Emperor Virgo, Maldives

Name: Best of Maldives (Male - Male)
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Maldives

9.0 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 247 / day Check dates

“Great dives, wonderful crew, delicious food capped by a barbeque dinner on a remote islet at sunset. ”
Sharon E, United States

Highlights

Modern yacht with upper deck sea view cabins available.
Free nitrox for certified divers.
All diving takes place from the separate dhoni giving more space on board.
All port, fuel, and park fees are included

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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03 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 2,834

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31 Oct

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$ 3,008

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07 Nov

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$ 3,008

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14 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,008

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28 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,008

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05 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,008

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,008

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19 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,124

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26 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 3,124

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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).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Paid Internet
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
DIN Adaptors
Rebreather Support
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2012

Length: 5 meters

Beam: 9.4 meters

Top speed: 12 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 500 HP Caterpillar

Max guests: 18

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 1 Dhoni

Freshwater maker: 12.000 liter per day

Boat navigation and safety

GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid

Emperor Virgo Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

8.5
Crew

8.9
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Megan K
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
15 Oct, 2019

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
28 Nov, 2023

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Marco P
Italy

what I was looking for
Lots of sharks, huge Mantas and more; the best diving experience I've ever had
Recommended for
Experienced guides, great food and facility, good itinerary
18 Dec, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Marco M
Germany

Superior experience with great people
My personal highlight was actually the crew. Everyone always had a smile on their faces and everyone did an outstanding job. The chef Chanaka was just amazing. For this reason alone, the trip on the Virgo is worth it. The guides were also great and always professionally ensured that the group was safe on the one hand and a lot of fun on the other.
Recommended for
The crew, the spots, the food.
11 Dec, 2023

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Tine S
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.
22 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Michele M
Italy

Don't hesitate!
Great experience, pirate week was amazing and the dives were so incredible! Can't wait for another one
Recommended for
Diving & Diving guides were amazing. Food was pretty good. Everything was pretty clean.
21 Dec, 2025

8.4 Very good
Thibaud B
France

calm sea and beautiful dives
What can I say, I wanted a week off it was excellent!!
Recommended for
night diving dives in general
11 Dec, 2023

Translated from French

8.8 Fabulous
Scott D
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.
29 Jun, 2026

9.2 Superb
Marco Lorenzo Flavio C
Italy

Beyond expectations
We saw everything we came to watch: sharks, rays, manta, whale shark...everything perfect, good group and great staff!
Recommended for
Dive sites, professional guides, friendly staff
25 Feb, 2020

10 Exceptional
Roger T
Singapore

Awesome
The crew were great, the food was fantastic, our dive guide Andrea was awesome! Tons of sharks and manta rays.
Recommended for
Crew, Food, Experience
27 May, 2019

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9.0 Superb
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8.0 Very good
Regine P
Germany

Emperor stands for perfect routing & experienced guiding
It is always the right choice to opt in with diving pioneers
Recommended for
Value for money. Diving & Dive Guides. Crew Service & Friendliness.
01 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Luisa B
Italy

wonderful
The whole week was impeccably planned, the dive sites all fabulous, the quiet on the boat allowed me to relax a lot, the bbq on the island.
Recommended for
Food, diving, relaxation
24 Jan, 2023

Translated from Italian

9.2 Superb
Thomas S
Germany

Fantastic experience with small bugs
Diving and experiences with manta rays, sharks and dolphinsThe good service from the crewThe empathetic care of the dive guidesNot nice was the boat change and that there was not even a drink as compensation.
Recommended for
The whole diving experience, nice people, pleasant environment
30 Mar, 2023

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.
23 Nov, 2025

9.2 Superb
Chris B
United Kingdom

Great trip aboard Virgo
Would highly recommend this trip. Crew and guides were all great. The marine encounters were incredible and the crew always put trying to make sure the best encounters were top priority. Thanks to everyone aboard Virgo for this trip!
Recommended for
Amazing marine encounters. Organisation and service from all the staff. Views from the boat.
05 Jan, 2026

