Emperor Explorer

Guests only need their open water certification and no logged dives for the “Best of Maldives” trip. However, you will need to be confident with drift diving, as currents can be strong! 

For an extra charge, it is possible to hire a private dive guide and pay for private dive courses throughout the trip! 

Diving highlights include whale sharks, hammerhead shark dives, manta ray cleaning stations, reef sharks, fast pace drift dives, night dives and a dramatic underwater landscape of caves, walls, overhangs and many thilas. 

Don’t forget, you can check out our main page on Maldives diving for a detailed description of each region!

One of the coolest onboard features of Emperor Explorer is the spa, where you can be pampered with massage treatment by the highly trained staff. 

Non-divers receive a free snorkelling kit and a $50 voucher to spend onboard. 

There is a beach bbq party on almost every trip. 

The stylish, air conditioned bar is a great place to kick back with a drink in hand and it’s also right by the large TV. 

On the upper deck is an open air terrace, perfect for taking in the stunning views. Meanwhile, on the top deck is a large sundeck with comfortable loungers from which to catch some rays. 

Emperor Explorer accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 luxurious cabins all of which feature ensuite bathrooms, AC and charging ports. 

This is one of the more affordable mid-price Maldives liveaboards and by far the best choice for groups with non-divers thanks to the non-diver privileges, spa and beach bbq.

She may not be quite as luxurious as ScubaSpa Yang or Adora but she does offer excellent value for money. 

The diving trips are fun and enjoyable – they may not be as off the beaten track as those of Blue Voyager or Carpe Novo, but a good mix of favourite dive sites are provided nonetheless. 

Check out the video below to get a better idea of what going on a liveaboard trip with Emperor Explorer is all about!