Diving from a liveaboard may seem like a luxury in itself - nothing to do but dive, eat, and relax. But what if all of this could be done in the utmost of luxury? Five star service, beautiful accommodation, the best food, and extra treats such as massages and a hot tub! Believe it or not, there are plenty of scuba liveaboards that go above and beyond to offer their guests the ultimate dive experience, and here are some of our favorites.
1. Damai I and Damai II - Indonesia
The sister ships of the Damai Fleet are wooden schooner-style yachts that service the best dive areas of Indonesia, including Raja Ampat and Komodo. Guests will be treated to spacious air-conditioned en suite cabins, a free spa treatment, unlimited diving on free nitrox, and a choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Offering 5-star service, these boats are two of the most gracious in the region.
2. Nai'a - Fiji
Arguably the best liveaboard boat in Fiji, the Nai'a treats guests in the utmost of comfort with spacious, bright, and airy rooms, delicious food, and an ever-smiling crew. Its spacious dive deck is fitted with hot post-dive showers, while the large camera room, advanced entertainment system, and fine dining put it above all other boats in the area.
3. Tiburon Explorer - Galapagos
The newest boat in the Galapagos, Tiburon Explorer is fitted to the highest standards with all the latest amenities. Very large cabins, all with ocean views, roomy indoor lounges, a huge dive deck, and even a jacuzzi all make this scuba liveaboard a dream to spend time on.
4. Nautilus Belle Amie - Socorro and Guadalupe
This large and luxurious boat boats a range of Staterooms, Premier, and Superior Suites, all with air conditioning and en suite. The upper deck has a hot tub and bar, and the photographers are spoiled by a camera room, camera stations, and separate charging stations.
5. Turks & Caicos Aggressor II - Turks & Caicos and Silver Bank
One of the best Caribbean Liveaboards, the Turks & Caicos Aggressor takes care of every detail to ensure guests are treated to a luxurious stay on board. The boat features a sundeck with a hot tub, an entertainment center, a boutique, and a complete photo center with editing facilities.
To book your own luxurious dive holiday, contact our sister company Bluewater Travel for great rates!
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