Emperor Explorer, Maldives
9.2 Superb - 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.
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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
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.4
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Colin K
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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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Benjamin K
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Germany
Great liveaboard
Great crew, nice route and brilliant dives. Top maintained ship and very helpful crew.
- Recommended for
- Sharks, manta rays and whale sharks
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- 9.2 Superb
- June H
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Japan
Unforgettable Dive Adventure
This was my first liveaboard experience, and I'm so glad I went with Emperor Explorer! The boat was in awesome shape, the crew were super friendly and helpful, and the food was seriously tasty. But what really made it special was the focus on diving! We had 20 dives in total, which is three more than most other boats offer. Dive Director Emma was amazing—she's the most experienced and caring dive pro I've ever met. From her first briefing, we felt totally safe, and by the end of the trip, we were all big fans. Plus, I made some great friends along the way. Can't wait to hop on board with the Emperor fleet again for more adventures!
- Recommended for
- Focus on diving, professional guides, boat and crew
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Toni H
- Germany
Incredible diving experience with the Emperor Explorer
My overall experience on the Emperor Explorer was simply fantastic. From the first moment I felt completely comfortable. The dive team was exceptionally professional, motivated and at the same time warm, which gave each dive a special touch. The entire crew was attentive, friendly and always helpful – the service on board left nothing to be desired.One of the highlights of the trip is clearly the diverse and breathtaking dives, where we had unforgettable encounters with sharks, manta rays and other sea creatures. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and familiar, and there were many beautiful moments with the other divers – both above and below the water.Another big plus: everything was perfectly organized and there were no hidden costs. This honesty and transparency added value to the experience.All in all, it was an all-round successful trip that I would repeat at any time – absolutely recommended!
- Recommended for
- No hidden costs. Incredibly good dive team. Great service from the whole crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Piotr A
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Poland
Amazing trip with Explorer
The diving trip went perfect. Food was great, people were very nice, crew and diving guides were awesome. The boat is new and in very good condition
- Recommended for
- food, atmosphere, diving
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- 10 Exceptional
- Werner G
- Germany
Perfect liveaboard
We were lucky enough to snorkel with whale sharks several times and the manta encounters were perfect. The team had a good one. On the way! For the dive sites and the teams on board and on the Doni super nice and helpful
- Recommended for
- A convincing dive guide, insane dive sites, great local food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexander S
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Austria
Unforgettable liveaboard
Incredible liveaboard in a very very spacious and beautiful boat. The crew and the food are second to none. And the diving spots are also very well selected and varied.
- Recommended for
- Boat. Dives. Crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nora S
- Germany
Fantastic trip with great crew!
My expectations were far exceeded! The dive guides in particular have adapted very strongly to the needs of the travelers. They were approachable at all times, showed a lot of interest and commitment and made sure that I felt safe and comfortable at all times. The briefings were very informative and carefully prepared. On some evenings, additional info sessions about sharks were offered, where I could learn a lot of new things. The dive sites have also been carefully selected - I have never seen so many sharks!! The boat offers a lot of comfort and good opportunities to relax. The crew was great; Very friendly and helpful. I would come back anytime:) 100/10!
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides. Comfort. Eat.
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- DANY A
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Lebanon
Perfect diving experience
Great diving
- Recommended for
- Very well organized diving, nice and new boat, great rooms
