Princess Sara Liveaboard, Maldives

Name: Best of Central Atolls (Male | MLE - Male | MLE)
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-28
Location: Maldives

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 173 / day Check dates

“Excellent week, lots of different sites and a multitude of sharks, very good guide (Thank you Matteo "The Boss").And thank you to …”
Etienne P, France

Highlights

Onboard hot tub
Includes beach BBQ
En-suite bathrooms
Offers diving, wakeboarding, and paddleboarding

Explore the awe-inspiring dive sites of the Maldives aboard the Princess Sara dive liveaboard. This 40mtr/131ft long spacious liveaboard offers fantastic diving, an endless array of watersport activities, and plush onboard amenities. All 10 guest cabins, ranging from standard to Master Suite, include private en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold showers, individually controlled AC, and complimentary toiletries. The Princess Sara liveaboard takes divers to some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Maldives. Scuba dive to your heart’s content amongst stunning underwater scenery. Bring your own equipment or take advantage of the fully-stocked dive locker onboard. When you are not enjoying the underwater sights, the Princess Sara offers other water sports activities like stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, wakeboarding, and jet skis. You will never be bored on this dive liveaboard. The Princess Sara also offers plenty of space for divers to store their equipment and unwind after diving. Indoors there is a large lounge, bar, and dining area where you will enjoy three freshly prepared meals daily. On deck, there is plenty of room to spread out and lounge on the sun deck or soak in the hot tub as you watch the sunset.

A knowledgeable crew staffs the Princess Sara liveaboard and offers a near 1:1 crew to guest ratio. This intimate liveaboard takes divers to some of the Maldives’ best dive sites, such as Male and Ari Atolls, where you can encounter manta rays, eagle rays, whale sharks, moray eels, and too many sharks to count! The thriving Maldives coral reefs house a wide variety of colorful fish species. After exploring the underwater world, the Princess Sara liveaboard offers land excursions where you can visit white sandy beaches. This liveaboard itinerary also includes a beach BBQ where you can witness a spectacular sunset while enjoying a fantastic dinner.

Make your next dive vacation a trip to remember on the Princess Sara liveaboard in the Maldives. Book online today or call for more information.

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29 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

MALE NORD-ARI NORD-BAA-LHAVIJANI

$ 1,738

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05 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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12 Sep

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19 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

MALE NORD-ARI NORD-BAA-LHAVIJANI

$ 1,738

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26 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 1,388 Deal %

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03 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,971

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10 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,971

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17 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,971

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,971

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31 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,088

FULL

07 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,088

FULL

14 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,088

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Fishing, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax ($12 / day), Mandatory Service Charge ($130 / week).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives ($40 / activity), Nitrox ($15 / day), Nitrox Course ($200 / activity), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($70-600 / activity), Jet Ski ($75-120), Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet ($20 / week).

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Boat features

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Stand Up Paddleboard
Jet Ski
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
Fishing
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, and Russian.

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: 2018

Length: 40 meters

Top speed: 14 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: Doosan Daewoo 600HP engine

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 1

Water capacity: 6000 liters per hour

Fuel capacity: 10000 liters storage

Freshwater maker: RO Plant 2x15 tons per day (15000 liters storage)

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Princess Sara Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

9.0
Crew

8.8
Food

9.6
Diving

9.2
Value

8.9

9.6 Exceptional
Katharine K
United States

A great first liveaboard experience
We had a fantastic trip on the Princess Sara!! The whole process from booking to departure was clearly communicated via email. The staff were friendly and professional and really went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great trip. I appreciated them clearly laying out the plan for each day and the pre-dive briefs to familiarize us with the sites. The boat was a little dated in places but was meticulously cleaned every day. My favorite part of it was laying on the sun deck and watching the shooting stars at night. Overall I would recommend a trip on the Princess Sara and hope to sail with them again in the future.
Recommended for
Dive guides. Sun deck. Clear communication.
21 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
MANUELA A
Italy

Unforgettable cruise
The most beautiful liveaboard I've ever done. Crazy dives and very prepared diving guides as well as very nice.All the staff wonderful and super helpful. Cleanliness and great food.Unforgettable cruise! I will definitely be back and hope soon!
Recommended for
Competence. Availability. Sympathy.
26 Oct, 2025

