Open Water Diver

Sharks & Mantas

All Year round

Maldives

UD Rating – 4.5 Star

Emperor Explorer

Brand new contemporary and spacious liveaboard in the Maldives

The Emperor Explorer brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters. She is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard measuring 42m and accommodating 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins all with air-conditioning.

Emperor Explorer brings a class of her own to the Maldivian waters. She is a contemporary, spacious liveaboard measuring 42m and accommodating 26 guests in 13 well-appointed ensuite cabins all with air-conditioning. On the upper deck there are 2 king-size double and 2 twin cabins, the main deck offers 2 double cabins with a single bed, and the lower deck comprises of 5 double cabins with a single bed and 2 standard double cabins.

There is a spa and open-air dining for guests to enjoy at the stern of the main deck, and several sofas and tables inside the air-conditioned saloon for relaxing or watching TV. A complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner. The upper deck boasts a covered, open area ideal for watching photos and footage from your diving or just relaxing, star gazing and soaking up the wonderful Maldivian sunshine.

The sundeck is the perfect place for having a reviving nap or reliving the excitement of the day’s diving with your buddies. Nitrox is free of charge, and all diving is done from Emperor Explorer's large dhoni (tender), giving you more living space on board. Three dive guides are on hand to ensure everyone experiences the best diving and underwater encounters that the Maldives has to offer.

Twin Cabin (Lower Deck)

The lower deck twin cabins are approximately 11-12sqm with portholes. The cabins have contemporary interior with the following amenities:

  • Double and Single Bed
  • Private Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Cabin towels
  • Hair dryer by request

Twin Suite (Main Deck)

The main deck twin suite are the most spacious cabins onboard. It is approximately 18sqm in area with windows. The cabins have the following facilities:

  • King-sized Double and Single bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Cabin towels
  • Hair dryer by request

Twin Cabin (Upper Deck)

There are 2 twin cabins on the Upper Deck. The cabins have contemporary interior with the following amenities:

  • Twin Beds
  • Private Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Cabin towels
  • Hair dryer by request

Double Cabin (Upper Deck)

There are 2 double cabins on the Upper Deck are approximately 14.5sqm , have windows and also have the following amenities:

  • King-sized Double Bed
  • Private Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Cabin towels
  • Hair dryer by request

Double Cabin (Lower Deck)

Double cabins are located at the lower deck with approximately 9sqm with portholes. The cabins have contemporary interior with the following amenities:

  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Cabin towels
  • Hair dryer by request

Route Options

Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 2019 / 2024
Length 42 meters
Beam 13.2 meters
Engines 700 Hp Doosan Daewoo
Generators 2 x 50 KW
Water Makers 12,000 liters/day
Navigation and Communication GPS chart plotter, VHF/CB radio, satellite phone, mobile
Electricity 220 V and 110 V 3-pin (UK)
Safety Firefighting system, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors, fire alarms, extinguishers, fire blankets, life jackets and night watch. AED onboard the main vessel and diving dhoni
Nitrox Available
Compressors 2 x Coltri Compressors + Nitrox
Tenders / Outboards 24m dhoni incl 3 crew
Tanks 11.1ltr (C80) tanks & oxygen kits and 15ltr tanks must be pre-ordered
Camera rinsing tanks Available
Charging Station Available
Rebreather friendly Yes
Mask 19USD /7 days 32USD/ 10 days
Wetsuits 57USD /7 days 88USD/ 10 days
Regulator 69USD /7 days 106USD/ 10 days
BCD 69USD /7 days 106USD/ 10 days
Dive Computer 82USD /7 days 119USD/ 10 days
Torch 10USDper day
Full equipment incl. SMB + Dive Computer 271USD /7 days 403USD/ 10 days
Fins 25USD /7 days 38USD/ 10 days
Stage S40 (5.7 ltr) 88USD /7 days 132USD/ 10 days
Stage C100 (13.2 ltr) 88USD /7 days 132USD/ 10 days
Twin Set (2 x 11.1 ltr) 88USD /7 days 132USD/ 10 days
Stage S80 (11.1 ltr) 32USD /7 days 50USD/ 10 days

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