Princess Ulua is a deluxe standard liveaboard, offering dive & leisure charter trips in the Maldives according to the seasons, It can accommodate 20 guests.

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Description

Boat

Princess Ulua was built in 2019 in Maldives, it is a 37.3 meters long, 10.6 meters wide liveaboard with maximum cruise speed at 14 knots.

Princess Ulua has a total of four decks: The Sun Deck is pacious and equipped with sun lounges and a daybed. The Upper Deck: Includes the wheel house, a Jacuzzi in the back and a relaxation area in the front. The Main Deck includes a relaxation area in the front, a relaxation and dining area in the back, the restaurant, the kitchen, a spacious lounge area and the bar.

Princess Ulua offers a variety of Asian, European and Maldivian cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet-style. Vegan, Vegetarian, Lactose-free, Gluten-free, we can do it all - just let us know in advance (additional fees may apply).

Princess Ulua also has spas procedures, full bar, jacuzzi, jet skis, kayaks, SUP, inflatable toboggan and more...

Princess Ulua has a team of experienced dive guides, quality dive tenders and state-of-the-art equipment, will makes sure that all your dives are a success.

All diving are done from the diving Dhoni, which is equipped with 2 Bauer high pressure compressors, NITROX membrane system, Diving Tanks & Weights, Regulators, BCDs, Dive Computers, WC, as well as a sundeck area to relax between dives.

Cabin

Princess Ulua featuring 10 spacious guest cabins, it can welcome 20 guests on regular trip, and max. 24 guests on charter trip (extra guests with surcharge):

All cabins have individual air conditioning, TV, safety deposit box, minibar and a personal bathroom.

3 Seaview Suites:
Located on the upper deck, 2 of them comes with two single beds side by side that can be moved into a double bed, 1 of them is a double bed, large Seaview windows.

1 Master Suite:
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with a king-size double bed, lots of spaces for setting and storage, portholes.

4 Family Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one queen size bed and a single bed side by side, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side or one double bed, portholes.

Diving

2 - 3 dives per day, about 16 - 17 dives per week.
Possible a check dive on the embarkation day.
No dive will be provided on the disembarkation day.
Only 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Dive guide ratio is 4 - 5 guests per guide.

Other Information

Nitrox：Available with additional cost
15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment yet
Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost
Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
Wi-Fi Internet ：Complimentary for up to 20GB per guest
Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
Massage Service： Available with additional cost
Payment on board：Cash only (USD/EUR)
Crew Number：15, include 4 - 5 dive guides

Itineraries

Our itineraries are designed for our guests to enjoy an unforgettable stay on board and have the best experiences the Maldives have to offer.

Our journey has a full range of exciting experiences including diving (for certified divers or intro dives for beginners), snorkeling, landings on the most beautiful beaches, a candlelight BBQ on a desert island, amazing fishing and many other exiting activities...

The Best of Maldives | 8D/7N | 16 - 17 dives

North Male atoll – Rasdhoo atoll – North & South Ari Atoll – Vaavu atoll – South Male atoll.

This is the Best of the Maldives - and it delivers exactly that. This is where you dive the best and most famous dive sites of the Maldives in a week of wonderful liveaboard diving across Male and Ari atolls.

Enjoy a dive holiday that gives you all you could wish for from the iconic sites of North Male, South Male and Ari Atoll. Awaiting you are channels, drifts an pinnacles where you have every chance of meeting mantas, whale sharks and mesmerising marine life of so many varieties. We don't follow an exact itinerary; flexibility is the word so that no matter what time of the year you visit, this underwater world is yours (and ours) for the exploring.

This itinerary gives you a marine mix of big fish such as shark and manta dives as well as reef dives, reef fish, morays and the abundant macro life. Get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals! One of the best known dive sites is Maaya Thila; this pinnacle is approximately 30m in diameter and falls away to reveal sharks and fish a plenty.

Day 1 : Check in, check dive with stingrays at Stingray City / Fish Tank
Day 2 : Rasdhoo, diving in Rasdhoo, night dive in Bathalaa Region
Day 3 : Bathalaa > Fesdhoo, manta night dive possible
Day 4 : Fesdhoo > Maalhos > Emboodhoo Region
Day 5 : Emboodhoo Region > Rangali > Dhigurah or Dhangethi Island
Day 6 : Vaavu Atoll – Sandbank Region
Day 7 : Kandoomaa Region > Navigation to Male Region
Day 8 : 08:00 Departure from vessel

Hanifaru Bay — Manta Madness | 8D/7N

This itinerary runs around the New Moon phase when tidal ranges are greater resulting in a greater flow of plankton into the world famous Hanifaru Bay, where the massive majestic mantas venture in for a feeding frenzy between July and October each year.