Translated from Italian

10 Exceptional
Etienne P
France

Magnificent first diving cruise!
Excellent week, lots of different sites and a multitude of sharks, very good guide (Thank you Matteo "The Boss").And thank you to all the very considerate crew.
Recommended for
Freedom to dive with the guide. Quality of dive sites. Quality of the dishes.
25 Feb, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Nicole H
Switzerland

Breathtaking
Our liveaboard with the Princess Sara was absolutely fantastic! The boat was clean and comfortable, the crew warm, professional and always attentive. The food was varied, fresh and incredibly delicious.The dive sites were breathtaking – from manta rays to sharks to huge schools of fish, every dive was a highlight. The guides accompanied us safely and impressed us with a lot of know-how.A perfectly organized trip that we can recommend to everyone. Thanks to the team!
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Eat.
13 Jan, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Francesco T
Italy

Absolutely recommended
Magnificent week. The guides are competent, the staff friendly, the food really very good. And then diving... magnificent! Excellent ratio between the number of guides and the number of divers. Fixed group division based on skill and Nitrox/air.
Recommended for
Atmosphere on board. Selection of dive spots. Food.
15 Apr, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Ali E
Egypt

I would come again on this trip
The crew is an expert at what they're doing, everyone did their job to perfection. Best value of money!
Recommended for
Organisation. Friendliness. Professionalism.
28 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Marcus W
Germany

100% recommendation
Route: Best of Centrall AtollsPeriod: 30.11. - 07.12.2024We were 17 guests on the ship who were divided into three dive groups. Therefore, each group had about 6 people plus a guide. As a guide we had Gio, who has to be praised very much. He had a very good feeling for the group, knew the dive sites very well, had a pleasant "diving speed". All in all, a perfect guide!The dive spots were amazing. Of course it is nature and therefore there is no guarantee, but we had manta rays, eagle rays, whale sharks, countless reef sharks, tiger shark, stingrays, etc.So there is something for everyone.About the ship and the crew: Here I would like to praise Tesseo and Indica. Tesseo is also a guide and also does the briefings every day before diving. A very competent and funny guide. Indica is the bartender and therefore no less important :)The food was varied and delicious every day.I would therefore recommend the trip 100% and we are thinking about going diving again next year with the Princess Sara.
Recommended for
Crew. Animal sightings. Eat.
20 Dec, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Inigo P
Spain

Awesome boat option for a liveaboard in the Maldives
Awesome experience aboard Princess Sara. Food is awesome and staff is incredible. Dives are amazing and so are the guides. Would definetely recommend!
Recommended for
Dives. Staff. Food.
02 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Johanna D
Switzerland

Great cruise!
Super well received on the boat, the whole crew is very caring. The food was very good and the boat very clean and friendly! The dive masters - Matteo, Maseeh, Baichu and Shako are super pro and always listening, we were able to do some wonderful dives and saw lots of fantastic animals! A huge thank you to them! The rooms are super well equipped, comfortable and the boat has everything you need for a great holiday. Once again, a huge thank you to the whole team, I highly recommend this cruise!
Recommended for
Dive masters. The boat. The dives.
12 Oct, 2025

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Maamoun E
Canada

Beyond amazing!
Tiger zoo, schools of sharks, whale sharks, hammerhead and amazing drift diving
Recommended for
Sharks, amazing scenery and crew/dive guides
04 Apr, 2023

201 reviews

9.1 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Nancy R
France

A Princess' stay!
I felt like a princess throughout this stay haha. The meals served were excellent and well balanced. At each meal there was a vegetarian and pescarian option. There were always snacks available between each dive. The staff was really super attentive especially the bartender and assistants on the boat. I especially thank Baiju, Shakko, Matteo and Maseeh, very professional and who know what to do in case of a problem underwater or outside, which is very reassuring. I also thank our captain for his impeccable conduct, I was not sick once during the stay!
Recommended for
Super attentive staff members. Authenticity of the dives. Nice instructors.
28 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jocelyne A
France

Exceptional dives shared and supervised by exceptional people
Exceptional dives that exceeded our expectations.Extraordinary encounters with a hammerhead shark, manta rays, sharks of all kinds.Discretion and attention of the crew to make the participants spend pleasant moments of sharing and conviviality.
Recommended for
Dive guides. The attention of the crew. Dive sites.
05 Aug, 2024

