A global company
LiveAboard.com is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and powered by a global team of over 90 professionals, ensuring seamless, high-quality service across every time zone.
What LiveAboard.com customers say
Here are 13,490 verified reviews from satisfied customers about LiveAboard.com. Head over to LiveAboard.com, Trustpilot, or Google review pages for more reviews.
The world's leading liveaboard booking platform
Trusted since 2013
Since 2013, hundreds of thousands of travelers have booked on LiveAboard.com and keep coming back.
Customer reviews are consistently positive across Trustpilot, Google, and verified reviews on LiveAboard.com. That kind of track record isn't built overnight. It is built one happy customer at a time.
Part of a global group
LiveAboard.com is part of Head Group, a global sports group with a decades-long presence across the sports and diving industries.
Head Group's brand portfolio includes Head tennis and ski, Zoggs, Mares, SSI, and Aqua Lung. Novak Djokovic - one of the most decorated tennis players of all time - is their brand ambassador.
Public ratings and feedback
AI summary: Reviewers consistently praise the helpful support, smooth booking process, and clear communication throughout.
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What LiveAboard.com customers say
AI summary: Reviewers often praise the easy booking process, responsive support, and clear communication that make planning feel smooth.
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Pay the best price
LiveAboard.com continuously monitors prices, charges no credit card fees or booking fees, and has a 100% Best Price Guarantee policy. See the company's Terms Of Use for more information.
Any booking request placed with LiveAboard.com is obligation-free until the customer is ready to confirm the booking. An expert travel consultant is available to answer any questions in the process. This combines the convenience of a global booking platform with the service of a travel agent.
Secure payments
All trusted payment options in your region are supported, with strong authentication and secure processing to help prevent fraud and protect every transaction.
Legitimacy & Trust
LiveAboard.com is a registered travel company — LiveAboard.com B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2013. It is majority owned by Head Group, one of the world's largest sports and outdoor companies, with brands including Head, Mares, Zoggs, and SSI operating across more than 80 countries.
With many verified customer reviews, high ratings on Google and Trustpilot, the platform's track record is documented independently across multiple third-party review platforms — not self-reported. Bookings are processed securely, confirmed directly with operators, and supported by a 24/7 customer service team. No booking fees or credit card fees are charged. Behind every booking is a company with a registered address, a Dutch Chamber of Commerce number, a D-U-N-S number, and a verifiable ownership structure. The questions below address some concerns first-time customers could have.
What makes LiveAboard.com a trusted company?
LiveAboard.com B.V. is a registered Dutch travel company (KvK 58348336), headquartered in Amsterdam and majority-owned by Head Group — a publicly documented global sports and outdoor company. It has operated continuously since 2013, processes payments through regulated gateways, and has independently verified ratings based on 514 reviews on Google and 974 reviews on Trustpilot. The company's ownership, address, VAT number, and D-U-N-S number are all publicly verifiable. LiveAboard.com is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) and a member agency of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association).
Why book with LiveAboard.com instead of going direct?
LiveAboard.com is an online travel agent. Finding, comparing, and vetting 594 vessels across 72 countries through individual operator websites is time-intensive. As can be read in reviews about LiveAboard.com, the easy online comparison and booking experience, practical content and 65,214 verified reviews of real travelers are considered very helpful. LiveAboard.com's 100% Best Price Guarantee Policy means that if a lower publicly available price is found for the same trip, LiveAboard.com will match it — full terms at liveaboard.com/terms. A team of expert travel consultants with direct destination knowledge across 72 countries can be contacted at any point before, during, or after the trip.
Where is LiveAboard.com registered and located?
LiveAboard.com is operated by LiveAboard.com B.V., a private limited company registered in the Netherlands, Europe. Its registered office and head office are both located in Amsterdam.
LiveAboard.com B.V.
Keizersgracht 307-2
1016 ED Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce: 58348336
VAT: 8529.98.375.B.01
D-U-N-S: 491075366
The company has operated since 2013, and is majority owned by Head Group — one of the world's largest sports and outdoor companies, with brands including Head, Mares, Zoggs, and SSI operating across more than 80 countries.
LiveAboard.com holds membership with two of the travel industry's principal professional bodies:
ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), member no. 900253446 — the world's largest association of travel professionals, whose members are bound by a published code of ethics.
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), agency ID 00048837 — the trade association representing the cruise industry, providing professional standards, training, and industry accreditation for cruise-specialist travel agencies.
How long has LiveAboard.com been in business?
Since 2013. Over twelve years, hundreds of thousands of travelers have booked through the platform across 72 countries. The company's track record, ratings history, and connected companies are all independently verifiable.
What if something goes wrong with my trip?
LiveAboard.com remains the contact before, during, and after the trip. A travel consultant handles communication with the operator on the customer's behalf. The platform processes thousands of bookings across its operator network monthly, which means it has the experience to help resolve issues that an individual traveler booking direct does not have. The company's full obligations are set out in the Terms of Use at www.liveaboard.com/terms.
Who owns or runs LiveAboard.com?
LiveAboard.com is operated by LiveAboard.com B.V., a Netherlands-based travel company headquartered in Amsterdam. Founded in 2013, the company helps travelers book boat-based adventures worldwide — including diving cruises, adventure cruises, and river cruises — supported by a global team and 24/7 customer support.
LiveAboard.com is majority owned by Head Group and led by CEO Martijn Duchatteau.
Company details: LiveAboard.com B.V. Keizersgracht 307-2 1016 ED Amsterdam, The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce: 58348336 VAT: 8529.98.375.B.01 D-U-N-S: 491075366
Is it safe to pay with LiveAboard.com?
Yes. LiveAboard.com’s main payment gateway is Stripe, the same secure and authenticated gateway that companies like Uber, Amazon and Google use. No credit card fees or booking fees are charged. Booking requests carry no obligation until the customer is ready to confirm— a deposit or full payment is only required once availability is verified and all questions are answered.
