LIVEABOARD DIVING - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DIVE SAFARIS & CHARTERS
TAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL - JUMP ON A LIVEABOARD TO DIVE THE BEST SITES
Many divers believe scuba diving is a day trip activity, but here at Urban Nomad & PADI Travel we believe that diving is a holiday in itself. Imagine spending a week aboard a luxury vessel in search of the best and most of them deep, remote dive sites on Earth where you get a chance to dive at the continental shelf of India where the tectonic plates have a crack. Where the
In a growing world of scuba divers and scuba diving sites, liveaboard diving trips are becoming increasingly popular. Whether the aim is to reach remote destinations or take in as many dive sites as possible, liveaboard holidays offer an unparalleled advantage.
These “eat, sleep, dive” vacations take divers to off-the-beaten-path destinations such as the Mahabaliparum , Pondicherry and further down south of the bay of Bengal on the East Coast. Whether this is your first dive safari experience or you’re a seasoned pro, check out the fun, style and luxury this liveaboard has to offer. It’s the only liveaboard on the southern coast of India.
This is liveaboard diving, an experience every scuba diver should try at least once in their life.
See Also: The 10 Best Liveaboard Destinations for Beginners inquire for more details.
Many divers believe scuba diving is a day trip activity, but here at Urban Nomad & PADI Travel we believe that diving is a holiday in itself. Imagine spending a week aboard a luxury vessel in search of the best and most of them deep, remote dive sites on Earth where you get a chance to dive at the continental shelf of India where the tectonic plates have a crack. Where the
In a growing world of scuba divers and scuba diving sites, liveaboard diving trips are becoming increasingly popular. Whether the aim is to reach remote destinations or take in as many dive sites as possible, liveaboard holidays offer an unparalleled advantage.
These “eat, sleep, dive” vacations take divers to off-the-beaten-path destinations such as the Mahabaliparum , Pondicherry and further down south of the bay of Bengal on the East Coast. Whether this is your first dive safari experience or you’re a seasoned pro, check out the fun, style and luxury this liveaboard has to offer. It’s the only liveaboard on the southern coast of India.
This is liveaboard diving, an experience every scuba diver should try at least once in their life.
See Also: The 10 Best Liveaboard Destinations for Beginners inquire for more details.
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Features : REGAL - 2665 - 29ft long
As known to all in Pondicherry she is a US Luxury cabin cruiser and a great boat for LIVEABOARD that can accomodate 6- 8 divers On Board Ficilities Room for 2 Panteart Toilet Music System TV Network Fish Finder Depth Sounder Refregator A/C |
Destiny - A BAYLINER - SB 340 - 34ft long
As known to all in Pondicherry she is a US Luxury cabin cruiser and a great boat for LIVEABOARD that can accomodate 6- 8 divers On Board Ficilities Room for 21/2 Panteart Toilet Music System TV Network Fish Finder Depth Sounder Refregator A/C |
REGAL - AROUND PONDY
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BRUNCH ON BOARD (2DIVES)
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DAWN TO DUSK (4DIVES)
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SUN DOWN-NIGHT DIVE (2 DIVES)
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1N/2D LIVEABOARD PONDY
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BRUNCH ON BOARD (2DIVES)
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COAST TO COAST ON THE EAST COAST
Booking Tips & FAQ
- Visit your local doctor and report medically fit for your dive trip
- As far as possiable book a liveaboard where language is not a barries.
- Study all dive site details and watch pictures and videos
- Do not carry work on board.
WHAT IS A DIVING LIVEABOARD?
The definition of a liveaboard is a boat that has been purpose-built or remodeled to house scuba divers and provide space for scuba diving operations. Scuba diving liveaboards can also be called dive safaris, dive charters or dive cruises. These vessels for scuba holidays can vary widely in price, number of guests, amenities and size. Because of this, finding the best liveaboard trips can be difficult.
Below we’ll outline some liveaboard diving basics in order to help you find the perfect boat for your next dive vacation.
Below we’ll outline some liveaboard diving basics in order to help you find the perfect boat for your next dive vacation.
WHAT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR A LIVEABOARD?
This is an excellent question, but the answer varies depending on your chosen destination and itinerary.
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
- A minimum logged dive requirement: This means that there will be no beginners on the boat, and that some of the dive sites require skill. Of course, this number should match the number of dives in your logbook or less.
- An AOW certification requirement: While lots of divers get their Advanced certification quickly, this can still be a good indicator that a liveaboard is looking for more experienced divers.
- More distant locales: Not exactly a hard and fast rule, but generally, the more difficult a destination is to get to (i.e. Socorro or Cocos Island), the more experience the destination requires.
This is an excellent question, but the answer varies depending on your chosen destination and itinerary.
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
- A minimum logged dive requirement: This means that there will be no beginners on the boat, and that some of the dive sites require skill. Of course, this number should match the number of dives in your logbook or less.
- An AOW certification requirement: While lots of divers get their Advanced certification quickly, this can still be a good indicator that a liveaboard is looking for more experienced divers.
- More distant locales: Not exactly a hard and fast rule, but generally, the more difficult a destination is to get to (i.e. Socorro or Cocos Island), the more experience the destination requires.
Most customers book liveaboard diving holidays in groups of two. However, it’s becoming more and more popular to go on a dive safari with a larger group or as a solo traveler.
LIVEABOARDS FOR GROUPS (CHARTERS)
On the other end of the spectrum, large groups (6+ divers) sometimes choose to travel on a liveaboard together. For these divers, there are two options.