We sail from Male to the northern atolls of Lhaviyani and Baa (Hanifaru Bay) and back taking in the renowned sites of Kuredu Express, Kuredu Caves.

As well as mantas, you can get close to turtles, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks. One of the big attractions is the chance to encounter mantas feeding and cleaning.

WATER SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

SUP - Must pre-book before departure > Free of charge
Kayak - Must pre-book before departure > Free of charge
HANDLINE FISHING - Must pre-book before departure > Free of charge
SLIDE - 1 TIME PER TRIP / Must pre-book before departure > Free of charge
JET SKI - 30 MINS + OPERATION INSTRUCTION INCLUDED > Surcharge
WAKE BOARD - Must pre-book before departure > Surcharge
FUN TUBE - Must pre-book before departure > Surcharge
DINGHY FISHING - 1 Hour (JIGS AND POPPERS NOT INCLUDED) > Surcharge
FISHING RODS - PER DAY USE AND JIGS AND POPPERS NOT INCLUDED > Surcharge

Schedules & routes

Princess Ulua
7 nights

From

Included

Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
VAT and local taxes
Maldivian GST Tax 17%
Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
Dive guide service
Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
Boat accident insurance
Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
Cabin cleaning service
Wi-Fi

Not included

Domestic flights in destination country
Marine park fees & Port fees
Fuel surcharge
Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
Alcoholic beverage
Soft drinks
Dive equipment rentals
Larger tank (15 L)
Nitrox fills
Dive courses on board
Massage/Spa service
Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
Crew gratuity

Useful information

Central Maldives

Best time for diving
December to April, Central Maldives is suitable for diving year-round, these months are the Northeast dry season, and it's the time for best visibility and weather condition.
The visibility range between 20 - 40 meters year-round. And the currents are usually mild to intermediate. Diving depth range from 10 - 40 meters.

About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 28°C - 30°C year-round.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives.
You can find out more information about diving in Central Maldives here : Central Maldives

Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation / disembarkation for Central Maldives cruise will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).

Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.

North Maldives

Best time for diving
June to November, North Maldives offers great diving all year, especially in the Far North Atolls, you can expect sunny skies most of the year. And in Hanifaru Bay, each year during June to November is the famous cyclone feeding, which is a rare and spectacular event where over 100 manta rays can feed together and create a chain which the head of each manta ray touches the tail of the manta in front. This creates a huge spiral of up to 200 mantas along with their fellow plankton feeders the Whale Shark.

About temperatures
Air : range between 27°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, but to enjoy the best out of it, we recommend an AOW level with 30 dives. For the Far North Atolls, currents can be strong with choppy wave action, we recommend only for experienced divers.
You can find out more information about diving in North Maldives here : North Maldives

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for North Maldives cruise (Baa atoll, Raa atoll, Lhaviyani, Noonu atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).

For the Far North Atolls (Shaviyani atoll, Haa Dhaalu atoll, Haa Alifu atoll), domestic flights / seaplane transfers are required for Haa Alif Atoll (HRF) or KHaa Dhaalu Atoll (HDK).

Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.

South Maldives

Best time for diving
December to April offers the best visibility and sea conditions. Although short spells of heavy rainfall can be experienced during the summer months, but this region do offer good diving all year round.

About temperatures
Air : range between 28°C - 32°C year-round.
Sea : very stable and warm, range from 27°C - 29°C year-round.

Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a dive Skin or 3 mm wetsuit throughout the year.

Diver requirement
Suitable for divers have AOW level with good drift diving experience, as there can be strong currents in the channels surrounding the islands.
You can find out more information about diving in South Maldives here : South Maldives

Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation / disembarkation for South Maldives cruise (Meemu atoll, Thaa atoll, Felidhoo atoll) will be in Malé, guests need to fly in/out to Velana International Airport (MLE).

For the Deep South Atolls (Laamu atoll, Gaafu Alifu atoll, Huvadhoo atoll, Fuvahmulah, Addu atoll), domestic flights are usually required to Addu atoll (GAN), Gaafu Alifu atoll (GKK), Huvadhoo atoll (KDM) or Fuvahmulah (FVM). Longer trips like 2 weeks might depart or return to Male.

Visa Requirements
A 30 days tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30. Please refer to Maldives Tourist Visa for details.

Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over the age of 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Money Matters
The local currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (Rf), all liveaboards accept cash payments in USD or EUR.
Most travel-related costs will be billed in the major global currencies such as USD, EUR, as well as credit cards. The ATMs will only provide cash in Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Drones
Flying a drone is legal in the Maldives, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations. Please check Maldives Civil Aviation Authority for details.

Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.