Emperor Serenity, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Maldives

9.3 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 278 / day Check dates

“The crew was fantastic, super friendly and always helpful. ”
Maarten Jan Willem B, Netherlands

Highlights

All port, fuel, and park fees are included
Free nitrox for certified divers
Complimentary glass of wine with dinner
2 for 1 Happy Hour most evenings before dinner

Join the MV Emperor Serenity for world-class diving in the Maldives. The stylish and contemporary liveaboard easily accommodates 26 guests in 13 cabins. On the lower deck are 8 double-bed cabins. The main and upper decks each have 2 suites with a king-size bed, a single bed, and stunning ocean views. Each stateroom has individually controlled AC, private en-suite bathrooms, storage space, and charging ports.

On the main deck is a large, air-conditioned indoor salon with a TV and entertainment system, which leads onto the outdoor terrace and lounge area. The indoor dining room serves buffet-style meals featuring a variety of local and international dishes to suit everyone. The large sun deck has a partially covered area and plenty of loungers for everyone.

Scuba diving with the M/V Emperor Serenity takes place from the large, fully equipped diving Dhoni, giving you more space onboard and getting you to the perfect dive spot. Nitrox is FREE, and the 4 professional dive guides and 13 experienced and friendly boat crew of the Emperor Serenity will be on hand to help you to create a memorable Maldives dive vacation. Itineraries are usually 7-nights long and explore the 'Best of the Maldives,' which includes stops at Rasdhoo Atoll, North and South Ari, and North and South Male Atolls for the chance to dive with big fish such as sharks and manta, as well as turtles, morays, and the abundant macro life.

Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.

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08 Jul

11 Days / 10 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 4,555

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19 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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26 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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02 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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09 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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16 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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23 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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30 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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~~$ 3,188~~ $ 2,231 Save 30% -30%

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06 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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13 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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20 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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27 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.

$ 3,188

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (39 EUR per week), Travel Insurance, Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages (5 USD), Soft drinks (3 USD), Nitrox Course (284 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (101-466 USD), WiFi internet (31 USD).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Rebreather Support
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2024

Length: 40 meters

Beam: 13 meters

Engines: 1 x 600 HP Daewoo Doosan

Max guests: 26

Number of cabins: 13

Number of bathrooms: 13

Tenders: 1 x 19.8m Dhoni

Freshwater maker: 12 tonnes per day

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Emperor Serenity Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.2
Food

9.7
Diving

9.3
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Eric R
United States

The Emperor Serenity and crew exceeded all expectations.
I didn't' know what to expect since it was my first liveaboard but exceeded all of my hopes.
Recommended for
staff was always ready to serve you and good attention to service details. Very well organized daily itinerary, and well executed.. The diving experience including equipment, dive locations, briefing, etc was very good..
17 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jason D
United States

Awesome
Great great time. Mantas, whale shark, lots of reef shark. Staff was awesome, and super professional. Diving was superb. Don't miss it. Thanks for everything!
Recommended for
staff, boat, and amazing Variety!
08 Jun, 2017

10 Exceptional
Michelle T
Australia

Five stars for everything, had a wonderful liveaboard
Greatt dives! :) great food all the time from the kitchen and friendly and amazing dive guides and crew. The boat is big and stable, rooms clean. Had the best experience ever!
Recommended for
The Boat, guides and dhoani style diving
03 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
Jay L
United States

Amazing, Excellent, Outstanding all describe the entire crew of the Serenity
No one things stood out, just a very good overall experience
Recommended for
Guides were Awesome (knowledgeable and caring), Food was quite good and the vessel was quite nice
27 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Rafael P
Austria

All in all a wonderful experience
Whale shark, many manta rays, tiger shark dive, macro... Something for every taste... I can recommend the trip 100%!!
Recommended for
Tiger Shark. Manta. Whale shark.
26 Aug, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Samuel H
United States

Highly Recommend
Great dive sites and communication with the guests. The cabins were nice and food was the best I have had on 7 Liveaboard experiences. If looking for a Dive Boat in the Maldives, I would recommend this one.
Recommended for
Food Selection. Dive Sites. Communication.
21 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
ILSUN H
South Korea

