With its friendly crew and informal atmosphere (t-shirts and shorts are the order of the day), convivial bar and partly open-air dining area, the 180-foot MV Yasawa Princess is just perfect for an intimate cruise around the remarkable atolls of the Maldives.
Cabins on the lowest deck are 142 square feet (13 square metres). They are all air-conditioned and tastefully decorated, with twin or double beds, hairdryer, safe, compact dressing table, en-suite shower/WC and porthole. Access with a door opening onto an outside walkway deck.
A-deck cabins are 117 square feet (10.8 square metres). As per the lower main-deck cabins, they are are air-conditioned and tastefully decorated, with twin or double beds, hairdryer, safe, compact dressing table, en-suite shower/WC and large window. They are accessed from the deck.
Bridge Deck cabins are 115 square feet (10.6 square metres), on the highest passenger deck. As per the A Deck cabins, they are are air-conditioned and tastefully decorated, with twin or double beds, hairdryer, safe, compact dressing table, en-suite shower/WC and large window. Access with a door opening onto an outside walkway deck.
There are just 28 cosy and simply-furnished cabins and four passenger decks, which offer a bar (open from midday for alcoholic drinks), restaurant, small spa area, sun deck and forward observation lounge. All meals on board are included and consist of a generous breakfast buffet, a lunchtime buffet or island picnic, and a buffet dinner. There is also a self-service tea and coffee station available all day. A dhoni and tender accompany the Yasawa Princess, providing easy access to the various islands and sandbanks visited.
The ship now also boasts a newly added aft swimming platform, so you can easily get in and out of the water. Beach towels are provided while Wi-Fi is available at an extra charge, although coverage can be patchy at times. There is a fully staffed PADI dive centre on board, with a variety of courses and dive packages available - please call us for details.