500+ 5-star Google reviews
We know because we go || Trusted by 10,000+ divers
Search
    • Southeast Asia
    • South Pacific + Australia Areas
    • Caribbean
    • The Americas
    • Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East
    • Europe & the Polar Regions
    Southeast Asia Highlights
    Indonesia
    • Indonesia - Top 10 Areas
    • Alor
    • Ambon
    • Bali
    • Banda Sea
    • Cenderawasih Bay
    • Derawan Islands
    • Komodo
    • Lembeh Strait
    • Lombok
    • Manado and Bunaken
    • Raja Ampat
    • Wakatobi National Park
    Philippines
    • Philippines - Top 9 Areas
    • Anilao
    • Cebu and Bohol
    • Coron
    • Dumaguete
    • Leyte
    • Malapascua Island
    • Puerto Galera
    • Romblon
    • Tubbataha
    Thailand
    • Phuket
    • Similan Islands
    Borneo
    Malaysia
    • Sipadan
    Myanmar
    Aside content image
    Southeast Asia

    Southeast Asia is home to the Coral Triangle, a spectacular region with the most incredible marine biodiversity on the planet!

    Read more
    Fiji
    French Polynesia
    • French Polynesia Highlights
    • Bora Bora
    • Fakarava
    • Moorea
    • Rangiroa
    Micronesia
    • Micronesia Highlights
    • Bikini Atoll
    • Kosrae
    • Palau
    • Truk Lagoon
    • Yap
    Australia
    • Australia Highlights
    • Great Barrier Reef
    Papua New Guinea
      Solomon Islands
        Tonga
          Vanuatu
            Aside content image
            South Pacific + Australia Areas

            The Asia Pacific region is home to dazzling coral reefs, vibrant marine life and world-class dive sites in tropical waters!

            Read more
            Caribbean - Top 10 Areas
              Aruba
                Bahamas
                • Tiger Beach
                Belize
                  Bonaire
                    British Virgin Islands
                      Cayman Islands
                        Cozumel
                          Curacao
                            Dominica
                              Dominican Republic
                                Jamaica
                                  Roatan, Utila & Guanaja
                                    St. Kitts & St. Eustatius
                                      St. Lucia
                                        St. Vincent and the Grenadines
                                          St. Maarten
                                            St. Thomas
                                              Trinidad & Tobago
                                                Turks and Caicos
                                                  Aside content image
                                                  Caribbean

                                                  The Caribbean is a diver's paradise with crystal clear waters, colorful reefs and exciting wrecks filled with marine life!

                                                  Read more
                                                  Mexico
                                                  • Mexico - Top 10 Areas
                                                  • Baja California
                                                  • Cabo San Lucas
                                                  • Cancun
                                                  • Cenotes
                                                  • Cozumel
                                                  • Guadalupe Island
                                                  • Isla Mujeres
                                                  • La Paz
                                                  • San Ignacio Gray Whales
                                                  • Sea Of Cortez
                                                  • Socorro Islands
                                                  • Yucatan
                                                  Galapagos
                                                    USA
                                                    • USA Highlights
                                                    • Alaska
                                                    • Catalina Island
                                                    • Florida
                                                    • Southern California
                                                    Costa Rica
                                                    • Cocos Island
                                                    Hawaii
                                                    • Kauai
                                                    • Kona
                                                    • Maui
                                                    Colombia
                                                    • Malpelo
                                                    Aside content image
                                                    The Americas

                                                    From big pelagics to historic wrecks, from the Galápagos to the Great Lakes, the Americas offer a variety of diving adventures!

                                                    Read more
                                                    Indian Ocean
                                                    • Andaman Islands
                                                    • Maldives
                                                    • Mauritius
                                                    • Seychelles
                                                    • Sri Lanka
                                                    Africa - Diving
                                                    • Africa Highlights
                                                    • Madagascar
                                                    • Mozambique
                                                    • South Africa
                                                    • Zanzibar, Tanzania & Kenya
                                                    Africa - Safaris
                                                    • Gorilla Trekking
                                                    • Tanzania Safaris
                                                    Red Sea & Middle East
                                                    • Oman
                                                    • Red Sea
                                                    • Saudi Arabia
                                                    • Sudan
                                                    • Turkey
                                                    Aside content image
                                                    Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East

                                                    Dive the Indian Ocean, Africa & the Middle East for shark encounters, vibrant reefs and some of the world's wildest waters!

