Maldives Emperor Explorer Liveaboard - 2026!
Remote, exotic, and exciting, this is diving in the Maldives. Consisting of 26 small chains of islands or atolls in the Indian Ocean with each island having its own unique characteristics, the Maldives offers something for any diver with hundreds of dive sites. Visit abundant, vibrant, and prolific sites on the Emperor Explorer, making for stunning photographs and videos with chances to see whale sharks, manta rays, hammerhead and the elusive thresher sharks!
This is a must for any diver wanting to travel the world and check that bucket-list!
Snorkelers welcome, though preference to sites will be given to divers.
Availability: In Stock
Emperor Explorer:
Built in 2019, this 138 feet dream vessel was built for divers, offering year round diving safaris. The yacht has four decks with 13 en-suite air conditioned rooms and access to the onboard entertainment systems.
Package Include:
- 7 nights/8 days aboard vessel
- 3 meals daily, plus snacks
- Water, tea, drip coffee and a glass of wine or beer with dinner is complimentary
- Beach barbecue (weather permitting)
- Optional land visit
- Air fills, weights and belts
- Nitrox fills for certified divers
- Up to 4 dives daily (weather and itinerary permitting)
- Scheduled airport transfers on the days of embarkation/disembarkation
- Maldivian GST (General Service Tax)
- Government Green Tax
Packages Do Not Include:
- Airfare
- Soft drinks, fresh juices and additional alcohol (cocktails, liquors, wine and beer)
- Current Onboard Charges
- Wifi $30 per 5GB data package, when in service range
- Rental, instruction and retail charges
- Crew gratuity (industrial standard is between 10-15% of cruise price)
- Dive accident insurance (required)
- Trip insurance - We recommend Divers Alert Network (DAN) travel insurace: https://dan.org/partner/2680558/trip
- Hanifaru Snorkeling Permit (if applicable)
- Prices subject to change without notice
Pricing per person based on double occupancy:
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$2579 - Lower Deck Stateroom - Couples only - Queen bed only (2 suites available)
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$2738 - Lower Deck Stateroom - Couples or Singles - Queen + Single bed (5 suites available)
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$3054 - Main Deck Suites - One King bed and 1 twin bed (2 suites available)
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$2928 - Upper Deck Staterooms - Twin Beds only (2 suites available)
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$3107 - Upper Deck Suites - King Beds only (1 suite available)
Payment Schedule:
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Deposit to hold each spot: $500.00 non-refundable
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September 11th 2025 – 35% of trip balance
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February 1st 2026 – 50% of trip balance
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June 1st 2026 – final balance due
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Cash, check and credit card are welcome as forms of payment. Credit cards will be assessed an additional 4% fee.