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Emperor Serenity

Emperor Serenity Itinerary

Hanifaru and North - 7N

8 days / 7 nights

About Emperor Serenity

  • Brand-new 40m vessel with 13 ensuite cabins and four spacious suites
  • Separate 24m dive dhoni with equipment and compressors onboard
  • Free nitrox up to 32%, plus camera stations & rental equipment
  • Seasonal itineraries north to Baa Atoll and south to Fuvahmulah and Addu

Emperor Serenity is a contemporary 40m liveaboard built for exploring the Maldives in comfort, with 13 ensuite, air-conditioned cabins for just 26 guests, including four spacious suites. Replacing the original Serenity in late 2024, the new vessel is fresh and roomy, with generous outdoor decks and a relaxed indoor lounge and dining area. Diving is especially well catered for, with up to four guides, free nitrox and a substantial 24-metre dhoni keeping dive gear and activity away from the main vessel. From the manta cleaning stations and whale sharks of the central atolls to seasonal itineraries to the deep south, Serenity is ideal for divers looking for a stylish boat from an experienced operator.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Timed with the lunar phases for best chances of manta action
  • Dive in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
  • Possibility of encountering manta rays and whale sharks
  • Channels, walls, shipwrecks, and reefs in Lhaviyani Atoll 
  • Explore the plunging walls of Raa Atoll
  • Night dives included
Day 1: 
Once onboard there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. Our boats moor in port on arrival day departing early the next morning. 

Days 2-6:
We sail from Male to the northern atolls of Lhaviyani, Baa (Hanifaru Bay) and Raa taking in the renowned sites of Kuredu Express, Labyrinth and Shipyard amongst many more. As well as mantas, you can get close to turtles, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks. One of the big attractions is the chance to encounter mantas feeding and cleaning.

Thanks to the currents that sweep plankton into the shallow lagoons, mantas follow in vast numbers to feed. Although diving is not permitted in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hanifaru Bay, we are allowed to go in and snorkel with these gentle giants in the lagoon. After a manta has had its feed it needs to get cleaned, so we will take you to known manta cleaning stations in both North Male and Baa Atoll.

Day 7: On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land-visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port. Evening-time pack up diving equipment, settle any outstanding bills.

Day 8: 
Check out after breakfast and depart for the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

07:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-serenity/itn-2401170436111-hanifaru-and-north-7n