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Emperor Serenity

Emperor Serenity Itinerary

Deep South (GKK - GAN) 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 Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
  • Snorkel with whale sharks in Huvadhoo Atoll
  • Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Dive the Maldives' largest wreck, the WWII British Loyalty
Day 1:
Once on board, there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, completion and checking of dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. The boat moors in port on arrival day, departing early the next morning. The first dive is a check dive near the port.

Days 2-6
December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmulah and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents: tiger sharks, silvertips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks and many, many more.

Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station Maa Kandu, along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon corner to either start or end the trip.

In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip, and thresher sharks on the south plateau.

At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings, including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads, and gray sharks spotted most of the time. You will dive many of the world-class channels (kandus) here, including Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa. 

Day 7:
On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning while observing the rule of no diving within 18 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port. 

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

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

Return

07:00am

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

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07

Mar

2027

Deep South (GKK - GAN) 7N

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 dives
from $3,761 /guest

Limited availability

07Mar 27

Deep South (GKK - GAN) 7N

8D / 7N
•
17 dives
from $3,761 /guest
Limited availability

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-serenity/itn-2403200612401-deep-south-gkk-gan-7n