Princess Sara Liveaboard, Maldives

Name: Best of Central Atolls (Male | MLE - Male | MLE)
Start: 2027-01-02
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Maldives

9.1 Superb

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

from $ 216 / day Check dates

“The trip was great. We really saw everything we wanted to see. Countless sharks, rays, manta rays. Even tiger and whale sharks.The…”
Natalie G, Germany

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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17 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,893

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 1,893

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31 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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07 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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14 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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21 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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28 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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05 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,005

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19 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,229

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26 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,453

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02 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,117

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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), Fuel Surcharge ($0-15 / 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 ($700 / week), 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

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

10 Exceptional
Kyeongsoo K
South Korea

Sharks, sharks, sharks, channels, channels, channels, and delicious food
It had the best food among all the liveaboards I’ve taken, and the diving was the most dynamic. I saw plenty of various sharks, and at night with the lights on, two to three—even three or four—whale sharks gathered all at once, which made for a truly rare and amazing experience. Thanks to that, my diving skills improved a lot.
Recommended for
Lots of whale sharks. Lots of sharks. Delicious food.
06 Sep, 2026

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
Laura S
United States

Great adventure!
The crew really cares about the guest experience - they work super hard day-in and day out to ensure dive plans go smoothly. The dining crew is very detail-oriented and crafty -very talented chefs and artisans. The boat crew was highly attentive, always willing to help with gear and getting on/off the dive boat. The dive guides were very knowledgable - I am relatively new to diving and while this boat does not require as many logged dives as other liveaboards, experience with drift diving / currents before going on the trip will help make the most of the trip.
Recommended for
Manta Rays, Sharks, and Beach BBQ
22 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Natalie G
Germany

Unbelievably great experience! I would come back anytime
The trip was great. We really saw everything we wanted to see. Countless sharks, rays, manta rays. Even tiger and whale sharks.The food was really delicious and there was always enough for everyone. The vegetarian food was also great. Everything was taken into account.The staff is very well organized, fun and helpful. It's a lot of fun to be there. The itinerary is individually adapted to the weather and is strict, direct and good. There is no dawdling, but always concentrating on the essentials.To make the trip over New Year's Eve was even more nice. The beach barbecue on the beach on New Year's Eve was lovely. Everything was decorated with colorful lights and the employees made a great effort.All in all, 10/10!
Recommended for
Very good organization. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food very tasty.
06 Jan, 2025

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9.6 Exceptional
Dan B
United States

Awesome trip!
Excellent diving, very comfortable boat and a great crew!
Recommended for
The crew. The diving. The boat.
20 Jan, 2025

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

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

10 Exceptional
Mario T
Germany

Diving with whale sharks and manta rays in paradise
We have now done the route on the Princess Sara for the second time and were again thrilled by the professional handling, the dive sites and the care during the trip. The highlights were the night dive with manta rays, whale sharks snorkeling and diving, and countless small and large sharks. We recommend without reservation, we are already planning the next tour
Recommended for
Dive sites. Mantas. Whale sharks.
13 May, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Enrique I
Germany

Great experience!!!
Very good experience overall… service was great, enough confort, amazing dives…Just as recommendation: in order to enjoy it as best I would say as requirement: AOW and minimum of 15 dives experience
Recommended for
Sharks mantas overall experience
18 Dec, 2023

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9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Robert M
United States

We will be back - amazing crew!!
We had an incredible week on board Princess Sara. Before diving into a review of the week and experience, I absolutely have to mention a few stand out crew members that made for a genuinely fantastic experience: Shakoo - what an incredible dive guide with the ability to find anything underwater (and capture incredible footage of it) and a calming presence on dives with crazy current, Baichu - such a friendly sole with a passion for marine life and coral, and the protection of it, Rus - fantastic knowledge of the marine life and willingness to share it makes each dive more memorable. Onto the week. We found the crew to be very gentle, polite, and accommodating, which made us feel very comfortable and happy on board. Mattao does an excellent job planning each day's dives and listening to guests about what sort of dives they want to do. For us, this meant lots of Thila dives with strong currents (so we could see the big stuff). Each day's plan was clearly laid out and executed. We never went hungry on the boat with large buffet-style meals and snacks in between. The crew on the Dhoni was incredible; they worked hard to make sure our equipment was dive-ready and we were ready for each dive, and they were all so friendly, even sharing their phone screen to watch some cricket at night while waiting for the mantas to show up. As a testimony to our fantastic trip, we booked another trip on Princess Sara to explore the southern atolls with them.
Recommended for
The Dive Crew. The Flexibility. Value for Money.
10 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
MARTIN G
France

