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Description
Boat
Duke of York is a beautifully designed 36 m long, 11 m wide wooden luxury liveaboard with four decks that combine elegant interior features and extensive outdoor spaces. Her structure is built with quality craftsmanship, offering stability, comfort and a refined environment ideal for cruising the Maldives’ stunning atolls and vibrant dive sites.
Duke of York normally cruises at around 9–12 knots, powered by reliable engines, with generators providing 220 V electricity throughout the vessel. The yacht is accompanied by a traditional diving dhoni — a dedicated dive support boat — which carries compressors and dive gear and serves as the primary platform for dive operations.
Duke of York comes with a large air-conditioned indoor saloon with comfortable seating, media entertainment and a well-stocked bar perfect for socialising after diving. There is also a spacious outdoor dining area on the main deck aft, shaded for alfresco meals and gatherings. Multiple sun decks with loungers, mats and shade options allow guests to relax, take in the views, or soak up the tropical sun while at anchor or underway.
Onboard food is served buffet-style, featuring a mix of international, Italian-inspired and Maldivian cuisine, with fresh seafood and local ingredients. The chefs are attentive to special dietary needs when informed in advance. Beverages include fruit juices, soft drinks, iced tea, coffee and a selection of spirits and local beers; specialty drinks and imported liquors may be brought aboard with you.
Diving operations are organised from the dhoni, ensuring smooth boarding and entry to prime dive sites across the Maldives. Additional amenities include a dedicated camera rinsing area and storage for dive and snorkel gear.
Cabin
Duke of York has 11 comfortable cabins, accommodating up to 21 – 24 guests depending on cabin configuration:
All cabins feature individually controlled air-conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms with showers, ample storage and large windows or portholes for natural light and sea views.
4 Deluxe Cabins:
Located on the upper deck, cabin size 11m², each cabin comes with one double with convertible twin beds, large glass window.
1 Deluxe Cabin :
Located on the main deck, cabin size 9m², this cabin comes with two single beds side by side, large glass windows.
4 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, cabin size 10 - 11m², each cabin comes with one double bed and a single bed, portholes.
2 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, cabin size 9 - 10m², each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- Typically up to 3 dives per day, depending on itinerary.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- 1 Free Scuba try for non-divers available (equipment included).
- Kayaks and SUPs available for all guests to use during the cruise.
Other Information
- Nitrox：Complimentary for certified divers
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Supported with additional charge
- 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 ：Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Available with additional charge
- Massage Service： Available with additional charge
- Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR) or credit cards
- Crew Number：16, include 3 - 4 dive guides
Itineraries
Central Atolls Itineraries
South and Ari
A cruise that will reveal six different atolls (North & South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku, South Ari), departure and return from/to Hulhule airport island.
Felidhoo and Mulaku
A one week cruise with tours to five different atolls eastwards of the archipelago: North and South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku.
North-South Malè & Ari
A two weeks trip with stays on the central atolls - North and South Male, Rasdhoo, Ari - with the opportunity of sighting sharks and manta rays on the various diving points, while travelling East-West through the archipelago.
The South Itineraries
The Best Five : Male - Thaa
the cruise takes place in a week offering you the opportunity to discover 5 different atolls: Departing from Male and crossing the atolls of South Male - Felidhoo - Vattaru - Mulaku - Thaa and Laamu or
departing from Laamu to Male to discover deserted islands and dive sites reserved for a few enthusiasts.
The Best Five : Male - Laamu
Arrival at Hulule/Male airport and weigh anchors towards the southern part of the archipelago, visiting six different atolls (South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku, Thaa and Laamu) in a week.
Extreme South Itineraries
The Best Nine
Covering 9 different atolls :Addu-Foammulah-Huvadhoo Laamu- Thaa- Malè or reverse.
The Best Seven : Malè-Laamu
Covering 7 different atolls : Laamu to Malè or reverse.
Addu-Foammulah-Huvadhoo Laamu- Thaa- Malè
covering from Gan, fuvamulah, huvadhoo, laamu, thaa all the way to Male.
The Best Seven - Male - Laamu - Huvadhoo
Departure from the Hulule/Male airport, two-weeks sailing through South Male, Felidhoo, Vattaru, Mulaku, Thaa and Laamu to the atoll of Huvadhoo (Suvadiva), which can only be reached with favourable weather conditions (mid-winter).
THE NORTH Itineraries
Gaafaru - Baa - Goidhoo
0-days or 2-week safari starting and ending at Hulumale / Malè.
We start our cruise north-westward, mooring for the night in Rasfari Lagoon. The morning after we dive the oceanic reef of the Island and afterwards we keep cruising northward to reach Baa Atoll.
Here we will find very peculiar dive sites characterized by the abundance of any kind of hard and soft corals. But the highlight of the atoll is Hanifaru Lagoon.
From May to November, an exceptional concentration of kreel attracts hundreds of mantas for feeding and often some whale sharks also feed among them. We keep cruising north-eastward to reach Lhaviyani Atoll, whose shape and particular position features oceanic channel dives either on the east and on the west side, giving us the chance to dive with “in-coming currents” in both monsoon seasons to spot any kind of pelagic fish including grey reef sharks.
During summer time, the marine protected area of Fushifaru Thila becomes a spectacular manta point. But the cruise will go farther north across Noonu and Shaviyani atolls, vast areas only recently open to tourism with lots of dive sites to discover! Beautiful Thilas with overhangs and caves, soft corals, eagle rays, giant groupers and occasionally grey reef sharks. Throughout the cruise it will be possible to visit fishing villages and beautiful uninhabited islands.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- 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
- Nitrox fills
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- VAT and local taxes
- Maldives Green Tax - $12 per night
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- 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.
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