Princess Maani Liveaboard, Maldives
8.5 Fabulous - Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
“We had very nice dives with lots of sharks and some manta rays and one evening a whale shark visited us at the boat. The staff was…”
Highlights
The Princess Maani is a 41-meter (134-foot) liveaboard in the Maldives. Hosting up to 28 guests, the vessel features 14 spacious cabins across 3 decks, including Superior, Deluxe I, and Deluxe II categories, as well as a dedicated Family Room. All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms, warm showers, storage space, safes, and stunning sea views. A professional team of 17 crew and 5 expert dive guides ensures personalized service throughout your stay.
Designed for adventure and comfort, Princess Maani is packed with high-end facilities to elevate your experience. Relax in one of 2 upper-deck jacuzzis, enjoy daily housekeeping, or book a soothing massage. Socialize in the cocktail bar or unwind on the leisure and observation decks with plush sunbeds and bean bags. Dining is a highlight, with gourmet meals crafted by a European chef and served buffet-style indoors or al fresco. Menus cater to a variety of diets, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options, complemented by a selection of fine wines and spirits.
Princess Maani offers four itineraries that showcase the Maldives’ most iconic dive regions. The “Best of Central Atolls” route explores North and South Malé, Vaavu, and Ari Atolls, offering encounters with whale sharks and vibrant reef life, complemented by sandbank picnics and beach BBQs. “Manta Madness” takes you to Rasdhoo, Ari, and Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll, where manta rays gather in spectacular numbers. Northern Highlights” ventures to remote atolls like Lhaviyani, Noonu, Raa, and Baa for pristine reefs, pelagic-rich dives, and historic wrecks. The “Wild Deep South” expedition begins in Addu Atoll and explores Fuvahmulah, Huvadhoo, and beyond, offering thrilling sightings of tiger sharks, hammerheads, and the renowned British Loyalty wreck. Each route promises an enriching and safe dive experience.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Environment Tax (12 USD per day), Mandatory Service Charge (150-255 USD per trip), National Park Fees (0-45 USD per activity).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (35-50 USD), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (60 USD), Nitrox Course, Scuba Diving Courses, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet (30-45 USD per trip), Massage.
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 Maani Reviews
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 8.0
- Food 8.7
- Diving 8.7
- Value 8.7
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- 7.6 Good
- sylvia L
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Austria
Nice diving trip with room for improvement
We had very nice dives with lots of sharks and some manta rays and one evening a whale shark visited us at the boat. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The boat is new and spacious, even the rooms. Unfortunately there is no room for kamaras and there was never water in the 2 beautiful jacuzzis. On the luxury liveaboard Princess Maani there will be gourmet cuisine, but the food and drinks should be more varied and upscale. For example, there is only Nescafé, black and green tea or water, all other drinks cost extra and for nibbling there is only Orero & square cookies. The free toiletries are just a little soap – so take all the toiletries you normally use. The beach towel must also be used after diving and will never dry until the next dive. On the dive tender boat it is very cramped with 28 dive guests plus dive guides, bracket for the cylinders should be improved as well as the filling of the cylinders so that you regularly have 29% nitrox. A little shampoo in the pool for the diving suits, shoes etc. would be great. 3 dives per day are included, all others cost extra.
- Recommended for
- Diving. The boat. The staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gordon M
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United Kingdom
Diving with Maani
I had a fantastic time on board. The other guests were good company and we all had a good time. It was the last week of their dive season and that made it somewhat special. The first ‘check’ dive ticked all the boxes you’d hope to achieve in the week. But it only got better as the week went on. I will most definitely be back at some time in the near future. Thank you to Martina and her team.
- Recommended for
- The crew were all amazing, hard to single out one person as they were all so good.. All the dive guides were greatly knowledgable and were tremendous.. The Maani is a spacious new vessel.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Michael Ö
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Germany
For the most part great, with small possibilities for improvement
Some dive sites were not well chosen, doing the night dive on a boring reef and then being able to sell a second one for additional costs does not have to be....The groups were not put together according to experience and certification...Ending dives after 50 minutes even though there is still a lot of air in the tank should not happen.
- Recommended for
- Hanifaru Bay. TG with a local guide in between. Most of the dive sites were top.
