Why you should choose Duke of York:
Experienced Crew and Free Nitrox, Low guide to guest ratio, Wifi available, EIFAC boat certified, Masseuse on board, Italian and international cuisine.

The Duke of York Liveaboard is a luxurious 36m long vessel that offers a unique and unforgettable diving experience in the Maldives and accomodates 21 guests in 11 cabins in 3 Upper deck cabin with one queen size bed and one single bed, 1 main deck twin cabin, 4 Lower deck double / twin / triple with one double bed and one single bed and 2 Twin beds cabins and a single on the Lower deck.

With the spacious cabins, a large dive deck, and experienced guides, guests can explore all the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life in the region.
The yacht also features a sun deck, Jacuzzi, and onboard restaurant serving delicious meals on 4 different decks.
With its exceptional service, comfortable accommodations, and exciting itinerary, the Duke of York is an excellent choice for a dive holiday in the Maldives.

The Duke of York is accompanied by a comfortable dhoni boat used for diving, snorkeling, fishing, marine activities and to land on sand banks or desert islands and along with the more normal scuba diving they are also able to offer cruises with the assistance and material to dive with rebreathers.
Nitrox is free of charge on all trips.

Some of the most frequently asked questions about the Maldives.
When is the best time to dive the Maldives - How to get to the Maldives - The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives - Maldives Diving and the Dive sites - What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving - Information about the Maldives - Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers - The Latest Maldives Travel Information - Other general FAQs

Duke of York - schedule

Duke of York - prices and what's included

Prices are per person per trip and based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The trip price includes:
Accommodation in twin / double shared cabin with en-suite bathroom
Meal Plan Full Board, 3 meals per day afternoon snack
Unlimited drinking water, tea american coffee fresh fruit (bananas)
Airport transfer by Dhoni
Diving night diving
Free Nitrox
Diving Dhoni (Diving boat for divers for all other activities)
1 Free Scuba Try in the lagoon (from 8 years old) for non-divers; equipment included
Snorkelling assisted
One or two sunset fishing during the week Trolling fishing during navigation
Free use of the kayak
Assistance for surfing cruises
Excursions, island hopping to Malè City (only for trips in Central Atolls)
GST Tax included
Specialized Staff assistance 3 Instructors/ Dive Master onboard

The trip price does not include:
Beverages alcoholic and non-alcoholic
Dinner on the Beach when requested, weather and Covid permitting (from 10-18 USD per person to be paid on board)
Service Charge $17 per night (included in the invoice)
Green tax $6 per person per day (paid on board)
Diving snorkelling courses
Rent of diving and snorkelling equipment, to be requested at booking
Any flights
Wifi - $30 per week
Onboard expenses/purchases +10% service and +16% GST
All what is not specified in “The trip price includes"
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
We suggest Dive Assist Dive Insurance to you for your trip for basic dive insurance.
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Discount and Child Policy
Children (from 2 – 11 yo) sharing a cabin with 2 adults pay only US$400 – diving is not included.

Single cabin surcharge (Single supplement to have one person in a cabin) is 80% of the cost of the second place in theb cabin, so 180% of the base rate.

Diving Equipment Rentals (USD) Per week
Full Set (regulator, octopus, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, dive computer) $ 200
Regulator with octopus $ 80
Computer $ 80
BCD $ 80
Wetsuit (shorty 3mm) $ 80
Mask $ 20
Fins, mask, Snorkel $ 70
Torch per dive $ 15

Group Booking Policy:
For a group of 10 paying guests, we offer 1 space free of charge (11th person FOC).
For full charter (based on 16 people) your group will receive 2 free spaces (FOC) so 14 paying + 2 FOC.

Booking Payment and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already paid.
Payment can be made via Credit or Debit card (Visa, AMEX, Mastercard), Revolut pay, Wise, Bank transfer or Apple and Google pay at no extra charge.

Duke of York - Video

Duke of York - cabins

Cabins
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
3 Upper deck cabin with one queen size and one single bed
1 Main deck cabin with twin beds
4 Lower Deck double / twin / triple cabins with one double bed and one single bed.
2 Lower Deck Twin beds cabins and 1 Single cabin.
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

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    Lower Deck Cabin

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    Lower Deck Cabin

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    Main and Upper Deck Cabin

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    Main and Upper Deck Cabin

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    Main and Upper Deck Cabin

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    Main and Upper Deck Cabin

Lower Deck Double Cabin
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
4 Lower Deck double / twin / triple cabins with one double bed and one single bed.
2 Lower Deck Twin beds cabins and 1 Single cabin.
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

Lower Deck Twin Cabin
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
4 Lower Deck double / twin / triple cabins with one double bed and one single bed.
2 Lower Deck Twin beds cabins and 1 Single cabin.
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

Lower Deck Single Cabin
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
4 Lower Deck double / twin / triple cabins with one double bed and one single bed.
2 Lower Deck Twin beds cabins and 1 Single cabin.
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

Main Deck Twin Cabin
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
1 Main deck cabin with twin beds
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

Upper Deck Cabins
There are 11 comfortable cabins available onboard.
3 Upper deck cabin with one queen size and one single bed
All cabins feature independently adjustable air conditioning, bathrooms with shower cubicles and no bunk beds.

Duke of York - diving

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Maldives Diving
When is the Best time to Go / Maldives Dive Seasons
About Maldives Diving and the Dive Sites
How to get to the Maldives
The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives
What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving
Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers

Duke of York - itineraries

Please choose your Itinerary

Central Atolls Route 1
Central Atolls Route 2
Central Atolls Route 3
Central Atolls Route 4
Extreme South Route
Extreme South Route 2
South Route
North Route
North Route 2
Far North

Arrival and departure questions and answers..

What is the ideal check in time ? - In the morning between 7-11am
What is the earliest check in time ? - 6.30-7am
What is the latest check in time ? - If your flight arrives later than 11.00 am / 11:30, you will need to arrive the day before to be able to make the boarding time.
Where are you met on the day of boarding ? - At the airport arrivals area with their Airport rep that will have a “board” of the Tour Operator LYM/Albatros Top Boat / Conte Max / Duke Of York
Is there a check out dive on the boarding day or it is the following morning ? - The check out dive is on the arrival day
What time does diving end on the day before check out (how many dives on the last day) ? - There is one dive in the morning.
What time is check out on the last day ? - 8am

Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
We suggest Dive Assist Dive Insurance to you for your trip for basic dive insurance.
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Some of the most frequently asked questions about the Maldives.
When is the best time to dive the Maldives - How to get to the Maldives - The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in the Maldives - Maldives Diving and the Dive sites - What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving - Information about the Maldives - Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers - The Latest Maldives Travel Information - Other general FAQs