Emperor Divers
Amazing diving holidays in Egypt, Maldives, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands
Divers choose Emperor because…
Since 1992, Emperor Divers has been sharing the magic of the Red Sea, Maldives, Indonesia and Solomon Islands with divers from all over the world. In that time, we’ve welcomed thousands of guests – many of whom return to us year after year – drawn back by unforgettable experiences and friendly faces.
Our focus is simple: to deliver safe, sustainable and seriously memorable diving for everyone. With world-class liveaboards, excellent resort diving and a full range of PADI courses, we’re here to help you explore the ocean your way. We have trips that showcase the very best our regions have to offer, led by teams who live and breathe the destinations they dive.
I had the absolute best diving vacation of my life aboard the Best of Raja Ampat trip on Emperor Harmoni. Everything about this liveaboard was next-level. This trip exceeded every expectation I had. Truly a 5-star experience and the best diving trip I’ve ever been on. Highly, highly recommended! (Thomas Davis, November 2025)
We thank every diver and student who’s joined us over the years. We’re proud so many of you return as true ‘Friends of Emperor’. And if you’ve not yet dived with us, we’d love to welcome you aboard and share the knowledge, passion and warm hospitality that have shaped our story for more than three decades.
Abbiamo alloggiato al Wadi Sabarah Lodge che è un paradiso per gli amanti della natura, della tradizione locale e del relax e scoperto per caso il centro Emperor divers poiché non avendo mai fatto immersioni prima non avevamo neanche ricercato nulla al riguardo e invece vinta la paura grazie a Simon che è un istruttore eccellente (parla perfettamente sia inglese sia italiano) abbiamo scoperto quanto è bello fare immersioni. Abbiamo effettuato tutti gli esercizi preparatori ed il briefing iniziale per imparare le basi e poi siamo partiti alla scoperta del reef di Abu Dabbab che è semplicemente meraviglioso con i suoi coralli pesci e tartarughe. Tutto è stato perfetto anche la crew e l’attrezzatura e le tempistiche in questa cornice bellissima del Wadi Sabarah. Abbiamo anche approfittato della gentilezza di Simon per capire cosa fare nei giorni di vacanza qui visto che non avevamo organizzato nulla ed in generale per mille consigli e curiosità.
Special thanks goes to our friend and instructor Marwan!!
Highly professional especially towards safety, ecological awareness and a talent for spotting rare animals like e.g. scorpion fish!
We always felt very safe and we now feel confident as divers.
It was a big pleasure and we will keep coming back here.
Port Ghalib is simply one of the best hubs for getting to the coolest dive sites in Egypt.
We had an incredible experience from start to finish. Our instructors, Taki and Ahmed, were fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, patient, and most importantly, a lot of fun to dive with. They made every dive enjoyable while ensuring we learned valuable skills and felt confident throughout the course.
We learned so much about buoyancy, navigation, deep diving, and overall dive safety, all while exploring the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea. Their teaching style struck the perfect balance between being thorough and keeping things relaxed and enjoyable.
If you’re looking to further your diving education or simply dive with a great team, I highly recommend Emperor Diving School. Thank you, Taki and Ahmed, for an unforgettable experience and for helping us become better divers!
And the diving, I don’t even know where to start describing the diving. Raja and Pat is one of the best dive destinations in the world. I cannot recommend this boat highly enough.
Wir fühlten uns sicher und es hat viel Spaß gemacht.
Jederzeit wieder!
Absolut empfehlenswert!
Equipment:
BCD und Regulator habe ich mir dort ausgeliehen und war soweit zufrieden – dass es kein High End-Equipment ist, sollte klar sein; es war in einem gepflegten Zustand und hat einwandfrei funktioniert. Ich wurde zudem zwischendurch gefragt, ob alles passt oder ich Teile für meine nächsten Tauchgänge austauschen möchte oder etwas zu beanstanden habe.
