Princess Dhonkamana

Boat

Princess Dhonkamana is the perfect vessel to cruise the cristal clear waters of the Maldives. It was built in 2008, measures 31 meters and 10 meters in breadth, it cruises at 10 knots, it also has 220-volt power on board. An ideal boat for both individual and groups.

On the main deck, spacious indoor common areas and a comfortable lounge are the perfect place for you to relax after a day of diving with TV, vide recorder, DVD player, stereo player, and an assortment of movies, CDs and books. There is also a bar in the lounge area, where aperitif drinks and tasty snacks are served. And the covered outdoor dining area is where you will usually enjoy your buffet style dining.

Princess Dhonkamana will provide local delights and the freshest food onboard, breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard are a mix of Maldivian, continental and Italian cuisine. All meals are served buffet style. In the cooling atmosphere of the lounge, our resident bartender will serve up speciality drinks for all tastes.

There arae 3 ourdoor relaxing decks for guests to chat or enjoy the view during the dives: one located on the back of main deck, one on the back of the upper deck, and finally the top sundeck.

The top sundeck provides stunning views of paradise for those working on their tan, there are many chaise chairs and mattresses for use.

In addition, all diving is done from the dive dhoni boat, which provide comfort and function at the same time. All the equipment stay in the dive dhoni (compressors, tanks etc.) in order to keep the noise away from the main boat when filling the tanks and cruising.

Cabin

Princess Dhonkamana has 9 comfortable guest cabins, it can accommodate up to 18 guests per trip :

All cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with ensuite bathroom/shower, wardrobe and storage.

3 Suite Cabins (#101 - 103):
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, seaview windows.

2 Deluxe Cabins (#106, 107):
Located on the lower deck, these are the largest cabin onboard, each cabin comes with a double bed and a single, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins (#104, 109):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins (#105, 108):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

• 17 dives per week, include 1 night, depending on conditions.

• Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Water Sports Equipment：Fishing gear, Snorkel gear
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional cost
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：By cash (USD/Euro/MVR)
• Crew Number：13, include 2 dive guides

Best of Maldives

MALE NORTH-MALE SOUTH-ARI-RASDHOO
The itinerary takes place amongst the most famous Atolls of the Maldives where most of the holiday villages can be found. Therefore, it’s sometimes possible to organise a dinner on the beach of a resort or an evening at the disco. The cruise also stops at splendid desert islands and enchanting sandbanks. During the journey you will encounter many fishing islands with local cultures and you can go shopping for souvenirs. The submerged part of the Ari Atolls is now at its best for over 20 years. The reef is healthy and rich with hard and soft corals which have re-grown after the bleaching in 1998.

CENTRE Atolls

Male North-Male South-Felidu – Wattaru – Mulak – Ari - Rasdhoo This itinerary is really beautiful and visits some of the most beautiful and famous places and areas for scuba-diving in the Maldives. There are a few desert islands but they are well organised for tourists and holiday villages consenting exciting evenings in the disco, dinner on a beach, or maybe candle-lit dinner with lobster. The reef is beautiful and offers a very interesting snorkelling experience. It’s also possible to spend the afternoon shopping for a pareu (sarong) or other souvenirs in the little shops on these fishing islands.

All around Maldives

South – Male North-Ari-South-Faafu-Dhaalu-Thaa-Laamu-Mulak-Wattaru-Felidu-Male South
This itinerary is very interesting and visits many different atolls with particular characteristics. There are very few holiday villages here having opened up over the last few years. There are numerous desert islands and sandbanks which are surrounded by clear blue turquoise waters. Frequently these are deep creating wonderfully natural swimming pools for an unforgettable swim. The reefs are really beautiful and perfect for snorkelling. The fishing villages are still genuine and have conserved their local culture.

North Atolls

Male North-Ari North-Rasdhoo-Goidhoo-Baa-Raa-Noonu-Lhaviyani-Gaafaru
An itinerary which unites one of the more explored and well known areas, but which has made the Maldives famous. An area which has only recently been opened to tourism and is largely unexplored and unknown. There are splendid desert islands and sandbanks surrounded by turquoise blue lagoons and beautiful coral barrier reef rich in multi-coloured fish. It’s ideal for snorkelling. Some of the islands are just rings of sand with little vegetation and internal areas of salty water which filters through the coral and exists towards the surface. Here big amphibian crabs and pagurian crabs live. Scuba-diving here is really great and particular and snorkelling is interesting and varied.

EXTREME SOUTH

Male North-Male South-Felidu-Wattaru-Mulak-Thaa-Laamu-Suvadiva (Gaaf Alifu and Gaaf Dhaal)

MALE – LAAMU (weekly with 1 transfer by plan)
LAAMU and SUVADIVA (weekly with 2 transfers by plane)
The itinerary is so called because it moves away from the more frequented route and requires a minimum spirit of adventure and the will to learn. The Atolls to the south have been opened up to tourism over the last few years and there are very few holiday villages (some are still being built). The only way to really enjoy the beauty and magic of this area is on a cruise. Emerald coloured islands with thick vegetation of coconut palms set in a turquoise colour sea alternate with circular lagoons. Natural swimming pools of tepid and enticing waters where you can lazily spend hours being cradled by movements of the water. Fisherman live on these islands which can be a kilometre long. Sometimes the islands are so close to one another linked with a small road that you can travel by bike or pick-up lorry. The vegetation is different to that of the rest of the Maldives. It is farmed (for personal use) with fruit trees and vegetables. There are cows which produce milk for the village.

EXTREME North:

North Male – Ari-Rasdhoo-Baa-Lhavyiani-Noonu-Shavyiani-Haa Dhaal-Haa Alifu
This itinerary leaves the most remarkable and famous area of the Maldives and reaches unknown and unexplored areas. The environment in the northern Atolls is very different to that we are used to. The islands become bigger, the reef becomes deeper and it has a conformation which slopes softly down towards the ocean. There are many desert islands and beautiful sandbanks. A splendid reef for snorkelling. A holiday village has recently been opened and another is under construction. There are many fishing villages far from the tourist areas and they have maintained their local cultures.