It was a super excellent liveaboard trip !
Elegant Manta rays were flying over just on my head, Gorgeous whitetip reef sharks were passing by just next to me, Very cute egle rays were flying like a bird in the sky, Whalesharks were on surface and swimming around, There were all kinds of marine life from giant to very small tiny size underwater. On the surface always the comfortable boat and crew were waiting for us with good meals and drinks. It was the best liveaboard trip ever in my entire diving life!
Recommended for
Of course, the first best thing was good divings with good dive guides. On top of that, boat and cabin were much comfortable than I had expected.All crew service and food were very nice.
03 Jan, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Nelson P
Venezuela

Best Crew & Dives in Maldives.
Our first time in Maldives and it was a wonderful experience, the Emperor's team made us feel at home and gave us a unique experience.
Recommended for
Dive Guides, The Crew, Dive Sites
04 Jun, 2018

9.2 Superb
Martin H
United Kingdom

Wow !Manta Rays
Seeing great manta rays lots of other rays including an eagle ray close up.Plus loads of sharks!
Recommended for
The actual diving /the diving set-up and support team / the boat comfort
03 Mar, 2020

9.2 Superb
Coleshill W
United Kingdom

A fabulous experience, met lots of nice people and have some happy memories.
Manta rays - superb
Recommended for
Dive guides reacting so well to difficult weather conditions. Great diving. Comfortable rooms.
22 Oct, 2024

201 reviews

9.3 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Todd M
United States

Such a great time!
Yaqui and Nuria were the best dive guides and made sure everything on the trip went smoothly. Customer service was excellent! The Serenity is a nice boat and has lots of space for everyone on board.
Recommended for
The staff, the location, and the boats.
06 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
MONICA S
Spain

Great week at Maldives on Emperor Serenity
Boat is big and new, super comfortable. The crew is awesome. They work a lot to make the guest enjoy their time on board. Amazing experience
Recommended for
Dive sites. Boat comfort. Crew.
27 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Scott K
United States

Great trip
Night dive with mantas was excellent. Fish head dive site was full of fish life. I loved a dive that had 15 sharks swimming back and forth, with a squadron of seven eagle rays passing by. Kudos to our divemaster Deano for his ocean stewardship and his enthusiasm for finding sea life.
Recommended for
Diving, food, crew
02 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
NAIWEN S
Taiwan

Good. We enjoy the service and facilities onboard
Wonderful dive trip！Should be back again.
Recommended for
Food is always good. Diving sites are aswome. Cabin is comfort.
22 Mar, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Chris L
United Kingdom

Amazing diving on a luxury boat
Manta cleaning station, epic shark and ray experiences, and wonderful coral and fish. The crew and food on serenity were the best I have experienced. The dive guide, Adam ,did everything to make us get the most from the trip...
Recommended for
The diving and dive guides, the food, and of course the fish
29 Jan, 2020

9.2 Superb
Daniel G
United Kingdom

An excellent week
An excellent week of diving seeing many manta rays and sharks. The crew and guides were all super friendly and professional. The boat and cabins were luxurious, modern, and clean.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew friendliness and professionalism. Boat quality.
15 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Jaime F
Brazil

Awesome
Everything was great. Food was excellent. Crew on the boat and on the doni was awesome. Diving with mantas and night dive was a highlight.
Recommended for
Crew. Dive guides Catalina and Nereo. Diving with mantas.
28 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Theres F
Austria

Great liveaboard on a wonderful vessel
The safari was perfectly managed by the crew and dive guides!
Recommended for
Dives, Crew, Ship
14 Jan, 2020

8.0 Very good
ZAFER ERDIM I
Turkey

A wonderful trip on the Emperor Serenity
We had a liveaboard with the Emperor Sererenity for a week in Maldives. Our room was super clean and it was tidied after every single dive. All of the crew were very kind and helped us all the time. Our dive guides Lexie and Bruno were super professional. Whenever we faced small problems in our dives, they always explained to us what we needed to do in that situation after that dive. It was so helpful to improve our diving skills! We will definetly go back and join this company with lovely guides and crew. Hyojin Kim, Zafer Erdim İnal
Recommended for
Professional dive guides, kind crew, safe and clean boat.
30 Sep, 2019

