Emperor Leo Liveaboard, Maldives
4.6Excellent12 verified reviewsEmperor Leo is a five-star motor yacht offering lively diving in the Maldives, both Central and South. The attention to detail for which this Maldives liveaboard is noted follows through in its multiple dive possibilities: guided dives, rebreather diving, and wrecks exploration. This yacht is amongst the most popular options for divers in the southern Maldives liveaboard cruises, as it could provide a high level of comfort with good service included in Emperor Fleet.
This yacht is designed for comfort, where the air-conditioned cabins have private bathrooms with hairdryers and dive towels. A maximum of 24 guests can be welcomed aboard, and interior spaces made of wood make it warm for a cozy setting. Itineraries are carefully planned; trips toward the Southern Maldives take place in February and March to ensure the best possible diving conditions.
Onboard, during gaps between dives, guests can lie on the sun deck or sit around in the fully stocked bar or relax in the Jacuzzi on the fly deck. The meals are buffet style and range between several Western and vegetarian courses to ensure divers' dietary requirements. Beverages such as wine, beer, and spirits are available at extra cost, as well as special dietary requests with advance notice.
The dive deck is wide and well-organized, with ample storage space for diving gear between dives. Nitrox is available to enhance safety and improve dive performance. The crew makes diving operations very efficient, allowing divers to see the most of the underwater world of the Maldives, housing the most colorful coral reefs and the variety of marine species. The routes are planned according to seasonal conditions for the best diving experiences.
It means that this luxurious vessel, as a Maldives liveaboard, provides a perfect balance between comfort and adventure, especially for those divers who look forward to the stunning underwater ecosystems of the Maldives
Cabins
Standard Twin/Double Cabin
Standard Twin/Double Cabin
Standard Twin/Double Cabin
Size:9 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:6 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Lower deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with port holes, twin beds; cabins 1 and 8 can be converted to doubles, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Standard Double Cabin
Standard Double Cabin
Standard Double Cabin
Size:9 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Lower deck double cabins are approx. 9sqm, with port holes, individually controlled aircon. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Standard Twin Cabin
Standard Twin Cabin
Standard Twin Cabin
Size:9 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 7-9sqm with windows, twin beds; cabins 10 and 11 can be converted to doubles, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 1.5-3sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Suite Double
Suite Double
Suite Double
Size:16 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Upper deck suite double is approx. 16sqm with windows, suitable for a family with a double bed and a sofa bed, individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 7sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Rebreather Support
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Tech Diving
- DIN Adaptors
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
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Charging Stations
Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor Leo
Liveaboard Diving in the Deep South Atolls of Maldives
Addu Atoll offers historic and natural attractions: the wreck of the HMS British Loyalty, a WWII relic, and the Manta Cleaning Station at Maa Kandu. Demon Corner, a softer dive, offers a gentle drift dive in either direction to either end or start your journey. Unique underwater landscapes with diverse marine life make the Deep South an exceptional destination for experienced divers in search of thrilling encounters
Temperature of the water in Maldives
Is It Possible to See Mantas When Diving in the Maldives?
What Shark Species Can Be Seen in the Maldives?
Stronger currents and heightened marine activity during the northeast monsoon offer very favorable conditions for shark diving. The opportunities to see a great variety of shark species cannot be paralleled anywhere else than from the southern atolls right up to the central reefs
What happens on the arrival day and on the last day of a liveaboard trip?
A final morning dive is planned on the last day of diving, allowing for an 18-hour no-fly rule prior to reaching altitude. The boat will return to port at approximately 1 p.m. and will stay moored overnight. If desired, the guests can go onto land in the afternoon, which will allow them to get a good stretch and have a quick look around if they so desire. Evening: Divers pack their equipment and settle outstanding bills in preparation for an early morning drive to the airport
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Best of Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives/day, incl. 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Government taxes and green tax
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- 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.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasonsÂ
- 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 from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Maldives (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives/day, incl. 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Government taxes and green tax
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- 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.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasonsÂ
- 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 at 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 from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives/day, incl. 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Government taxes and green tax
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- 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:Â
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 7:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 8:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
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Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasonsÂ
- Domestic flight from Male Airport to Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) 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 ongoing transfers need to be arranged by you from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives/day, incl. 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Government taxes and green tax
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- 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 2-14:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Meemu Atoll: Beautiful channels with pelagic action, sailfish, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Thaa Atoll: Hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, traditional Maldivian channel diving.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks, more sharks, fast channel dives in Vilingilli Kandu area.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.Â
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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 at 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 from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Male-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (2-3 dives/day, incl. 1 night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Government taxes and green tax
- BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- 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 2-14:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Meemu Atoll: Beautiful channels with pelagic action, sailfish, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Thaa Atoll: Hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, traditional Maldivian channel diving.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
Huvadhoo Atoll: Whale sharks, more sharks, fast channel dives in Vilingilli Kandu area.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.Â
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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 at 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 from the airport