Liveaboard diving FAQ — Do I get a discount for group bookings or full-charter?

Do I get a discount for group bookings or full-charter?

Booking, Payment & Cancellation

Yes — group rates kick in at 4-6 guests booked together. Full-cabin and full-boat charters get 10-25% discounts on standard pricing.

Group discounts are standard across the liveaboard industry

The exact threshold and discount varies by operator, but the typical structure is: 4-6 guests booked together get 5-10% off standard cabin rates, 8+ guests get 10-15% off, and full-boat charters (booking every cabin) get 15-25% off plus the option to customize the itinerary.

Full-cabin charter (booking both beds in a twin cabin for solo use) is technically a 'single occupancy' booking and uses the single supplement structure (typically 30-70% above the per-person twin rate). This gives you total privacy without the cost of a master cabin.

Full-boat charter is the premium option: you book every cabin, so the boat is exclusively yours. Common for dive clubs, photography workshops, families and corporate retreats. Pricing is typically 80-90% of the sum of all individual cabin rates, plus you get to influence the itinerary, dive sites, departure date and crew briefings. Full charters from 12-32 guests are available depending on the boat. Email charter@bluerides.com for a customized quote.

Repeat customer discounts: if you've booked with us before, you automatically get a 5% loyalty discount on your next trip. Many operators add their own loyalty programs on top.

Combo discounts: booking two consecutive trips on the same boat (back-to-back) typically saves 10-15% on the second leg, and many operators discount your transfer day if you stay on board between charters.

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