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 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
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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
- Romain N
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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
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Claudia J
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Switzerland
Enjoyed every day except the day when we had to leave ;-)
Great experience with safe diving, very nice people, comfortable vessel where you could enjoy outside facilities with privacy.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Staff. Buddies.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alexander L
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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
- Peter K
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United Kingdom
Best trip ever
Too many to mention but the giant manta rays were amazing
- Recommended for
- The diving, the boat, the people
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Daniel K
- Switzerland
It was all very good
We were very enthusiastic and it was all very good. Also the care of my wife Tatiana.
- Recommended for
- Manatas hai wala hai
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- 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