10 Exceptional
Richard C
United Kingdom

The perfect Live-aboard experience - great accommodation, attentive staff, fantastic food and spectacular diving.
From the moment we stepped aboard, to the moment we disembarked we were royally looked after by the whole crew. Thomas’ team were on point week. The dive team were knowledgeable and patient, the dhoni crew were always there to assist and the yacht team worked tirelessly to ensure we wanted for nothing. The boat itself was spacious, well equipped and kept immaculately clean. Would highly recommend.
Recommended for
Wide range of dive sites, amazing sea life and knowledgeable dive team.
08 Dec, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Ethan C
South Korea

it was remarkable experience of south maldives diving with emperor serenity
i strongly recommend emperor serenity for south maldives diving. Dive guides are very professional and all crews on the boat are well organized and very kind through whole period of trip
Recommended for
very kind crews during all around the trip. professional dive guide. boat facilities are very clean and nice.
10 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Gwen G
United States

Great boat - key attention to detail
The rooms on this boat were huge, and premium hotel quality - fitting in with the high level of service on the trip (particularly Alex the front of house manager). The dive team tried hard to make the dives special (the manta night dive was awesome) and get us to sites before other boats so it wasn't crowded. They were also highly detailed in their briefings. The Dhoni was large and spacious and the crew really worked hard and was very ecologically sensitive. I appreciated the dive guide did take time to help with reef hooks - position you in the right place to see the best stuff - though there was an expectation that divers be basically competent & keep up on the descents ect - so best for folks with at least a bit of experience & ability.
Recommended for
Newish boat, high quality service, attention to getting ahead of other boats so our dives werent crowded
04 Dec, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Miroslav U
Czech Republic

Would dive again
Well organized, passionate people
Recommended for
Diving service, boat service, staff
03 Jan, 2017

9.2 Superb
David R
United Kingdom

wonderful diving, a little busy on some of the reefs but you can always try and find your own space.
wonderful time looking at the best Maldives has to offer. Highlights were perhaps the sharknado we got involved with and the night mantas.
Recommended for
great dive guides. fantastic crew. great room.
05 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Stefan D
Switzerland

Well organized with fantastic dives
Well organized vessel with friendly, helpful crew and a nice small dive group size. The guides were very experienced and communicative and were able to respond well to the individual divers underwater. Leaves a lot of good memories!
Recommended for
Knowledgeable dive guides. Good route. Eat.
01 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Thomas W
Switzerland

top-shelf
We had higher expectations and they were exceeded in every respect. Thank you!
Recommended for
Very well and safely organized. Very good food. New ship.
10 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Bruce P
Canada

Great week of diving!
Seeing Manta Rays, Sharks. Night dive with the nurse sharks and that crazy strong current!! BBQ dinner, the great weather. We had a great week. Strong currents were a bit challenging at times and also stressful but by the end of the week we were starting to feel more comfortable in it.
Recommended for
the service, food, very well organized
02 Apr, 2019

9.2 Superb
Patrick V
Canada

Emperor Serenity trip exceeded my expectations.
First time for us with Emperor after having always done live aboards for 20 years with another boat operator. The boat quality was superior to anything we have ever been on before. The diving in the Maldives, like many places around the world, is not as good as it used to be but we still managed to get to see some nice stuff. Crew was very nice and professional and took good care of everybody. Would definitely recommend this operator and will for sure book with them on another destination in the future
Recommended for
Crew and service. Boat and room quality. Dive sites.
11 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher R
United States

10/10 would do it again!
The dive guides’ respect of the ocean animals and willingness to help with new things (like reef hooks) was amazing. The food was great, the dining room team was friendly and knew our habits within a few meals.
Recommended for
Diving, making new friends, new experiences
08 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Amado D
United States

Amazing experience. The boat itself was nearly as good as the diving (and that's saying something!)!!
Diving with manta rays, a lifelong dream!
Recommended for
The diving (spectacular underwater experience, sharks, mantas, turtles, beautiful coral, and staggering schools of fish). The comfort/luxury - what better way to explore nearly the whole of the Maldives! The boat itself - great staff, great food, all we needed!
27 May, 2019