Emperor Explorer Liveaboard, Maldives
4.8Excellent13 verified reviewsEmperor Explorer is a 42-meter contemporary vessel built to deliver comfort and service across the Maldives. This wooden-hull liveaboard accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 high-spec cabins and offers diverse itineraries throughout the atolls. Emperor Maldives liveaboard routes range from Northern Highlights to Best of Maldives, catering to divers seeking both big pelagic encounters and reef diversity.
Boat Interior
Guest cabins include suites and twin or double configurations across the lower, main, and upper decks. All rooms offer individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with USB connection, en-suite bathrooms with showers, and towels. Hairdryers are available upon request. Upper deck suites provide king-size beds and windows, while lower deck options feature portholes.
Services
The indoor air-conditioned saloon features comfortable seating, a dining area, board games, and a multimedia library. Outdoor areas include upper deck seating with beanbags and a sun deck with loungers and shaded zones.
Dive Deck
All diving operations are conducted from a separate 24-meter diving dhoni equipped with compressors, emergency equipment, and tank storage. A team of four dive guides manages the underwater program. Free Nitrox is provided, with tanks available in 11.1L and 13.2L sizes. PADI courses and equipment rental can be arranged in advance. Camera facilities include rinse tanks, air gun, a table, and charging stations.
Itineraries
Northern Highlights
This route covers North Male, North Ari, Rasdhoo, South Ari, and Baa Atoll, offering manta cleaning stations, reef dives, and the chance to snorkel in UNESCO-listed Hanifaru Bay. Expect sightings of turtles, reef sharks, macro life, and seasonal encounters with manta rays and whale sharks. Key sites include Lankan Manta Point, Fish Factory, Finger Point, and Fish Head.
Best Of Maldives
Emperor Explorer Maldives itinerary includes North Male, South Male, Ari, and Vaavu Atolls. Divers explore channels, pinnacles, and cleaning stations. Marine life features manta rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks during night dives, eagle rays, turtles, and occasional hammerheads and whale sharks. Sites like Fish Head are known for schooling fusiliers, snapper, and grey reef sharks.
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Cabins
Lower Deck Twin
Twin berth cabins are approximately 11–12 sqm and come with one double and one single bed, porthole, individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TV with USB connection, and an en-suite bathroom of 4–5 sqm. Two cabin towels are provided per guest, and hairdryers are available upon request.
Lower Deck Double
These cabins are around 9 sqm and feature a double bed, porthole, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with USB connection, and an en-suite bathroom of about 4.5 sqm. Two towels per guest are included, and hairdryers can be requested.
Main Deck Suite Twin
Suites on the main deck are approximately 18 sqm with windows, a king-sized double and a single bed, flat-screen TV with USB connection, and an en-suite bathroom of around 5 sqm. They include individually controlled air conditioning and two towels per guest. Hairdryers are available on request.
Upper Deck Suite Double
Located on the upper deck, these 14.5 sqm suites feature windows, a king-sized double bed, individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TV with USB connection, and a 5.5 sqm en-suite bathroom. Two cabin towels are provided per guest, and hairdryers are available upon request.
Upper Deck Twin
These cabins are about 9 sqm with a double and single bed, windows, individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TV with USB connection, and a 4 sqm en-suite bathroom. Hairdryers are available on request, and two cabin towels are included per guest.
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
The dive dhoni is staffed with three crew members and includes compressors, AED, First Aid, and oxygen. Divers use SMBs, reef hooks, dive computers, and torches for night dives.
Boat navigation & safety
Navigation includes GPS chart plotter, VHF, CB radio, satellite phone, and mobile communication. Safety equipment comprises life jackets, AEDs, firefighting systems, smoke detectors, CO monitors, fire blankets, and night watch.
Food & Drinks
Meals are buffet-style with local and international options. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly diets can be catered to with advance notice. Ingredients are sourced locally, so specialty items may be limited. A complimentary glass of red wine (or beer/soft drink) is served with dinner.
