Liveaboard diving is among the best all inclusive dive vacations on the market.  Liveaboard diving provides easy access to prime dive spots as well as  the opportunity to meet and hang out with others divers of similar interest.

There is no  better way to spend a holiday than underwater, surrounded by all the incredible creatures that call the ocean home. However, there are many options available in liveaboard diving that can make the selection rather difficult.  There are questions like: Where should you go? How experienced do you need to be to dive a particular area? What if your partner or travel buddy doesn’t share the same passion for diving as you? Fortunately, there are many dive holiday options available for every kind of diver, and every level of dive experience.

Liveaboard diving is a fantastic holiday option for anyone that loves diving. Essentially, you dive all day and sleep on the boat, which minimizes travel time between land and dive sites. Liveaboards allow divers to access the really hard to get and remote sites (which are always the most spectacular) as there is no need to return to port each night, and also minimize long walks with dive gear. There are liveaboards to suit every traveler, from the more budget-conscious to those who want all the bells and whistles on a luxury vessel. LiveAboard.com offers dive liveaboards in over 40 destinations. The liveaboard destinations highlighted below are just a selection of many liveaboard diving destinations available to suit your needs. Most dive holidays and liveaboards will state the required number of logged dives needed to dive in that particular area, and you can find this in the info section of each liveaboard itinerary, making it easy to pick your next dive holiday.

Watch the following video for insights about  Livaboard Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

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DIVE LIVEABOARDS FOR BEGINNER DIVERS

There are many choices for beginner divers. Liveaboard diving  might seem a little daunting at first. However, if you pick the right destination it’s the perfect way to acquire valuable diving experience. Naturally, some destinations have dive conditions that are beyond a beginner’s diving experience level, but there are still plenty of fantastic dive destinations perfectly suited for every level of diving.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia – The iconic Great Barrier Reef (home to Nemo himself) is perfect for beginner divers. Warm water, visibility that often exceeds 25 metres and wonderful marine life all make it great for those who are newly certified. Many of the Australian liveaboards do not require a minimum number of divers to book, and offer a friendly and experienced staff onboard that will make any new diver feel relaxed and comfortable. The Spirit of Freedom liveaboard, pictured on our cover photo on the Great Barrier Reef, is a perfect dive holiday for new divers.

Bahamas – The Bahamas is perfect for any diver who loves sharks, and the easy conditions make this a suitable destination for divers of all levels. Diving with tiger sharks is a exhilarating experience, and these sharks will often visit Tiger Beach. Along with tiger sharks you’ll have the chance to see lemon sharks and Caribbean reef sharks, plus plenty of colorful fish life.

Other good options for beginner divers include: Red Sea | Thailand | Seychelles

DIVE LIVEABOARDS FOR INTERMEDIATE DIVERS

Dive tenders make getting to the dive site hassle free and the Emperor crew are on hand to help divers back in at the end of the dive

Intermediate divers will find the selection of destinations below are perfect if you’ve been diving for a while but are still looking for relatively easy diving conditions and amazing marine life.

Red Sea, Egypt – A combination of warm water, great visibility and excellent marine life sightings make the Red Sea in Egypt a perfect destination for intermediate that  not ready to head to places with harsher dive conditions such as the Galapagos. The Red Sea also has plenty of wrecks to explore, and chances to see dolphins and oceanic white tips while exploring pristine coral reefs. Emperor Elite offer itineraries where you can complete up to 21 dives in one week, making it the perfect choice for divers who want to get the most out of their trip. For lovers of wreck dives Emperor Superior offer either the ‘Get Wrecked’ itinerary or the popular ‘Reefs and Wrecks’ giving you the best of both worlds.

Indonesia –  Its Indonesia for some of the most diverse diving on the planet. Indonesia has an abundance of coral and  as well as species of fish, there is certainly something for every diver here! Komodo offers thrilling drift and current diving, with the chance of up-close encounters of large numbers of manta rays, whereas Raja Ampat offers fantastic exploration dives with little chance of seeing other boats around this remote area. Wherever you choose to dive in Indonesia, it’s a good idea to have experience with diving in current as well as surf entry skills from a tender or zodiac.

Maldives – Diving in the Maldives is spectacular year-round, and marine life varies from nudibranchs and scorpionfish, hammerhead and reef sharks, to the gentle giants of whale sharks and manta rays. A lot of the diving is drift diving, so does require some experience in currents, but the Maldives also offers fantastic snorkeling opportunities which make it a great option if you have a non-diving partner with you. Emperor Serenity has some great deals, and even offer non-divers a FREE snorkeling kit and a $50 voucher to spend onboard!

Other good options for Intermediate Divers include: Phillippines | Fiji | Palau

DIVE LIVEABOARDS FOR ADVANCED DIVERS

Photo courtesy of Undersea Hunter, Cocos Island

There are many options available for advanced divers. If you’ve got a hefty number of dives under your belt, the world is your oyster! There are so many amazing destinations for you to book your next dive holiday. Destinations that are great for beginners, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, are equally as suited to advanced divers, as there is so much incredible marine life. As an advanced diver, you can pick anywhere in the world for a dive holiday.

Galapagos Islands – The conditions of this diving mecca are suited most to those who are confident and comfortable in strong currents, deeper depths and cooler water. It is recommended to have at least 50 logged dives under your belt, and experience in diving from zodiacs. The harsher conditions are worth it though when mantas, schooling sharks and the myriad of marine life that can be found in this melting pot of biodiversity surround you, making the Galapagos a top dive destination.

Cocos Islands, Costa Rica – The iconic schooling hammerhead sharks of Cocos are a must-see for any dedicated diver, but there’s not a lot you won’t see in this part of the world. The area is a marine national park, and is only accessible by liveaboard due to its remote location. Because of this the marine life is plentiful and diverse, and Costa Rica is rated one of the best dive destinations in the entire world.

Other good options for Advanced Divers include: Mexico | Channel diving in the Maldives

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[ Updated 11/11/2020]