Yacht Request
Yacht Request
Emperor Leo is a modern dive safari yacht, built in 2024 and designed for open-ocean crossings between the Maldivian atolls. Her elegant silhouette, elongated hull, and smooth lines, along with a superstructure featuring panoramic windows and multiple deck levels, create a sense of lightness and space. The turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean reflect off her deep-blue sides, casting shimmering highlights. At the same time, the upper deck – with soft loungers and shaded areas – seems to float above the ocean, transforming at dusk into a cosy spot for admiring the Maldives’ unforgettable sunsets.
Emperor Leo feels both refined and relaxed, with that understated sense of luxury that blends perfectly into the atoll landscape, making her a natural extension of the surrounding ocean.
The atmosphere on board Emperor Leo is a true Maldivian flow: warm winds, endless turquoise waters, and a constant change of decorations, where each new dive feels like a scene in a captivating performance. Early mornings bring drift dives with the current, afternoons are for slow recovery on the sun deck, and evenings for sunsets where sky and ocean dissolve into one. The vibe is relaxed yet rich with action – you’re never rushed, yet always immersed in the experience.
Emperor Leo features 12 cabins for up to 24 guests. The cabins are styled in a marine aesthetic: light wall panels, warm traditional wood, and white-and-blue bedding – functional and elegant. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom, with layouts suitable for both couples and solo divers.
Diving is the main reason to choose Emperor Leo. Divers rule on board. She is not a family-oriented yacht for guests with small children. At the same time, she is a great place to join the diving community, whether you’re starting from scratch or advancing your skills by completing PADI courses during the safari.
The primary languages spoken on board Emperor Leo are English, German, and Spanish.
The Emperor Leo shared spaces include a panoramic salon, a dining area, and multiple decks where you can relax in the shade or sunbathe under the open sky.
Thanks to the use of a dedicated dive dhoni, Emperor Leo offers more space and quiet on board, smooth overnight crossings between atolls, so you wake up in a new location, and the chance to spot manta rays and sharks just meters from the yacht. The daily rhythm follows tides and currents, directly enhancing the diving experience. Guests also enjoy an international cuisine tailored to an active diving schedule, along with a growing sense of complete detachment from the outside world, even by the second day of the safari, as many Maldivian Charter Club clients have noted.
Emperor Leo is especially well-suited for seasoned divers who want to experience the Maldives as a true dive destination rather than just a resort, confident divers, fans of pelagic life and drift dives, small groups, couples, and those who value comfort, but never distract from what truly matters: the ocean.
On Emperor Leo, dinner comes with a complimentary glass of wine – such a nice small touch!
The yacht’s description is subject to change, so if any features or services are particularly important to you, please confirm them at the time of booking.
Be first to know about key tours
List of all complimentary and
paid services on board
Vessel Specifications
Year built: 2009
Year renovated: 2024
Type: Wooden hull
Length: 35m
Beam: 9.4m
Engine: 500 HP Mitsubishi
Water Makers: 15 tonnes/day
Navigation, Communication & Safety: VHF radio, GPS chart plotter, Telephone, Mobile; Oxygen/Medic First Aid Kit; Life jackets & life rafts
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 Leo offers 12 cabins to accommodate 24 guests. 1 suite with a double bed and a sofa bed; 9 twin cabins,
4 of which can be adapted to doubles; 2 double cabins with a double bed.
Lower Deck: 2 cabins with a double bed, 6 cabins with twin beds, two of which can be adapted to doubles
Upper Deck: 1 suite with a double bed, 3 cabins with twin beds, two of which can be adapted to doubles
All cabins have En-suite bathrooms with hot/cold water shower, with individually controlled air con and fan. Hairdryers available on board by request.
6 twin cabins on the lower deck with twin beds; two cabins can be converted to doubles
2 DBL cabins on the lower deck with a double bed each
3 Twin cabins on the upper deck twin cabins with twin beds, 2 of them can be converted into double.
1 upper deck suite double cabin with a double bed and a sofa bed.
6 twin cabins on the lower deck are approx. 9 sq. m with port holes, twin beds; cabins 1 and 8 can be converted to doubles, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3 sq.m with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request.
Lower deck double cabins are approx. 9 sq. m, with port holes, individually controlled aircon. Ensuite bathroom approx. 3 sq. m with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available on request.
There are 2 lower deck double cabins that are approx. 9 sqm and come with a double bed.
3 Upper deck twin cabins are approx. 7–9 sq.m with windows, twin beds; cabins 10 and 11 can be converted to doubles, on request; individually controlled air con. Ensuite bathroom approx. 1.5–3 sq. m with shower and 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers are available on request.
There is 1 upper deck suite double cabin that is approx. 16 sqm in size. The room is best suited for a family with its double bed and sofa bed arrangement.
