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With 800+ exceptional resorts and liveaboards to choose from, you can travel green while exploring the big blue.","Book your next scuba diving holiday",[149,152,155],{"linkUrl":150,"linkText":151},"\u002Fterms-conditions","Terms & Conditions",{"linkUrl":153,"linkText":154},"\u002Fterms-of-website-use","Terms of use",{"linkUrl":156,"linkText":157},"\u002Fprivacy-policy","Privacy Policy",{"title":159,"slug":160,"url":161,"entryType":162,"date":163,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":165,"coverImage":165,"category":166,"author":168,"introduction":174,"tags":175,"articleContent":179,"featuredArticles":273,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":310},"The top-rated luxurious eco-friendly liveaboards","the-most-luxurious-eco-liveaboards","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthe-most-luxurious-eco-liveaboards","newArticle","17 May 2021","13 May 2026","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FBlack-pearl-cover-resized.jpg",{"title":80,"slug":167},"destination-inspiration",{"firstName":169,"lastName":170,"authorSubtitle":171,"shortHighlight":172,"photo":173},"Adam ","Broadbent","Co-founder, dive travel expert","\u003Cp>Adam is the co-founder of ZuBlu and over the last two decades, he’s explored many of the world’s top dive destinations - as a photographer, cameraman and for pleasure. He is passionate about sustainable business practices and ensuring ZuBlu’s guests have the best possible holiday experience, above and below the waves.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FAdamSus\u002F100\u002FAdam-Team.jpg?d=1723209377","Contrary to common belief, you don’t have to sacrifice your environmental ethics in favour of creature comforts. In fact, many liveaboards provide the best of both worlds – pairing lavish facilities with eco-conscious itineraries and sustainable services​ that can be enjoyed without a trace of guilt. ",[176,177,178],"liveaboards","luxury","scubadiving",[180,183,189,194,196,205,209,212,214,221,225,228,230,237,241,244,246,253,257,260,262,269],{"type":181,"text":182},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Luxurious scuba diving adventures are all the rage these days, with many travellers opting for discerning details such as fine dining and spa services, private butlers and tailor-made expeditions. 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Earth friendly details include a plastic-free policy, detailed environmental briefings, and citizen science expeditions in partnership with local environmental organisations like Shark Project and Manta Trust. These eco-conscious offerings pair perfectly with Blue Horizon’s little luxuries, including a chic, modern lounge and on-deck Jacuzzi, generous deluxe cabins, and surprisingly spacious social areas – plus personal service both above and below the waterline.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Horizon was awarded 2015's Liveaboard of The Year by DIVER magazine, thanks to its top-notch facilities for dedicated divers and underwater photographers. You’ll enjoy day after day of easy diving with a spacious dive deck, personal gear storage, and two custom tenders. Other outstanding amenities include nitrox, professional-quality rental equipment, a modern camera station, as well as tech and rebreather support with prior arrangement. 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