
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 .
Princess Rani Liveaboard Boat Features Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani liveaboard, it scores 66% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 8 of 12 total boat features (see below).
The Princess Rani liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax between dives and attend review briefings in comfort. In addition, it has an indoor saloon, which is air conditioned, so you can stay cool between dives and stay out of the wind and sun. What’s more, it has WIFI internet onboard as a paid extra, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip.
You’ll also find it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan, a leisure deck with shade and seating, which is perfect for surface intervals and relaxation. Also, the Princess Rani liveaboard is available for private charter, letting your group tailor itinerary focus and day to day rhythm. Plus, it maintains a near one to one crew to guest ratio, which supports quick service and strong safety cover.
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- ✓ Air conditioned saloon
- ✓ Audio & video entertainment
- ✓ Available for charter
- ✓ Indoor saloon
- ✓ Leisure deck
- ✓ Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- ✓ Sun deck
- ✓ WIFI Internet (Paid extra)
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- ✕ Budget friendly
- ✕ Charging stations
- ✕ Family Friendly Cruise
- ✕ Observation deck
Boat FAQs for the Princess Rani Liveaboard
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Boat information:
- ✓The Princess Rani liveaboard provides beach towels and deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- ✓The Princess Rani liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer Hotel Transfers onboard.
- ✓The Princess Rani liveaboard can arrange local flights at an additional cost to the trip.
- ✓ The Princess Rani liveaboard also includes environment tax, and port fees in the cost of the liveaboard.
- ✓ The Princess Rani liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include mandatory service charge.
- ✓The Princess Rani liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
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Princess Rani Liveaboard Cabin Features Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani Liveaboard, it 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
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- ✓ Aircon cabins
- ✓ Daily housekeeping
- ✓ En-suite bathrooms
- ✓ Family cabins
- ✓ Non-smoking rooms
- ✓ Seaview cabins
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- ✕ Hair Dryer in Cabin
- ✕ Laundry service
- ✕ Rooms with balcony
- ✕ Safe Box in Cabin
- ✕ TV in cabins
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Princess Rani Liveaboard Diving Features Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani Liveaboard, it scores 65% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 13 of 20 total diving features (see below).
The Princess Rani Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses onboard, which includes a nitrox course, so you can build on your diver certification whilst you are on your liveaboard trip. In addition, Dives are done from tenders on the Princess Rani Liveaboard, so the crew can drop you close to the reef or wreck. What’s more, Photographers are looked after, with a separate rinse for underwater cameras.
After a dive you can rinse off using outside showers or warm water showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater. You’ll also find DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Princess Rani Liveaboard. Also, On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun.
A private dive guide is available on the Princess Rani Liveaboard as a paid extra, useful if you want 1 to 1 guiding. Plus, The Princess Rani Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. On top of that, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
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Does the Princess Rani Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Princess Rani Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Princess Rani Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
Is rental gear available on the Princess Rani Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Princess Rani Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Princess Rani Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Princess Rani Liveaboard run?
The Princess Rani Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Open Water Diver
- Number of logged dives required: No minimum number of logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Princess Rani liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is Included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- If you would like to do extra dives on the Princess Rani liveaboard, you will have to pay an extra charge for these.
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Princess Rani Liveaboard Onboard Food & Dining Features Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani liveaboard, it 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.
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- ✓ 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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- ✕ BBQ area
- ✕ Buffet style
- ✕ Fine cuisine
- ✕ Half-board option
- ✕ Local food
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Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Beach BBQ
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Princess Rani Liveaboard Onboard Drinks & Refreshments Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani Liveaboard, it 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, this liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
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- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Beer available
- ✓ Fine wines selection
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ Wine available
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- ✕ Free soft drinks
- ✕ Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Princess Rani Liveaboard
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Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Princess Rani Liveaboard Other Activities Review
On reviewing the Princess Rani liveaboard, it 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.
A review of the list of Recreational Activity Features found on the Princess Rani liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Fishing
- Included Library
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Naturalist itineraries
- Included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Included Snorkel equipment
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- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Not included Jet ski
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Massage
- Not included Sauna
- Not included Spa
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Wakeboarding
- Not included Water ski
- Not included Yoga
Other Activities FAQs for the Princess Rani Liveaboard
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Are land excursions included on the Princess Rani Liveaboard?
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide
- • Snorkelling guide
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Princess Rani Included in the Price
When you book the Princess Rani dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Maldives. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Princess Rani liveaboard fare.
A review of the list of features 'included' in the price of the Princess Rani liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature included in the price, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Airport transfer
- Included Beach BBQ
- Included Beach towels
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Environment tax
- Included Fishing
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Land excursions
- Included Naturalist guide
- Included Port fees
- Included Snacks
- Included Snorkelling guide
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
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The other features that are not included on the Princess Rani liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Nitrox
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Soft drinks
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Princess Rani Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Princess Rani charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Maldives.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Princess Rani liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Diving insurance
- Included Extra dives
- Included Local flights
- Included Nitrox
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
- Included Scuba diving courses
- Included Snorkel Gear
- Included Soft drinks
- Included WiFi Internet
- Included Wine with dinner
Princess Rani Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Princess Rani dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
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- Included Mandatory service charge
Princess Rani Vessel Details
- Length: 35.0m (114.8ft)
- Beam: 11.0m (36.1ft)
- Max guests: 22
- Cabins: 11
- Bathrooms: 11
Princess Rani Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Princess Rani Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Princess Rani Liveaboard. Princess Rani Liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 11 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
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The princess rani boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Princess Rani Liveaboard:
- Not included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Not included Depth Sounder
- Not included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Not included Engine room CCTV
- Not included Fishfinder
- Not included Search light