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Emperor Virgo, Maldives

Rating 9.0 out of 10 9.0 Superb
from $ 243 / day Check dates

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

Sharon E, Flag of United States 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.

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Date
Price
01 Aug
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 2,779
FULL
03 Oct
8 Days / 7 Nights
Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply. Female Shared Cabin.
$ 2,779
Select Cabin only 1 space left
10 Oct
8 Days / 7 Nights
30% OFF plus Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 Jul 2026 or until promotional spaces are sold out. T&Cs apply. T&Cs apply.
$ 2,779 $ 1,945 Save 30%
Select Cabin available
17 Oct
8 Days / 7 Nights
Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 July 2026. T&Cs apply.
$ 2,779
Select Cabin only 4 spaces left
24 Oct
8 Days / 7 Nights
30% OFF plus Flexible Terms Offer! €100 deposit, balance due 60 days before travel. Free rescheduling if your flight is cancelled. Valid for bookings made until 31 Jul 2026 or until promotional spaces are sold out. T&Cs apply. T&Cs apply.
$ 2,779 $ 1,945 Save 30%
Select Cabin available
31 Oct
8 Days / 7 Nights
Female Shared Cabin.
$ 2,950
Select Cabin only 1 space left
07 Nov
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 2,950
Select Cabin only 5 spaces left
14 Nov
8 Days / 7 Nights
Male Shared Cabin.
$ 2,950
Select Cabin only 1 space left
28 Nov
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 2,950
Select Cabin available
05 Dec
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 2,950
FULL
12 Dec
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 2,950
Select Cabin available
19 Dec
8 Days / 7 Nights
$ 3,064
Select Cabin available

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: Dive Insurance (39 EUR / week), Travel Insurance, Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages (5 USD), Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Soft drinks (3 USD), Soft Drinks at Meal Times, 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 Virgo Reviews

  • Rating 9.0 out of 10
  • 9.0 Superb
  1. Vessel
    8.5
  2. Crew
    8.9
  3. Food
    9.6
  4. Diving
    9.1
  5. Value
    9.0
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Stephanie S
  • Flag of United States 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.
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Kartikay A
  • Flag of India India

Amazing week on the virgo

The boat crew and dive guides made sure we all had a great week. Will definitely recommend this boat, and emperor divers. The good was excellent, including a couple of surprises!

Recommended for
Watching shark TV, marble rays, and watching mantas feeding on plankton
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Zoltán K
  • Flag of Hungary Hungary

Very friendlí crew and dive guides, they did all for us to have an unforgettable trip

Evening/night snorkeling with a whale shark (long time at the back of the boat), evening/night snorkeling with mantas and nurse sharks,, very good dives with "rich" marine life

Recommended for
Marine life (independent of the boat), funny and friendly dive guides, helpful crew, delicious food
  • Rating 9.2 out of 10
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Chris B
  • Flag of United Kingdom 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.

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