Emperor Voyager, Maldives

Emperor Voyager Liveaboard, Maldives

A welcoming modern, spacious liveaboard built to a high standard, Emperor Voyager is a 30 metre boat accommodating 20 guests in 7 twin (choice of decks) and 3 double cabins, all ensuite with air-con and a fan.

Upper deck cabins: 2 twin
Main deck cabins: 1 twin
Lower deck cabins: 3 double, 4 twin

The main deck has cushioned seating as well as sofas and tables inside for shaded relaxation. On the upper deck are comfy sofas whilst outside is the dining lounge with tables and chairs and a sea view where you will have all your meals and aperitifs and a free glass of wine with dinner. You can also make use of this area to check your cameras and torches or to simply relax. The sundeck is perfect for catching those rays or having a nap on a sunbed. All diving is done from her large dhoni tender, giving you more living space on board and getting you to the perfect dive spot every time. Emperor Voyager offers free NITROX, all diving and safety equipment as well as a photography charging station and three dive guides. Non-divers are very welcome and get free snorkelling kit rental + $50 voucher to spend on board.
  • Modern liveaboard with the comforts of home
  • Dine al fresco
  • Visit a local island for a BBQ under the stars
  • Manta dives, dives with man-sized nurse sharks & whale sharks
  • Dedicated dhoni & 3 dive guides
  • Free glass of wine with dinner
  • Free Nitrox

Intinerary

This is a sample itinerary that is subject to change:
  • Rasdhoo Atoll: Hammerhead Dive, Beautiful Reef with Pelagics
  • North Ari Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Maaya Thila Night Dive, Multiple Manta Cleaning Stations
  • South Ari Atoll: Whale Sharks, Beautiful Pinnacles
  • South Male Atoll: Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, Other Pelagics, Beautiful Macro Wreck.
  • Vaavu Atoll: Beautiful channels with magical soft corals and pelagic delights. Action packed night dive with Nurse Sharks and others.
  • North Male Atoll: Beautiful Pinnacles.
This is the Best of the Maldives - and it delivers exactly that. This is where you dive the best and most famous dive sites of the Maldives in a week of wonderful liveaboard diving across Male and Ari atolls. Enjoy a dive holiday that gives you all you could wish for from the iconic sites of North Male, South Male and Ari Atoll. Awaiting you are channels, drifts and pinnacles where you have every chance of meeting mantas, whale sharks and mesmerising marine life of so many varieties. The boat doesn't follow an exact itinerary; flexibility is the word so that no matter what time of the year you visit, this underwater world is yours for the exploring. This itinerary gives you a marine mix of big fish such as shark and manta dives as well as reef dives, reef fish, morays and the abundant macro life. Get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals! One of the best known dive sites is Maaya Thila; this pinnacle is approximately 30m in diameter and falls away to reveal sharks and fish a plenty. A night dive from sheltered moorings here is a must! And the boat will also aim to find whale sharks so you can get in the water and snorkel with them...as long as they stay around long enough!

Cost includes

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 6 days diving (17 dives)
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee and water
  • Nitrox
  • Transfers to / from airport
  • Tank and weights

Cost excludes

  • 12% sales tax and 10% service charge for all purchases and payments on board
  • Wifi
  • Alcohol
  • Courses
  • Equipment hire (excl tank and weights)
  • Crew tips
How qualified to I need to be?

You don’t need a minimum number of dives but you should be comfortable with drift dives, as currents can be unpredictable and strong. If you are an Open Water Diver, some dives are below 18m therefore we recommend having your PADI Advanced to maximise your enjoyment from the trip.

Inexperienced and beginner divers may find some dives challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives that are not suitable for their diving experience. All diving is made from dhonis to give precise entry and exit points.

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