Liveaboard or Resort?
It is the best time of the year: Scuba vacation is coming up! You want to make the most out of these days. Just what is the most for you? Is it pure enjoyment of the underwater world and spending ever single moment scuba diving? Or you balance between beach life, relaxing spa treatment and stylish restaurants? One thing is for sure: Memorable moments and marine adventures, as we are scuba diver! Just what is perfect for you dive resort or liveaboard?
STYLISH LIVEABOARD IDEAS
Liveaboard is living on a boat. And that defines the focus of it: Liveaboard scuba travel makes you to get more dives out of a vacation with no logistic stress. Not carrying heavy tanks and crossing beaches in wetsuits. And having a comfortable cabin a few meter from the dive deck just adds to the convenience of liveaboards. Liveaboard means:
Dive – Eat – Sleep and Repeat!
The ease of logistics makes a liveaboard the choice. The cabin, dining room and dive deck are close. And the bar and the Jacuzzi are not far either! Moreover, you can reach remote dive sites not accessible on a day trip. Liveaboards differ in type between motor vessel, catamaran or sailing boats. Also design and quality are important. Let’s see some of our favorite liveaboards:
Indonesia
Velocean
The MS Velocean is an ultra-luxurious dive liveaboard with dedicated design to cater scuba diving. 24 crew member are ready to pamper scuba diver who love to travel in style.
A huge space with modern, comfortable warm and inviting furnishings makes the guests feel comfortable.
- 52m with three decks
- Single suites available
- 10 expansive suits
- Fully renovated in 2017
MALDIVES
Scuba Spa
Scuba Spa is the Maldivian floating Resort. The two liveaboard siblings Ying and Yang provide a superb scuba diving experience with a fully equipped dive Dhoni.
The liveaboard has an exceptional gourmet cuisine. And for divers and non-diving alike a dedicated spa and a gym.
- Length 50m
- Max. 40 guests
- Floating resort
- Sun deck with hot tub whirlpool
PADI Liveaboard
$89.99
from: Volador Technology Co.,Ltd
stylish Resort ideas
There are memorable moments outside the marine world to explore! Whether a beach day with a sundowner, spa treatments – all memorable moments. And you can explore so much more: Local cities, ancient monuments, street food or mountains and forests.
If you travel with a non-diving partner, a beach resort could be the best option. They offer a great variety of activities and adventures. And some resorts are organized with scuba divers in mind and have house reefs just next door. A great option to explore the marine world and the world around.
Mexico
IBEROSTAR COZUMEL
The luxury beachfront resort is located in the National Marine Park. An onsite dive center offers marine and cenotes scuba diving. The national marine park is one of the best shark spots in Mexico.
All guestrooms include hammocks and private patios or balconies. You can enjoy kayaking, tennis or sailing. And the resort has a luxurious spa and a cultural in-house theatre.
- PADI 5 star dive center onside
- Private villas with pool
- Amazing cenotes diving
- Close to ancient Maya ruins
MALDIVES
Anantara KIHAVAH
Escape a busy life with a world class menu served on a sandbank or underwater dining.
The Kihavah resort is located in the Baa atoll 45min water plane flight from Male. It is one of the best places for manta rays. Anantara resorts are famous for their amazing style. Enjoy the pristine house reef and luxurious beach villas.
- Pristine private island in a tropical forest
- Ocean pool bungalows
- Travel with private water plane
- Star gazing observatory