Emperor Serenity · Maldives · 8 Days / 7 Nights
This week-long journey showcases the finest diving in the Maldives, concentrating on the renowned sites of the central atolls. The trip is structured to be flexible, allowing the crew to select the best locations in Male, Ari, Rasdhoo, and Vaavu atolls based on conditions. Divers will experience thrilling channels, drifts, and pinnacles, with prime opportunities to see manta rays, whale sharks, and a diverse array of other marine species.
Male
Boarding in Male commences at 1:00 PM. The night will be spent at the dock, allowing ample time for guests to acclimate before the diving portion of the journey starts. There are no dives scheduled for today.
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
The main part of the cruise involves diving through the central atolls, including Male, Ari, Rasdhoo, and Vaavu. As the itinerary is flexible, the captain chooses the best sites daily to optimize wildlife encounters. The trip aims to feature whale shark snorkeling, manta ray cleaning stations, and exciting shark dives. One of the potential highlights is a night dive at Maaya Thila in North Ari Atoll.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
Today, explore the vibrant pinnacle of Maaya Thila, where reef sharks often cruise the coral slopes and schooling fish swarm. Keep an eye out for majestic whale sharks while snorkeling in these central atolls known for their rich marine biodiversity.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
The vessel heads to Maaya Thila, an iconic thila often teeming with reef sharks, schooling jacks, and barracudas, especially in the currents. Guests look out for turtles and moray eels navigating the coral formations. After diving, guests prepare for a snorkel in search of majestic whale sharks.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
Prepare for exhilarating currents at Maaya Thila, a vibrant pinnacle dive often teeming with white-tip reef sharks, schooling jacks, and a rich array of reef fish. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics in the blue as you drift along coral-encrusted walls. This area also offers the thrilling possibility to snorkel with majestic whale sharks.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
Today offers flexible diving among the Central Atolls, with a potential highlight at Maaya Thila, a celebrated pinnacle known for its vibrant reef sharks patrolling the coral-decorated walls. Beyond epic scuba, keep an eye out for opportunistic whale shark snorkeling encounters.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male, Ari, Rasdhoo & Vaavu Atolls
Guests prepare for a thrill at Maaya Thila, a vibrant pinnacle known for exhilarating current dives and abundant reef sharks. While drifting along its coral walls, guests look out for schooling jacks and the potential for a playful turtle encounter. Later, guests look out for whale sharks while snorkeling.
Dive sites: Maaya Thila
Good to know: snorkel with whale sharks
Male
The liveaboard returns to port for the final night. On the last morning, guests will disembark in Male, with check-out starting at 7:00 AM.