Best Liveaboards for Advanced Open Water Divers
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Turks and Caicos Aggressor II Liveaboard
Dominican RepublicCustomer Rated†: 9.1/10SDE Rating*: 66%From £236 GBP /dayLiveaboard Pros:💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)❄️ Aircon Cabins🚿 Ensuite Cabins🤿 Snorkeller Friendly🔥 Warm Water Showers🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tubLiveaboard at a Glance:Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)Capacity: 9 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 18 guestsVessel size: 36.6m (120ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam -
Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard
Turks and CaicosCustomer Rated†: 9.1/10SDE Rating*: 65%From £212 GBP /dayLiveaboard Pros:💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)❄️ Aircon Cabins🚿 Ensuite Cabins🤿 Snorkeller Friendly🔥 Warm Water ShowersLiveaboard at a Glance:Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guestsVessel size: 37.8m (124ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam -
VIP Shrouq Liveaboard
EgyptCustomer Rated†: No ratingsSDE Rating*: 63%From £135 GBP /dayLiveaboard Pros:💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)❄️ Aircon Cabins🚿 Ensuite Cabins🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)🤿 Snorkeller Friendly🔥 Warm Water Showers🌴 For non-divers it includes: yogaLiveaboard at a Glance:Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)Capacity: 10 cabins; 12 bathrooms; 20 guestsVessel size: 32.0m (105ft) length ; 8.0m (26ft) beam -
Yasawa Princess Liveaboard
MaldivesCustomer Rated†: 9.4/10SDE Rating*: 66%From £246 GBP /dayLiveaboard Pros:💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)❄️ Aircon Cabins🚿 Ensuite Cabins🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)🤿 Snorkeller Friendly🔥 Warm Water Showers🌴 For non-divers it includes: massage, spa & fishingLiveaboard at a Glance:Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)Capacity: 28 cabins; 28 bathrooms; 56 guestsVessel size: 54.9m (180ft) length ; 11.0m (36ft) beam
* SDE Rating is short for "SDE Liveaboard Rating", our feature-based scoring system that rates dive liveaboards across six categories: Boat, Cabin, Diving, Food, Drinks, and Non-Diver amenities. Each category is scored out of 10 and combined to give an overall percentage rating for each dive liveaboard. Read the full description of the SDE Liveaboard Rating system
† Customer Rated is the rating given by customers on Liveaboard.com
Note: The above “Price Per Day” for each liveaboard was correct at the time of producing this comparison chart, as was the exchange rate used to convert the GBP cost to US Dollars and Euros. For an up-to-date cost for your chosen liveaboard, please visit the "Check Availabilty" page.
Once you've found your perfect dive liveaboard, you might want to use this table of discounted liveaboard deals and last minute deals to find a great deal.
Best Liveaboards for Open Water Divers
If you've recently qualified as an Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification), you'll be pleased to know that many liveaboards around the world are suitable for your level of experience. This collection highlights dive liveaboards that welcome Open Water certified divers, making it easier to find trips that match your qualification.
Which Liveaboards Are Suitable for Open Water Divers?
The above table of liveaboards are all suitable for open water divers, which can be filtered using the filers on the left. You can easily filter this list of dive liveaboards by country, by price (Minimun to Maximum price you want to pay), cabin types, boat features what's included and much more.
How We Selected These Liveaboards Suitable For Open Water Divers
Every liveaboard in this collection has been assessed against the operator's minimum certification requirements together with our own Scuba Diving Earth database. We only include boats where Open Water certification (or an equivalent qualification) is accepted for at least some itineraries. We also consider customer ratings, onboard facilities and other factors to help divers compare their options.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Open Water divers go on a liveaboard?
Yes, open water divers can go on a liveaboard where the liveaboard lists this as the minimum diver certification level. There are many liveaboards to choose from that are suitable for divers certified to open water diver.
To choose your perfect liveaboard, simply filter this collection by your chosen requirements, including country, price of liveaboards, boat features and many more.



