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Liveaboard · Maldives

Emperor Explorer, Maldives

From August 2019, Emperor Maldives’ launches their brand new and 6th liveaboard to their fleet, Emperor Explorer.

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Emperor Explorer, in detail

Emperor Explorer Overview

From August 2019, Emperor Maldives’ launches their brand new and 6th liveaboard to their fleet, Emperor Explorer. Offering contemporary and spacious accommodation where Emperor’s excellent service is standard. At 42 metres she has four decks with three levels of accommodation, easily accommodating 26 guests in 13 well-appointed ensuite cabins all with air-con. Add to that her spa as well as spacious diving and relaxation areas.

Non-divers are very welcome and receive snorkelling equipment free of charge + $50 voucher to spend on board. As the flagship, Emperor Explorer will offer up to four dives a day and, as with all Emperor liveaboards, NITROX is free of charge. Four dive guides provide a premium service, plus a glass of wine is served with dinner.

Accommodation

Emperor Explorer is 42m with a spa, 4 decks and 4 guides. She can sleep a maximum of 26 guests in 13 cabins. 

Upper deck: 2 double/twin cabins with a double + single bed and 1 cabin with a double bed.
Main deck: 2 double/twin cabins with a double and single bed.
Lower deck: 5 double/twin cabins with a double + single bed and 3 cabins with a double bed.

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Is Emperor Explorer right for you?

Every trip is 100% financially protected — ATOL licence and trust account. We can add flights, hotels and tours around your liveaboard as one tailor-made booking. Speak to a Maldives diving expert.

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Departures & cabins

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As a fully bonded tour operator with an ATOL licence and trust account, your trip is totally financially protected. We can also include flights, hotels and tours with your liveaboard booking — speak to a Maldives diving holiday expert on +44 1273 921 001 to build a tailor-made tour around it.

02 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Maldives Male to Male · 02 Aug, 2026 – 09 Aug, 2026 See full itinerary →
24 spaces
£2,090 per person
📷 Double
LOWER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Double

Standard lower-deck cabins with a double bed, private en-suite, AC and porthole — cosy and well-appointed for couples or solo divers.
£2,090 per person
Only 2 left
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 5 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Comfortable lower-deck cabins with a double bed and an additional single bed, en-suite bathroom, AC and porthole windows — perfect for couples with an extra diver or small trio.
£2,218 per person
10 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Located on the upper deck with two single beds, these cabins offer bright spaces, excellent ventilation, large windows, private bathroom and AC — great for friends or dive buddies.
£2,372 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Twin
MAIN DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Twin

Spacious cabins on the main deck with a double bed plus an extra single bed, private shower/toilet, AC and views — a good mid-range upgrade for couples or small groups.
£2,474 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Double
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Double

A top-deck suite with a king-size double bed, generous space, large windows with sea views, en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, storage and comfortable seating — ideal for couples or divers who want the best location on board.
£2,517 per person
Only 4 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
09 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Maldives Male to Male · 09 Aug, 2026 – 16 Aug, 2026 See full itinerary →
20 spaces
£2,090 per person
📷 Double
LOWER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Double

Standard lower-deck cabins with a double bed, private en-suite, AC and porthole — cosy and well-appointed for couples or solo divers.
£2,090 per person
Only 2 left
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 5 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Comfortable lower-deck cabins with a double bed and an additional single bed, en-suite bathroom, AC and porthole windows — perfect for couples with an extra diver or small trio.
£2,218 per person
8 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Located on the upper deck with two single beds, these cabins offer bright spaces, excellent ventilation, large windows, private bathroom and AC — great for friends or dive buddies.
£2,372 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Twin
MAIN DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Twin

Spacious cabins on the main deck with a double bed plus an extra single bed, private shower/toilet, AC and views — a good mid-range upgrade for couples or small groups.
£2,474 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Double
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Double

A top-deck suite with a king-size double bed, generous space, large windows with sea views, en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, storage and comfortable seating — ideal for couples or divers who want the best location on board.
£2,517 per person
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
16 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Maldives Male to Male · 16 Aug, 2026 – 23 Aug, 2026 See full itinerary →
24 spaces
£2,090 per person
📷 Double
LOWER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Double

Standard lower-deck cabins with a double bed, private en-suite, AC and porthole — cosy and well-appointed for couples or solo divers.
£2,090 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 5 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Comfortable lower-deck cabins with a double bed and an additional single bed, en-suite bathroom, AC and porthole windows — perfect for couples with an extra diver or small trio.
£2,218 per person
10 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Located on the upper deck with two single beds, these cabins offer bright spaces, excellent ventilation, large windows, private bathroom and AC — great for friends or dive buddies.
£2,372 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Twin
MAIN DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Twin

Spacious cabins on the main deck with a double bed plus an extra single bed, private shower/toilet, AC and views — a good mid-range upgrade for couples or small groups.
£2,474 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Double
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Double

A top-deck suite with a king-size double bed, generous space, large windows with sea views, en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, storage and comfortable seating — ideal for couples or divers who want the best location on board.
£2,517 per person
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
23 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Maldives Male to Male · 23 Aug, 2026 – 30 Aug, 2026 See full itinerary →
10 spaces
£2,090 per person
📷 Double
LOWER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Double

Standard lower-deck cabins with a double bed, private en-suite, AC and porthole — cosy and well-appointed for couples or solo divers.
£2,090 per person
Only 2 left
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 5 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Comfortable lower-deck cabins with a double bed and an additional single bed, en-suite bathroom, AC and porthole windows — perfect for couples with an extra diver or small trio.
£2,218 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Located on the upper deck with two single beds, these cabins offer bright spaces, excellent ventilation, large windows, private bathroom and AC — great for friends or dive buddies.
£2,372 per person
Only 4 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
30 Aug, 2026 7 nights
Best of Maldives Male to Male · 30 Aug, 2026 – 06 Sep, 2026 See full itinerary →
22 spaces
£2,090 per person
📷 Double
LOWER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Double

Standard lower-deck cabins with a double bed, private en-suite, AC and porthole — cosy and well-appointed for couples or solo divers.
£2,090 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Twin
LOWER DECK · 5 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Comfortable lower-deck cabins with a double bed and an additional single bed, en-suite bathroom, AC and porthole windows — perfect for couples with an extra diver or small trio.
£2,218 per person
10 spaces
📷 Twin
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Twin

Located on the upper deck with two single beds, these cabins offer bright spaces, excellent ventilation, large windows, private bathroom and AC — great for friends or dive buddies.
£2,372 per person
Only 2 left
📷 Suite Twin
MAIN DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Twin

Spacious cabins on the main deck with a double bed plus an extra single bed, private shower/toilet, AC and views — a good mid-range upgrade for couples or small groups.
£2,474 per person
Only 4 left
📷 Suite Double
UPPER DECK · 2 cabins · max 2 pp

Suite Double

A top-deck suite with a king-size double bed, generous space, large windows with sea views, en-suite bathroom, individually controlled AC, storage and comfortable seating — ideal for couples or divers who want the best location on board.
£2,517 per person
Only 2 left
Included
  • All diving — tanks, weights & air
  • 100% financial protection via our Travel Trust Association membership
  • ATOL holiday protection when we include a flight with your holiday
Not included
  • International flights — we can add these to your trip
  • Hotel stays before or after your trip — we have exceptional prices at the best hotels in the region if you want to extend your trip
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