Tauchgänge/Unterwasserwelt/Locations:
Die Tauchgänge selbst haben mir die meiste Zeit großen Spaß gemacht, leider ist das Rote Meer nicht überall so farbenfroh und intakt, wie man es auf Bildern sieht; die Korallen sind stark beschädigt durch eine Hitzewelle/Erwärmung des Wassers vor einigen Jahren, wie man uns erklärt hat. Am besten hat es mir bei Elphinstone und Dolphin House gefallen.
Team/Staff:
Das Team ist freundlich und sehr bemüht (manchmal etwas zu sehr bemüht um gute Rezensionen, das scheint sich in Ägypten durchzuziehen), den Gästen ein gutes Erlebnis zu bieten. Ich würde es begrüßen, wenn häufiger und ernsthafter Kritik an den Gästen geübt wird, wenn diese sich während der Tauchgänge nicht an Grundregeln halten. Es sollte außerdem darüber nachgedacht werden, Gäste mit unzureichender Erfahrung nicht mit in die zum Teil beengten Höhlen mitzunehmen.
Preise:
Ich war das erste Mal in Ägypten tauchen und fand es teurer als erwartet. Insbesondere die Preise für das Schnorcheln (60-80€ je nach Ort) sind wirklich immens. Für Bootstauchgänge und Ausflüge zu anderen Hot Spots werden Aufpreise fällig.
We can’t wait to come back and dive with you all again
10/10
I celebrated my birthday onboard, and the crew made it truly unforgettable. They surprised me with a birthday cake and a beautiful card signed by everyone in both English and Arabic. It was such a thoughtful and personal gesture.
From the first day, I felt so comfortable and welcomed by this amazing crew. The diving was fantastic, the dive sites and organization were excellent, and the food was absolutely incredible. The service overall was outstanding, from the dive guides, to housekeeping, to the sailors helping with equipment and making sure everyone was taken care of.
The entire team worked so hard and always with kindness and a smile. They made this trip feel incredibly special. Thank you for making my birthday and this whole experience unforgettable. I would return without hesitation, truly a 5-star experience!
We were a group of seven friends and everyone was extremely happy with the boat, the crew and the diving!
The airport transfer was easy.
The crew in particular was amazing, the dive guides were professional, friendly and always available.
The food was excellent, the tanks were always filled properly, the boat was kept clean.
The diving was great and the captain and boat manager always tried to avoid crowds when possible.
Un grand merci pour cette expérience !
Super freundliches Personal mit Blick auf Sicherheit und Details.
Wirklich sehr zu empfehlen!
Es gab Tee und einen kleinen Snack.
Vielen Dank und ein großes Lob meinen Guide Hasan!
Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis!
Gerne immer wieder!
All the reservation process went very smoothly, very easy, All the instructors are great and very caring to the fauna and flora, special thanks to Dawn for her time and advices, an Tracey to have guided us at the Thistlegorm wreck. Meals on the boat were very good. I chose this diving center with the review, and I can only say that if you’re looking for a diving center in Sharm El Sheikh, contact them you’ll not regret it
Emperor's underwater world awaits
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Worldwide Liveaboards
Liveaboard diving is perfect for experiencing some of the best dive sites aboard a spacious boat with holiday comforts and first-rate guides and crew. Emperor operates 11 top-rated boats to choose from in the Red Sea, Maldives, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands.
Day Diving
Emperor offers day diving in the Solomon Islands, Indonesia and Egypt. On the Red Sea we have three centres with a variety of different ‘feels’ – from the vibrant Sharm el Sheikh to relaxed Wadi Sabarah. In the Solomons, Emperor Divers Honiara provides unrivalled access to incredible World War II history and stunning marine life while Emperor Lembongan in Indonesia is perfectly situated to explore the world-famous Coral Triangle.
PADI Dive Courses
Emperor’s dive centres have a partnership with PADI that goes back well over three decades. We offer a full range of courses under the guidance of our highly-qualified and vastly-experienced instructors and our Red Sea centres all have the premier PADI 5 Star rating.
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