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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard is a 55m (180f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 56 guests enjoying 28 cabins and 28 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and is not rated.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Maldives liveaboard safari, you might like to choose the MV Yasawa Princess diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and is rated "Not rated".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 4 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 4 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 32 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard costs from £272 per day ($332/€310)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard include: no scuba gear rental.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard is 55 metres (180 feet) long, has 28 cabins and 28 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 56 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Yasawa Princess).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard trip.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Yasawa Princess.
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Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewMaldives MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard review in detail.
Video TitleYasawa Princess - all inclusive cruise from Maldives
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has extra flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalThis liveaboard does not offer scuba gear rentals, which means you will have to bring your own scuba equipment, except for dive tanks and weight belts. Click here for a travel packing list: Scuba diver Travel Packing List.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard has 32 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: NO; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: NO.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 4 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: NO; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
Customer Review
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the MV Yasawa Princess out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Yasawa Princess.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the MV Yasawa Princess out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Yasawa Princess.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Yasawa Princess to find out how to get from to join the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Yasawa Princess dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Best of Central Atolls (Male - Maamagili)
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 36 times in total on the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Land Excursions, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Diving Package, Glass Bottom Boat, Gratuities, Jet Skiing, Massage, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Spa, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length55 metres (180 feet).
Maximum Guests56
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Yasawa Princess dive boat has 28 cabins and 28 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Yasawa Princess has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 10 out of 17 (i.e. 59%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: YES; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: YES; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MV Yasawa Princess liveaboard has not yet been reviewed, is not rated. This Maldives liveaboard is a 55 metre (180 feet) dive boat for up to 56 guests across 28 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 28 bathrooms. The MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free internet, paid nitrox. To book: MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard prices start at £272 per day ($332/€310)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Yasawa Princess diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Yasawa Princess. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Yasawa Princess Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Yasawa Princess.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
