The Maldives

Scuba diving in the Maldives is likely on every scuba diver’s bucket list. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, its white sand bordered atolls look like a string of pearls in crystal-blue waters. Once the purview of well-heeled honeymooners, above-water bungalow resorts and less-than-accessible flight tickets to Male. This extremely biodiverse region has become easier for scuba divers to experience. The Maldives are now simpler to get to, and dive liveaboards (the way to experience the best scuba on offer) have increased their service levels, become more inclusive and have lowered their prices.

If endless blue waters, tiger sharks, whale sharks and manta are your cup of tea, it’s time to head to the Maldives❤️

 

The Emperor’s Flagship

The well-renowned Emperor Fleet’s top-of-class dive liveaboard in the Maldives. We constantly admire their attention to detail, safety, and inclusivity.

The Liveaboard

Emperor Explorer-Maldives-hero 7Recently built, this 42 metre long sturdy-hulled, sleek vessel, comfortably and reliably takes divers to the best scuba spots in the Maldives.

With a beam of over 13 metres, she ensures stability over ocean crossings. With four decks, and all necessary safety equipment, she makes an awesome inclusive choice for your Maldives dive adventure.

Accommodation

Emperor Explorer-Maldives-upper suite-edThe Emperor Explorer has a flexible cabin arrangement that can accommodate up to 26 divers. Spread over three decks, the cabins include king-size doubles, twins, doubles with a single, and standard doubles.

All cabins have the amenities you have come to expect from an Emperor experience, ensuite bathrooms, AC, plenty of storage space, windows, and comfy beds.

The Diving

Emperor-Maldives-UW-reefThe diving is done Maldivian style from the accompanying dhoni, overseen by four dive guides, allowing pinpoint entry and exits. The spacious dhoni is fully equipped with compressors, comphrehensive first aid and an AED.

Nitrox is available, and facilities for underwater photographers are extensive, allowing you plenty of space to take care of your gear after that nurse shark night dive.

Food Onboard

Emperor Explorer-Maldives-saloon-edIndulge in some great western and local cuisine, freshly prepared and served in the well appointed, airy restaurant. Inclusivity is paramount, so plant-based, vegan, the cruelty-free scuba food you require and desire, is very well catered for.

As always, get in touch with us to review available menus during your Maldives dive excursion.

Emperor Explorer Features

  • Laundry Service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Air-conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Free-diver Friendly
  • Custom-built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Paid Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Leisure Deck
  • High-level safety equipment

 

Trip Inclusions

One of the things we love about dive trips on the Emperor Explorer is the level of  inclusivity.

Transfers, park fees, nitrox, dinner on an island, and government taxes are all included.

Exclusions

Rental equipment is available, as is Wifi.

Itinerary

Best of Maldives Itinerary Highlights:

  • Dive the best and most famous dive sites across Male and Ari Atoll.
  • Dive channels, pinnacles, and an action-packed night dive with nurse sharks. Get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals!
  • Expect to see sharks, manta, reef fish, turtles, morays, eagle rays, and abundant macro life. Possible hammerheads and whale sharks.
  • We don’t follow an exact itinerary; flexibility is key irrespective of the year you visit, this underwater world is yours (and ours) for the exploring.

Southern Sharks Adventure Itinerary Highlights:

  • 14 nights to spend more time and visit more dive sites.
  • Fuvahmulah Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island with incredible visibility.
  • Huvadhoo Atoll: 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.
  • Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters. Only on the Male to Addu trips.
  • Thaa Atoll: Grey reef & white tip reef sharks plus the chance of Whale sharks at night.
  • Meemu Atoll: Enchanting channels with pelagic action, sharks, Eagle rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
  • Vaavu Atoll: A sunset/night dive at Alimatha, Vaavu atoll is a must to have a memorable experience with the resident nurse shark.
  • South Male Atoll: Grey reef sharks and eagle rays at the famous Kandooma thila, a highlight on any trip.

 

Deep South & Southern Sharks Itinerary Highlights:

  • 10 nights to spend more time on more less crowded dive sites with plenty of action.
  • 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.

Sharktastic Itinerary Highlights:

  • Dive the best and most famous dive sites across Male and Ari Atoll.
  • Dive channels, pinnacles, action-packed night dive with nurse sharks, get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals!
  • Expect to see sharks, manta, reef fish, turtles, morays, eagle rays, abundant macro life. Possible hammerheads and whale sharks.
  • We don’t follow an exact itinerary; flexibility is key irrespective of the year you visit, this underwater world is yours (and ours) for the exploring.

Dive Packages

Best of the Maldives | 7N
from $2190 USDper person
  • Male - Male
  • Up to 20 dives.
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Southern Sharks Adventure | 14N
from $5685 USDper person
  • Male - Gan
  • Up to 40 dives.
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Deep South & Southern Sharks | 10N
from $5243 USDper person
  • Kooddoo - Gan
  • Up to 25 dives.
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Sharktastic | 7N
from $3164 USDper person
  • Male - Male
  • Up to 20 dives.
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