9.2 Superb
Francesca C
Italy

Amazing experience
Best diving experience ever. The crew, staff and dive masters were great! Everything Was possibile to see we had seen!
Recommended for
Dive, staff, the place
07 Jun, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Whitney H
United States

Magical Week in the Maldives
Magical trip aboard the Emperor Virgo. Went as part of our honeymoon and it was more than what we even dreamed it could be. The sea life showed up and showed off - mantas, whale sharks, 40+ nurse sharks, diverse dives and countless octopus, micro life, and fish - the crew did everything possible to help us see the best sea life we have ever seen. So good it almost felt surreal. The boat is older but well maintained and the crew were genuinely some of the nicest people we've ever met. Virgo isn't the biggest boat of the Emperor fleet but I can't imagine going on a different one now. We did our homework before we came and I would encourage any future divers to not hesitate booking. Everyone went above and beyond and it was a trip of a lifetime we will never forget!!
Recommended for
Whalesharks, nighttime encounters with mantas, friendly crew
05 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Francisco G
Portugal

Great dives aboard the Virgo!
Beautiful table coral landscapes in S. Ari. Manta rays at Maya Thila. Tons of sharks while channel diving. Guides were super professional and briefings were quite complete.
Recommended for
Chill and professional staff. Great food. Great diving.
03 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Kris N
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,
13 Dec, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Benoit A
France

Loved it
Despite mechanical problems (a big but also very rare issue, no one to blame), the crew went above and beyond to accommodate us and make our experience the best it could be. I had an amazing time. The dives were great and we all saw what we came for (yes, including a whale shark). I definitely recommend this trip and would definitely pick this company again.
Recommended for
The dive team and the crew, the wildlife, the scenery
08 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
Steven D
Germany

Great guides and great organization
The Orca Dhoni is really great. No comparison to the small Sirina
Recommended for
Caring crew, good spots and top organization
26 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Junto L
Hong Kong

An extremely wonderful liveaboard experience with Virgo
Well, those crew have impressived me, very delicious food, very kind and friendly dive guide, and very wonderful under water world.
Recommended for
Very friendly crew, very funny handsome and experienced dive guide, very nice boat.
14 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
YIXI P
China

amazing dive trip
sharks trip. We saw many many sharks
Recommended for
food, chef, liveaboard
29 Jun, 2016

8.0 Very good
stephanie G
Australia

Brilliant!
Extremely good trip, the boat and crew were really good.
Recommended for
We saw a whaleshark, the people were really nice and the weather was amazing.
13 Apr, 2015

9.2 Superb
Marianne V
Netherlands

Absolutely amazing
It was the best liveaboard I have ever done , that with amazing manta experience , the Sharks , the diving was superb.. The crew were good and the briefings were superb. Cannot fault anything on this trip . Will want to come back . 😀😀
Recommended for
Mantas , sharks and the good company and good food.
10 Jan, 2016

10 Exceptional
Valerie R
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
08 Oct, 2019

7.2 Good
SERGE T
France

Beautiful week of diving in the Maldives
Very nice week of diving with all the exceptional wildlife of the Maldives. We were amazed at almost every dive The only downside was the guide of our group (and responsible on the boat) who didn't like to snorkel underwater and often we stayed for a very long time hanging on to the same place while the other groups sailed around the reef
Recommended for
The meals and the kindness of the crew. The very nice dives. Conviviality on board.
06 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
Jean-Guillaume D
France

Superb services, excellent value for money
Excellent trip with a caring supervision. Very nice dives but also good meals and a top bar.
Recommended for
Quality of the general briefing. Cabin size. Quality of the dives.
18 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Jacqueline H
China

Wonderful trip
Lost my kindle in boat after left, they helped to find it. Now waiting for the drop off to my friend.
Recommended for
Food is good staff is friendly and dives are great!
09 Sep, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Lutz R
Germany

Very professional process
Procedure very well organized, boat big enough to find peace and quiet, all guides top, a cruise director who has everything under control, family atmosphere, good food and of course good dives.
Recommended for
Cruise manager, dive guides, crew
27 Jun, 2023