Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Incredible week in the Deep South - we will come back! A week aboard Princess Rani (Deep South route) was an amazing experience. The dive guides (Ornella, Anthony and Miju) went out of their way to ensure everyone made the most out of the week - including rearranging the route slightly to have an extra dive at the Fuvahmulah plateau. The dive sites they chose offered a variety of sightings, and they always tried to make the most of every dive. The crew were always helpful, and the boat was really comfortable and spacious, with a separate dhoni for diving.”
Recommended for: The dive guides & crew. The dive sites. The boat.
Customer Review By MARIA F, from: Spain scored the Princess Rani 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 35 reviews and information click here: Princess Rani .
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Princess Rani Boat Features
The Princess Rani liveaboard scores 56% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Princess Rani liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has WIFI internet onboard, which does incurr an additional charge, but it will mean you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Leisure deck
- • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Paid)
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The boat features that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation, Charging stations.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
- • Environment tax
- • Port fees
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Princess Rani Cabin Features
The Princess Rani liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Princess Rani liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Princess Rani liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 4 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 5 Double cabins with additional single bed & ensuite bathroom (ideal for families)
- 2 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Princess Rani Diving Features
The Princess Rani Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 12 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Princess Rani Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience at an additional charge. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Charging stations, Dive deck, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Princess Rani Food & Dining Features
The Princess Rani liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Princess Rani liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Al fresco dining
- • Beach BBQ
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: BBQ area, Buffet style, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Local food.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Beach BBQ
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Princess Rani Drink & Refreshment Features
The Princess Rani Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Princess Rani Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Free soft drinks, Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Princess Rani Other Recreational Activities
The Princess Rani liveaboard scores 35% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 6 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Princess Rani liveaboard includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner.
- • Fishing
- • Library
- • Naturalist guide
- • Naturalist itineraries
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Massage, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide
- • Snorkelling guide
Princess Rani Included in the Price
When you book the Princess Rani dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Maldives. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Princess Rani Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Beach BBQ
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Environment tax
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Naturalist guide
- ✓ Port fees
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
Princess Rani Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Princess Rani dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Maldives.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Princess Rani Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Diving insurance
- + Extra dives
- + Local flights
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Snorkel Gear
- + Soft drinks
- + WiFi Internet
- + Wine with dinner
Princess Rani Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Princess Rani dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Princess Rani Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Mandatory service charge
Vessel Details
- Length: 35.0m (114.8ft)
- Beam: 11.0m (36.1ft)
- Max guests: 22
- Cabins: 11
- Bathrooms: 11
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Princess Rani are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Princess Rani. Princess Rani liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 11 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Princess Rani include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Depth Sounder, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, Search light.