Onboard Facilities
Facilities include air-conditioned lounges, open-air dining areas, international bars, sunbeds, and beanbags. Entertainment options include books, movies, and music.
Photographer Facilities
Facilities for underwater photography include rinse tanks, a dedicated camera table, compressed air for drying, and charging stations
Cabins
Double Bed Cabin
Double Bed Cabin
Double Bed Cabin
Size:9 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Toiletries
Double bed cabins are approx. 9sqm, with port holes, individually controlled aircon, flat screen TV (USB connection). Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4.5sqm, 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Twin Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Size:12 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:5 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Wall Fan
- Towels
- Toiletries
Twin berth cabins are approx. 11-12sqm with port holes, double and single bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection). Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4-5sqm. 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Twin Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Twin Bed Cabin
Size:9 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Toiletries
Upper deck cabins are approx. 9sqm with windows, a double and single bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection). Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4sqm, 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Suite
Suite
Suite
Size:18 m2
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Toiletries
Main deck suites are approx. 18sqm with windows, a king-sized double and single bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection). Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 5sqm, 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Suite Double Cabin
Suite Double Cabin
Suite Double Cabin
Size:14.5 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- TV in Cabins
- Towels
- Toiletries
Upper deck suites are approx. 14.5sqm with windows, a king-sized double bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection). Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 5.5sqm, 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- SPA
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Charging Stations
Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor Explorer
What is the best time to dive on a Maldives liveaboard and what are the water temperatures?
The Deep South Atolls are at their best from January to March, when strong currents bring in pelagic species like hammerheads, tiger sharks, and silky sharks into the nutrient-rich channels. Just the time for shark aficionados who are after full-action dives.
In the Maldives, water temperature does not fluctuate much during the year, from 27° to 30°C, from 81° to 86°F. Those are excellent conditions for a dive- you can dive comfortably either with minimal protection like a 3mm wetsuit or a shorty, or even without a wetsuit for some divers.
Emperor Explorer liveaboard offers a variety of dates suitable for every diver
Which Marine Creatures Can Be Seen While Diving in the Maldives?
The sharks are a big highlight and include grey reef sharks, white-tip reef sharks, and black-tip reef sharks that are residents all year round. Pelagic species known to visit the southern atolls include tiger sharks, hammerheads, silky sharks, and thresher sharks. Coral reefs are home to turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and schools of reef fish such as fusiliers, snappers, and trevallies. The intricate detail of macro life includes nudibranchs, shrimps, and ghost pipefish. Unique dive sites, such as Alimatha in Vaavu Atoll, stage unforgettable gatherings of nurse sharks every night. From the pelagic giants down to vibrant reef species and intricate macro life, the Maldives stand among the most diverse diving destinations in the world.
Where is the Maldives Located and How to Get There?
Most tourists enter through Velana International Airport, formerly known as Malé International Airport, situated on the island of Hulhulé close to the capital, Malé. The airport has fairly good connectivity with major cities in Asia and Europe, and even the Middle East, with airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines flying regularly.
Transfers from Malé are organized by the liveaboard operators and resorts by speedboat, domestic flights, or seaplanes, depending on distance and location. It is highly recommended that you plan your trip in combination with your liveaboard or resort for smooth connections. Since most trips embark and end in Malé, arriving and departing the Maldives is easy and convenient
What is included in the Best of Maldives itinerary onboard Emperor Explorer Liveaboard?
One of the more spectacular highlights along the route on board MV Emperor Explorer is Fish Head in Ari Atoll. This medium-sized pinnacle is home to turtles, patrolling grey reef sharks, and schools of fusiliers pursued by trevallies. The site also includes overhangs and thousands of vibrant blue line snappers that add to the dynamic underwater scene. In Alimatha, Vaavu Atoll, a night dive or one shortly after sunset discloses the image of nurse sharks up to three meters in length for an unforgettable close encounter.
The itinerary is flexible according to weather conditions and marine activity to guarantee the best diving experiences throughout the year. Each dive is carefully planned to offer the most enjoyable time with the Maldivian underwater treasures, keeping safety and comfort in mind
Are non-divers welcome on Emperor Maldives liveaboards, and what activities are offered?
