Liveaboard vacations allow scuba divers to achieve more dives during their trip, give divers access to remote dive sites and see a greater variety of dive spots while enjoying the full service on board. Finding the best liveaboard for your next dive holiday is not an easy task. So here are the top liveaboards that have achieved the highest ranking in their service, accommodation, facilities, or exciting dive itineraries.
Here are our top rated dive liveaboards:
1. Nai'a
2. Rocio Del Mar
3. Nautilus Belle Amie
4. MY Blue
5. Philippine Siren
6. Calipso
7. Ambai
8. Belize Aggressor III
9. Turks and Caicos Aggressor II
10. Emperor Explorer
Read on to learn more about each dive liveaboard.
Nai'a Liveaboard
Luxury comfort and service
The Naia liveaboard in Fiji is a premier scuba diving liveaboard, visiting the best soft coral reefs in Fiji. The liveaboard is setting a new standard in world-class liveaboard scuba diving expeditions.
Quino del Mar Liveaboard
An incredible liveaboard serving Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez and Baja California.
The Quino del Mar Liveaboard is an incredible liveaboard serving Socorro Islands, Sea of Cortez and Baja California. One of the best operations on the area!
Rocio Del Mar Liveaboard
Trips to Socorro as well as unique routes through the Sea of Cortez
Fantastic crew that really impacts your overall experience aboard this boat. The Rocio Del Mar is one of the best dive liveaboards specializing in trips to the Sea of Cortez and Socorro Islands in Mexico.
Nautilus Belle Amie Liveaboard
The latest addition to the Nautilus Fleet, with all the luxuries!
Spacious, luxurious and ultra comfortable dive liveaboard in Guadalupe and the Socorro Islands. Nautilus Belle Amie caters up to 30 divers and you can expect lots of space for relaxation, first-class facilities and 5-star services from their crew.
MY Blue
MY Blue liveaboard, diving the best sites in the Red Sea.
MY Blue is a spacious liveaboard perfect for showing you some of the best diving in the Red Sea.
Philippine Siren
Luxurious liveaboard for dive safaris
Dive the Philippines by luxury liveaboard and experience a wider variety of dive sites and destinations. The boat features spacious and modern cabins, plenty of space on the main deck with dedicated areas to store and share underwater photography equipment, and exceptional chef-prepared meals.
Calipso Liveaboard
Amenity rich liveaboard in the Galapagos.
Designed for efficiency and with the comfort of divers in mind.
MV Ambai Liveaboard (Wallacea Dive Cruises)
Dive Komodo and Raja Ampat in comfortable settings
Liveaboard of choice for underwater photographers, catering up to 16 divers.
Belize Aggressor III
Visits Turneffe and Lighthouse Reef
The Belize Aggressor is a luxury yacht which visits the best sites in Belize. Divers will receive excellent service from the crew, delicious meals, comfortable cabins and fantastic diving.
Turks and Caicos Aggressor II
Quality service and exquisite diving
On the Turks and Caicos Aggressor Dive Liveaboard, you can experience top-notch service from the great staff, comfortable accommodation, and dive vibrant walls decorated with sponges and surrounded by diverse marine life.
M/V Emperor Explorer
Well-equipped dive liveaboard in the Maldlves.
Offers contemporary and spacious accommodation in the Maldives.
New to liveaboards? Let's help you get started with our Guide to Liveaboard Diving.
You may also want to check out our list of the Best Liveaboard Destinations for Beginner Scuba Divers.
Looking for a luxury option?
See also our list of Best Luxury Dive Liveaboards.
