Princess Dhonkamana
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31 m · 20 guests · 9 cabins · 12 crew members
Princess Dhonkamana is a 31-metre Maldivian dive liveaboard built in 2008. Nine cabins across two decks take up to 20 guests. Every cabin has a canopy bed, individually controlled air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower and hot and cold water.
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 charging stations. Dives run from a separate dhoni that travels alongside the yacht — gear stays there, so nobody has to fight for space on deck. Nitrox is available on board for a surcharge.
Inside there is an air-conditioned saloon with a bar and library, where snacks are served with the evening aperitif, plus a large covered al fresco dining area. The galley serves European cuisine with a set-menu dinner, vegetarian and vegan options, snacks throughout the day and a beach barbecue. Three sun decks with loungers and sofas, an observation deck and a jacuzzi up top round out the relaxing space.
Itineraries are flexible: the captain and dive guides build them day by day around the season, the currents and what the group wants to see — the Central, Southern and Northern Atolls. The crew is close to one-to-one with guests and speaks English, French, Spanish and Italian.
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
31 m
Beam
10 m
Year Built
2008
Capacity
20 guests
Cabins
9
Crew
12 members
Speed
10 knots (cruising)
Bathrooms
9
Tender
Dhoni and dive tender
Freshwater maker
400 l/hour
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, French, Spanish and Italian.
Food and drinks
Let us know about any dietary requirements when booking and the galley will take them into account.
Cabins
· 4 cabins
Double / Twin
Beds: One double bed or two singles (convertible)
Cabins 1–4 on the lower deck. Canopy beds, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower and hot and cold water.
· 2 cabins
Triple
Beds: 1 double bed + 1 single bed
Two large cabins with a double bed and a third single bed — handy for a family or a group of friends. Canopy beds, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower.
· 3 cabins
Double with ocean view
Beds: Double bed
Three spacious cabins on the top deck with a large double canopy bed, a sea-view window, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower.
Schedule & Pricing
Classic Maldives (Male — Male)
The boat's core route, running year-round. From Male through North and South Male, Ari and Rasdhoo — manta cleaning stations, night dives with rays, whale sharks off South Ari and high-current channels where grey reef sharks gather. The programme is flexible: dive sites are picked to suit the season and the currents.
August 2026
2 departuresSeptember 2026
3 departuresOctober 2026
4 departuresNovember 2026
3 departuresDecember 2026
3 departuresJanuary 2027
3 departuresApril 2027
1 departureMay 2027
2 departuresNorthern Atolls — Baa and Lhaviyani
A run north into the Baa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The main target is Hanifaru Bay, where dozens of mantas and whale sharks gather in plankton season. Along the way come the thilas and channels of Lhaviyani, including the famous Kuredu Express with its grey reef sharks.
February 2027
1 departureDeep South — Male and Addu
A crossing of the whole country down to the equator: Laamu, Huvadhoo, Fuvahmulah and Addu. Fuvahmulah is one of the few places in the world where tiger sharks are seen year-round; Addu offers hammerheads, mantas and the wreck of the British tanker British Loyalty. Currents are strong and experience is required. The route runs one way, with a domestic flight back.
April 2027
1 departurePrices 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 1630 EUR / 7 nights
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Double / Twin
Cabins 1–4 on the lower deck. Canopy beds, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower and hot and cold water.
- Deck
- lower deck
- Beds
- One double bed or two singles (convertible)
- Windows
- Porthole
- Cabin numbers
- 1, 2, 3, 4
- cabins of this type
- 4
Triple
Two large cabins with a double bed and a third single bed — handy for a family or a group of friends. Canopy beds, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower.
- Deck
- lower deck
- Beds
- 1 double bed + 1 single bed
- Windows
- Porthole
- Cabin numbers
- 5, 6
- cabins of this type
- 2
Double with ocean view
Three spacious cabins on the top deck with a large double canopy bed, a sea-view window, independent air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with a box shower.
- Deck
- upper deck
- Beds
- Double bed
- Windows
- Sea-view window
- Cabin numbers
- 7, 8, 9
- cabins of this type
- 3
Princess Dhonkamana
from 1630 EUR