LIVEABOARDS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
If you don’t have a dive buddy, you can still enjoy a liveaboard holiday. Most dive safaris sell spaces based on double occupancy, but a growing number of dive charters are catering to solo divers. Look for these types of benefits if you’re traveling alone:
See Also: The Best Liveaboards for Single Travellers
LIVEABOARDS FOR GROUPS (CHARTERS)
On the other end of the spectrum, large groups (6+ divers) sometimes choose to travel on a liveaboard together. For these divers, there are two options.
- Book as a group: Dive boats often give discounts for groups of 6 or more plus free spaces depending on the total group size.
- Charter the entire boat: This option offers exclusivity, flexibility and control over the itinerary. Your group will be the only divers on the boat. For large groups, this is the best choice.
LIVEABOARDS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
If you don’t have a dive buddy, you can still enjoy a liveaboard holiday. Most dive safaris sell spaces based on double occupancy, but a growing number of dive charters are catering to solo divers. Look for these types of benefits if you’re traveling alone:
- Single rooms: Several boats feature single rooms with one twin bed. This accommodation ideal for solo divers who like their privacy but don’t need a lot of space.
- Low single supplement: Most boats charge a hefty single supplement. Often a single diver will pay 65 to 100% more than a diver who travels with a dive buddy. For example, if a boat costs $1,000 per person based on double occupancy, a single diver might pay $1,650 to $2,000 in order to stay in a room by him or herself. However, there are some boats that charge 30% or less. Definitely seek out a low single supplement charge if you want to have privacy and a considerable amount of space.
- Quad rooms: If you don’t mind sharing a room with three other divers of mostly the same gender, look for a quad room.
- Bunk bed rooms: Similar to hostels, liveaboards with bunk bed rooms have large rooms with 6 to 8 beds inside. This is usually the cheapest option for solo divers.
See Also: The Best Liveaboards for Single Travellers
This is an excellent question, but the answer varies depending on your chosen destination and itinerary.
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNERS
If you’re just starting your life as a scuba diver, you are certainly excited and nervous to try a liveaboard. A holiday full of diving is a great way to increase the number of dives you’ve logged, but you’ll want to choose the right destination. When searching for your first dive safari, you’ll want to look for:
• Open Water courses on offer: If the instructors teach new divers on board, the dive sites visited are definitely okay for beginners.
• Destinations with shallow and current-less dive sites: These are the best sites for underwater comfort when you’re still perfecting your skills.
• Liveaboard with no logged dives required: Each liveaboard on PADI Travel states the number of dives it requires guests to have. Look for those without this requirement or with a small number of logged dives on the books..
LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS
As you progress in your scuba diving hobby (or career), you’ll want to visit different destinations than when you were just beginning. 70% of the time it works out that the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. If you hold an AOW certificate, you should look for these options when booking a liveaboard:
- A minimum logged dive requirement: This means that there will be no beginners on the boat, and that some of the dive sites require skill. Of course, this number should match the number of dives in your logbook or less.
- An AOW certification requirement: While lots of divers get their Advanced certification quickly, this can still be a good indicator that a liveaboard is looking for more experienced divers.
- More distant locales: Not exactly a hard and fast rule, but generally, the more difficult a destination is to get to (i.e. Socorro or Cocos Island), the more experience the destination requires.
There are a wide variety of liveaboards. Some cost only a few hundred dollars, while others cost USD $5,000 or more.
LUXURY & PREMIUM LIVEABOARDS
If you’re looking for luxury, you’ll surely find opulence while diving from a liveaboard. In terms of amenities, the sky’s the limit on these boats. You’ll be able to choose from charters with plush cabins, ensuite bathrooms, hot tubs, yoga studios, massage parlors, kayaks and/or a full bar. These cruises generally come with a price tag of USD $2,000 or more.
See Also: The World’s Most Luxurious Liveaboard Dive Boats
BUDGET-FRIENDLY LIVEABOARDS
For less than USD $1500 for a 7-day itinerary, you’ll find several quality liveaboards for booking on PADI Travel. They may be cheaper, but that doesn’t mean they offer worse diving than other boats in the area. These dive safaris simply have fewer onboard amenities.
For example, you might find private cabins with en suite bathrooms, private cabins with shared bathrooms or even dorm-style cabins with shared bathrooms on board. In addition, onshore excursions are kept to a minimum and alcohol is not usually included in the price.
LUXURY & PREMIUM LIVEABOARDS
If you’re looking for luxury, you’ll surely find opulence while diving from a liveaboard. In terms of amenities, the sky’s the limit on these boats. You’ll be able to choose from charters with plush cabins, ensuite bathrooms, hot tubs, yoga studios, massage parlors, kayaks and/or a full bar. These cruises generally come with a price tag of USD $2,000 or more.
See Also: The World’s Most Luxurious Liveaboard Dive Boats
BUDGET-FRIENDLY LIVEABOARDS
For less than USD $1500 for a 7-day itinerary, you’ll find several quality liveaboards for booking on PADI Travel. They may be cheaper, but that doesn’t mean they offer worse diving than other boats in the area. These dive safaris simply have fewer onboard amenities.
For example, you might find private cabins with en suite bathrooms, private cabins with shared bathrooms or even dorm-style cabins with shared bathrooms on board. In addition, onshore excursions are kept to a minimum and alcohol is not usually included in the price.
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