Emperor Virgo Liveaboard, Maldives
The boat is a 35-meter vessel and does boutique diving in the Maldives liveaboard scene. It can take in 18 guests and is a modern yacht with light wood interiors to provide serenity and a spacious atmosphere. For Maldives liveaboards, this is relatively small compared to others since personalized service, small dive groups, and guides-to-divers ratio are 1:6. Divers enjoy such focused attention and highly detailed briefings by dive guides.
With mid-week departures, the liveaboard can also avoid the most crowded dive sites. Flexibility in schedules means fewer people and closer looks at marine life. It cannot always promise that you are going to be alone on each dive site, but as a general strategy, this means a far more serene diving experience. The itinerary is carefully worked out so you dive at the best times, giving you better opportunities to get to see marine life in their natural environment.
It is accompanied by a 17-meter diving dhoni, which drops off at all dives with great precision. Equipped with both air and Nitrox compressors, oxygen, first-aid equipment, and an AED, the emphasis is on safety throughout the dives. Experienced and professional, the onboard crew are mostly long-serving staff on this vessel. For EANx certified divers, Nitrox is free, allowing longer bottom times and making dives much safer, especially when reaching greater depths. The crew pays attention to every little detail, so every dive will be just as smooth as possible.
They will be accommodated in air-conditioned cabins with a private ensuite bathroom. The cabins are for those who want total privacy and comfort, ideal to chill out after a day of diving. Social areas include open sun decks for sunbathing and shaded lounges for cooling off. The dining area serves international cuisine, including special diets that can be catered for upon request for a varied and satisfying culinary experience.
This Maldives liveaboard will take guests to known dive sites, such as manta ray cleaning stations and areas frequented by whale sharks. With the flexible schedule, guests are definitely going to experience these underwater wonders without the hectic pace brought about by other dive boats, allowing guests a much deeper and more serene diving experience. Besides the big marine species, at the dive sites there are brilliant coral reefs teeming with myriads of small reef fish, moray eels, and turtles. Each dive is different, special, and unforgettable
Cabins
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Lower deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with port holes, all cabins have twin beds and can be converted to doubles, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 4.5sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
Size:10.5 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
The lower deck double cabin is approx. 10.5sqm with windows, with a double and a raised single bed (suitable for a child up to 14 years old), individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed or Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Main deck twin cabins are approx. 9sqm with windows, twin beds; can be converted to double beds, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 2sqm with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request
Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Twin / Double Cabin
Size:10 m2
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed or Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 10sqm with windows, twin beds; can be converted to double beds, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3.5sqm 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
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
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Charging Stations
Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor Virgo
What is the best time to dive in the Maldives?
During the southwest monsoon, rainfall increases, but there are still ample clear, sunny days. This is usually a less busy period, so one can expect quieter dive sites and special opportunities for closer views of marine life. Seasonal itineraries are planned to coincide with the best dive sites for optimal conditions and marine activity
What marine life can be seen in the Maldives?
In the coral gardens, the macro enthusiast may also find creatures such as ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and frogfish. Every trip will visit sites known for seasonal highlights, and every effort is made to find whale sharks and mantas during peak season
What are the depth and time limits for diving in the Maldives?
Dives are generally capped at 60 minutes to accommodate all participants and allow for efficient scheduling. Briefings on safety before each dive provide vital information about conditions, details of the site, and special precautions that may be necessary
Can non-divers come on liveaboard trips? Is snorkeling available?
Some dive sites or itineraries may not be suitable for snorkeling due to safety considerations. All non-divers and snorkellers must fill out a liability form at check-in before participating in any water activities
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Best of Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport of Male. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-7:
● Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerheads, beautiful reefs with pelagics.
● North Ari Atoll: Grey reef sharks, Fish Head, Maaya Thila, multiple manta ray cleaning.
stations and feeding grounds for year-round encounters.
● South Ari Atoll: Whale sharks, beautiful pinnacles, channels and walls.
● Vaavu Atoll: Schooling grey reef sharks, eagle rays.
