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Duke of York

A world-class 36-metre luxury liveaboard with Italian-Maldivian cuisine, a dedicated dive dhoni and an Ayurveda spa.

Duration 7–8 Nights
Cabins 11 Cabins
Length 36 metres
Guests 26
Guides 4 Dive Guides
Cuisine Italian & Maldivian
Nitrox Included
Transfer Airport incl.

The Vessel

What Sets Her Apart

The Duke of York sets a benchmark for Maldivian liveaboard travel. Built in 2010 with a teak main deck and parquet interiors, she carries 11 en-suite cabins — all with proper beds, no bunks — across 36 metres of hull. A dedicated Daewoo-powered dive dhoni escorts every trip, while four dive guides and a snorkelling guide ensure every guest sees the best of the water. Nitrox is included as standard, and the outdoor aft restaurant seats 24 under shade. For those who want to decompress above water, the onboard Ayurveda centre offers treatments between dive sessions.

Onboard Inclusions

  • Ayurveda spa & wellness centre
  • Outdoor aft restaurant · seats 24
  • Air-conditioned saloon with bar & TV
  • 3 open-air sun decks
  • SUP boards, canoe & dinghy
  • NITROX free onboard
  • Rebreather diving capability
  • Underwater scooter rental
  • Wi-Fi (fee-based)
  • Cardiac defibrillator onboard

Cabin Types

Double with Twin Beds
2nd deck
3 cabins

Stern-facing double cabins with twin or convertible twin beds, en-suite shower, independent A/C.

Double Cabin
2nd deck
2 cabins

Double-bed cabin on the second deck, en-suite shower room, independent A/C, porthole window.

Triple Cabin
1st deck
4 cabins

One double bed plus one single bunk — ideal for families or groups. En-suite shower, independent A/C.

Double with Twin Beds
1st deck
2 cabins

Ground-level double cabins with twin beds, en-suite shower box, independent A/C.

Weekly Itineraries

8 Days North Malé – Ari – Vaavu
Day 1 Arrival & Welcome Dive · Hulhumalé check dive · Briefing & dinner onboard
Day 2 North Ari Atoll · Lankan Manta Point, Rasdhoo Madivaru, Maaya Thila
Day 3 Ari Atoll Highlights · Bathala Thila, Fish Head, Fesdhoo Lagoon Night Dive
Day 4 South Ari Reefs · Maalhos Thila, Moofushi Corner, Dhega Thila
Day 5 Whale Shark Zone · South Ari MPA, Kuda Rah Thila · Sunset BBQ
Day 6 Vaavu Channels · Miyaru Kandu, Dhevana Kandu, Dhiggiri Lagoon
Day 7 South Malé · Kandooma Thila, Kudagiri Wreck
Day 8 Departure · Breakfast onboard · Transfer to Velana Airport
8 Days Malé – Baa – Malé
Day 1 Arrival · Check dive · Evening sail north
Day 2 Baa Atoll · Angafaru, Nelivaru Thila, Dhigali Thila
Day 3 Hanifaru Bay · Dharavandhoo Thila · Manta ray snorkelling at Hanifaru UNESCO site
Day 4 Lhaviyani Atoll · Fushivaru Thila, Kuredu Express, Shipyard
Day 5 Noonu Atoll · Maalefushi Thila, Farina Thila
Day 6 Return south · Malé Atoll wall dives & reef passes
Day 7 South Malé · Emboodhoo Express, Kandooma Thila
Day 8 Departure · Breakfast onboard · Transfer to Velana Airport

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