Wonderful week of diving aboard the Princess Sara!
Superb week spent aboard the Princess Sara! Thank you to all the crew and guides for these amazing dives.My plane was rescheduled to arrive in the afternoon instead of in the morning, but the crew of the Princess Sara came to pick me up directly at the airport at no extra cost. It was really very appreciableThe Princess Sara is a spacious boat with plenty of space and there is room not to feel cramped. The crew pays constant attention to the well-being and safety of passengers. The service is really excellent on all levels. The Dhoni is large enough for everyone to store their equipment and equip themselves easily and the crew of the Dhoni is always attentive during the launching and re-boarding phases.Most dive sites are 15 - 20 minutes from Dhoni from the Princess Sara.On the way back from the dive site, I advise you to go to the rooftop of the dhoni to admire the view of the sea, the turquoise lagoon and the view of the atolls.Meals are served in the form of a wide variety of buffets, vegetables, meat and fish at all meals.Let's talk about the dives! for the most part they are magnificent. Some sites are particularly rich in corals, the Fesdu Wrek wreck is magnificent. Kuda Kah Thila had a density of corals and reef fish, tuna, grey sharks, white tip, black tip. It was incredible. The static night dive with the mantas is really nice and imprints beautiful images in the retina.In May, the visibility underwater is a little less good. The dives in the passes are a little more random depending on the current if it comes from the ocean or if it comes out of the lagoon, you will be able to admire more or less pelagics, but if you are lucky, it can really be a festival of sharks, eagle rays, tuna, Barracudas etc...Not a dive without admiring the reef sharks. The South Male Atoll allowed us to come across a lot of hawksbill turtles.The Tank Shark site in Male allowed us to come across hammerhead sharks and guitar sharks.The highlight of the show is the snorkeling AND diving encounter with whale sharks. It was really magical. On some sites, especially in the Kandus (passes), on the atoll of Vaavu, the coral reef is really very very damaged and the corals are 80% dead but these dives have the interest of being able to admire sharks and eagle rays in the current.The briefings were really detailed with an emphasis on safety and respect for the fauna and flora.To make the most of your cruise, I recommend having an Advance Open Water and a Nitrox certification to limit fatigue. Most dives start around 25-30m and end in the 10-15m zone. An Open Water does not allow you to enjoy the richness of all the sites in my opinion.To sum up: definitely the most beautiful diving experience for me, a great liveaboard experience and a MUST for all lovers of sharks, rays, and pelagics in general.
Recommended for
The variety of dives and the presence of pelagics on each of them. The good knowledge of the dive sites by the guide and the emphasis on safety and quality of briefing. The quality of the service on board, the kindness of the crew.
13 May, 2026

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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

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9.2 Superb
Brian G
United States

Staff are extremely friendly
Very amazing diving sites!
Recommended for
Amazing staff, good diving plans and food.
24 Jan, 2023

10 Exceptional
Celine P
Australia

Absolutely fabulous
All round amazing! Very well organised with breathtaking diving experiences, super kind and helpful board staff, most delicious food with big variety, luxurious rooms, special night occasions to get to know everyone
Recommended for
Dive spots, Crew, Food
29 Apr, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Vincent B
France

Awesome!!!
This was our sixth trip to the Maldives and it's still amazing. No diving without seeing a shark, the Manta rays were there (the night dive is really magical) and we saw our first tiger shark (with a little feeding it must be said). Unfortunately the weather forced us to revise the program a bit, with some less interesting dives but overall it was great. The boat is spacious, the cabins comfortable with large bathrooms. There has never been a shortage of space on the deckchairs, even if there are only 10. Great food, great crew, great barbecue on land too, even if we weren't alone (groups follow one another on the beach). The crew really went to great lengths to make sure we had a good time. In short, it was great, don't hesitate!
Recommended for
The dives!. The comfort of the boat. Food.
21 Aug, 2025

