Emperor Explorer, Maldives
- Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The dive team was exceptionally professional, motivated and at the same time warm, which gave each dive a special touch. ”
Highlights
The luxury Emperor Explorer yacht schedules year-round dive safaris in the Maldives. Designed to meet divers' needs, Emperor Explorer comfortably accommodates 26 guests in 13 cabins. Each stateroom features a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC and fan, storage space, and charging ports. There is the choice of twin or double-bed cabins and the option to upgrade to main or upper-deck rooms, which also feature stunning sea views.
Emperor Explorer Maldives has numerous social and relaxation areas around the boat. The upper deck has an open-air terrace, and on the top deck is a large sundeck with loungers. The main deck is home to the air-conditioned salon with sofas and TV, and home-cooked meals with a complimentary glass of wine at dinner are served at the al-fresco dining area located at the stern.
Emperor Explorer offers a variety of itineraries around the world-class dive sites for which the Maldives are known. Choose from the 'Best of the Maldives' to truly experience the magic of the Maldive Atolls and deliver 7 days of fantastic diving at the iconic sites of the North and South Male Atolls and Ari Atoll, or the ‘Hanifaru & North’ itinerary, which gives guests a chance to get up close and snorkel with giant mantas in the bay. Diving takes place from the accompanying dhoni, which has plenty of space for gear storage and kitting up, making getting to and from the dive sites hassle-free. Complimentary nitrox is available for certified divers.
Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.
Book your MV Emperor Maldives liveaboard easily online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (39 EUR per week), Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (284 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (101-466 USD), WiFi internet (31 USD).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Emperor Explorer Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Wolfgang R
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Germany
Perfect diving trip with great experiences
Great diving trip with special diving experiences. Always safe. Impressive night dive. Professionalism and atmosphere on board
- Recommended for
- Dive guide. Organization of dives. Atmosphere on board.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Denis S
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France
Although I sucked in English, I always had help and wasn't penalized
Mantas, hammer, tiger and all these colors a wonderful underwater fauna and flare
- Recommended for
- Amazing sights, professional and friendly organization
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- 10 Exceptional
- Natasa M
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United States
Si spectacular;I had to stay another week
As single female ; I had my concerns doing a liveaboard in Maldives , coming from USA . I simply have no words to compliment enough the crew , the dive instructors , the hospitality , diving , food , safety , accommodation , friendliness , professionalism . I Came as a guest , and I will leave as a friend . Thank you from the bottom of my heart .
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving , hospitality
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- 9.2 Superb
- lucas B
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Switzerland
Fantastic, amazing
An amazing dive where we saw in the same dive: a whale shark, manta rays, turtles, and white tip sharks, and a terrific amount of fish. The meal on the beach was also nice In a word, thank you
- Recommended for
- The dive sites, the animals we saw, and the skill of the guides and people on board
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- 8.4 Very good
- ARNOLD H
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Germany
Great Diving Week
The Explorer is a very comfortable vessel with plenty of space during dive breaks and comfortable cabins. The diving operation is as professional as usual as on other Emperor ships. It's great that there are 3-4 dives per day. Food, crew and team was great
- Recommended for
- Manta rays, sharks galore, great crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- michel R
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Switzerland
Great holidays on the Emperor Explorer
Nice pleasant rooms (Upper Deck) Many dives per day (mostly 4) Many highlights underwater
- Recommended for
- very friendly staff, clean cabins, good diving breefings
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rezake K
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France
Fantastic and Demanding Itinerary
Fantastic liveaboard with 40 dives in 13 days at amazing sites - INTENSEThe crew and dive guides take great care of our comfort and to offer the best diving options - with the usual hazardsLots of sharks (reefs, greys, silver tips, spinners, nurses and tigers)2 sites where we met manta and many eagle rays on several sitesUnfortunately 2 dives in the Blue hoping to meet hammerheads but without success, nor whale shark
- Recommended for
- The comfort offered by the Emperor team by allowing you to be alone in the cabin. The professionalism of the crew and dive guides and their knowledge of the sites. The route optimized for pelagic dives.
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- 10 Exceptional
- William B
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United States
Incredible trip well worth the money!
Unbelievable diving with an incredible crew and well run ship. 10/10 will book with emperor again!
- Recommended for
- The people, the diving, and the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Victor P
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Australia
Best liveaboard that i have been to
Manta viewing at night
- Recommended for
- Very organised and efficient. Cabin is clean and tidy. Dive site are amazing
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Selma H
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Switzerland
A good time
The highlight for me was getting to see reef mantas for the very first time. They're a lot bigger live than I expected, and it was really cool to get to experience that.
- Recommended for
- The three best things were, in order, the food, the dive sites, and the atmosphere the guides cultivated.











































































