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THE EMPEROR EXPLORER IS NOT OPERATING ANYMORE, AS SHE WAS LOST FOLLOWING A FIRE ON MAY 9th 2026.
Emperor Explorer is the flagship of the Emperor fleet in the Maldives – sleek and dynamic, yet solid and reassuring. A modern yacht built in 2019 and refitted in 2024, she measures 42 × 13 meters and is one of the most spacious in her class in the Maldives, offering a true sense of openness and stability. High safety standards, excellent service and cuisine, and top-tier dive organization define the experience on board.
Emperor Explorer represents the mature classic of Maldivian liveaboards. With a 700 hp engine, generators, and a desalination system producing up to 15 tons of fresh water per day, she is fully autonomous for extended crossings between atolls and long-range itineraries. Her purpose is clear: to explore.
On board, Emperor Explorer accommodates up to 26 guests in 13 cabins, each equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom. Upper deck cabins feature panoramic windows, while interiors throughout are bright, modern, and airy, with a strong sense of space. Cleanliness is impeccable.
Emperor Explorer produces a distinct feeling of being on a large vessel: wide walkways, generous relaxation areas, and excellent stability even in open ocean conditions. The layout is designed so everyone can find their perfect spot. Multiple indoor and outdoor lounges, a spacious dining area, a well-stocked bar, and a sun deck with loungers and a jacuzzi invite you to unwind between dives while watching the ever-changing colors of the ocean.
Emperor Explorer is superbly equipped for diving. A separate dive dhoni handles all logistics and wet operations; on board are compressors, complimentary Nitrox for certified divers, and well-organized gear preparation areas. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently, allowing guests to focus on what truly matters – the dive itself.
Emperor Explorer’s itineraries cover the best regions of the Maldives: North and South Malé, Ari, Baa, and Vaavu atolls, as well as extended expeditions to more remote areas. Here, encounters with manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, eagle rays, and vast schools of tropical fish are not rare—they are the very reason divers return again and again.
The crew on Emperor Explorer is international, with English as the working language for briefings, dive planning, and guest communication. Dive guides speaking German, French, Spanish, or Italian are often present as well; their availability varies by departure and can be confirmed in advance.
Life on board Emperor Explorer follows the rhythm of the ocean: early wake-ups and the first dive in the soft morning light, when the sea is at its calmest, followed by breakfast, more dives, and time to relax on deck – reading, napping, or simply listening to the gentle sound of the waves. Evenings bring dinner and conversations that inevitably circle back to one theme: what was discovered underwater that day.
Yes, Emperor Explorer is designed for divers, and their like-minded companions. This is not a family-oriented setting with small children. Divers are cool people, but human beings also, and really enjoy complimentary glass of wine with dinner.
Guests of Maldivian Charter Club who have been on board Emperor Explorer consistently highlight the yacht’s cleanliness and the variety and quality of the cuisine.
When at night Emperor Explorer rests quietly in a lagoon, the water around turns into a dark mirror, the sky above fills with dense constellations, and in that stillness, it becomes clear that everything unnecessary has been left far behind – here, there is only the ocean, your breath, and the anticipation of the next dive.
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Type: Fiberglass, 4 decks
Year buit/refurbished: 2019/2024
Length: 42m
Beam: 13.2m
Draft: 2.8m
Engine: 700 Hp Doosan Daewoo
Generators: 2 x 50 kW
Water Makers: 15,000 litres/day
Navigation and Communication: GPS chart plotter, VHF/CB radio, satellite phone, mobile
Electricity: 220 V and 110 V 3-pin (UK)
Safety: Firefighting system, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide monitors, fire alarms, extinguishers, fire blankets, life jackets and night watch. AED onboard the main vessel and diving dhoni
PAYMENT TERMS
Individual Bookings
61 days or more before departure: 20% deposit due at the time of booking;
final balance due 60 days before departure.
60 days or less before departure: Full payment due at the time of booking.
Liveaboard Group & Charter Payment Terms
Applicable to groups of 6 or more guests and charters
Initial deposit: 5% due within 14 days of booking or 18 months before departure, whichever occurs first.
