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If you want to do as much diving as possible in a short space of time, or are planning a trip to a remote part of the world (many of the world’s best dive spots are only accessible by boat) then a liveaboard diving holiday may be the way to go.
A liveaboard diving holiday involves either hiring your own private boat or, more commonly, joining a scheduled trip with a number of other individuals, and heading out to dive to your heart's content. Often these trips are for the more hardcore divers as people will often do four or even five dives a day, but there are a number of boats that are suitable for those who love to dive, but a little less, or even for those who don't want to dive at all but want to explore by boat (and this just happens to be an Original Diving speciality).
Boats range from cheap and cheerful dive boats in the Red Sea to private yachts in Indonesia and the Maldives. Whatever your taste, there is likely to be a boat that we can find that will fit your requirements. Some of the best diving in the world (and also the least crowded) can only be accessed by liveaboard boat so unless you suffer from terrible sea sickness, liveaboard diving is something to seriously consider.
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Where to go
Maldives
The Maldives is a world-class diving destination, particularly if you like diving with big fish. Above the waves you find pure white sand, blue...
Egypt
Egypt has vast historical and cultural aspects, and also offers world class diving, all within striking distance of Europe.
Fiji
Stunning soft corals, great marine life, beautiful beaches and the 'friendliest people on Earth'. What's not to like about Fiji.
Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is made up of four states from West to East: Yap, Chuuk (previously known as Truk), Pohnpei and Kosrae....
Papua New Guinea
This is one of the last few genuine frontier areas left on the planet. Mention Papua New Guinea and people will probably have visions of cannibals...
Palau
Located midway between the Philippines and Guam in the western part of the Caroline Islands (this eastern part is known as Micronesia), the nation's...
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands offer great diving and hotels, as well as being home to a world famous wreck-dive, the RMS Rhone.
Philippines
The Philippines has an incredible amount of variety in the form of WWII wrecks, pristine reefs, world-class muck diving and one of our favourites:...
India
Indisputably the most vibrant country in the world. Amazing culture as well as amazing diving.
Where to Stay
Si Datu Bua
Si Datu Bua, Silolona’s sister boat, allows guests to experience some of the best diving spots on the planet, while experiencing fabulous hospitality...
Arenui Liveaboard
The Arenui liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian wooden vessel sailing the waters of Komodo, Maluku, Raja Ampat, Banda and beyond to provide...
Pelagian Liveaboard
The boutique-style Pelagian liveaboard offers an extremely comfortable way to explore Wakatobi and the surrounding waters and with a maximum...
MV FeBrina
The MV FeBrina liveaboard dive boat allows you to experience those remote and incredible dive spots of New Britain in great comfort.
The Odyssey
The best way to experience Chuuk Lagoon is by liveaboard, and The Odyssey is the finest liveaboard in the area.
Tiger Blue
A beautifully crafted traditional Phinisi yacht, Tiger Blue is one of the fastest boats under power, and with luxurious teak fittings and billowing...
Turks and Caicos Aggressor II
From late January to late March each year you can join a Turks and Caicos whale snorkelling trip onboard the Aggressor II to snorkel with humpback...
Dewi Nusantara
Dewi Nusantara is one of a handful of great quality boats operating in the top diving locations in Indonesia. It doesn't get much better.
SY Asia
SY Asia is a magnificent, 100ft luxury charter yacht launched in January 2009. She is now available for charter throughout Southeast Asia.
Maha Bhetra
Imagine a floating Aman hotel that you have all to yourself and you have the Maha Bhetra which cruises from Amanpuri.
Philippine Siren
Part of the Siren fleet of luxury liveaboards, the Philippine Siren is one of the best options for diving the waters of the Philippines by liveaboard.
Nautilus Belle Amie
The Nautilus Belle Amie is one of the best luxury liveaboards plying the Pacific waters off Mexico, in two of the world’s great dive destinations...
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