Nekton's Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design Liveaboards provide a consistent superior level of features. Our SWATH design, based on the same technology that allows oil drilling platforms to operate in the notoriously rough waters of the North Sea, provides stability and comfort unmatched by conventional monohulls and catamarans.Even if you are not inclined to seasickness, the stability will make for a nicer experience including better sleep, easier dining, and less slamming around of your expensive equipment.

Enjoy truly first-class luxury in Nekton's air-conditioned cabins with private baths and spectacular ocean views in every cabin. Indulge in delicious cuisine in our scenic spacious dining room and relax in a comfortable lounge area complete with large screen projection TV, VCR/DVD,and a PC with USB/Firewire/CD Burner and picture/video editing capabilities. Bask in tropical sunshine on the huge sundeck with chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi. The sundeck also make for great stargazing at night.

While onboard Nekton's luxurious Liveaboards, you will enjoy many special features including:

Super stable SWATH design virtually eliminates ship motion so you can sleep soundly while the ship cruises between dive locations overnight.

Huge patented elevating dive platform that lowers to provide easy entry and egress from the water. Entry is either by a not so giant stride off either side, or simply walk down the center stairs into the water. Egress is via two ladders attached to the center stairs

Individual gear compartments under dive platform benches for "wet" gear storage

Steel 90 cubic foot tanks (with standard "K" valves for use with standard yoke regulators) provided for each guest. (Limited number of aluminum and shorter tanks also available)

Soft weights and belts provided for each guest

Anti fogging mask solution and regularly changed freshwater gear rinse tanks are provided

Separate camera exclusive rinse tanks and carpeted camera table

15 foot rigid weighted hang bar with emergency tank deployed during diving

Hot shower and warm towels right on dive deck

Friendly, professional and experienced crew members always on duty during diving. 24 hour crew schedule with at least one crew member always on duty at night

Two stable twin hull tenders for assisting divers, snorkeling, shore shuttle, and water skiing

Nitrox is available onboard

All cabins are spacious suites with private bathrooms, full sized showers, push-button heads, large picture windows, and twin or queen size beds for maximum comfort and privacy

Independent air-conditioning controls in each cabin

Spacious lounge area is a perfect setting for socializing, watching videos and slide shows, or reading

Huge 2000 square foot sundeck has chairs, tables, chaise lounges, a Jacuzzi and a shaded area with hanging storage for wetsuits, and additional cubby storage for gear

Delicious cuisine is served in our comfortable spacious scenic dining room

Non-linear digital video editing facilities available

First aid kit onboard

DAN Oxygen System onboard

Defibrillator onboard

Satellite Telephone onboard

Ships are U.S. Coast Guard Certified to strict US safety standards

Ship's Registrys: The United States