Dive Liveaboards Custom Built For Diving (Perfect For Scuba Divers)

This collection of dive liveaboards were all custom-built for diving, which means if you want to book a dive trip on a boat that was built from the ground-up for scuba divers, these are the liveaboards to book.

Make sure you choose the right liveaboard and itinerary to suite your dive qualifications and level of experience, and have fun choosing.

If you have other preferences to add to these dive liveaboards that were custom-built for scuba divers, use the filter section to narrow your search to find your perfect dive liveaboard.

267 products

  • Gaia Love Liveaboard

    Indonesia
    Customer Rated†: 9.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 81%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    💰 WIFI & Internet Available (Paid)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports, massage & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 11 cabins; 11 bathrooms; 22 guests
    Vessel size: 40.0m (131ft) length ; 10.0m (33ft) beam
  • Galapagos Aggressor III Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 61%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    💰 WIFI & Internet Available (Paid)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 11 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 30.5m (100ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam
  • Galapagos Master Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 8.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 61%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 9 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 32.3m (106ft) length ; 7.5m (25ft) beam
  • Galapagos Sky Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.5/10
    SDE Rating*: 73%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 8 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 30.5m (100ft) length ; 7.3m (24ft) beam
  • Galaxy Diver II Liveaboard

    Galapagos Islands
    Customer Rated†: 9.4/10
    SDE Rating*: 73%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 29.0m (95ft) length ; 6.6m (22ft) beam
  • Gaya Baru Indah Liveaboard

    Indonesia
    Customer Rated†: 9.0/10
    SDE Rating*: 58%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Phinisi (traditional wooden Indonesian boat)
    Capacity: 4 cabins; 3 bathrooms; 8 guests
    Vessel size: 27.0m (89ft) length ; 5.3m (17ft) beam
  • Gentle Giant Liveaboard

    Thailand
    Customer Rated†: 8.6/10
    SDE Rating*: 51%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 27.0m (89ft) length ; 6.0m (20ft) beam
  • Ghazala Adventure Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: No ratings
    SDE Rating*: 68%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 14 cabins; 16 bathrooms; 26 guests
    Vessel size: 1.1m (4ft) length ; 9.5m (31ft) beam
  • Ghazala Explorer Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: 9.7/10
    SDE Rating*: 68%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 12 cabins; 14 bathrooms; 24 guests
    Vessel size: 37.0m (121ft) length ; 8.2m (27ft) beam
  • Giamani Liveaboard

    Thailand
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 58%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 5 cabins; 5 bathrooms; 10 guests
    Vessel size: 24.0m (79ft) length ; 6.5m (21ft) beam
  • Golden Dolphin Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: 9.6/10
    SDE Rating*: 65%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 12 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 32.0m (105ft) length ; 7.5m (25ft) beam
  • Golden Dolphin II Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 65%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 36.0m (118ft) length ; 8.0m (26ft) 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.

Liveaboard Discounted Deals

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.

Why choose Dive Liveaboards that were custom built for diving?

Dive Liveaboards that were custom built for diving offer the ultimate experience for comfort, safety, and convenience at sea. Unlike converted boats, these vessels are designed from the ground up with divers in mind, featuring spacious dive decks, easy water entry points, and smart storage for equipment.

Everything on board is arranged to make diving effortless, from wide kitting-up areas to well-planned rinse stations and shaded relaxation zones.

Choosing a purpose-built dive liveaboard means smoother diving, more comfort, and a trip that feels designed just for you.

What are the benefits of a custom-built Dive Liveaboard?

The main benefit of a custom-built Dive Liveaboard is how perfectly everything works for divers. The layout flows naturally, with dive stations, showers, and drying areas all in convenient places.

Cabins are designed for comfort during long voyages, and engines are positioned to reduce noise and vibration. Many boats also include camera stations, nitrox systems, and dedicated tender launches for quick dive site access.

These thoughtful design features come from years of experience, to create a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable scuba diving holiday for everyone onboard.

What can you expect on a Dive Liveaboard that was built specifically for diving?

On a Dive Liveaboard that was custom built for diving, you can expect world-class facilities and an effortless dive routine from start to finish.

Dive briefings are held on spacious decks, tanks are refilled in place, and crew members are always close by to assist.

You’ll enjoy comfortable lounges, delicious meals, and calm nights in well-designed cabins made for life at sea. Every part of the vessel is created to make diving easy, enjoyable, and efficient, giving you more time underwater and less time setting up or packing away gear. It’s diving as it should be, simple, seamless, and unforgettable.

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