Snorkelling may be done from the dive deck when a dive instructor or guide is present, or when the snorkeler is accompanied by a certified diver. For safety, all snorkelers are required to wear a flotation device while in the water. While every effort is made to accommodate non-divers, certain dive sites or conditions may limit participation. All guests who are not diving will be asked to complete a liability form upon check-in
Is Wi-Fi available on the Emperor Explorer Maldives, and is there a fee?
For guests who require more consistent connectivity, it’s recommended to purchase a local data SIM card upon arrival at Malé airport. An Emperor Divers Maldives representative will be available to assist with this during your airport transfer
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Best of Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics.North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations.
South Ari Atoll: Whale Sharks, Beautiful Pinnacles.
South Male Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck.
Vaavu Atoll: Beautiful channels with magical soft corals and pelagic delights. Action packed night dive with Nurse Sharks and others.
North Male Atoll: Beautiful Pinnacles.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- All transfers to/from the liveaboards on the check-in day (usually Saturday or Sunday) will be met at Male (Velana) International Airport by a representative, wearing an Emperor Maldives T-shirt and holding an Emperor Maldives sign.
- The meeting point is beside the Help Desk.
- Emperor arranged transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 and are free of charge.
- Guests who use the 11:00 transfer accept that the boat will not be fully cleaned or ready. A light sandwich style snack will be provided for lunch.
- If you do not wish to wait for one of the above transfers or you arrive after the last transfer, taxis are available at the airport. Boat's airport representative will be happy to help you, however please note that boarding may not be possible before 13:00.
- If you are already in the Maldives, you should make your way to the airport for the 16:00 transfer.
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Male-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-13:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks at night, abundant grey reef sharks, oceanic black tip sharks, fast and exciting channel dives - don't take your eyes off the blue; silky sharks, great hammerhead sharks, mola-mola and bull sharks seen from time to time.
Foammulah Island/Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island rising from the deep with incredible visibility.
Addu Atoll: The most southern atoll of the Maldives, which is located south of the equator and used to be a British Royal Air Force base.
Day 14:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- All transfers to/from the liveaboards on the check-in day (usually Saturday or Sunday) will be met at Male (Velana) International Airport by a representative, wearing an Emperor Maldives T-shirt and holding an Emperor Maldives sign.
- The meeting point is beside the Help Desk.
- Emperor arranged transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 and are free of charge.
- Guests who use the 11:00 transfer accept that the boat will not be fully cleaned or ready. A light sandwich style snack will be provided for lunch.
- If you do not wish to wait for one of the above transfers or you arrive after the last transfer, taxis are available at the airport. Boat's airport representative will be happy to help you, however, please note that boarding may not be possible before 13:00.
- If you are already in the Maldives, you should make your way to the airport for the 16:00 transfer
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Maldives (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics.North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations.
South Ari Atoll: Whale Sharks, Beautiful Pinnacles.
South Male Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck.
Vaavu Atoll: Beautiful channels with magical soft corals and pelagic delights. Action packed night dive with Nurse Sharks and others.
North Male Atoll: Beautiful Pinnacles.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- All transfers to/from the liveaboards on the check-in day (usually Saturday or Sunday) will be met at Male (Velana) International Airport by a representative, wearing an Emperor Maldives T-shirt and holding an Emperor Maldives sign.
- The meeting point is beside the Help Desk.
- Emperor arranged transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 and are free of charge.
- Guests who use the 11:00 transfer accept that the boat will not be fully cleaned or ready. A light sandwich style snack will be provided for lunch.
- If you do not wish to wait for one of the above transfers or you arrive after the last transfer, taxis are available at the airport. Boat's airport representative will be happy to help you, however, please note that boarding may not be possible before 13:00.
- If you are already in the Maldives, you should make your way to the airport for the 16:00 transfer.
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you
Deep South (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
- Fuvamulah: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
- Huvadhu: Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks and many, many more.
