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701723172726Know Before You GoThis "MY Duke of York Liveaboard Know Before You Go" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:Liveaboard.com Booking linkMY Duke of YorkBoat Attributes36m (118f) : 11 cabins + 11 ensuites for 25 guests.Boat typeSteel-Hull BoatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged dives, 20-35 logged dives, 50 logged divesPrices starting at£154/($194/€179)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll) - Deep South of Maldives Southern Hemisphere (One of the best places in the world to dive with Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays), Addu Manta Point Cleaning Station Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll - Reef Manta Rays 12 months of the year), Alimathaa House Reef (Vaavu Atoll Night Dive), Baa Atoll, Central Atolls, Felidhoo Atoll, Foammulah Plateau South (For tiger sharks; thresher sharks; oceanic mantas; hammerheads; and silky sharks), Fotteyo Kandu (Vaavu Atoll), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), HMS British Loyalty WWII Wreck Dive (Addu Atoll), Huvadhoo Atoll (Huvadhu - Gaafu Atoll), Laamu Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, Meemu Atoll (Mulaku Atoll), North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Raa Atoll, Rakeedhoo Island (Vaavu Atoll), Rasdhoo Atoll, South Male Atoll, Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Vattaru Thila (Noonu Atoll).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" on the MY Duke of York liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the MY Duke of York liveaboard.
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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MY Duke of York Liveaboard is a 36m (118f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 25 guests enjoying 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10 and is rated 'Very good' (SDE Lux Rating 87%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 87% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a very good Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the MY Duke of York diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MY Duke of York liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10, and is rated "Very good".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 9 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 5 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 45 out of 52, or 87% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MY Duke of York Liveaboard costs from £154 per day ($194/€179)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MY Duke of York Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MY Duke of York Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MY Duke of York liveaboard is 36 metres (118 feet) long, has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 25 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MY Duke of York Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights, 12 Days/11 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MY Duke of York).
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
Nitrox DivingFree nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. 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 RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an 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.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux 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 MY Duke of York Liveaboard has 45 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 87%) possible benefits and features. This total of 87% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (100%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (100%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) 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 MY Duke of York liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (71%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; 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 MY Duke of York liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) 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.
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MY Duke of York liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Comfortable boat and awesome food. Very good diving around Fuvamullah and Addu atolls in channels. The food on board is mainly European style and is very very good. Cabins are very comfortable. Local dive guides were great. The Italian dive leader is very friendly and professional.” Recommended for: Italian food, very comfortable cabins, friendly dive leader.
Customer Review ByAnne M, from: France scored the MY Duke of York 8 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Duke of York.
”Terrific buy for the money! I’ve gotten to dive many countries, this trip will be hard to beat. Schooling Mantas, Stingrays, Black Tips, Barracuda and most other tropical fish you can name. They throw a beach BBQ that is next level (no spoilers) and give shore exploration opportunities. Brush up on your Italian though, primarily an Italian speaking cruise.” Recommended for: Service, diving and dive guides.
Customer Review ByKELLY K, from: United States scored the MY Duke of York 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MY Duke of York.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MY Duke of York Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MY Duke of York to find out how to get from to join the MY Duke of York Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MY Duke of York 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 MY Duke of York dive boat.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 30 times in total on the MY Duke of York liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MY Duke of York 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: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MY Duke of York 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 MY Duke of York liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: YES; 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.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MY Duke of York 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 MY Duke of York 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, 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 MY Duke of York liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Nitrox, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MY Duke of York liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Beach BBQ, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Travel Insurance.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MY Duke of York liveaboard: Dive Insurance, Environment Tax.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length36 metres (118 feet).
Maximum Guests25
Cabins and BathroomsThe MY Duke of York dive boat has 11 cabins and 11 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MY Duke of York has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: YES; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MY Duke of York liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MY Duke of York 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: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MY Duke of York liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MY Duke of York liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1, is rated 'Very good', and scores 87% on the SDE Lux Rating. This Maldives liveaboard is a 36 metre (118 feet) dive boat for up to 25 guests across 11 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, double cabin with one single bed), and has 11 bathrooms. The MY Duke of York Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. To book: MY Duke of York Liveaboard prices start at £154 per day ($194/€179)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MY Duke of York diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MY Duke of York. 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 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the MY Duke of York Liveaboard, please visit this link: MY Duke of York.
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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.
