Emperor Serenity, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-12-27
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Maldives

9.3 Superb

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

from $ 312 / 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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04 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,121

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11 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

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18 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

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25 Oct

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$ 3,121

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08 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,349

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15 Nov

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22 Nov

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$ 3,349

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29 Nov

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$ 3,349

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06 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

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13 Dec

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20 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,463

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27 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,463

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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: Gratuities ($150), Alcoholic Beverages ($5), Soft drinks ($3), Nitrox Course ($284), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($101-466), WiFi internet ($31).

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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

9.6 Exceptional
Alex C
Singapore

A wonderful Maldives LOB with Emperor Serenity
It was a wonderful dive experience. All were well taken off! We enjoyed the trip a lots!!
Recommended for
Dive Guides was friendly and helpful. The Boat and Cabin was comfy, meet expectations.. Diving arrangement was excellent.
10 Sep, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
CHRIS K
South Korea

Every experience in EMPEROR SERENITY was perfect!
Everything was sooooo good! Guides including crew were so friendly and kind. Boats are clean & well maintained. The variety of food was also awesome. The only one thing i want to say is that, I m not the vegan, but i think the food was limited for vegan. I will be back!
Recommended for
Diving & Dive Guides. Boat & Cabin Comfort. Crew Service & Friendliness.
24 May, 2026

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

9.6 Exceptional
Miroslav U
Czech Republic

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

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
Yu Ju Y
Taiwan

Very, very great journey
I saw many dream creatures, Manta, whale shark, nurse shark, eagle ray, and I could chat with the group in the saloon or sunbathe on the deck in my free time, which was very comfortable. The rented equipment is also new
Recommended for
Comfortable accommodation, delicious food, marine ecology that will never disappoint, as well as professional dive guides and caring on-board service staff
27 Feb, 2020

Translated from Chinese

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
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
Caroline S
United Kingdom

Amazing - we will be returning next year
Every aspect of the trip was great - we had 4 amazing manta dives we have been on 3 livaboards before and this was one of the best we will be looking to book again for next year
Recommended for
The other quests were fab - we all have something in common and looked out for each other down below.
26 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Alejandro C
Spain

Amazing week in Maldives
Great diving at paradise! Many sharks and mantas as well as beautiful reefs with huge variety of species. Marilen and Marc were excellent guides. The boat is very new and comfortable. Meals were very good also.
Recommended for
Guides, Sharks and Mantas, Paradise
13 Jan, 2017

205 reviews

9.3 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Richard W
United Kingdom

Serenity , a step beyond excellence
The organisation is superb with accurate timing and smooth profesionalism. All staff were friendly and attentive, the diving was varied between big fish, small ciral, calm waters and exhilarating drift dives. My diving highlight has to be the night dive with Manta rays. Ive done this many times before but the Serenity experience and organisation was head and shoulders above the rest. A non dive highlight was the beach barbecue with again exceptioal attention to detail. Overall, a really great trip and real value for money
Recommended for
Really exciting diving while maintaining the highest safety standards. Variety of food, dive sites and experience of other divers. Being made to feel that you were the most important guest.
05 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Tompson P
Brazil

Great experience!
The experience on the Serenity was spectacular, with a spacious, modern boat with large and comfortable rooms. The food program is varied and of high quality. Dining on the island is a plus. Maldives is a region with waters with high visibility and a biological diversity like few (mantas, dolphins, sharks, shoals, turtle, shipwreck, macro).Your guides (Anna Tao, Dani, Hammu, Salam) are distinguished and with a very good interaction with the divers. On this trip, many guests were non-divers (snorkelers), with a coexistence and action combined with the natural and gentle route. Good value for money
Recommended for
Fantastic place!
02 Mar, 2020

Translated from Portuguese

9.6 Exceptional
Lyu J
South Korea

It was wonderful
Stormy weather for the first two days but it gets better
Recommended for
Manta rays, nurseshark, friendly guests from other countries
15 Jun, 2022

