Liveaboard Diving and Vacation Guide

Dreaming about your next liveaboard vacation? Make your dreams come true with these liveaboard dive trips from around the world.

Liveaboard Trip Reviews

Liveaboard Dive Deals

Bahamas

$500 OFF Aqua Cat Luxury Liveaboard - Bahamas
Egypt

Red Sea Aggressor III - Travel for $1450 pp
Costa Rica

Special Shark Diving Liveaboard with Shark Experts!
Indonesia

Special Indonesia Photography-Cruise with Underwater Photographer
Cuba

$900 OFF 7-Night Liveaboard to Cuba's - Gardens of the Queen

Liveaboard Partners

Bahamas

All Star Liveaboards
Dive Travel Specialist

Bay Adventures, Inc.
Palau

Fish 'n Fins / Ocean Hunter I & III
Maldives Dive Travel, Four Seasons Explorer

Maldives
Australia

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
Micronesia

Odyssey Adventures
Dive Travel Specialist

Reef & Rainforest, Dive & Adventure Travel
Bahamas

Sea Dragon
Solmar V

Baja
Indonesia

The Arenui
Indonesia

Wakatobi Dive Resort & Pelagian Dive Yacht

Liveaboard Articles

Meet the Dream Liveaboard

Camera rooms? Water toys? Posh cabins? Bring it on.

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Oct 6th, 2020

Scuba Diving’s writers and editors explore the features of a dream liveaboard boat.
How to Make the Most of Your Next Liveaboard Trip

Get ready for maximum time in the water.

By Annie Crawley posted Oct 2nd, 2020

Make sure your gear is in tip-top shape, be kind to the crew, and make sure they know about any of your allergies to ensure your next liveaboard is smooth sailing.
Six Dive Locations Only Reachable by Liveaboard

By Melissa Smith posted Sep 27th, 2020

Scuba diving destinations you can only experience through a liveaboard excursion.
Six Health and Safety Questions to Ask When Choosing a Liveaboard

Protect yourself and other divers by preparing properly.

By Travis Marshall posted Sep 22nd, 2020

Maintaining distance (when you can), picking nearby destinations, and staying home if you have any symptoms of illness are among the steps you can take to increase…
How to Choose the Right Scuba Liveaboard

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Sep 15th, 2020

What to think about when booking a liveaboard dive trip, especially if it's your first.

Latest Content

Divided Focus | Lessons for Life

Underwater, it’s vital to remember what’s really important.

By Eric Douglas posted Oct 22nd, 2020

Tragedy strikes when a diver forgets to watch his air levels while helping his buddy capture underwater photos.
ScubaLab First Look: Garmin Descent Mk2i Dive Computer

By Scuba Diving Editors posted Oct 21st, 2020

The new watch-style air-integrated Mk2i dive computer adds to Garmin’s growing lineup of innovative products helping divers above and below the water.
Tahiti

Rangiroa Sharks in LUXURY

posted Oct 21st, 2020

The Hotel Kia Ora Resort and Spa is located on the northwest part of the atoll of Rangiroa, between the passes of Tiputa and Avatoru.
House Bill Aims to Shift New Offshore Energy Projects from Drilling to Wind

The sweeping legislation also addresses ocean issues from carbon sequestration to marine mammal safety.

By Alexandra Gillespie posted Oct 20th, 2020

The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act would halt new oil and natural gas leases offshore and mandate path to offshore wind farms.
Indonesia

Get 2 Nights and 4 Dives FREE! 11 Day 10 Night Escape to Paradise

posted Oct 20th, 2020

Once you arrive you feel immediately at ease by the natural warmth of the local staff and the clean, crisp, modern surroundings.
Bahamas

$500 OFF Aqua Cat Luxury Liveaboard - Bahamas

posted Oct 20th, 2020

All Star Liveaboards is offering $500 OFF our luxury liveaboard, Aqua Cat. Departing from Nassau, Bahamas-Exuma Cays. The Aqua Cat has over 8,000 sq. ft. of space to…
Six Great Dive Destinations for Underwater Photography

Species diversity, ideal in-water conditions and weird wonders earn these destinations top honors.

By Brooke Morton posted Oct 20th, 2020

The best places to do underwater photography.
Tourism Restrictions Strain Marine Protected Areas Amid Global Push for Expansion

Lost tourism revenue is stressing both marine park management and the communities reliant on eco-tourists.

By Alexandra Gillespie posted Oct 19th, 2020

Lost tourism revenue is hurting marine protected areas around the world. Ocean experts say this is a reason to increase government investment in nature reserves.