                                                    Read more
                                                    Europe
                                                    • Azores
                                                    • Iceland
                                                    • Malta
                                                    • Norway
                                                    Antarctica
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      Europe & the Polar Regions

                                                      From Arctic ice diving to Mediterranean wrecks, Europe & Polar Regions offer epic underwater adventures!

                                                      Read more
                                                    • Southeast Asia

                                                      • Indonesia Liveaboards
                                                      • Komodo Liveaboards
                                                      • Raja Ampat Liveaboards
                                                      • Philippines Liveaboards
                                                      • Tubbataha Liveaboards
                                                      • Thailand Liveaboards
                                                      • Similan Islands

                                                      The Americas

                                                      • Cocos Island Liveaboards
                                                      • Mexico
                                                      • Sea of Cortez Liveaboards
                                                      • Socorro Liveaboards
                                                      • Galapagos Liveaboards

                                                      Worldwide

                                                      • All Liveaboards

                                                      Caribbean

                                                      • Caribbean Liveaboards
                                                      • Bahamas Liveaboards
                                                      • Belize Liveaboards
                                                      • Turks & Caicos Liveaboards

                                                      Europe

                                                      • Norway Liveaboards

                                                      Asia Pacific

                                                      • Fiji Liveaboards
                                                      • Micronesia
                                                      • Truk Lagoon
                                                      • Palau Liveaboards
                                                      • Papua New Guinea
                                                      • Solomon Islands
                                                      • Australia
                                                      • Great Barrier Reef Liveaboards

                                                      Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East

                                                      • Maldives Liveaboards
                                                      • Red Sea Liveaboards
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      Liveaboard Deals

                                                      Save $1000s on liveaboard trips to the world's top dive destinations. View top deals and last-minute specials.

                                                      Check deals
                                                    • Southeast Asia

                                                      • Indonesia Dive Resorts
                                                      • Bali Dive Resorts
                                                      • Raja Ampat Dive Resorts
                                                      • Lembeh Dive Resorts
                                                      • Philippines Dive Resorts
                                                      • Malaysia
                                                      • Sipadan Dive Resorts

                                                      The Americas

                                                      • Mexico Dive Resorts
                                                      • Cozumel Dive Resorts

                                                      Worldwide

                                                      • All Dive Resorts

                                                      Caribbean

                                                      • Caribbean Dive Resorts
                                                      • Belize Dive Resorts
                                                      • Bonaire Dive Resorts
                                                      • Cayman Islands Dive Resorts
                                                      • Roatan, Utila & Guanaja Dive Resorts

                                                      Asia Pacific

                                                      • Fiji Dive Resorts
                                                      • Micronesia
                                                      • Palau Dive Resorts
                                                      • French Polynesia Dive Resorts
                                                      • Papua New Guinea

                                                      Indian Ocean, Africa & Middle East

                                                      • Maldives Dive Resorts
                                                      • Red Sea
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      GIVEAWAY!!

                                                      Complete this 20-second, one-page survey, and you'll be entered to WIN a 3-in-1 resort trip to North Sulawesi with Murex Manado, Lembeh Resort, and Murex Bangka—worth $2,840!

                                                      Check giveaway
                                                      • View all trips
                                                      • Year
                                                      • Trip Type
                                                      • Destination
                                                      2026202720282029
                                                      Group Dive TripsSnorkel TripsAfrican SafarisPhoto WorkshopsVideo WorkshopsWhale Swimming
                                                      AustraliaAfricaCaribbeanFijiFrench PolynesiaIndonesiaMexicoPhilippines
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      About trips

                                                      Southeast Asia is home to the Coral Triangle, a spectacular region with the most incredible marine biodiversity on the planet!

                                                      Read more
                                                      • Our Best SpecialsAll SpecialsLiveaboardsResortsDive Operators
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      About specials

                                                      Southeast Asia is home to the Coral Triangle, a spectacular region with the most incredible marine biodiversity on the planet!

                                                      Read more
                                                      • Book a Free ConsultationGet InspiredDestination FinderTop 10 DestinationsTrip ReportsWorld's Best Scuba DivingBest Dive SitesBest of ArticlesTop Luxury LiveaboardsTop Rated LiveaboardsTop Luxury Dive Resorts
                                                      Aside content image
                                                      Ideas

                                                      Southeast Asia is home to the Coral Triangle, a spectacular region with the most incredible marine biodiversity on the planet!