8.4 Very good
Holger B
Germany

Gladly again
Very nice trip, despite the very bad weather, nice dives could be done at different locations.
Recommended for
Friendliness of the crew and guides. Selection of dive sites. Responding to individual wishes.
14 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Mounira M
France

A flawless and unforgettable experience!
I had an exceptional experience aboard the Princess Sara! The comfort of my cabin was remarkable, and the whole team was very caring, from the crew to the waiters and cooks. The dive guides were great, both passionate, funny and very professional, taking us to beautiful and unforgettable sites on the Deep South route. Thanks to Giorgio, Shako and Tesseo. The organization of the barbecue was a real moment of conviviality. Special mention also to the captain of the Dhoni and his team who assisted us in the dive and who took care of all our equipment. A perfect trip from start to finish, thanks to the whole team. I will go back to Central Atoll with Princess Sara!
Recommended for
Dive guides and dive sites. Crew friendliness. Cab and comfort.
04 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
MARIA DEL MAR O
Spain

Amazing snorkeling experience with princess Sara
I had an amazing time at Princess Sara. Eventhough everyone was diving except me and another beautiful woman, they organized everything for us to take the most of it. We went to Hanifaru! We swam with many mantas. We also saw many kind of fish, reef sharks, turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, mobulas, morenas,dolphins... It was a dream come true. Thank you I am grateful🫶
Recommended for
The crew, always helping specially Mateo😍. The snorkeling was amazing🤿. The food and the room was outstanding🫶.
19 Aug, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
marcelo V
Brazil

The best dive experience ever had
Maldivas is one of the best dive sites in the globe but its evem better when you’re among the best crew of the world. Thanks guys
Recommended for
People, dives and boat
07 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
XIAOXUAN H
China

Nice relaxing liveaboard
The maldivian hospitality would surely elevate your standards with beach dinner, sand sculptures of hammerhead and whaleshark, cakes, etc. I think maybe it's possible to sail after dinner, so we could sleep in, considering often times we do 3 dives a day Good chances to see big fish, school of reef fish etc.
Recommended for
Tigershark. Hammerhead. School of blue striped snappers.
18 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Charlott T
Germany

Diving Paradise with Outstanding Crew
My liveaboard trip in the Maldives was an unforgettable experience. Over the course of 17 dives, I was able to witness incredible marine life, with numerous manta rays and different species of sharks being absolute highlights. The equipment provided was excellent, and the diving itself was conducted very responsibly: our instructor, Maseeh, guided us with great professionalism, always ensuring safe practices and reminding us not to touch any animals or corals. I especially appreciated the small dive groups, which made the underwater experience more personal and safe. Life on board was equally enjoyable. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the crew took great care of all guests. The food was consistently delicious, and as a vegetarian, I was particularly impressed that from the second day onward, additional vegetarian dishes were prepared for me alongside the buffet. This thoughtful accommodation made me feel very valued. Even when I developed an ear infection, the staff responded with great care and efficiency, making sure I received the help I needed quickly. This level of attention contributed greatly to my sense of safety and well-being throughout the trip. Overall, the liveaboard exceeded my expectations: excellent diving with respectful environmental practices, a highly professional instructor, wonderful food, and a very attentive crew. It was a trip filled with memorable underwater encounters and genuine hospitality, and I would be more than happy to recommend it to others.
Recommended for
Instructor Maseeh. Dive sites. Foods.
28 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
baolin H
China

I will be back for the deep south trip with Princess Sara next year!
From Yi：Love Gio! He is such a nice guy and took care of everyone(but not a good dancer though). He lent me his torch and snorkel while mines were not working, and helped me find my backpack while departing (or else I won't be able to make the flight). Anyways, every crew is so nice and friendly. Will totally go for Princess Sara again~ From Zhihan Zhang:Feel soooo lucky that I was here on the Princess Sara. I've made lots of friends here and also enjoyed the perfect services from all the crew. Special thanks to Shappe and Assan( sorry if I spelt it wrong) for helping me with the hook under water and getting ready on the donyboat. Love both Inthi and Gio, my two DM who are professional and thoughtful and cute. Wish you'll never have trouble sleeping again! Miss you guys and looking forward to another voyage with Princess Sara soon!
Recommended for
Special thanks to guide Inthi! Inthi saved my life.. meet whale shark twice time and a big group of dophine. So lucky. perfect weather.
06 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Richard S
Venezuela

