Emperor Explorer Itinerary

Best of Maldives (MLE) 7N

8 days / 7 nights

About Emperor Explorer

  • Dive the Maldives’ world-famous manta ray sites and healthy reefs 
  • Affordable luxury and comfort perfect for non-diving partners
  • Free nitrox means divers enjoy longer and safer dives
  • Enriching excursions, snorkeling and special experiences on every cruise

With all the hallmarks of a luxury resort, the Emperor Explorer offers guests a ‘floating hotel’ experience exploring the stunning Maldivian atolls. Elegant air-conditioned and open-air lounges, opulent cabins, a serene open-air spa, stylish restaurant and sun deck and bar, offer five-star relaxation between dives. With free nitrox, seasoned guides and a large dive tender, diving the Maldives in style has never been so affordable. Perfect for non-divers, amazing excursions, special experiences and snorkelling complete every unforgettable cruise.

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
20
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip exploring the Maldives’ most popular dive destinations
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Witness manta rays queuing up at cleaning stations
  • Search for pelagics of all kinds in Rasdhoo Atoll
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Optional land visit in Male, the capital of the Maldives

Day 1: Once onboard there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. Our boats moor in port on arrival day departing early the next morning. 

Days 2-6: The first dive is a check dive near the port. Following the first dive we depart from Male port and commence the itinerary.

Enjoy a dive holiday that gives you all you could wish for from the iconic sites of North Male, South Male, Ari & Vaavu Atoll. Awaiting you are channels (Kandus), pinnacles (Thilas) & cleaning stations where you have every chance of meeting mantas, a variety of sharks and mesmerising marine life of so many varieties.

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 macro life. Get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals! One of the best known dive sites is Fish Head; a marine protected site, this medium size pinnacle has many resident turtles, huge schools of fusiliers being stalked by trevally and patrolling grey reef sharks. Overhangs and a large school of blue line snapper, the iconic reef fish of the Maldives make this a genuinely great dive.

Day 7: On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 13.00 and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land-visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port. Evening-time pack up diving equipment, settle any outstanding bills.

Day 8: Depart for the airport at 07.00 the following morning.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Return

07:00am

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

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