                                                      Read more
                                                    Find your next adventure

                                                    Emperor Explorer

                                                    M/V Emperor Explorer is a luxury liveaboard in the Maldives, offering spacious cabins, expert guides, and incredible diving experiences with manta rays, sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. 

                                                    Trip dates and prices
                                                    Trip dates and prices

                                                    Trip dates, price & live availability

                                                    Find your next liveaboard trip

                                                    Selected filters

                                                    Cabins

                                                    Deck plan

                                                    Features & facilities

                                                    Boat features & facilities

                                                    • Open air dining area at the stern of the main deck

                                                    • Air-conditioned saloon for relaxing or watching TV

                                                    • Bar

                                                    • TV/Video/DVD, library with board games

                                                    • Covered, open area at the upper deck

                                                    • Sundeck

                                                    • Spa at main deck

                                                    • Charging stations, air gun, rinse tanks & camera table

                                                    Dive features & facilities

                                                    • Free Nitrox

                                                    • All diving is done from Emperor Explorer's large dhoni (tender)

                                                    • Dive equipment rental

                                                    • PADI courses and specialties available onboard

                                                    • Non-divers get free snorkeling kit + $50 voucher to spend onboard

                                                    Dive Overview

                                                    Boasting warm waters with rich marine life, coral reefs visited by schools of fish and playful dolphins, mantas and whale sharks, the Maldives is one of the most diverse scuba diving destinations in the world. Amazing channel dives draw animals from the deep, which will leave you spellbound. Mountainous pinnacles rise from 35m and taper to 8m, which make them ideal for those slower, more relaxing dives.

                                                    [See: Maldives Dive Travel Guide]

                                                    Emperor Explorer Cabin 3, 6, 7 Cabin 1-8

                                                    Emperor Explorer Cabin 2Emperor Explorer Cabin 9, 10

                                                    Accommodation Overview

                                                    At 42 meters, she easily accommodates 26 guests in 13 well-appointed en-suite cabins, all with air conditioning.

                                                    • Upper deck cabins: 2 king-size double and 2 twin
                                                    • Main deck cabins: 2 double with a single bed
                                                    • Lower deck cabins: 5 double with a single bed and 2 double

                                                    Emperor Explorer LiveaboardEmperor Explorer Liveaboard

                                                    Emperor Explorer's Salon

                                                    Emperor Explorer LiveaboardEmperor Explorer Liveaboard

                                                    Indoor Dining Area & Hot Tub

                                                    Food & Drinks

                                                    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 spicey, fish is available on-board, mostly frozen with a few fresh catches along the way. Water, tea, and coffee are complimentary. Soft drinks, fresh juices and alcohol are chargeable.

                                                    Itineraries

                                                    More information

                                                    Practical information

                                                    Time Zone

                                                    UTC+5

                                                    Local Currency

                                                    MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)

                                                    Language

                                                    English

                                                    Electricity

                                                    220 volts AC 50Hz

                                                    Local Currency

                                                    Cash (Euros, Sterling and US dollars) & credit cards (Visa and Mastercard)

                                                    Boat specifications

                                                    Year built: 2019

                                                    Length: 42m

                                                    Beam: 13.2m

                                                    Construction Material: Wooden hull

                                                    Cruising Speed: 10 knots

                                                    Engine: 700 HP Doosan Daewoo

                                                    Generators: 2 x 50 KWCummins

                                                    Water Makers: 12 Tonnes/24h RO Plant

                                                    Navigation and Communication: VHF radio, GPS chart plotter, Telephone, Mobile, EPIRB

                                                    Air Systems: Two Coltri Compressors + Nitrox

                                                    Maximum guests: 26

                                                    Number of cabins: 13

                                                    Need expert assistance
                                                    planning your next trip?

                                                    Subscribe to our newsletter for
                                                    the latest offers and news

                                                    Our sister companies

                                                    Explore more with our sister companies

                                                    Find top underwater gear and expert advice at Bluewater Photo & Scuba, and discover tips, tutorials, and guides on the Underwater Photography Guide.

                                                    Find top underwater gear and expert advice at Bluewater Photo & Scuba, and discover tips, tutorials, and guides on the Underwater Photography Guide.