Second deposit: 10% due 12 months before departure
Third deposit: 15% due 9 months before departure
Final balance: due 60 days before departure
CANCELLATION POLICY
Individuals
61 days or more before departure: 20% cancellation fee
60 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee
PADI digital course materials are non-refundable once issued and redeemed
Liveaboard Group & Charter Cancellation Terms
Applicable to groups of 6 or more guests and charters. All timeframes refer to the period prior to departure.
For group bookings, cancellation fees are calculated per cancelled paying space, based on the Booking Value of that space.
18+ months before departure: Commitment deposit retained.
More than 12 months up to 18 months: If more than 50% of the spaces are cancelled: 5% fee applies to the cancelled spaces. If 50% or less are cancelled: no fee.
More than 9 months up to 12 months: 10% cancellation fee on cancelled paying spaces
91 days up to 9 months: 15% cancellation fee on cancelled paying spaces
61–90 days: 30% cancellation fee on cancelled paying spaces.
60 days or less: 100% cancellation fee on cancelled paying spaces
PADI courses: Advanced Open Water plus a range of specialty courses, on request.
Rental diving gear.
Accommodation of non-diving guests wishing to snorkel, or guests wanting to try scuba diving, wherever conditions and the itinerary allow. Some sites or itineraries may not permit snorkelling for safety reasons.
A private snorkel guide can be requested before arrival for an additional charge.
The meals on board are usually buffet style with a variety of local and International dishes to suit everyone.
Local food is traditionally a bit spicy, fish is available on board, mostly frozen with a few fresh catches along the way.
Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or any allergies must be requested prior to arrival.
Hair-dryers are available on request.
Free of charge transfers depart from the airport to the boat at 12:00 and 16:00.
Languages spoken on board are mostly English, German and Spanish, other languages are subject to availability and on request.
Free glass of wine for every dinner.
Emperor Explorer feartures 13 cabins for 26 guests. 4 suites and 9 cabins.
Upper deck: 2 suites with a king-size double bed, 2 cabins with twin beds
Main deck: 2 suites with a king-size double and single bed
Lower deck: 5 cabins with a double and a single bed, 2 cabins with a double bed only
All cabins have en-suite bathrooms with hot/cold water shower, with individually controlled air con and fan. Hairdryers available on board by request.
5 TWIN cabins on the lower deck with a double and single bed.
2 DBL cabins on the lower deck with a double bed.
2 suites on the main deck
2 DBL suites on the upper deck with a king-size double bed.
2 TWIN cabins on the upper deck suite double cabins.
Twin berth cabins are approx. 11–12 sq.m with portholes, double and single beds, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection).
All cabins feature high-quality cotton bed linen. Ensuite bathroom with hot/cold water shower, approximately 4–5sq.m. Hairdryers available on request.
2 Double bedded cabins are approximately 9 sq.m, with portholes, individually controlled aircon, flat screen TV (USB connection).
All cabins feature high-quality cotton bed linen.
Ensuite bathroom with shower, approx. 4.5 sq.m. Hairdryers available on request.
There are 2 lower deck double cabins that are approx. 9 sqm and come with a double bed.
2 suites on the main deck suites are approximately 18 sq.m with windows, a king-sized double and single bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection).
All cabins feature high-quality cotton bed linen.
Ensuite bathroom with hot/cold water shower, approximately 5 sq.m. Hairdryers available on request.
There are 2 main deck suites that are approx. 18 sqm in size. The room comes with both a king-sized double and single bed.
2 upper deck suites are approximately 14.5 sq.m with windows, a king-sized double bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection).
All cabins feature high-quality cotton bed linen.Ensuite bathroom with hot/cold water shower, approximately 5.5 sq.m. Hairdryers available on request.
Upper deck cabins are approximately 9 sq.m with windows, a double and single bed, individually controlled air con, flat screen TV (USB connection).
All cabins feature high-quality cotton bed linen.
En-suite bathroom with hot/cold water shower, approximately 4 sq.m, 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request.
