Scuba Diving Liveaboards That Are Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

This collection of dive liveaboards are all non-diver (snorkeler) friendly, which means that if your partner is a non-diver and loves to snorkel, these are the liveaboards to book.

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

If you have other preferences to add to these dive liveaboards that are all non-diver (snorkeler) friendly, use the filter section to narrow your search to find your perfect dive liveaboard.

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  • Thailand Master Liveaboard

    Thailand
    Customer Rated†: 9.2/10
    SDE Rating*: 53%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Phinisi (traditional wooden Indonesian boat)
    Capacity: 7 cabins; 7 bathrooms; 18 guests
    Vessel size: 34.0m (112ft) length ; 8.0m (26ft) beam
  • The Junk Liveaboard

    Thailand
    Customer Rated†: 9.2/10
    SDE Rating*: 60%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Phinisi (traditional wooden Indonesian boat)
    Capacity: 6 cabins; 7 bathrooms; 18 guests
    Vessel size: 33.0m (108ft) length ; 8.5m (28ft) beam
  • Theia Liveaboard

    Maldives
    Customer Rated†: 9.4/10
    SDE Rating*: 80%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports, Jacuzzi / hot tub & massage
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 32.0m (105ft) length ; 9.4m (31ft) beam
  • Thunderbird Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: 8.5/10
    SDE Rating*: 61%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 8 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 16 guests
    Vessel size: 30.8m (101ft) length ; 7.0m (23ft) beam
  • Tiare Cruise Liveaboard

    Indonesia
    Customer Rated†: 9.2/10
    SDE Rating*: 73%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports & massage
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Phinisi (traditional wooden Indonesian boat)
    Capacity: 6 cabins; 6 bathrooms; 14 guests
    Vessel size: 36.5m (120ft) length ; 9.0m (30ft) beam
  • Titan Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 48%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🟢 Nitrox Available (FREE)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 15 cabins; 15 bathrooms; 30 guests
    Vessel size: 39.0m (128ft) length ; 9.0m (30ft) beam
  • Top Class Cruising - Sachika Liveaboard

    Maldives
    Customer Rated†: 9.4/10
    SDE Rating*: 83%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    💰 WIFI & Internet Available (Paid)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: watersports, Jacuzzi / hot tub, fishing & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 11 bathrooms; 22 guests
    Vessel size: 33.0m (108ft) length ; 10.0m (33ft) beam
  • Turks and Caicos Aggressor II Liveaboard

    Dominican Republic
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 66%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: Jacuzzi / hot tub
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 9 cabins; 9 bathrooms; 18 guests
    Vessel size: 36.6m (120ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam
  • Turks and Caicos Explorer II Liveaboard

    Turks and Caicos
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 65%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 37.8m (124ft) length ; 6.7m (22ft) beam
  • Valentina Liveaboard

    Mexico
    Customer Rated†: 9.1/10
    SDE Rating*: 70%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    💰 WIFI & Internet Available (Paid)
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 10 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 38.0m (125ft) length ; 10.0m (33ft) beam
  • VIP Shrouq Liveaboard

    Egypt
    Customer Rated†: No ratings
    SDE Rating*: 63%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    💰 Nitrox Available (Paid)
    ❄️ Aircon Cabins
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: yoga
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Motor yacht (monohull)
    Capacity: 10 cabins; 12 bathrooms; 20 guests
    Vessel size: 32.0m (105ft) length ; 8.0m (26ft) beam
  • Water And Wind Liveaboard

    Portugal
    Customer Rated†: 9.5/10
    SDE Rating*: 66%
    Liveaboard Pros:
    🚿 Ensuite Cabins
    🟢 WIFI & Internet Available (FREE)
    🤿 Snorkeller Friendly
    🔥 Warm Water Showers
    🌴 For non-divers it includes: fishing & naturalist activities
    Liveaboard at a Glance:
    Vessel type: Sailing yacht (catamaran)
    Capacity: 4 cabins; 4 bathrooms; 8 guests
    Vessel size: 13.4m (44ft) length ; 7.5m (25ft) 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.

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Why choose non-diver friendly (snorkeller friendly) Diving Liveaboards?

Non-diver friendly, snorkeller friendly Diving Liveaboards are perfect for couples, friends, or families where not everyone wants to dive but everyone wants to enjoy the ocean.

These liveaboards offer safe, accessible snorkelling opportunities at beautiful shallow reefs, calm bays, and vibrant lagoons.

Non-divers can still experience colourful coral, playful fish, and crystal-clear water, whilst divers explore deeper sites below. It is the ideal way for mixed groups to share an unforgettable holiday at sea without anyone feeling left out.

What are the benefits of booking a snorkeller friendly Dive Liveaboard?

The main benefit of a snorkeller friendly liveaboard is inclusivity. Non-divers can enjoy guided snorkelling sessions, relaxed sunbathing, wildlife spotting, and excursions, while divers enjoy deeper adventures.

Many boats provide snorkelling gear, floatation devices, and crew support, making it accessible for beginners and strong swimmers alike.

Snorkellers have plenty to do between dives, from relaxing on the sun deck to taking photos, swimming in warm shallows, or watching marine life from the observation deck.

Everyone gets to enjoy the ocean in their own way while staying together as a group.

What can non-divers expect onboard a snorkeller friendly Diving Liveaboard?

On non-diver friendly liveaboards, snorkellers can expect attentive crew support, comfortable entry points into the water, and access to shallow sites with beautiful coral and fish life.

The crew usually plan snorkelling times around the dive schedule, ensuring conditions are calm and locations are suitable.

Snorkellers can also enjoy activities such as beach visits, kayaking, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing on deck while divers prepare for their next dive. The trip feels welcoming, balanced, and enjoyable for everyone, whether they dive, snorkel, or simply love the ocean atmosphere.

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