                                                    Scuba logoUnderwater Photography Guide logo

                                                    Explore

                                                    • Destinations
                                                    • Liveaboards
                                                    • Resorts
                                                    • Guided group trips
                                                    • Special offers
                                                    • Ideas
                                                    • Meet the team
                                                    • About us
                                                    • Contact us
                                                    • Terms & Conditions
                                                    © 2026 BluewaterTravel. All rights reserved.
                                                    1. All Liveaboards-
                                                    2. Emperor Explorer
                                                    Emperor Explorer - image

                                                    On Sale

                                                    Discover similar liveaboards

                                                    View all liveaboards
                                                    Twin Lower Deck - image

                                                    Twin Lower Deck

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)
                                                    Fan Ventilator
                                                    TV
                                                    Wifi
                                                    Toilet
                                                    Shower
                                                    Bathtub
                                                    Hair Dryer
                                                    Safe
                                                    Refrigerator
                                                    Double Lower Deck - image

                                                    Double Lower Deck

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)
                                                    Fan Ventilator
                                                    TV
                                                    Wifi
                                                    Toilet
                                                    Shower
                                                    Bathtub
                                                    Hair Dryer
                                                    Safe
                                                    Refrigerator
                                                    Suite Twin Main Deck - image

                                                    Suite Twin Main Deck

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)
                                                    Fan Ventilator
                                                    TV
                                                    Wifi
                                                    Toilet
                                                    Shower
                                                    Bathtub
                                                    Hair Dryer
                                                    Safe
                                                    Refrigerator
                                                    Twin Upper Deck - image

                                                    Twin Upper Deck

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)
                                                    Fan Ventilator
                                                    TV
                                                    Wifi
                                                    Toilet
                                                    Shower
                                                    Bathtub
                                                    Hair Dryer
                                                    Safe
                                                    Refrigerator
                                                    Suite Double Upper Deck - image

                                                    Suite Double Upper Deck

                                                    Air Conditioning (AC)
                                                    Fan Ventilator
                                                    TV
                                                    Wifi
                                                    Toilet
                                                    Shower
                                                    Bathtub
                                                    Hair Dryer
                                                    Safe
                                                    Refrigerator
                                                    Carpe Diem
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    Carpe Diem

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    Carpe Diem

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    $1,790$1,611

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Honors Legacy
                                                    Honors Legacy

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Honors Legacy

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026

                                                    from$2,058

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Scubaspa Yin
                                                    Scubaspa Yin

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    Scubaspa Yin

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    from$3,750

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Emperor Leo
                                                    Emperor Leo

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Emperor Leo

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 21, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026

                                                    from$1,011

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Emperor Serenity
                                                    Emperor Serenity

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Emperor Serenity

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 15, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026

                                                    from$3,134

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Emperor Voyager
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    Emperor Voyager

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Emperor Voyager

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    $2,604$2,344

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Blue Voyager (Maldives Master) Liveaboard
                                                    Blue Voyager (Maldives Master) Liveaboard

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Blue Voyager (Maldives Master) Liveaboard

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 1, 1970 – Jan 1, 1970

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Carpe Novo
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    Carpe Novo

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    Carpe Novo

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 20, 2026

                                                    $1,990$1,791

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Duke of York
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    Duke of York

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    Duke of York

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    $2,310$2,079

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Conte Max
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    Conte Max

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Conte Max

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    $1,020$918

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Scubaspa Yang
                                                    Scubaspa Yang

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    Scubaspa Yang

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    from$3,750

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Horizon III
                                                    30% OFF
                                                    Horizon III

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Horizon III

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    $2,240$1,568

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Princess Ulua
                                                    Princess Ulua

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Princess Ulua

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    from$1,950

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Maya’s Dugong
                                                    Maya’s Dugong

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Maya’s Dugong

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: May 8, 2026 – May 22, 2026

                                                    from$15,269

                                                    Learn more
                                                    White Pearl
                                                    White Pearl

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    55.0|5

                                                    White Pearl

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    from$2,320

                                                    Learn more
                                                    EcoPro Mariana
                                                    10% OFF
                                                    EcoPro Mariana

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    EcoPro Mariana

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    $2,380$2,142

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Black Manta
                                                    20% OFF
                                                    Black Manta

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Black Manta

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    $1,700$1,360

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Pearl 111
                                                    Pearl 111

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Pearl 111

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026

                                                    from$2,861

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Theia
                                                    Theia

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Theia

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

                                                    from$1,700

                                                    Learn more
                                                    Adora
                                                    5% OFF
                                                    Adora

                                                    Liveaboard

                                                    Adora

                                                    Indian Ocean

                                                    Travel: Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

                                                    $2,394$2,275

                                                    Learn more