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“We are already planning the next one with emperor Leo again”
Highlights
The Emperor Leo liveaboard offers good value liveaboard diving year-round in the Maldives. She caters to 24 guests in 12 en-suite, air-conditioned cabins. There are eight double or twin cabins on the lower deck, three double or twin cabins on the upper deck, and one large executive suite. On the main deck is the large indoor salon with an entertainment area, bar, and dining room, which leads out to the front deck where the hot tub is. On the upper deck is an outdoor terrace to enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset, and the upper deck has comfortable loungers for sunbathing in between dives.
The Emperor Leo dive itineraries explore some of the best dive sites in the Maldives. The ever-popular ‘Best of Maldives’ itinerary goes to the iconic sites of North Male, South Male, and Ari Atoll, where divers can enjoy channels, drifts, pinnacles, and the chance to meet mantas, whale sharks, and marine life of many varieties. Diving takes place from the diving dhoni, giving ample room for getting ready and gear storage. Nitrox is free 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 online today to dive into the Maldives aboard Emperor Leo.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (6 EUR per day), Travel Insurance, Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages (5 USD), Soft drinks (3 USD), Nitrox Course (284 USD), 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 Leo Reviews
- 9.1 Superb
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Vessel
8.7
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Crew
8.9
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.2
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Value
8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Daniel Z
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United States
An UnforgettAn Unforgettable First Liveaboard Experience!able First Liveaboard Experience!
Our trip on the Emperor Leo was our very first liveaboard experience—and it far exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we stepped aboard, we were welcomed with warm smiles, professionalism, and top-notch hospitality. The boat itself was stunning—immaculately clean, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed. Our cabin offered the most incredible ocean view, making every sunrise and sunset a breathtaking experience right from our room. The food was absolutely delicious, featuring freshly caught fish, tropical fruits, and irresistible desserts. After each dive, we were treated to refreshing juices or freshly baked cakes, a small touch that made a big impact. The dive crew was outstanding—experienced, friendly, and always ready to help. They made every dive safe, fun, and memorable. One of the magical touches of the trip was the nightly light setup behind the boat, where we could watch mantas, dolphins, and nurse sharks right from the deck. It was surreal. Beyond the diving and the boat itself, one of the highlights was the amazing people we met—fellow travelers who quickly became friends. This journey was truly unforgettable, and we loved it so much that we've already booked our next trip. If you're considering a liveaboard in the Maldives, Emperor Leo is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!
- Recommended for
- Exceptional Hospitality and Delicious Food – From fresh seafood and tropical fruits to post-dive snacks like cakes and juices, every meal and gesture made us feel pampered and well taken care of.. Top-Notch Diving Experience – The dive crew was incredibly skilled, supportive, and knowledgeable, making every dive safe, exciting, and seamless.. Unforgettable Atmosphere Onboard – The beautiful, clean boat, ocean-view cabins, nightly marine life viewing, and the friendships we made created a warm, memorable atmosphere that we’ll never forget..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Dennis D
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United States
fantastic above and beyond service and dining
From the beginning Onboarding, to the end of leaving all of it was a highlight. Do not think I could ask for more.
- Recommended for
- Took us to see what I’ve never seen nowhere to go and very, very qualified Divers
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- 8.0 Very good
- Karl E
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United States
Excellent Week led by one of the best Boat Managers I've met
1. Mantas at night 2. Octopus while on a reef hook 3. Leopard eels 4. More rays and nurse sharks than I have fingers and toes 5. Sunrises and sunsets
- Recommended for
- Organization of the itinerary; great set of guests who kept us all laughing; leadership of the boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christian P
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United States
Tremendous experience and service
Manta feeding station visits, nurse shark domain visit, night dive(!), camaraderie between crew, relaxed atmosphere between divers, international nature of group yet mutual respect and no boorish behavior at all, super and generous meals, packed d’living (3-4/day), different atolls visited (4) in 1 week. Cabins were very good not luxury. Evenings were fun. There was one shore visit but curtailed by rain. I would say overall I could do this again and again (as one of my colleagues has) and stick with Emperor and it’s fleet.
- Recommended for
- Crew, breadth of diving, atmosphere on boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michele T
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United States
Fantastic liveaboard, crew and dive guides: Very Well Organized
We were upgraded to the Emperor Explorer, which was a fantastic boat. We were amazed by the number of reef sharks, mantas, stingrays and eels that were spotted.
- Recommended for
- The food was varied and always delicious. The dive briefings were informative and very beneficial to our dive experience.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adam P
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United States
Best of the Maldives
Nurse shark dive, Kuda Rah Thila dive site
- Recommended for
- Variety of dive sites, crew members, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stacy T
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United States
Great diving
Everything!
- Recommended for
- Friendly/helpful crew, delish food, great dive sites
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- 5.6 Review score
- Christopher N
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United States
No AC in cabin, entries were chaotic.
NO AC in cabin, Couldnt sleep for two full nights because of the heat. My bed was literally wet from the humidity in the room. Drop points were routinely missed due to chaotic and poorly coordinated entries. Donghi generator didnt work for the entire trip, meaning they had to tether to the main boat to fill tanks. This kept us from leaving Gan for a full day and delayed getting to the better dive spots, limiting the dives we could do at the best spots and making every day a schedule nightmare. Cant complain about the food or service, both were very good. However, I would not recommend Emperor Leo. Find a newer, better maintained operation.
- Recommended for
- Food, friendly staff, diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Grace C
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United States
Excellently organized and fun liveaboard
Great crew and surprisingly delicious and varied food (though some of it tended to run out...not sure if that was the boat's fault or some of the guests on board...). Overall great experience, saw mind-blowing dive sites and safety was very important to the boat manager and guides. Would definitely recommend this liveaboard to others.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, food, comfort
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- 10 Exceptional
- David P
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United States
Best diving experience I could hope for during rainy season.
We got to enjoy diving with mantas, whale sharks and plenty of other species of sharks. The sunset dive with the nurse sharks will be hard to top when it comes to nurse shark encounters.
- Recommended for
- 1. Crew were fantastic 2. Diving was better than I expected during the season. 3. Boat was comfortable even during a rough weather day.
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