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Emperor Serenity
Deep South
28 Feb 2027 · 7 nights · Indian Ocean, Maldives
£3275 *
4 twin cabins available
Emperor Serenity is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard where fine accommodation and service is standard. This sleek liveaboard was built in the Maldives specifically for divers. Stand out from the crowd as you moor in the picture perfect Maldivian ...
Emperor Serenity is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard where fine accommodation and service is standard. This sleek liveaboard was built in the Maldives specifically for divers. Stand out from the crowd as you moor in the picture perfect Maldivian atolls. This 40 metre boat easily accommodates 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins, all with air-con. There are 5 lower deck cabins, each with double beds and a single too, as well as 2 double only cabins. On the main deck cabins you find 3 cabins with double beds and a single, and the 4 cabins on the upper deck (two suites, one twin and one double). Our from price is based on 2 people sharing a lower deck double cabin. Emperor do charge more for twin lower deck cabin shares, as well as main deck and upper deck cabin upgrades. Simply ask your travel consultant at the time of booking if you have a specific cabin request and they will advise the current price supplement. Enjoy open air dining area at the stern of the main deck. Several sofas and tables await you inside the air-conditioned saloon for relaxing or watching TV. The Upper deck boasts a covered and open area ideal for watching photos and footage from your diving or just relaxing, star gazing and soaking up the wonderful Maldivian atmosphere. The sundeck is perfect for catching some sun or having a nap. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. All diving is done from Emperor Serenity's large 19.8m dhoni tender, giving you more living space on board and getting you to the perfect dive spot every time. She is rebreather-friendly and offers free NITROX, all diving and safety equipment as well as a photography charging station and four dive guides. Non-divers are very welcome and get a free snorkelling kit + $50 voucher to spend on board.
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The Deep South itinerary dives Addu Atoll, Fuvahmulah Island, Huvadhu Atoll in the Maldives - a seasonal route from December to March
Our Deep South itinerary will take you to down to the the southerly atolls in the Maldives on a liveaboard holiday that is anything but ordinary. Get in on the shark action of the secluded southern dive sites between Addu, Fuvamulah and Huvadhoo. Spend a week in isolated paradise as you dive these remote south atolls looking for the ocean's larger inhabitants - tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks and even whalesharks.
The best way to dive the southern atolls is to combine your liveaboard with a domestic flight. Some trips will include 2 domestic flights, please see individual trips for more details. Where trips do not include domestic flights, please speak to your travel consultant who will be able to book these.
On this itinerary you will dive Fuvamulah, Huvadhu and Addu atolls, with opportunities for drift dives, manta cleaning stations, and pelagic action. Prepare to come face to face with sharks. The lagoon inside Huvadhoo is one of the deepest in the Maldives and the shifting currents are ideal for shark sightings, including whalesharks, Silkies, hammerheads and grey sharks are all seen most weeks. Dive into world-class channels likes Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa ad explore the deep waters that house a plethora of marine life including dolphins, turtles, guitar fish and more. Fuvamulah is a predators playground with incredible marine encounters especially with Tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux. If you're lucky, you may also encounter rare sightings such as sailfish, mola mola (SunFish) and large schools of Tuna. These are the kind of sightings that will make your dive log stand out!
Discover the WW2 wreck, HMS British Loyalty, piece of history in Addu Atoll. Plus visit majestic manta cleaning stations at Maa Kandu and enjoy a relaxing drift dive at Demon corner, a perfect way to begin or end your trip.
There is typically no night diving on the southern itineraries.
Due to the remote nature of the dive sites, the Deep South Southern Sharks itinerary is for experienced divers (100+ dives) and there is a good focus on drift diving. The Deep South Southern Sharks atolls itinerary will suit any diver that has explored the north and central Maldives but not yet ventured this far south. Think you have dived the Maldives? Think again!
A note from Emperor Maldives and Carpe Diem Cruises: we believe in providing as authentic an experience with nature as possible. We do not believe it is appropriate to chum/bait for, nor feed, sharks and therefore will not dive or promote the experience known as Tiger Zoo in Fuvahmulah Atoll. We dive Fuvahmulah and regularly encounter Tiger Sharks there, as well as at other spots on our itineraries, and we believe these offer a far more natural experience.
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Channel dives in the southern atolls on board the premium liveaboard Emperor Serenity. This is a seasonal route for more experienced divers, offering an average of 17 dives (no night dives). You have 7 nights on board on a full board basis (twin/double share cabin) - upper deck cabin upgrades available. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. All trips are fully guided with expert guides and include 12lt tank and weights, as well as free recreational nitrox. To pay on board are alcoholic drinks, fruit juice, fizzy drinks, additional kit hire and any on board souvenirs. Do let us know if you would like to prebook any courses or kit hire on board, or have any dietary requirements.
Return Male airport transfers are included in your package. You have booked a holiday excluding international and domestic flights. We are able to add flights with a wide range of airlines, including regional departures. Flights will incur small booking fee. Please ask your consultant for competitive quote for any flight option. Do not book any flights until your boat space is confirmed by Scuba Travel. Transfers operate at fixed times.
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