It's hard to say in one sentence, but everything was above an beyond expectations.
There are so many. The diving has to be by far amazing. The underwater life is beautiful an vivid, pictures and videos only show what you see. The feelings of being in those carents an seeing life is amazing. Breath taking experiences that I will do again. And the crew very friendly, ready to help when needed without asking. But I can't say all the great things about the crew if you really want to know just book a tour an see for yourself.
Recommended for
Meeting new people. Diving in one of the most beautiful places in the world. And have to say the food was great.
26 Oct, 2023

8.0 Very good
Glen R
United States

Overall good and would recomend it because it had good price-quality relationship
Overall good. The highlight was diving with the nurse sharks. The only thing tyat I didn't like was the offering of an additional dive at an extra cost. I believe that all dives should be included in the price. The food was OK but not great. It did the job.
Recommended for
Pricing. Itinerary. The diving groug.
21 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Michelle W
Australia

BEST TRIP EVER!
Night Dive with the Manta Rays was out this world! Then diving with so many sharks was amazing. Teseo, the manager on board was FANTASTIC and his crew are a well oiled machine- They are great! They pick you up on a boat at the airport - so easy- They organise everything so well - the second you step on board they are planning for your first dives and from then on everything goes to clockwork - three dives a day off the seperate boat that sits next to the Princess - you leave all your gear on it in your own box so its always set to go - crew keeps all gear & air topped up - water on board - I rented their wetsuit & all the gear which was great quality- All Organisation 10/10 - Cabins have King size bed & huge bathroom so they are so comfortable. We are not experienced divers but Teseo & the crew looked after us & gave us great education to improve our skills to keep us completely safe - he found all the treasured under the sea! Three meals, buffets , a day + snacks - you never go hungry! Food was great - big variety for everyone. Delicious. 20 guests on board who were all friendly so the whole trip was FANTASTIC & The Diving was amazing !!!!! Highly recommend
Recommended for
DIVING/CABIN/ TESEO the manager
09 May, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Oren D
Israel

Great dive spots. Easonablerental gear. The group was very good
Exelent dive guides, large boat with large and comfortable cabins.
Recommended for
Nice and friendly crew. Comportable bed. Large and confy boat.
24 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Eliska H
Czech Republic

Unforgettable experience beyond all expactations
This trip exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The crew was exceptional — highly professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire week. The dive itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to see everything we had hoped for and even more. The food was plentiful and delicious every single day. We are incredibly grateful to the whole crew for such a memorable experience.
Recommended for
Excellent dive site planning. Outstanding crew and hospitality. Really good food!.
18 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Guo Ren T
Singapore

Awesome trip
The trip was awesome, recommended to go south Maldives!! The boat is comfortable, the room is okay, acceptable, good food on board, the crew are friendly and helpful, overall I enjoyed the trip a lot!
Recommended for
South Maldives. Crew. Boat.
18 Feb, 2026

8.0 Very good
Guillem A
Spain

Objective achieved
Have a good trip good crew good food
Recommended for
Tiger Shark. Bull Shark. Whale shark.
16 Sep, 2025

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8.8 Fabulous
jean luc S
France

A Journey to the Sharks
I finally filmed a hammerhead shark, met nurse sharks very closely!! Beautiful drift dives.
Recommended for
Enjoyable dives, friendly and knowledgeable crew
03 Feb, 2024

9.2 Superb
Frank K
Netherlands

Amazing experience
I had an amazing trip with the Princess Sara crew. Diving sites were awesome, underwater experiences were amazing, the crew and instructors were great and experienced and the service was beyond expectations.
Recommended for
Support and friendliness of the crew. Ding experiences and encounters. Location, environment and dive sites.
28 Feb, 2026

8.0 Very good
Barbara E
Germany

Again a great experience but have already experienced this tour better
Crew very friendly. Barbecue evening very well organized, the manta points were very nice.
Recommended for
Barbecue. Manta point. Service on Donhi.
24 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Adam S
United Kingdom

First liveaboard
Manta ray night dive and the shark pier dive. All the staff were lovely and super helpful. The food was lovely and accommodation comfortable. I would definitely book this trip again.
Recommended for
Diving was amazing - easily my best so far, cabin was very comfortable, food was great, staff were amazing!
07 Jan, 2024