10 Exceptional
Erick F
Mexico

Rinse and repeat!
We enjoyed the way all the dives were set up, super clear briefing, schedules. We particularly enjoyed how well the whole team was led by Yaqui and Nuria. A few of the divers were repeating the experience a second time and it's clear why. Hope we get a chance to come back too.
Recommended for
Dive sites, cabins, safe
14 Feb, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
stuart L
United Kingdom

Marvellous Maldives Diving
Amazing trip. The diving is the best in the world. The guides are excellent and the boat is luxurious.
Recommended for
Having a Dive boat that takes you to the sites. The rooms on board. Space and cleanliness. Dive guides..
03 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Anon
Netherlands

Professional, comfortable and friendly experience
Excellent dive briefings, friendly staff, beautiful boat, and of course amazing marine life.
Recommended for
Staff, food, professionalism
30 Oct, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Monika M
Germany

All inclusive package
It was an all inclusive package. The dives were awesome, the food was great, the Crew was really attentive and helpful and the boat and dhoni were in good condition. My highlight was the night dive with the mantas. It was really well planned from the crew and I will never ever forget this breathtaking dive. All in all I would definitly recommend a liveaboard with Emperor Divers and also would do the same trip again.
Recommended for
Awesome dives. Attentive crew. Great food.
06 Nov, 2024

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

9.6 Exceptional
Mark F
Switzerland

A fantastic liveaboard experience all round.
Whale sharks, Mantas and amazing night dives with nurse sharks and stingrays. Maybe I was lucky, but there was such an interesting mix of nationalities among the crew and guests. The days were filled with great diving and the evenings with tall tales, laughs and good food.
Recommended for
The crew and guides, the beautiful boat and naturally the fantastic Maldives marine life.
21 Aug, 2016

10 Exceptional
Fu Ching T
Taiwan

A nice trip.
A nice trip.
Recommended for
Guide is good.. Food is good.. Cabin is good..
22 Oct, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Stuart L
United Kingdom

Five star trip.
The diving was incredible. The accommodation and liveaboard experience was amazing. This was truly a five star experience.
Recommended for
Made my trip very enjoyable from the ease of booking to the transportation and having a great holiday. The friendliness of the crew and dive guides. The whole experience.
30 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Andreal W
United States

awesome time!
the rooms on the ship are HUGE! the crew are very well organized for each dive. the food was delicious!
Recommended for
food, accommodations, dive crew
02 Dec, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Efrain I
Panama

Fantastic break from the real world.
Manta encounters. Sunset dive with Nurse Sharks. Beautiful coral formations.
Recommended for
Diving, dive boat (Dohni), Diving.
03 May, 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

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
iouri M
United States

Very nice professional divers team
Nice diving vacation.
Recommended for
Diving professionalism crue
28 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Alexander J
United Kingdom

Excellent boat and staff with fantastic diving - you can't go wrong here
This is a very well run dive operation with a fantastic pair of dive managers, Gabriel and Maria. They both really look after you and the experience level of the guiding I received was second to none. (Gabriel is both full cave and tech certified and very experienced). Gabriel the DM and boat manager went way above and beyond to make sure we got in the water at the right time and location to see everything we wanted to. Highly recommend this boat and crew, it was the best liveaboard I've done yet.
Recommended for
The dive guide, the condition of the boat, the food
02 Oct, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
DANY A
Lebanon

Perfect Diving Trip, everything was well thought of and very well organized
That everything was well organized and well thought of, from airport transfers to washing our diving gear on last day.
Recommended for
Boat in excellent condition - Perfect organization - Attention to details
12 Jan, 2018

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

10 Exceptional
Nicole A
Australia

Incredible holiday and fabulous diving
The diving was incredible, the set-up was fabulous, food & service were outstanding. An overall fabulous experience. Would 100% go with Emperor again.
Recommended for
Diving set-up, crew, food & accommodation
16 Oct, 2022

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