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Best 40% Liveaboard Deals (Diving on a Budget)

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Best 40% Liveaboard Deals (Diving on a Budget)

Best 40% Liveaboard Deals - Diving on a Budget
Maldives Felicity liveaboard – image courtesy of Liveaboard.com

Best 40% last minute liveaboard deals

I’ve collated for you a list of the best 40% liveaboard deals you’ll find online. But for you to avoid disappointment, you’ll need to grab the deal you want fast and book your liveaboard trip quickly, before someone gets there before you.

My experiences shows that 40% liveaboard deals are not as common as the other discounts available, which means they won’t hang around for long. So, because of this you will need to be quick to get one of these very cheap last minute deals for your liveaboard of choice.

Also check our page with liveaboard with 20% discount, 25% discounts, 30% discount and 50% discounts too.

Also, bookmark this page, as we will keep these 40% deals updated all the time.

If you’re diving on a budget, a 40% discount will go a long——–long way to saving you money. Which means your diving money goes further. But if you’re like me, and you may not necessarily be on a budget, don’t you love big savings in any case?

In fact I’ve just saved another £800 off my next trip to Barbados, where of course I will go diving with my friend Phil at Reef and Wreckers. I hope you love to save money as much as I do, because if you do, this page makes it easy for you to find the best 40% savings for your next liveaboard dive trip.

Also, if you’ve not dived on a liveaboard before, meaning this would be your first liveaboard trip, you can save money at the same time. A slightly cheaper way of dipping your toe in the water…no pun intended.

These last minute liveaboard deals are sorted in descending Deal Date” order, where the 40% deals with the furthest “Deal Date” are at the top of the list. If you would prefer to re-sort the table into last minute offers in ascending order select “Ascending” and press “Sort“.*

You can browse the deals, compare prices, choose your holiday date and book your diving safari at the best rates online! With flexible booking terms. Also see below the liveaboard comparison table, so you can also check the customer review ratings for all liveaboards. But in particular, you can check the reviews of the liveaboard you choose in the 40% deal list.

If you would like to sort this last minute liveaboard deals list in order of, “Liveaboard Discount Total“, “Price Before Discount“, “Price After Discount” or “Tour Days“, select one of these options from the “Sort by” dropdown menu and press “Sort“.

You can also filter the liveaboard discounted deals table by using the “Search” function too.

To do so, click “(select)” under “Search:” and choose the column you want to filter by. Type your search criteria in the search box, and click “Search“.

For example; if you want to search for all “8 day 40% OFF last minute liveaboard deals“: Select “Tour Days” from the “(select)” dropdown, enter “8 days” in the search box, and click “Search“.

To start your search afresh, click the “Clear button”.

Best 40% Liveaboard Deals table of last minute discounts

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Total Liveaboard Deals: 24
Liveaboard/View OfferDeal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Country
Damai II 16/09/2025 40% £2,303 £5,757.00 £3,454.00 12days Indonesia
Damai II 03/09/2025 40% £2,303 £5,757.00 £3,454.00 12days Indonesia
Damai II 06/06/2025 40% £2,094 £5,234.00 £3,140.00 11days Indonesia
Damai II 28/05/2025 40% £1,466 £3,664.00 £2,198.00 8days Indonesia
Damai II 20/05/2025 40% £1,466 £3,664.00 £2,198.00 8days Indonesia
Damai II 10/05/2025 40% £1,675 £4,187.00 £2,512.00 9days Indonesia
Queenesia II 08/01/2025 40% £1,195 £2,989.00 £1,794.00 11days Indonesia
Horizon 3 22/09/2024 40% £872 £2,181.00 £1,309.00 8days Maldives
Ariyal 21/09/2024 40% £1,103 £2,757.00 £1,654.00 8days Maldives
Ilike 16/09/2024 40% £1,481 £3,703.00 £2,222.00 12days Indonesia
Ariyal 07/09/2024 40% £1,103 £2,757.00 £1,654.00 8days Maldives
Horizon 3 01/09/2024 40% £872 £2,181.00 £1,309.00 8days Maldives
All Star Red Sea 13/05/2024 40% £594 £1,485.00 £891.00 8days Egypt
All Star Red Sea 06/05/2024 40% £577 £1,441.00 £864.00 8days Egypt
All Star Red Sea 29/04/2024 40% £594 £1,485.00 £891.00 8days Egypt
Solomons Master 12/10/2023 40% £1,300 £3,249.00 £1,949.00 8days Micronesia
Solomons Master 25/03/2023 40% £1,300 £3,249.00 £1,949.00 8days Micronesia
Solomons Master 07/02/2023 40% £1,856 £4,641.00 £2,785.00 11days Micronesia
Solomons Master 24/01/2023 40% £1,300 £3,249.00 £1,949.00 8days Micronesia
Reef Endeavour 28/05/2022 40% £767 £1,917.00 £1,150.00 8days Fiji

