Emperor Explorer Liveaboard

Emperor Explorer Liveaboard

4.7
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  • NitroxFree
  • Wi-FiSurcharge
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  • Groups or
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    Yes
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  • Year built2019
  • Length42
  • Width13.2
  • Capacity26
  • MaterialWood

Newly constructed boat. Spa on the main deck. Up to 4 dives per day are planned. Nitrox is included in the price.

Boat Interior 
The boat has 13 cabins that can accommodate up to 26 divers. 5 staterooms with a double and a single bed and 2 cabins with a double bed are located on the lower deck. 2 rooms on the main deck also have double and single beds. 2 upper deck cabins have double beds and the other 2 rooms on this deck can be shared or booked with double occupancy. All cabins are ensuite and have air conditioning. 
Enjoy open-air diving or stay at an airconditioned salon on the main deck. Boat guests can also relax at the sun deck on the upper deck. 

Diving 
Emperor Explorer is equipped with a spacious dhoni. All diving gear and compressors are stored there. 

Photo Equipment 
The boat has special facilities for underwater photographers' camera tables and a separate rinsing tank. 

Itinerary features 
All the best diving destinations of Maldives can be visited on board Emperor Explorer. The best of Maldives itinerary includes central atolls. You can dive on the manta cleaning station and experience drift dives. The boat offers trips to the deep south of Maldives. This destination is not as crowded as other Maldives destinations. It is featured great chances to meet whale sharks, grey reef sharks, and oceanic blacktip sharks. 

When to Go 
November starts the best time to dive on Central Atolls. The visibility is good, and chances to meet big pelagics are the best. Diving on deep south atolls is available all year round. From December to May water temperature is at its lowest, but still very comfortable around 24 C (75 F)

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Booking

Select the cabin of your choice and enter your personal information. Submit the booking request. Once the booking is processed, you will receive an email notification with all booking details conveniently laid out in PDF.

Confirmation

Our team will contact the liveaboard on your behalf to confirm availability and other booking details. We put your place(s) on hold and get back to you within 24 hours. If there are any issues, we come back to you with alternative options.

Payment

Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email notification with payment instructions. You then have up to 72 hours to take care of other travel arrangements and process the transaction to secure your reservation.

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Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Payment schedule

  • 25% will be required within 3 days after the booking confirmation to secure the booking
  • 100% will be required in 33 days prior to the embarkation date

Cancellation fees

  • If you cancel after the booking is secured with a payment the cancellation fee of 25% will be charged
  • 100% will be charged if cancelled in 33 days before the embarkation date
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Twin Bed Cabin

Deck
Lower Deck
Bedding
Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
5 Cabins
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

Double Bed Cabin

Deck
Lower Deck
Bedding
Double Bed
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
2 Cabins
Ensuite, with individually controlled air con and fan. Hairdryers available on board by request

Suite

Size
18.0
Deck
Main Deck
Bedding
Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
2 Cabins
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 Bed Cabin

Size
14.5
Deck
Upper Deck
Bedding
Double Bed
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
2 Cabins
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

Twin Bed Cabin

Deck
Upper Deck
Bedding
Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
2 Cabins
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 are available on request
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Reviews about Emperor Explorer

4.7
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4.75

Wonderful week of shark Verified review

I've been with Emperor fleet a few times in the Central Maldives. It was my second time in deep south Maldives, first time with Explorer (deep south) Cabin and facilities are great, just it was the first time to use upper deck twin room and it feels a bit small for two single beds - I could not open my suitcase. Food and service were great, they will try their best to assist all the guests. I didn’t have luck to see a lot of sharks as I expected, but still dive guides were trying very hard to find some pelagic, it will be pure luck of the day. Everything in the boat was excellent, but just downside of domestic flight schedule was unsuitable for all guests. Arrived in Male airport in the morning and my domestic flight scheduled late evening - they managed to change it to the afternoon flight. Later, also coming back to Male, domestic flight schedule was 6am - for this reason I missed two of last dives - I was not happy about this also, some of the other guests as well. The team told us that the airline gave them only those time slot, but hopefully next time you can get better timing, then the trip will be great. Thanks anyways for a wonderful week of diving. Someone who wants to see a lot of pelagic shark joining the trip will never be disappointed. I Hope I can do it again sometime soon. Thank you Explorer team!
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5

Stunning!Verified review

Great experience overall out for one week on the Maldives central atolls classic route. The Explorer is a fairly new boat, roughly 3 years old, locally built. Whilst this shows in some of the finer details of the finish this does not at all impact the experience. The cabins are spacious and comfortable and the bathrooms are like regular hotel rooms. Staff and dive guides have been well-trained and are making your stay superbly enjoyable. One can see that with Emperor a well-rounded operator with decades of experience is behind it. Food is always a spread of local and international flavors with the usual Maldivian night and the beach BBQ during one of the nights. They make eggs the way you want it like in a hotel egg station, liked that plus! For those who like a tipple, the house wine with dinner is free (not the greatest wine....) but more so i found the happy hour every day intriguing where you get 2 beers for the price of one (USD 5.00). The dive Dhoni is large and well equipped. Whilst the compressor is a bit rusty on the outside it looks well maintained otherwise and Nitrox is free. Thanks Explorer Team!
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