Emperor Virgo, Maldives
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Great dives, wonderful crew, delicious food capped by a barbeque dinner on a remote islet at sunset. ”
Highlights
The Emperor Virgo liveaboard offers year-round diving in the Maldives. Catering to just 18 divers, there is ample space for all guests on board to relax and unwind during their stay. Cabins are spread over 3 decks and have double or twin beds, private en-suite bathrooms, and individually controlled AC. Upper-deck cabins also have large picture windows and amazing sea views.
The main deck of the Emperor Virgo is home to the large indoor salon with an entertainment area and dining room. The upper deck has an outdoor terrace, bar, and an al-fresco dining area to enjoy the delicious cuisine and gorgeous scenery. Meals combine international and local dishes; a free glass of wine is included with dinner. The sun deck has comfortable loungers and offers a relaxing space to unwind between dives.
All dives from the Emperor Virgo yacht take place from the accompanying dhoni, which gives plenty of room for kitting up and gear storage and makes getting to and from the dive sites easy. Itineraries on offer are The Best of the Maldives, Sharktastic, South Central Atolls, and the Deep South & Southern Sharks. All offer incredible dives with the chance of encounters with sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more.
To book your Maldives dive liveaboard aboard the Emperor Virgo, book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (39 USD per week), Travel Insurance, Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages (5 USD), Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Soft drinks (3 USD), Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Nitrox Course (284 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (101-466 USD), WiFi internet (31 USD).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Emperor Virgo Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.0
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Prashant S
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India
Anxious about my diving abilities at the start, I transformed into a confident diver who did not want the trip to end
Extremely satisfying overall experience & the fact that I could do all 17 dives inspire of a long gap of ten years was itself a highlight other than the wide variety of marine life that we could see
- Recommended for
- Great Dive Guides. Punctuality regarding schedules. Friendly crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michele M
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Italy
Don't hesitate!
Great experience, pirate week was amazing and the dives were so incredible! Can't wait for another one
- Recommended for
- Diving & Diving guides were amazing. Food was pretty good. Everything was pretty clean.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Steven D
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Germany
Great guides and great organization
The Orca Dhoni is really great. No comparison to the small Sirina
- Recommended for
- Caring crew, good spots and top organization
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- 10 Exceptional
- Luisa B
- Italy
wonderful
The whole week was impeccably planned, the dive sites all fabulous, the quiet on the boat allowed me to relax a lot, the bbq on the island.
- Recommended for
- Food, diving, relaxation
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- 10 Exceptional
- Emma H
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France
Awesome diving week
Diving with Mantas at night and seeing them coming even from the boat. But saw many insane dives and an awesome crew on the boats.
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive sites, Mantas
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Babeth F
- France
Excellent trip, very professional dive guides and very good organization
Dives with manta rays, night dives, group of great travelers
- Recommended for
- Dive guides, manta rays, crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stephanie S
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United States
Exceptional week in the Maldives!
Our week on the Emperor Virgo was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the crew, dive masters, and overall experience exceeded every expectation. We completed 17 incredible dives—each one unique—and the team made us feel safe, supported, and inspired the entire time. Their knowledge of the sites, briefings, and calm confidence added so much to the trip. The diving itself was spectacular. We learned how to use reef hooks, drifted along walls as sharks cruised by, and watched manta rays sweep through the dark on a night dive. We saw sharks, mantas, eagle rays, turtles, eels, octopuses, nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, gorgeous coral, and more fish than I could ever list. Every dive felt alive. Life on the boat was just as memorable. The food was fabulous—fresh, plentiful, and far better than I expected on a liveaboard. The rhythm quickly became eat • sleep • dive • repeat, and honestly, I loved it. Our fellow divers included couples from Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland, and the shared experience made the trip even richer. Great conversations, lots of laughter, and new friends by the end of the week. The Emperor Virgo team delivered an outstanding experience on every level. If you’re thinking about a Maldives liveaboard—go. This week was one of my all-time favorite dive trips.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Experience.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael B
- Germany
Great Dives and amazing Food
The Crew and the Guides are very friendly and attentive. They care about you like about their friends and try everything to make the trip to your best week. The dives sites are well chosen and eventhough we had not the best visibility, we saw whaleshark, plenty of Mantas, different sharks and turtles, cuddle fishes and many many fishes :-) And the food is amazing! For the vegan, diabetics individual meals have been provided. Awesome week!
- Recommended for
- Food, Dives, Guides/Crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Aurelia P
- France
A great week
Each dive, but also the moments of rest between dives, shared with the group and the guides. Great atmosphere on board the boat.
- Recommended for
- Great team: the guides, the crew. The diversity of sites and dives. The comfort of the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- michèle Q
- France
A nice balance to enjoy this cruise
The exchanges, the conviviality with the benevolent staff.The dives are still fantastic even without the whale shark!the boat offering beautiful relaxation areas.Thank you
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides - Crew Service - Meals