- Addu Atoll: WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty, majestic manta cleaning stations and tiger sharks.
- This itinerary has a lot of channel dives, so it is best suited to more advanced divers.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South (7 nights) (Kooddoo-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
- Fuvamulah: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
- Huvadhu: Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks and many, many more.
- Addu Atoll: WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty, majestic manta cleaning stations and tiger sharks.
- This itinerary has a lot of channel dives, so it is best suited to more advanced divers.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-13:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks at night, abundant grey reef sharks, oceanic black tip sharks, fast and exciting channel dives - don't take your eyes off the blue; silky sharks, great hammerhead sharks, mola-mola and bull sharks seen from time to time.
Foammulah Island/Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island rising from the deep with incredible visibility.
Addu Atoll: The most southern atoll of the Maldives, which is located south of the equator and used to be a British Royal Air Force base.
Day 14:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- All transfers to/from the liveaboards on the check-in day (usually Saturday or Sunday) will be met at Male (Velana) International Airport by a representative, wearing an Emperor Maldives T-shirt and holding an Emperor Maldives sign.
- The meeting point is beside the Help Desk.
- Emperor arranged transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 and are free of charge.
- Guests who use the 11:00 transfer accept that the boat will not be fully cleaned or ready. A light sandwich style snack will be provided for lunch.
- If you do not wish to wait for one of the above transfers or you arrive after the last transfer, taxis are available at the airport. Boat's airport representative will be happy to help you, however, please note that boarding may not be possible before 13:00.
- If you are already in the Maldives, you should make your way to the airport for the 16:00 transfer
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South (10 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
- Fuvamulah: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
- Huvadhu: Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks and many, many more.
- Addu Atoll: WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty, majestic manta cleaning stations and tiger sharks.
- This itinerary has a lot of channel dives, so it is best suited to more advanced divers.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Sharktastic (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-6:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics.
North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations.
South Ari Atoll: Whale Sharks, Beautiful Pinnacles.
South Male Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck.
Vaavu Atoll: Beautiful channels with magical soft corals and pelagic delights. Action packed night dive with Nurse Sharks and others.
North Male Atoll: Beautiful Pinnacles.
Day 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- All transfers to/from the liveaboards on the check-in day (usually Saturday or Sunday) will be met at Male (Velana) International Airport by a representative, wearing an Emperor Maldives T-shirt and holding an Emperor Maldives sign.
- The meeting point is beside the Help Desk.
- Emperor arranged transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 and are free of charge.
- Guests who use the 11:00 transfer accept that the boat will not be fully cleaned or ready. A light sandwich style snack will be provided for lunch.
- If you do not wish to wait for one of the above transfers or you arrive after the last transfer, taxis are available at the airport. Boat's airport representative will be happy to help you, however please note that boarding may not be possible before 13:00.
- If you are already in the Maldives, you should make your way to the airport for the 16:00 transfer.
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you
Dive sites you’ll see
Southern Sharks (10 nights) (Kooddoo-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Government taxes and green tax
- Scheduled group transfer airport - yacht - airport
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- Equipment rental
- 15 l tanks rental
- Diving courses
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- GST 17% on all goods and services purchased on board
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-9:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks at night, abundant grey reef sharks, oceanic black tip sharks, fast and exciting channel dives - don't take your eyes off the blue; silky sharks, great hammerhead sharks, mola-mola and bull sharks seen from time to time.
Foammulah Island/Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island rising from the deep with incredible visibility.
Addu Atoll: The most southern atoll of the Maldives, which is located south of the equator and used to be a British Royal Air Force base.
Day 10:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 11:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Domestic flight from Male Airport to Kooddoo Airport is needed.
- You will be met by an Emperor Representative where possible and assisted with the check-in formalities for your flight.
- Check in with the domestic airline will commence 2 hrs prior to departure and will close 1 hr prior departure
- Check out is at 07:00 on the last day of the cruise and guests will be in the airport by 07:30.
- For guests continuing their holiday in the Maldives at a resort, hotel or another liveaboard, your on-going transfers need to be arranged by you