Important note: The discounts for liveaboards in the list of the best 40% liveaboard deals may not be the same when you click to view the offer. This can be because the offer ended or it has been changed since it was entered on Scubadivingearth.com, or due to exchange rate movements. By clicking the view offer link, you accept that these discount deals may be different to those shown here or are no longer available.

Happy liveaboard diving deal hunting! The team at ScubaDivingEarth.com.

Liveaboard comparison chart and review ratings

You can use this liveaboard comparison chart to see the customer review ratings for each of the best 40% discounted liveaboards. You can filter the table by using the check boxes to search for your perfect liveaboard. Then combine these reviews and their ratings with the best 40% last minute deals, and bag yourself a budget liveaboard trip.

For example, if you like the Felicity liveaboard (a Maldives liveaboard) in the list below, you can then select “Liveaboard/View Offer” from the Search dropdown in the above 40% liveaboards last minute deals table, and then enter “Felicity” in the search box. This will filter the best discounted liveaboard deals to show just those for the Felicity liveaboard.

If you are beginner diver, use the search for either “Open Water Diver” or “No Certificate Needed” to search for liveaboards that take divers who are not advanced.

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The trip of a lifetime. Everything was PERFECT. The staff waited on us in every way, cleaning constantly, maintaining our rooms, complete with evening turn down service and helping everyone with scuba gear. No need to lift a finger for anything. The food was exquisite, a mixture of local delicacies, combined with comfortable and familiar selections, always fresh and healthy, plated four course dinners. The diving was outstanding! The guides were next level! Able to spot the invisible and find us the most impressive large creatures. We had a really fun group of other divers along for the trip and made friendships that will last a lifetime.” Recommended for: Staff Service. Food quality. Dive experience.

Review: MV White Manta; Book: MV White Manta 9.5 Exceptional from £241; $304; €280

Spectacular Diving with a Boat and Crew to MatchDiving in Raja Ampat was just awesome. Manta Rays are astounding. Good dive guides, great facilities. Camera Room is best I have ever experienced – I have dove all over the world, over a 1000 dives, this Camera room is like one someone would have on land versus on a boat. Rooms great, temperature control was amazing. Showers on the back of the boat – all 5 – what a pleasure. Oh – and I was worried about USA style power receptacles – the place is littered with them, European, US, very nice.

Camera room had huge amount of Power strips to accommodate everyone. I have a big setup that has lots of things that need charging (Nikon D3X, Subal, Sea and Sea Strobes, Light and Motion Floods) and Laptop too. All fit great!! Rinse tanks too, and compressed air for drying! Travel to and from airport was easy and well organized. No waiting, just helpful folks moving luggage and people in A/C comfort.

First class. Also – I love non-sugared Iced Tea on trips like these, I brought black tea bags and they had a pitcher of Iced Tea in the dining area for the whole 10 days we shared with everyone (it was popular). Very accomodating and nice staff.” Recommended for: 1, Boat Comfort and Facilities, Raja Ampat, Great food.

Review: MV Blue Manta; Book: MV Blue Manta 9.5 Exceptional from £290; $365; €336

Absolutely incredible. Incredible from start to finish. The trip was so well organised and it was some of the best diving I’ve ever done. The boat was amazing with a crew to match. Great food, great guide. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in diving around Komodo. Recommended for: Guide knowledge, food, great boat.

Review: Cajoma IV; Book: Cajoma IV 9.5 Exceptional from £228; $287; €264

Look no further book this one. The boat is very luxurious just what you require after three spectacular dives a day. The food is plentiful, varied and delicious. The accommodation is very comfortable and spotless. The diving guides are very calm, knowledgeable and helpful. The dive sites are varied with lots of sea life great for spotting sharks.The added bonus is the spa and yoga. The attention to detail from staff and facilities on this liverboard is remarkable. Thanks Scubaspa for a wonderful experience!Recommended for: Crew, attention to detail, food, diving and boat.

