Emperor Explorer

Boat

Emperor Explorer is a brand new liveaboard runs by the famous Emperor Fleet, it was launched in 2019. Measuring 42 meters long, and 13.2 meters wide, with cruising speed at 12 knots per hour. It is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard where fine accommodation and service is standard.

Emperor Explorer has 4 decks in total, offering guests spacious social spaces as well as personal privacy. The sundeck is perfect for catching those sunrays or having a reviving nap. The upper deck boasts a covered, open area ideal for watching photos and footage from your diving or just relaxing, star gazing and soaking up the wonderful Maldivian ambience.

On the main deck, there is an open air dining area at the stern with dining tables and charis. Inside the air-conditioned saloon, there are several sofas and tables await you for relaxing or watching TV, enjoy the movies from the DVD station, enjoy a book from the library or paly board games with others.

Emperor Explorer usually offer buffet style meals with a variety of dishes to suit everyone, water, tea and coffee are complimentary, plus a complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner. Soft drinks, fresh juices and alcohol (cocktails, liquors, wine and beer) are chargeable. For any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or any allergies, please inform us prior to booking.

Emperor Explorer provide diving from the Dhoni, a large auxiliary boat where the air compressors, nitrox membrane and dive equipment are stored. The dive equipment is stored in the dhoni all the week, the tank is refilled after every dive. The Dhoni is completely independent from the boat, so thanks to its maneuverability it is quite easy to access to the dive spots and the divers’ collection is more comfortable. And it keeps the noise of the compressors away from onboard guests and humidity equipment will never be a problem anymore.

Emperor Explorer is rebreather-friendly and offers free NITROX, all diving and safety equipment as well as a photography charging station and four dive guides.

Non-divers are very welcome and get a free snorkelling kit + $50 voucher to spend on board.

Cabin

Emperor Explorer has 13 well-appointed cabins, it can accommodate up to 26 guests onboard.

All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioned, ensuite bathroom with shower (2 cabin towels per guest, hairdryers available, on request.), mini safe, flat screen TV with USB connection, 220V power plug facilities.

2 Upper Deck Suites :
Located on the upper deck, approx. 14.5sqm, each cabin comes with one king-size double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 5.5sqm, seaview windows.

2 Upper Deck Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, approx. 9sqm, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4sqm, seaview windows.

2 Main Deck Suites :
Located on the main deck, approx. 18sqm, each cabin comes with one double bed and one separate single bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 5sqm, seaview windows.

5 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, 11 - 12sqm, each cabin comes with one double bed and one separate single bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4 - 5sqm, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, 9sqm, each cabin comes with one double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4.5sqm, portholes.

If you are travelling alone, the double with a single bed cabins can be booked on a twin share basis with one guest using the double bed and the other the single. To guarantee the double bed, a supplement of €35 per week is charged.

Diving

• 17 dives per week, include 1 night, depends on conditions.

• Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Information

• Nitrox：Complimentary for certified divers
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional cost
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR/GBP), credit cards.
• Crew Number：24+, include 4 dive guides

Best of the Maldives (All year round)

You don't need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong.

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: Whalesharks, 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

Deep South & Southern Sharks (February & March)

We recommend you have 100 logged dives to join this trip and require that you are Deep Diver/Advanced Open Water or equivalent.

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.
Fuvahmulah Atoll: Tiger sharks, oceanic manta and thresher sharks. Oceanic Island rising from the deep with incredible visibility.
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.

Hanifaru & North (July - October)

You don't need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives. Currents can be strong.

Baa Atoll: Hanifaru Bay and Nelivaru Thila, Dhiggu Thila and many more
Lhaviyani Atoll: Fushivaru Thila, Kuredu Express, and Kuredu Caves
North Male Atoll: Beautiful Pinnacles, Lankan Manta Point

Pelagic Magic (April - July)

You don't need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong.

North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations
South Ari Atoll: Whalesharks, Beautiful Pinnacles

Sharktastic - visiting 4 Atolls (January - April)

This itinerary is not for beginners. We recommend you have 30 logged dives to join this trip and require that you are Deep Diver/Advanced Open Water or equivalent.

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.
Meemu Atoll: Beautiful channels with pelagic action, Sailfish, Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.

South Central Atolls (January to March)

We recommend you have 100 logged dives to join this trip and require that you are Deep Diver/Advanced Open Water or equivalent.

North Male Atoll: (Check Dive): Beautiful Pinnacles & House Reefs.
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.
Meemu Atoll: Enchanting channels with pelagic action, Sailfish, Grey reef sharks, Eagle rays and beautiful soft coral. Manta cleaning station.
Thaa Atoll: Hammerhead sharks, Whale sharks at night.
Laamu Atoll: Beautiful fish filled channels with great shark encounters.

Northern Hi-Lights (July - October) | Male to Male

You don't need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives as currents can be unpredictable and strong.

North Male Atoll: (Check Dive): Beautiful Pinnacles & House Reefs.
Lhaviyani Atoll: Fushivaru Thila, Kuredu Express, and Kuredu Caves
Baa Atoll: Hanifaru Bay and Nelivaru Thila, Dhiggu Thila and many more
Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations