Luxury Atelier by Presstour designs luxury diving journeys to the best spots in the world: the Maldives (southern atolls with whale sharks), Raja Ampat (Indonesia, record biodiversity), the Galápagos (Darwin and Wolf with hammerhead sharks), Komodo (mantas and dragons), Tubbataha (the Philippines), Belize and the Red Sea. Premium liveaboards or resorts with an in-house dive centre.
Liveaboards such as Aggressor, Damai II or Carpe Vita offer suites with a private balcony, gourmet dining and 4 daily dives with PADI 5* instructors. Resorts with an integrated dive centre: Six Senses Laamu, Soneva Fushi, Misool Eco Resort. For non-divers, guided snorkelling with marine biologists. Indicative price from €8,500 per person/week including the diving.
What's included
Every dive is a journey into the unknown
- Luxury liveaboards in Raja Ampat, Komodo, the Maldives, the Galápagos or the Red Sea
- Dives with marine biologists on pristine reefs and remote atolls
- Encounters with whale sharks, mantas, green turtles and resident dolphins
- Hotels with a PADI 5-star dive centre and private boats for closed groups
- Professional gear included and underwater photography with an expert guide
Recommended destinations
The best destinations for this experience
Mauritius
Where love and dreams meet
Indonesia: Bali, Sumba and Komodo
Bali, Komodo and Sumba — between temples, dragons and ocean
Thailand
Eternal cities, sacred temples and dream beaches
French Polynesia
The blue Eden of the Pacific
Tanzania
The great call of Africa and the calmest Indian Ocean
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Between oceans, savannas and natural wonders
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us
Do I need a minimum certification level?
For liveaboards in areas with currents (the Galápagos, Komodo, Tubbataha) we require at minimum Advanced Open Water and 50 logged dives. For resorts with a dive centre, Open Water is enough.
Which is the best destination for beginner-level divers?
The Maldives (northern and central atolls), Soneva Fushi and the resorts with a dive centre in calm waters. Belize is also excellent for beginners.
Are whale sharks guaranteed?
In season (May-September in the southern Maldives, June-September in Ningaloo), the odds are above 80% across a full week. There is no absolute guarantee — it is nature.
And what about the non-divers in the group?
Resorts with a dive centre also have a programme of guided snorkelling, kayak, paddleboard and marine biologists for species identification. A good fit for mixed couples.