Emperor Virgo, Maldives
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Great dives, wonderful crew, delicious food capped by a barbeque dinner on a remote islet at sunset. ”
Highlights
The Emperor Virgo liveaboard offers year-round diving in the Maldives. Catering to just 18 divers, there is ample space for all guests on board to relax and unwind during their stay. Cabins are spread over 3 decks and have double or twin beds, private en-suite bathrooms, and individually controlled AC. Upper-deck cabins also have large picture windows and amazing sea views.
The main deck of the Emperor Virgo is home to the large indoor salon with an entertainment area and dining room. The upper deck has an outdoor terrace, bar, and an al-fresco dining area to enjoy the delicious cuisine and gorgeous scenery. Meals combine international and local dishes; a free glass of wine is included with dinner. The sun deck has comfortable loungers and offers a relaxing space to unwind between dives.
All dives from the Emperor Virgo yacht take place from the accompanying dhoni, which gives plenty of room for kitting up and gear storage and makes getting to and from the dive sites easy. Itineraries on offer are The Best of the Maldives, Sharktastic, South Central Atolls, and the Deep South & Southern Sharks. All offer incredible dives with the chance of encounters with sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more.
To book your Maldives dive liveaboard aboard the Emperor Virgo, book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Gratuities ($150), Alcoholic Beverages ($5), Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Soft drinks ($3), Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Nitrox Course ($284), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($101-466), WiFi internet ($31).
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 Virgo Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 8.8
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Tine S
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Denmark
Maldives is magical
Diving in the Maldives is like being live in one of those under water documentaries. Its absolutely stunning, and there is magic around each coral corner ❤️
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives. Friendly and helpful crew. Nice boat.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Scott D
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United States
Great off-peak season diving
Great diving and a well run ship. crew was highly attentive. Even though it was off season and had a small passenger load, the crew maintained a high level of focus and service. Food was consistently good and the rooms were well maintained (and quite spacious on the top deck).
- Recommended for
- Small group diving. Ship condition. Service.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kris N
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Luxembourg
Perfect trip with emperor virgo
Amazing trip with emperor virgo. Very helpful and lovely crew. Good organised dives. Completely satisfied.
- Recommended for
- crew, dives, food,
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- 10 Exceptional
- michèle Q
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France
A nice balance to enjoy this cruise
The exchanges, the conviviality with the benevolent staff.The dives are still fantastic even without the whale shark!the boat offering beautiful relaxation areas.Thank you
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides - Crew Service - Meals
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stephanie S
- United States
Exceptional week in the Maldives!
Our week on the Emperor Virgo was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the crew, dive masters, and overall experience exceeded every expectation. We completed 17 incredible dives—each one unique—and the team made us feel safe, supported, and inspired the entire time. Their knowledge of the sites, briefings, and calm confidence added so much to the trip. The diving itself was spectacular. We learned how to use reef hooks, drifted along walls as sharks cruised by, and watched manta rays sweep through the dark on a night dive. We saw sharks, mantas, eagle rays, turtles, eels, octopuses, nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, gorgeous coral, and more fish than I could ever list. Every dive felt alive. Life on the boat was just as memorable. The food was fabulous—fresh, plentiful, and far better than I expected on a liveaboard. The rhythm quickly became eat • sleep • dive • repeat, and honestly, I loved it. Our fellow divers included couples from Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland, and the shared experience made the trip even richer. Great conversations, lots of laughter, and new friends by the end of the week. The Emperor Virgo team delivered an outstanding experience on every level. If you’re thinking about a Maldives liveaboard—go. This week was one of my all-time favorite dive trips.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Experience.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Megan K
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Singapore
Awesome week in Maldives
Great daily itinerary that was flexible and based on site conditions which allowed us to truly see the best of Maldives - from mantas to stingrays and lots of colourful marine life. The liveaboard itself was extremely cosy and comfortable with delicious meals whipped up for us 3 times a day. The dive crew and guides were great, informative and really friendly. We had a ton of fun with the other guests on board and it really felt like home for a week.
- Recommended for
- Cosy liveaboard, great company, fun dive guides and crew
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- 8.0 Very good
- Meike M
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Germany
Awesome diving experiences with a great crew and a comfortable boat
Manta rays, nurse sharks and many more things to see under water, interesting and exciting excursions, all in all a very good experience!
- Recommended for
- good food, very friendly and helpful crew, diving experiences
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Javier A
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Spain
Precious Maldives and Emperor Proper
Diving in the Maldives is fantastic. We have been quite lucky with the big life.Very comfortable with Albert as a guide and Maria, both at all times.All activities very well organized.Overall, remarkably high
- Recommended for
- The guides Albert and Maria, professional, friendly, attentive!. The comfort of the boat, crew and facilities. The Maldives' funds, always tremendous!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Valerie R
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United Kingdom
Amazing trip!
We were lucky enough to see 17 Eagle rays swimming in formation, lots of sharks, turtles and rays as well as beatiful corals and so much fish life. The night dive with the Mantas was thrilling - as was the twilight dive with the nurse sharks. We couldn't fault the crew and Dive Guides. The briefings were really good and health and safety was always a priority. It was our first liveaboard and we couldn't have asked for more. The accommodation was excellent and the fantastic cocktails an added bonus. Thanks to Thomas and all the crew for making the week so special!!
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving, the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Aurelia P
- France
A great week
Each dive, but also the moments of rest between dives, shared with the group and the guides. Great atmosphere on board the boat.
- Recommended for
- Great team: the guides, the crew. The diversity of sites and dives. The comfort of the boat
