The Maldives' benchmark dive liveaboard — spacious AC cabins, a dedicated dive dhoni and the best reefs of the Central Atolls
The Emperor Explorer is the Maldives' go-to premium dive liveaboard for travellers from India who want a proper week-long underwater safari without stretching to ultra-luxury pricing. Purpose-built for diving, the 13-cabin steel vessel pairs air-conditioned ensuite cabins with everything a serious safari needs — a separate, fully-equipped dive dhoni that follows the mothership so you giant-stride straight onto the reef, free nitrox for certified divers, a spacious sundeck, an indoor saloon and a camera station. The classic seven-night itinerary loops the Central Atolls — North and South Malé, Ari and Vaavu — hitting world-famous sites such as Maaya Thila, Fish Head, Manta Point at Lankan, Banana Reef, HP Reef and the Alimatha nurse-shark night dive. Expect grey reef and whitetip sharks, turtles, napoleon wrasse and, in season, mantas and whale sharks. Indian dietary requests (vegetarian, Jain, no-pork) are accommodated with advance notice. The boat departs from the Velana International Airport jetty in Malé with our airport transfer included, so you are diving the same afternoon you land. This is the liveaboard we recommend most often to Indian clients wanting the best balance of dive quality, comfort and value.
Prices in USD per person. Twin-sharing basis. Single supplement: +60%. Nitrox and 12-litre tanks included for certified divers.
| Cabin Type | Price (per person) | Size | Bed | View | Bathtub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower-Deck Cabin | $1,790 | 12 sqm | Double or Twin | Porthole | — |
| Main-Deck Cabin | $1,990 | 14 sqm | Double or Twin | Sea-view window | — |
| Upper-Deck Suite | $2,450 | 18 sqm | King bed | Large sea-view window | ✔ Yes |