Review: MV Scubaspa Yin; Book: MV Scubaspa Yin 9.5 Superb from £230; $294; €269

Exceeded my expectations, great liveaboard! Was on the central maledives cruise starting December 4th 2023 and it was an absolute blast! The boat is in great condition and very spacious. Food was superb – Buffet for breakfast and lunch, set menu for dinner. The crew catered for all special diets like vegan food perfectly. The dives were phenomenal. Channel and thila dives with dozens of grey sharks, eagle ray, manta rays, whaleshark, turtles, octopus, so nothing else to wish for. You should consider that there are many dives at 30m with very strong currents, and with four instructors for 20-30 guests, you should be comfortable to dive alone with your buddy in challenging conditions. The guests and instructors were mostly French natives. But Lucila, one of the instructors, mostly took care of the six international guests. She did an amazing job to make sure that all info and briefings were provided in English and that we had a great time under water and on board. Thanks Lucila and the whole team for such a great experience! Recommended for: Sharks and Mantas, Variety in dive sites, engagement of instructors.

Review: Ocean One; Book: Ocean One 9.5 Exceptional from £159; $200; €184

Absolutely great. We had a wonderful time during this trip. We were able to dive under perfect conditions. The boat is large and very confortable. The use of a dhoni instead of a zodiac to reach the various dive sites makes a lot of difference in terms of confort and safety. We felt blessed compared to the other liveaboards. The crew was very nice and flexible so we were able to spend at our request two full days in the « Manta Valley » as the conditions were perfect and we really enjoyed this unique experience with the manta rays which was really the highlight of our trip. The dive guides and the crew manager was also flexible and keen on making sure that we reach the dive sites without other boats around. Besides, if you like diving but also enjoy spas, small trekkings and drinks at night time – pick this boat and this crew.” Recommended for: Diving, crew and the boat.

Review: Scubaspa Zen; Book: Scubaspa Zen 9.5 Exceptional from £398; $501; €462

Explore the sea aboard the Jelajahi Laut : a true memorable experience ! We would like to thank Eric and Camille, the cruise directors, and the entire Jelahahi Laut team, for making our stay a truly unforgettable experience! Dive briefings were crystal clear, ensuring that every diver felt safe while maintaining a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We appreciated the upbeat atmosphere created by the themed music, carefully chosen to match the names of the dive sites. This musical atmosphere was even confirmed on the last evening, when the team treated us to a memorable concert and karaoke! The quality of the food on board was also a highlight of this cruise, with tasty and varied meals, also for vegetarians. Excursions on land were perfectly organized, always choosing the most opportune moment to offer us the best visiting conditions and bringing us the best of both worlds. At sea, the crew showed remarkable flexibility, adapting the route according to weather and sea conditions to maximize our enjoyment. They also ensured that we dived at the most convenient times, avoiding underwater crowds and allowing us to enjoy the sites to the full. We even had the privilege of accessing Manta Alley, where we were lucky enough to swim with dozens of manta rays. Whatever the situation, the Mikumba team will always do its utmost to offer you the best possible dives. We have no hesitation in recommending them 100% for an unforgettable dive cruise !” Recommended for: The team spirit. Adapting the route to the conditions for the best dives. Limited number of guests.

Review: Jelajahi Laut; Book: Jelajahi Laut 9.5 Exceptional from £272; $343; €316

Stay tuned for more dates, more discounts and more great affordable diving opportunities! Happy Diving!!

Best liveaboard deals

I know you may like the idea of saving 40% on your liveaboard trip, but if the dates of those 40% discounted trips in the above table don’t tie in with when you can go, or if the liveaboards in the list with 40% deals are not the ones you would like to book, please consider these other deal discount amounts too (one of which includes a 50% discount!).

These last minute deals are updated regularly, so if you are looking for the best discounts, I recommend you check this regularly.

I hope you enjoyed this list of the best 40% liveaboard deals post

I’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your adventures of diving and snorkeling, in the comments below. Please also share your photos. Either from your underwater cameras or videos from your waterproof Gopro’s!

If this article hasn’t answered all of your questions. If you have more questions either about snorkeling or scuba diving (or specifically about best 40% liveaboard deals), please comment below with your questions.

There will also be many more articles about scuba diving (and snorkeling) for you to read and learn about these fabulous sports.

Have fun and be safe!

Best 40% Liveaboard Deals (Diving on a Budget)

Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.

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