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.
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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).
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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
- Mareike C
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Germany
Best of male
I had the pleasure of traveling with the Emperor Liveaboard in the Maldives best of male and it was simply a perfect experience from start to finish! From the very beginning, the organization was professional and seamless. The crew on board is not only incredibly friendly but also highly skilled and attentive. You feel welcome and well taken care of at all times. The dives were absolutely spectacular from majestic manta rays and curious reef sharks to vibrant coral reefs. The dive guides know the sites inside out and ensure every dive is both safe and unforgettable. The boat itself leaves nothing to be desired: clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The cabins are cozy, the sun deck is perfect for relaxing, and the food is varied and truly excellent. What stood out most to me was the perfect balance between a relaxed atmosphere and professional service on board: a great mix of adventure, relaxation, and community. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Emperor Liveaboard in the Maldives and would book again anytime. Definitely a 5-star experience!
- Recommended for
- Island BBQ. Cozy Rooms. Dive Guide Katy.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Wolfgang R
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Hebe W
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United Kingdom
Excellent first liveaboard - definitely recommend
Brilliant trip, visibility was slightly less good than I had expected due to seasonality but there were some fantastic dives. The boat was great and the crew were amazing
- Recommended for
- Quality of the boat was fantastic. Knowledgable and supportive dive guides. Friendly staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sandrine C
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France
Liveaboard perfect in every way
Perfect stay! Very comfortable boat, beautiful and well organized dives, very complete briefings, competent and involved guides, delicious and varied meals. To be done again absolutely!
- Recommended for
- The dives. Guides. Meals.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Olga Z
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United States
Highly recommended
I really enjoyed this trip. Everything was very well organized. The diving was fantastic.
- Recommended for
- Tiger sharks. Bull, spinner, leopard, grey reef, white tip and other sharks. Friendly crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Calina O
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexander L
- Australia
everything was great, diving, crew, cabin, food. absolutely worth the money that was paid
I saw everything I wanted to see during this liveaboard diving trip: mantas, mobulas, whale shark. Amazing trip! Highly recommended for everyone.
- Recommended for
- dive, crew, food
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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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- 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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christoph P
- Switzerland
Best of the maldives
One of the many highlights of this trip was the nightdive with the mantarays and the snorkeling with the waleshark. absolutely stunning! the trip was well organized, the crew was very experienced and the food delicious. 5 stars
- Recommended for
- Mantaray diving, food, guides
