Princess Dhonkamana, Maldives
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
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“It was again a great experience with a perfect crew and fantastic divers - Thank you!”
Highlights
Join the MY Princess Dhonkamana yacht for a luxury dive or snorkel trip in the Maldives. Offering week-long itineraries, she caters to 20 guests in 9 comfortable cabins. Guests have the choice of double, twin or triple cabins, each with canopy beds, private bathroom facilities and individually controlled AC units. Spread around the yacht is ample room for rest, relaxation and socialising. There is a large indoor salon and bar where snacks are served in the evening to accompany the aperitif, and the large covered al fresco dining area is where a variety of delicious cuisine and chef-prepared dishes are served. There are also 3 sun decks and terraces with loungers and sofas spread around the boat for further relaxation.
Maldives dive itineraries with the M/Y Princess Dhonkamana explore the Central, Southern and Northern Atolls. The itineraries are flexible and are designed day by day depending on the season and what guests want to see, to be able to offer the best possible diving. Expect to see large pelagic life, lots of sharks, turtles and stunning reefs. The MY Princess Dhonkamana is accompanied by a separate diving dhoni, giving more space on board and making the dive experience much smoother.
To reserve your space aboard the MY Princess Dhonkamana yacht, call us or book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Mandatory Service Charge (90 EUR per week).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (20 EUR per week), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Wine with Dinner, Extra Dives (35 EUR), Nitrox (90 EUR per week), Nitrox Course (250 EUR), Private Dive Guide (600 EUR per week), Rental Gear (175 EUR per week), Scuba Diving Courses (60-850 EUR), Snorkel Gear (25 EUR per week), WiFi internet (20 EUR per week).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Princess Dhonkamana Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.2
- Crew 9.5
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.5
- Value 9.4
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robby Q
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Indonesia
Perfect dive trip
We enjoyed variety of dive sites gibing us a chance to see different type of pelagics, ship wreck and beautiful coral reef. Food were excellent serving variety of european and asian food. Last but not the least, the crew were awesome, very nice and helpful.
- Recommended for
- dive sites. food. crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nicole M
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Germany
Pleasure for the senses on board and under water
Great crew and dive guides. Excellent briefings and lots of additional information about the underwater world
- Recommended for
- Detailed briefings before the dives. Food, a dream. Crew - friendly and helpful.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gillian P
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United States
Absolutely Fantastic!
Manta rays and sharks, sharks, sharks and a whale shark too. So many fish and sea life. Many different types of dives and dive conditions. Great Dive Masters and boat crew, fantastic food, daily stops to deserted islands. I had such a good time, can't wait to book again.
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew and shipmates, the food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael B
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Switzerland
Great experience - above and below the water
We had a great week (early October 2025) with Martina as Cruise Director. Dive guides were Agu and Ali. The 3 know the Maldives and the individual dive spots very well and always had the right timing. In addition to many reef fish, we were able to observe schools of rays, eagle rays, manta rays, various sharks and even a whale shark. The Princess Dhonkamana also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. There was always fresh fish, Italian pasta, homemade bread, cakes & frog's fruit. Very positive and not a matter of course: allergies and intolerances are taken into account by the kitchen team when planning the menu. For our son there was always an extra portion of gluten-free pasta and gluten-free bread. Many thanks to the whole team - we would love to come back.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Eat. Crew & dive guides.
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- 10 Exceptional
- xiaobo H
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China
Amazing dive trip
We saw the manta, white tips shark, nurse shark, Eagle rayan so on. Very very very good.
- Recommended for
- Delicious food, amazing dive point, friendly staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kimberly M
- United States
Amazing trip!
A wonderful trip overall. My friend had an injury early in the trip and the crew was amazing in looking after her and making accommodations to make sure she was comfortable
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Johnathon W
- United States
Worth it!
Excellent diving safari. Crew and Guides were exceptional and were safe, friendly, and fun. Food was great.
- Recommended for
- Sea life. Boat crew. Price.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Inge L
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Netherlands
Would recommend to everybody!!
We had an amazing experience. The crew was incredibly helpful and prepared amazing food.
- Recommended for
- Marine life. Food. Good vibes.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adam K
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Poland
The best start to a Maldives adventure I could have ever dreamed of.
My recent week on Princess Dhonkamana was phenomenal. Every moment, from the perfectly planned dives to the delicious Italian feasts (you have to watch out, otherwise you may bring back few kilos extra from this trip), was unforgettable. Even though we didn't spot a whale shark, every dive during our week-long safari was incredible. The encounters with manta rays, reef and nurse sharks will stay with me forever. Guides enthusiasm and expertise made every dive both safe and awe-inspiring. I don't have enough words to thank the entire crew for their great care and hospitality. If you’re looking for a dive trip that combines incredible underwater adventures, top-notch service, and fantastic food, I can’t recommend Princess Dhonkamana highly enough.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives.. Very friendly atmosphere on the boat.. Phenomenal food like in an Italian restaurant..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pat H
- Germany
Dream trip of life time
First: The boat is very beautiful, I have been on many Liveaboard and this one for the first time makes me feel really HOME. The wooden bed is in a twin cabin and I do feel super private in my own bed with a real mattress. Hot warm water for a shower after dive, a refrigerator that works very well in my cabin. A/C is work prefect also in the cabin. Second: The Food is just amazing every meal as we have three courses..starter main and dessert or fresh fruits. The food on this boat is truly excellent. Third: The Dive ..all I can say is just Wow ! our week is under the best weather in the Maldives, zero rain, best visibility underwater. I have seen the best version of diving in the Maldives on this trip I will forever remember manta madness hovering above my head at the cleaning station .. Sharks, baby sharks.. turtles .. countless blue line snappers, whale sharks, 20+ eagle rays at once schooling playing with the current. Giant moray eels of all kinds and giant sting rays etc. Forth: The Crews are the best all of them Team. Start from pick up and drop off, on the boat or during the dives. I can't thanks them the Team enough for offering me best experience of diving in Maldives. Thank you so much.
- Recommended for
- Food , Boat , Diving with 5 Mantas at once , Whale Sharks , Sharks and more
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