Emperor Explorer, Maldives
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The entire crew was attentive, friendly and always helpful – the service on board left nothing to be desired.”
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 are twin- and 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.
Choose your departure date
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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
Pay by bank transfer or online with
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Emperor Explorer Reviews
-
- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Marine D
-
France
Magic.
The encounter with whale sharks, nurses, mantas. And a top team on a very beautiful boat.
- Recommended for
- Mantas / Whale Sharks / Comfort
-
- 9.2 Superb
- Rezake K
- 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.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Calina O
-
Australia
Excellent all round
Unparalled warm water diving with all comforts provided for - definitely the choice for divers.
- Recommended for
- Focus on diving (4x a day most days), diverse sites & fab crew.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Romain N
- France
Sharktastic !!!!
Every dive is different, shark TV do to speak, Mantas, Mola Mola, sharks all sizes, whale shark, Dolphin’s by night at the back of the boat, very effusively trip, super well organised, confortable as possible ! The Mola mola was an unexpected chance :)
- Recommended for
- Professionnalism, confort, astonishing
-
- 9.2 Superb
- Peter K
-
United Kingdom
Best trip ever
Too many to mention but the giant manta rays were amazing
- Recommended for
- The diving, the boat, the people
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Wojciech L
-
Poland
Great week of exciting diving on a spanking new, sparkling clean and luxurious boat
I've been on many liveaboard boats and - when it comes to quality of service and the class of the boat this one was the best. The route covered all the highlights including manta cleaning stations, snorkeling with whale sharks, diving in channels filled with sharks and rays, beautiful coral gardens (the biggest surprise, as I had the presumption that the coral is all dead in the Maldives). Great selection of food, additional attractions like visits to uninhabited islands and fantastic atmosphere made me decide to stay with Emperor for another, unplanned week!
- Recommended for
- Great marine life sightings, very comfortable boat, good and various food.
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Natasa M
-
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
-
- 8.8 Fabulous
- BOGDAN M
-
Romania
Great experience, definitely i would recommend it
night dive with mantas six types of sharks in one day beautiful thillas
- Recommended for
- the room and the bathroom were really spacious, the dive guides were flexible on our demands, the food was varied and tasty
-
- 10 Exceptional
- Colin K
- United States
Amazing crew…took care of everything while smiling!!!
Mantas, whalesharks, amazing food, the bbq on the beach.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, food, crew members
-
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Beth F
- United States
Wonderful experience with Emperor Explorer
We were on our first dive by 6:30 a.m each morning. The staff was amazing and every detail was cared for to make a smooth 4 dives during our day.
- Recommended for
- Diving, new friends and good food
