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1031723638728Know Before You GoThe Princess Ulua Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Princess Ulua Maldives liveaboard from £0/day ($0/€0) & rated 0. Up to 20 divers on a 37m 121f dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkPrincess UluaBoat Attributes37m (121f) : 10 cabins + 10 ensuites for 20 guests.Boat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged divesPrices starting at£0/($0/€0)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Alimathaa House Reef (Vaavu Atoll Night Dive), Alimatha Jetty (Vaavu Atoll), Ari Atoll, Bathala Kan Thila (North Ari Atoll), Bathalaamaagaa Kanthila (North Ari Atoll), Best of The Maldives, Dhigurah Lagoon (South Ari Atoll), Emboodhoo Kandu (South Male Atoll), Emboodhoo Thila (South Male Atoll), Fesdu Lagoon (North Ari Atoll Manta Night Dive), Fesdu Wreck (North Ari Atoll), Kandooma Thila (South Male Atoll), Kuda Rah Thila (South Ari Atoll), Maalhos Thila (North Ari Atoll), Maamigili Beyru/Corner (Best Spot For Whale Sharks South Ari Atoll - Whale Shark Point), Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Madivaru Finolhu (Beach visit with water sports and snorkelling), Miyaru Kandu (Vaavu Atoll Channel), Moofushi Manta Point (South Ari Atoll Moofushi Corner), North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Rangali Madivaru Manta Point (South Ari Atoll), Rasdhoo Atoll, Rasdhoo Madivaru Channel (North Ari Atoll), South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll (Felidhu 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" and "Know Before You Book" on the Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard.
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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 Princess Ulua liveaboard trip.
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Princess Ulua Liveaboard is a 37m (121f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 20 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and is not rated (SDE Lux Rating 79%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 79% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Maldives liveaboard safari, take a look at the Princess Ulua diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Princess Ulua liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and is rated "".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 7 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 6 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 6 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 6 out of 7, Food Luxury: 9 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 41 out of 52, or 79% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Princess Ulua Liveaboard costs from £0 per day ($0/€0)* (Note: The reason the cost per day is "0" is because this liveaboard is for charter only, which means the price is on application).
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Princess Ulua Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Princess Ulua Liveaboard include: no diving courses, no internet.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Princess Ulua liveaboard is 37 metres (121 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Princess Ulua Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: Princess Ulua).
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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 Princess Ulua Liveaboard, please visit this link: Princess Ulua.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Princess Ulua, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Princess Ulua.
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
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Flexible BookingThis liveaboard does not have flexible booking.
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 does not offer diver training courses.
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.
Relaxing between dives
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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 Princess Ulua Liveaboard has 41 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 79%) possible benefits and features. This total of 79% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (78%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (67%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (86%) 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: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (86%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: YES.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 9 out of 11 'Food Features' (82%) 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: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
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Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Princess Ulua out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Princess Ulua.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Princess Ulua out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Princess Ulua.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Princess Ulua Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Princess Ulua to find out how to get from to join the Princess Ulua Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Private charter - The Best of Maldives - Diving Itinerary (Male - Male) - Itinerary - Groups & Charters
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the Princess Ulua liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 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.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Princess Ulua Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, 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 Princess Ulua 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.
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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, Flounder, Garden Eels, Giant (Great) Barracuda, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Scorpion Fish, 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Fishing, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Night Dives, Pressing Service, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Soft Drinks At Meal Times, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Wakeboarding, Water Skiing, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Princess Ulua liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Jet Skiing, Nitrox.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Princess Ulua liveaboard: Environment Tax.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length37 metres (121 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe Princess Ulua dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 10 out of 17 (i.e. 59%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: YES; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: YES; Water Skiing: YES; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Princess Ulua liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Princess Ulua 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 Princess Ulua liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Princess Ulua Maldives liveaboard from £0/day ($0/€0) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 79%. Up to 20 divers on a 37m 121f dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Princess Ulua for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Princess Ulua diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: Princess Ulua. 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 Princess Ulua Liveaboard, please visit this link: Princess Ulua.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Princess Ulua liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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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.