● North and South Male’ Atoll: Beautiful pinnacles, pelagics and big fish.
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
Deep South (7 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Kooddoo)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- 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.
- Fuvahmulah; Tiger sharks, oceanic manta, and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
- Huvadhu; Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks,s and many, many more.
- Addu Atoll; WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty and majestic manta cleaning stations.
December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmula,h, and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents; tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks, and many, many more.
At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads, and grey sharks spotted most of the time.
You will dive into many of the world-class channels (kandus) here including; Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip, and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.
Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station Maa Kandu along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon Corner to either start or end the trip with too.
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
- Arrival at Male Airport. Boat's guests should book a domestic flight to the Kadhdhoo Airport.
- 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 from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Discover Sharks (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port of Male. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-10:
● Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerheads, beautiful reefs with pelagics.
● North Ari Atoll: Grey reef sharks, Fish Head, Maaya Thila, multiple manta ray cleaning.
stations and feeding grounds for year-round encounters.
● South Ari Atoll: Whale sharks, beautiful pinnacles, channels and walls.
● Vaavu Atoll: Schooling grey reef sharks, eagle rays.
● North and South Male’ Atoll: Beautiful pinnacles, pelagics and big fish.
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
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Port of Gan Atoll-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- 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.
Thaa Atoll; Possible hammerheads and whale sharks at night.
Meemu Atoll; Enchanting channels with pelagic action, sailfish, sharks, eagle rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Fuvahmulah; Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
Huvadhoo; Whale sharks at night, tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks and many, many more.
Addu Atoll; WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty and majestic manta cleaning stations.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
This itinerary has a lot of drift diving, so it is best suited to more advanced divers.
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Deep South & Southern Sharks (14 nights) (Male-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- 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.
Thaa Atoll; Possible hammerheads and whale sharks at night.
Meemu Atoll; Enchanting channels with pelagic action, sailfish, sharks, eagle rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Fuvahmulah; Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
Huvadhoo; Whale sharks at night, tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks and many, many more.
Addu Atoll; WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty and majestic manta cleaning stations.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.
This itinerary has a lot of drift diving, so it is best suited to more advanced divers.
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
Dive sites you’ll see
Snorkel Maldives (7 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport of Male. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-7:
Safari according to the route.
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
Deep South (7 nights) (Kooddoo-Port of Gan Atoll)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- 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.
- Fuvahmulah; Tiger sharks, oceanic manta, and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
- Huvadhu; Whale sharks at night, silver tips, grey reef sharks,s and many, many more.
- Addu Atoll; WWII wreck HMS British Loyalty and majestic manta cleaning stations.
December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmula,h, and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents; tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks, and many, many more.
At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads, and grey sharks spotted most of the time.
You will dive into many of the world-class channels (kandus) here including; Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo, and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip, and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.
Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station Maa Kandu along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon Corner to either start or end the trip with too.
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
- Arrival at Male Airport. Boat's guests should book a domestic flight to the Kadhdhoo Airport.
- 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 from the airport
Dive sites you’ll see
Best of Maldives (10 nights) (Male-Male)
Included
- Accommodation
- Diving (or snorkeling for snorkeling tours)
- Full board
- Afternoon snacks
- 1 BBQ dinner on local island (weather allowing)
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
- Dive guide
- 12 l tanks and weights
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport
- Government taxes and bed tax
- Land visit
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15 l tanks rental
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks, juices
- Equipment rental
- Personal expenses
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport of Male. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-10:
● Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerheads, beautiful reefs with pelagics.
● North Ari Atoll: Grey reef sharks, Fish Head, Maaya Thila, multiple manta ray cleaning.
stations and feeding grounds for year-round encounters.
● South Ari Atoll: Whale sharks, beautiful pinnacles, channels and walls.
● Vaavu Atoll: Schooling grey reef sharks, eagle rays.
● North and South Male’ Atoll: Beautiful pinnacles, pelagics and big fish.
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