the upper deck with two single beds, individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
Schedule & Pricing
Central Atolls (Male — Male)
The boat's core route, running year-round. From Male into North and South Male, Ari and Rasdhoo — classic Maldives: manta cleaning stations, night dives with rays, high-current channels and schools of grey reef sharks. Departures on Sunday to stay clear of the main flow of vessels.
September 2026
2 departuresOctober 2026
3 departuresNovember 2026
3 departuresDecember 2026
4 departuresJanuary 2027
2 departuresApril 2027
2 departuresMay 2027
4 departuresJuly 2027
1 departureAugust 2027
5 departuresSeptember 2027
2 departuresOctober 2027
3 departuresNovember 2027
4 departuresDecember 2027
3 departuresNorthern Atolls — Baa and Lhaviyani
A route towards the Baa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The main target is Hanifaru Bay, where dozens of mantas and whale sharks gather during plankton season. Along the way, the reefs of Lhaviyani and Ari. Some departures are one-way, with a flight back.
September 2026
1 departureOctober 2026
1 departureOctober 2027
2 departuresSouthern Atolls — Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Addu
The far south, for experienced divers. Fuvahmulah is one of the few places in the world where tiger sharks are seen year-round; Huvadhoo and Addu bring hammerheads, grey reef sharks, mantas and the wreck of the British Loyalty tanker. Currents are strong — drift diving experience required.
January 2027
2 departuresFebruary 2027
1 departureMarch 2027
1 departureApril 2027
2 departuresPrices and availability can change. Get in touch and we'll confirm current dates and pricing.
Included in Price
Required extras
Optional extras
Extras are shown per person and are paid on board.
from 1997 EUR / 7 nights
Estimated wait time — 24 hours
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Twin
Cabins 3 and 6 on the lower deck with two single beds. Individually adjustable air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
- Deck
- lower deck
- Beds
- 2 single beds
- Windows
- Standard window
- Cabin numbers
- 3, 6
- cabins of this type
- 2
Double / Twin
Cabins 1, 2, 7 and 8 amidships on the lower deck. A queen bed and a single bed, accommodating up to 3 guests on request. Individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
- Deck
- lower deck
- Beds
- 1 queen bed + 1 single bed
- Windows
- Porthole
- Cabin numbers
- 1, 2, 7, 8
- cabins of this type
- 4
Double / Twin with panoramic window
Cabin 9 is on the main deck, cabins 10, 11 and 12 on the upper deck. Panoramic ocean-view windows, individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
- Deck
- main and upper decks
- Beds
- 2 single beds, cabin 12 converts to a double
- Windows
- Panoramic window
- Cabin numbers
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- cabins of this type
- 4
Twin
Cabin 14 on the upper deck with two single beds, individual air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cubicle.
- Deck
- upper deck
- Beds
- 2 single beds
- Windows
- Standard window
- Cabin numbers
- 14
- cabins of this type
- 1
Duke of York
from 1997 EUR
