Mantas, whale sharks, sharks and the blue of the Indian Ocean are just some of the reasons the Maldives is such a popular diving destination. Your choice is plentiful from Emperor liveaboards to Emperor resort diving.
Our six liveaboards consistently attract top-rate guest reviews ranging from the contemporary design of Emperor Explorer to Emperor Atoll, so popular with small groups. And then there are our two new resorts.
Welcome to the NEW Emperor Maldives Laamu, Gan Island, Laamu Atoll
Emperor Maldives has opened its first Maldives resort dive centre at Reveries Diving Village on Gan, Laamu Atoll. Here you can combine superb channel diving with a unique experience on a locally inhabited island.
Perfectly located on the west coast of the locally inhabited island of Gan in Laamu Atoll, Reveries has full resort facilities and the chance to experience the ‘real Maldives’.
With its own private ‘bikini’ beach in front of the hotel, great channel and drift diving, sharks, mantas and masses of big stuff, this is the way to get in touch with local Maldives living.
Of course, it’s also the ideal way to combine a resort stay with one of Emperor’s liveaboard trips (cruise & stay) in the south of the Maldives.
Diving from Laamu's untouched and remote location rarely disappoints with its rich diversity of life offering something for divers, snorkellers and beach lovers.
Our diving centre is located right on Reveries' beach front with access to a shallow, sandy lagoon suitable for beginner divers and divers wanting to refresh their skills. For the more experienced, there's the magical Maldives adrenalin-charged current diving.
Daily diving boats built in traditional style, known as dhonis, take guests to dive the nearby sites where a myriad of marine life awaits; hard corals, magical macro life and turtles swimming around the inner reef. Then there are the big pelagics, which can be enjoyed by divers with experience; eagle rays, snappers, nurse sharks, grey reef sharks, mantas and more.
Emperor Maldives second NEW dive resort - You & Me (Raa Atoll)
The second brand new Emperor-managed dive centre at You & Me in Raa Atoll is for adults only and perfectly set up for all things diving. We also manage the state-of-the-art Water Sports Centre with a range of activities for divers and non-divers alike offering everything you need for those water sports thrills; from snorkelling to jet skis, there is a complete range of water sports equipment and activities.
Our Dive Centre is right on the arrival jetty with direct access to the lagoon. This is also where the dive dhonis (boats) leave for an exciting range of dive sites, which suit all levels of experience. For more experienced, we offer wall and current diving where you can spot bigger fish such as eagle rays, grey reef sharks, tunas, snappers, mantas and more.
Travel time to the dives sites is between 10 and 60 minutes. 2-Tank and Full Day Trips are also offered.
Emperor Divers You & Me offers a full range of PADI courses from beginner to professional level. You will find brand new Scuba Pro rental equipment, aluminium cylinders, equipment room, rinse facilities and a teaching area.
New liveaboard for 2019! Emperor Explorer
From this August, our new flagship, Emperor Explorer, will be offering contemporary and spacious accommodation where our excellent service is standard.
At 42 metres, she effortlessly accommodates 26 guests in 13 well-appointed ensuite cabins all with air-con. Add to that her Spa, spacious diving and relaxation areas and guests are set to be captivated with her high standards in liveaboard Maldives holidays.
Emperor Explorer will operate 7-day itineraries chosen specifically to suit the best seasons in the Maldives with longer 10-day trips focussing on dive sites further afield. All diving is done from her large dhoni (tender), giving more living space on board and getting guests to the best dive spot every time.
Itineraries include:
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The Best of the Maldives
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Deep South & Southern Sharks
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Hanifaru & North
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Pelagic Magic
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Sharktastic
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South Central Atolls
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Central Explorer
As the flagship, Emperor Explorer will offer up to four dives a day and, as with all Emperor liveaboards, NITROX is free of charge. A complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner. With Emperor’s transparent pricing policy there are no hidden extras on board.
Prices start from €1979
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