Emperor Explorer Liveaboard in the Maldives

Emperor Explorer is a newer liveaboard in the Maldives. She is as late as 2019 and today is in a class of her own together with a few other liveaboards in the Maldivian waters of Indian Ocean. This is a modern and very spacious liveaboard with excellent accommodation and good service as standard. A diving trip with the Emperor Explorer liveaboard in the Maldives is a pure dream. She is a full 42 meters long and takes a total of up to 26 guests distributed in 13 well-equipped cabins. Of course, all cabins have their own bathroom and air conditioning.

All diving with the Emperor Explorer liveaboard in the Maldives takes place from the boat's large dohni. A companion boat that accompanies you throughout the journey. All your diving equipment will be left on the dohnin to give you more space on board the liveaboard. In addition, all bottles are filled on board the dhonin and you avoid the sound of compressors. Emperor Explorer offers free nitrox to you who are trained for it. Otherwise, you can take a course on board as well and take advantage of the benefits of nitrox diving. For those of you who are underwater photographers, there are plenty of charging stations and room for camera care. Emperor Explorer is one of the few liveaboards in the Maldives that also offers up to four dives per day. Something that is appreciated by many and therefore it is one of the boats that gets fully booked the fastest.

Good food and plenty of space for relaxation

At the stern of the boat there is a large dining area outside in the fresh air. There are several sofas and tables and inside the large air-conditioned lounge you can watch TV or just relax. There is also a dining room here and all meals are served here. All meals are tasty and served daily in buffet style. Up on the upper deck you have a large open area with sun protection where you can relax or go through your photos or videos from the day's diving. Here it is also very nice to just lie down and relax. In the evenings after the last dive and dinner of the day, you can lie here and look at the stars and enjoy the wonderful Maldivian night. Up on the sundeck, it's perfect for also watching sunrises or for taking a little nap.

Are you interested or keen to combine your stay here with another liveaboard or a resort then it is completely possible, contact us and we will arrange it for you. Diving trips to the Maldives can hardly be more amazing than with the Emperor Explorer. An absolutely fantastic and wonderful boat that takes you to it best diving in Maldives

Technical specifications:

  • Height: 42 m
  • Width: 13 m
  • Cabins: 13 double cabins
  • Construction material: Wood
  • Maximum number of guests: 26
  • A/C: Yes
  • Guides: 4
  • Nitrox: Yes
  • A glass of wine with dinner: Yes
  • Charging station: Yes
  • Tenders: 1 Dhoni
  • Electricity: 3-pin UK connectors 220 volts

Cabins available on board

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Cabins on upper deck

2 cabins with double beds and 2 with single beds. All cabins have a private bathroom with toilet and shower and air conditioning.

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Cabins on main deck

2 double cabins with a double bed and a single bed. All cabins have a private bathroom with toilet and shower and air conditioning.

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Cabins on lower deck

5 double cabins with single beds and 2 cabins with double beds. All cabins have a private bathroom with toilet and shower and air conditioning.

Safaris

Diving trip - Best of Maldives
Diving trip - Best of Maldives

This is a diving trip with the “Best of Maldives” safari and it is exactly what it sounds like. On this safari you will experience the best and most famous dive sites in the Maldives.

Diving trip Sharktastic
Diving trip Sharktastic

This safari is available between January and April when clean sea water rushes in from the eastern side of the Maldives. The current comes from Sumatra in Indonesia. The sharktastic safari is a truly wonderful diving trip.

Diving in the Maldives, Pelagic Magic
Diving in the Maldives, Pelagic Magic

The goal of Pelagic Magic is to bring you face to face with the famous whale shark at Ari Atoll. One unforgettable dive after another is made as you make your way from Male through North and South Ari.

Diving in the Maldives Manta Madness
Diving in the Maldives Manta Madness

The Manta madness safari runs from Male to the northern Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay) and back. Aside from diving with manta rays, you get to experience whale, hammerhead and reef sharks up close.

Diving trips Deep South in the Maldives
Diving trips Deep South in the Maldives

The diving will be done at Huvadhoo and Laamu Atoll which is one of the southernmost atolls in the Maldives where many species of sharks seek out such as hammerhead shark, silk shark, tiger shark, gray reef shark.

south central
south central

The "South Central" safari includes very exciting diving where you travel through the central and southern atolls of the country.

About our Liveaboards

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When you want to experience the ultimate diving trip, there is often nothing that beats a trip with a liveaboard! A fantastic opportunity to access the best diving in a destination while being out at sea enjoying the big blue and focusing on relaxation, holidays and diving. Always welcome / Your Scuba Travel Team!

Price information!

All prices in the examples here are only for your liveaboard with diving, accommodation and any transfers when the liveaboard offers it in its prices.

The price examples are exclusive of international flights from Scandinavia.

On some liveaboards there may be fuel surcharges and port and marina fees which are sometimes paid in advance and sometimes on board the boat.

Contact us for the complete package price including flights, possible hotel nights and other things and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

NOTE!

Flight prices are extremely volatile and can only be confirmed once you have booked and paid for your flights.
Exchange rates change daily but we try to keep them as current as possible. For many liveaboarders, one to two hotel nights before or after your liveaboard may be necessary. Hotel nights are not included in the prices here but are added. These nights are sometimes absolutely necessary to secure against possible flight delays and avoid problems with connecting flights on to your dream trip.

Note that the dates below only show dates for the liveaboard itself unless otherwise stated. They therefore do not include flight days or any extra nights. Once we have received your request, we will get back to you with a quote for the price and date of your trip according to your wishes.

Please note! Keep in mind that flight prices can increase a lot during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, school holidays, etc. We recommend that you book early.