9.2 Superb
peter J
United Kingdom

Storms did not stop a memorable once in a lifetime experience
Despite storms and waves, we had a fantastic time due to the staff expertise, communication, adaptability and friendliness. Diving was still fantastic too
Recommended for
Staff. Dives. Overall ‘spirit’ and feeling.
30 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Josje A
Netherlands

Relaxing and adventurous at the same time
I liked the fact that there was a good balance between easy dives and dives with more current. There was enough time between the dives so you could relax, so you were able to fully enjoy every dive with enough energy. I also loved to see all the fish (manta/remora/small fish/nurse sharks) that would swim behind the boat on the surface.
Recommended for
Room, dive guide, kind staff
05 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Patrick L
Switzerland

Expectations exceeded!
On our first Liveaboard experience overall, all our expectations were exceeded. The Best of Central Atolls tour on the Princess Sara provided spectacular diving (we saw loads of Mantas, Reef Sharks, Eagle rays, Spinner sharks and even a Whale shark!). The dive guides (especially Inti) were super friendly and knowledgeable. The food was good and comfort on the boat was nice! We hope to be able to return for a South Atoll Dive trip.
Recommended for
Super friendly & helpful Crew in general. Dive sites and our guide Inti were exceptional. good food.
18 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Madison P
United Kingdom

An amazing week
Absolutely amazing week on the Princess Sara - beautiful diving, lovely kind crew, and the dive guides were great at tailoring dives to the ability of everyone on the boat, so everyone had a great time
Recommended for
The amazing crew and dive guides. Incredible diving. Great food.
18 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Frank D
Austria

Top organization, with a great supporting program - unique underwater world.
90% of the dives were super great - with special side event barbecues with DEEJAY from Austria on the beach.
Recommended for
Organization, program with diving and events. Lunch and dinner. Diving Experiences / Dive Spots.
29 Sep, 2025

Great trip!!
Probably our best liveaboard so far 👍
Recommended for
Beautiful spacious boat. Excellent guides. Great diving!.
13 Jan, 2025

8.0 Very good
Vivek V
India

Amazing week just gone by
Amazing week amongst sharks, rays, pilot whales and peace. The crew including divemasters Luka and Masih were pure joy to spend a week with. Very agile to the diatery needs of everyone, tons of smile and conversations galore. My very best wishes!
Recommended for
Marine life. Divemasters. Cleanliness.
02 Sep, 2025

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

10 Exceptional
Ardavan N
United States

Fabulous experience
The crew went out of their way to ensure we have great experience. Every dive was different than the last and made it very interesting. Lots to see and experience.
Recommended for
The dives, the crew and beach picnic
16 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Monja S
Germany

This was the best liveaboard I've had so far.
Diving with manta rays, sharks, whale sharks on the boat, the many rays on the last dive. The BBQ on a small island. It was all together a very successful liveaboard, I can only recommend.
Recommended for
Everything was super well organized. The crew did a great job. The dives were well planned. The food was varied and always 😋 delicious.
24 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sarah S
France

Exceptional trip
Great trip, a very nice and comfortable boat, the meals were delicious, the team on board very friendly, the dives superb and very well organized
Recommended for
Comfort. The team. The atmosphere.
31 Jan, 2026

9.2 Superb
Luke E
United States

Amazing staff and dives!
The overall experience was great! The crew was fantastic. They run a 16 man crew which makes your experience easy and relaxing. Dive masters our well trained and accommodating to customers requests. For example I asked to see a tiger shark and they did a special dive site for us and succeeded in finding ones we also saw 2 whale sharks, over 15 mantas, and hundreds if not thousands of other shark species. The food was vary good, they have a fisherman onboard that catches fresh fish for dinner. I would recommend traveling to the Maldives sooner than later. All the dive sites out starting to get over dived and won’t be to long tell it’s to late. The dive masters do there absolute best to stay away from other divers/ boats but some dive sites it can’t be helped. I will end by saying I 100% recommend this boat and crew. Just let the crew do there job and you will have a great time!
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Food.
28 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Susanne F
Germany

Great value and amazing dives
Great Liveaboard! The boat is really nice, the dive sites are great (even though sometimes challenging) and the crew was amazing. They put so much effort in the beach BBQ - it was great. I was surprised that they have a quite big separate dive boat - very convenient. And the marine life is just amazing!!!
Recommended for
Mantas, whale shark & beach bbq
25 Jan, 2024

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