Emperor Explorer, Maldives
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9.2 Superb
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- Internet
- Free Nitrox
- from € 198 / day
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“The food was amazing and the kitchen made sure there was a variety of things for the people with allergies etc. ”
Highlights
The luxury Emperor Explorer yacht schedules year-round dive safaris in the Maldives. Designed to meet divers' needs, Emperor Explorer comfortably accommodates 26 guests in 13 cabins. Each stateroom features a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC and fan, storage space, and charging ports. There is the choice of twin or double-bed cabins and the option to upgrade to main or upper-deck rooms, which also feature stunning sea views.
Emperor Explorer Maldives has numerous social and relaxation areas around the boat. The upper deck has an open-air terrace, and on the top deck is a large sundeck with loungers. The main deck is home to the air-conditioned salon with sofas and TV, and home-cooked meals with a complimentary glass of wine at dinner are served at the al-fresco dining area located at the stern.
Emperor Explorer offers a variety of itineraries around the world-class dive sites for which the Maldives are known. Choose from the 'Best of the Maldives' to truly experience the magic of the Maldive Atolls and deliver 7 days of fantastic diving at the iconic sites of the North and South Male Atolls and Ari Atoll, or the ‘Hanifaru & North’ itinerary, which gives guests a chance to get up close and snorkel with giant mantas in the bay. Diving takes place from the accompanying dhoni, which has plenty of space for gear storage and kitting up, making getting to and from the dive sites hassle-free. Complimentary nitrox is available for certified divers.
Trips aboard Emperor liveaboards include all port and park fees, free Nitrox, and even complimentary wine, while you will never be charged extra for itinerary or fuel surcharges. What you see is what you pay.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (6 EUR per day), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (284 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (101-466 USD), WiFi internet (31 USD).
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Emperor Explorer Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
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Vessel
9.4
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Crew
8.8
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Food
9.5
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Diving
9.4
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Value
8.8
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- 8.0 Very good
- Yida S
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China
Professional guides, great diving, ok boat
Great diving and not a bad boat. Our cabin was not as nice as some of the others in the same category, so a bit of inconsistencies. Guides are professional. Be prepared to dive with strong currents
- Recommended for
- Professional dive guides and briefings. Great diving. working tub.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Paulo E
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Portugal
Nice Christmas trip!
The best dives compensate the ones not so good. The dive guide Abdul was amazing. The Ross and Kate made the minimum effort for the comfort of guests, professionals but not great engagement with everyone.
- Recommended for
- Dives. Cabin comfort. Food.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Ingemar H
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Sweden
High quality boat with good service. Nice dives and amazing new friends.
Beautiful weather, nice dives with clear water and lots of drinks in the evenings
- Recommended for
- The amazing company. Meeting strangers who at the end of trip are your friends.. High quality boat. Good dives.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Joanna D
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Belgium
Emperor explorer
The liveaboard itself was always very clean & cozy. The food was amazing and the kitchen made sure there was a variety of things for the people with allergies etc. We had the bad luck that there were problems with the engine. We stayed much longer than planned in Rasdhoo, which is why we didn’t cover the whole plan and best dive sites. They “fixed” this problem by transferring us to Emperor Serenity. Great boat, but not what I booked. No whale sharks were seen on this trip, whilst that is what made me book it… in the description it really seemed as if they were on look out for them. I know wild life isn’t guaranteed, but I also know captains and crew have connections to get us in the correct direction. My group’s dive guid, Muaz, was excellent, just as I can recall for some others. Let’s just say; you’ll always have better ones on dive trips.
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- Amazing food. Friendly service. Comfort.
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- 9.2 Superb
- June H
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Japan
Unforgettable Dive Adventure
This was my first liveaboard experience, and I'm so glad I went with Emperor Explorer! The boat was in awesome shape, the crew were super friendly and helpful, and the food was seriously tasty. But what really made it special was the focus on diving! We had 20 dives in total, which is three more than most other boats offer. Dive Director Emma was amazing—she's the most experienced and caring dive pro I've ever met. From her first briefing, we felt totally safe, and by the end of the trip, we were all big fans. Plus, I made some great friends along the way. Can't wait to hop on board with the Emperor fleet again for more adventures!
- Recommended for
- Focus on diving, professional guides, boat and crew
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michael J
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United Kingdom
Great boat, great crew and great week diving
Channel diving in strong currents with loads of sharks, some great dives with mantas as well. Mixture of guests was great again and lots of laughter
- Recommended for
- Boat is very good, crew/dive guides couldn’t do any more, sharks and mantas
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- 9.2 Superb
- CHIH YI H
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Taiwan
fantastic
The crew service is excellent. The dive guides are very professional. It's very comfortable to be able to shower after each dive. The dive boat is spacious and comfortable. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the bathroom space is also ample. The public areas are luxurious, clean, and comfortable.
- Recommended for
- Manta night dive, dive with nurse shark, dive with whale shark
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- 8.4 Very good
- Heather S
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Canada
Incredible trip to Deep South
Deep South Maldives - if you wanna see sharks this is the SPOT. Only downside is beach bbq is advertised, this is not the case Deep South, this is a central itinerary (i did Leo central prior to south). 4 dives a day which was excellent, be prepared this is a channel heavy trip, so if you want macro maybe stick to central. Fish factory was INCREDIBLE - hundreds of sharks everywhere, several species on a single dive. No hidden fees which was awesome. We had Charlie as our guide and she was spectacular. Would return, 10/10. Boat manager was a bit odd , we asked if we could do the manta cleaning station twice and he was somewhat passive aggressive about it, but we got the whole boat on board and we lucked out and saw 8 mantas at any given time. First day is basically check dives, but it's smart given the heavy current throughout the trip.
- Recommended for
- Sharks, comfort, safety.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Guy M
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France
First time I see whale shark
To swim with mantas
- Recommended for
- Mes meilleures PLONGEEs
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Guy M
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France
First time I see whale shark
To swim with mantas
- Recommended for
- Mes meilleures PLONGEEs
