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Nitrox DivingFree nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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521722740976Know Before You GoThe MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Maldives:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the MV Emperor Serenity Maldives liveaboard from £188/day ($241/€220) & rated 9.3. Up to 26 divers on a 40m 131f steel-hull dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkMV Emperor SerenityBoat Attributes40m (131f) : 13 cabins + 13 bathrooms for 26 guests.Boat typeSteel-Hull BoatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesYESDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged dives, 100 logged divesPrices starting at£188/($241/€220)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.28; GBP to Euro 1.17.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll) - Deep South of Maldives Southern Hemisphere (One of the best places in the world to dive with Tiger Sharks and Manta Rays), Addu Manta Point Cleaning Station Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll - Reef Manta Rays 12 months of the year), Ari Atoll, Baa Atoll, Best of The Maldives, Dhigu Thila, Finger Point Reef (Eagle Rays Baa Atoll), Foammulah Plateau South (For tiger sharks; thresher sharks; oceanic mantas; hammerheads; and silky sharks), Fuvahmulah Atoll (Deep South of Maldives Southern hemisphere), Hanifaru Bay (Biosphere Reserve No Diving Snorkeling Only), HMS British Loyalty WWII Wreck Dive (Addu Atoll), Huvadhoo Atoll (Huvadhu - Gaafu Atoll), Kandooma Thila (South Male Atoll), Kandu Oiy Giri (Fish Factory - South Male Atoll), Kooddoo Feeding, Kooddoo Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Kuredu Caves, Kuredu Express (The Shipyard Wreck), Laamu Atoll, Lankan Manta Point (North Male Atoll), Maa Kandu (Addu Atoll Channel) - Manta Cleaning Station, Maaya Thila (North Ari Atoll), Mareeha Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel), Meemu Atoll (Mulaku Atoll), Nelivaru thila, Nilandhoo South Dhaalu Atoll), North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Thaa Atoll, Tiger Harbour or Tiger Zoo - Fuvahmulah Harbour Entrance (fee applicable), Vaavu Atoll (Felidhu Atoll), Villigili Kandu (Huvadhoo Atoll Channel).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard is a 40m (131f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 26 guests enjoying 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 60%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 60% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Maldives liveaboard safari, a great choice is the MV Emperor Serenity diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and and customers have rated the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 5 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 3 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 3 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 31 out of 52, or 60% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Maldives MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard costs from £188 per day ($241/€220)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard include: not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard is 40 metres (131 feet) long, has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 26 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights, 15 Days/14 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: MV Emperor Serenity).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Emperor Serenity.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Maldives MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MV Emperor Serenity dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
1618Liveaboard/View OfferEmperor SerenityDeal Date11/08/2024Discount20%Liveaboard Discount Total£377Price Before Discount£1,884.00Price After Discount£1,507.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives (Male - Male)Group booking discountLiveaboard CountryMaldives
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Emperor Serenity, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: MV Emperor Serenity.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard has 31 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 60%) possible benefits and features. This total of 60% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (56%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (56%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (43%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 3 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (43%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: NO; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”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.
Customer Review ByAlexander J, from: United Kingdom scored the MV Emperor Serenity 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Emperor Serenity.
”Relaxing week of diving bliss despite the rainy days. Friendly and personable dive guides and crew. Good dive briefing and guides/divers ratio. Guides were knowledgable about the areas and were able to point out really cool things during dives. Buddy system for each dive and you get as much time up to60min as your air allows. The boat has all the creature comforts a diver or even a non-diver would need. I was a solo traveler and ended up having a cabin to myself. Hot shower after each dive was nice. Food was delicious with a well-balanced menu, offering a good variety to please everyone’s preferences. Those with intolerances/allergies get separate servings of the main dishes. Despite the stormy weather, the dive sites were awesome even though we never managed to get to Baa Atoll.” Recommended for: Diving, food, cabin comfort.
Customer Review BySuruthai P, from: United States scored the MV Emperor Serenity 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Emperor Serenity.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Emperor Serenity to find out how to get from to join the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Emperor Serenity dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Best of Maldives 7 Nights (Male - Male)
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 32 times in total on the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: YES.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £188/Day ($241/€220) for booking the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard includes: Beach BBQ, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Local Flights, Nitrox, Port Fees, Snacks, Snorkel Equipment, Snorkelling Guide, Special Dinner, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Internet, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Travel Insurance.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard: Dive Insurance.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length40 metres (131 feet).
Maximum Guests26
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Emperor Serenity dive boat has 13 cabins and 13 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Emperor Serenity has the following cabin types: double cabin with one single bed.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 4 out of 17 (i.e. 24%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: YES; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard has 1 out of 6 (i.e. 17%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Spanish.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 32 dives on the MV Emperor Serenity Maldives liveaboard from £188/day ($241/€220) & rated 9.3 + SDE Lux Rated 60%. Up to 26 divers on a 40m 131f steel-hull dive boat dive boat with 13 cabins, 13 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, dive courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. Click MV Emperor Serenity for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Emperor Serenity diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Emperor Serenity. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Emperor Serenity Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Emperor Serenity.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Emperor Serenity liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
