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Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard is a 26m (85f) Maldives diving safari boat for up to 12 guests enjoying 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb'.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Maldives liveaboard safari, a great choice is the MV Emperor Atoll diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3 out of 10, and is rated "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 9 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 4 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 8 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 40 out of 52 (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard costs from £129 per day ($157/€147)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard include: none from the main list of pros vs cons.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard is 26 metres (85 feet) long, has 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: MV Emperor Atoll).
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose a cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard trip.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Emperor Atoll.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Maldives MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the MV Emperor Atoll dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted Tour
8Liveaboard/View OfferEmperor ExplorerDeal Date11/12/2022DiscountPay for 5 get free trip for 1 paxLiveaboard Discount Total£392Price Before Discount£2,352.00Price After Discount£1,960.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourThe Best of Maldives
7Liveaboard/View OfferEmperor ExplorerDeal Date08/05/2022DiscountPay for 5 free trip for 1 paxLiveaboard Discount Total£359Price Before Discount£2,152.00Price After Discount£1,793.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourBest of Maldives 7 Nights
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the MV Emperor Atoll, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "Xpecial Discount", as per the above image here: MV Emperor Atoll.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Review Highlights
Diving Liveaboard ReviewMaldives MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard review in detail.
Video TitleMalediven 2020 Teil 2 (Maldives 2020 Part 2): Liveaboard Emperor Atoll „Sharktastic“
Flexible BookingThis liveaboard has extra flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
Nitrox DivingFree nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving at no extra charge. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetPaid WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for an extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard has 40 out of a total of 52 possible benefits and features. This total is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 9 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Cabin Features' and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 8 out of 11 'Food Features' and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“EPIC. Swimming with a whaleshark, the manta cleaning stations, night dives with nurse sharks, ridiculous amounts of turtles, rays, sharks and everything. 10 out of 10. Emperor guides (Thomas and Rauf) know the dive sites inside out, awesome trip!” Recommended for: Diving, guides, food.
Customer Review BySebastian D, from: United Kingdom scored the MV Emperor Atoll 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Emperor Atoll.
“Amazing Diving and Small Group made a GREAT experience!! The 2 night dives were excellent! The dive guides were very attentive in their explanations and making sure everyone was set for each dive. The food was INCREDIBLE! The dive sites offered a great variety and the small passenger count made it great to get to know everyone.” Recommended for: .Crew/Dive Guides, Food, and the small group sizes.
Customer Review ByKristina A, from: United States scored the MV Emperor Atoll 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: MV Emperor Atoll.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: MV Emperor Atoll to find out how to get from to join the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the MV Emperor Atoll dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Best of Maldives 7 Nights (Male - Male)
Itinerary 2 TitleDiving Maledives 2022 on Emperor Atoll Liveaboard
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 17 times in total on the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives (, null_select), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Your Diver experienceIf you choose the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): YES; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): NO; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Swim-Through's and Caverns, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Garden Eels, Giant Trevallies, Glassfish, Groupers, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price of booking the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, National Park Fees, Nitrox, Port Fees, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Internet, Local Flights, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Soft Drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard: Dive Insurance, Visas and Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length26 metres (85 feet).
Maximum Guests12
Cabins and BathroomsThe MV Emperor Atoll dive boat has 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe MV Emperor Atoll has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, French, Spanish.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionThe MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.3, is rated 'Superb'. This Maldives liveaboard is a 26 metre (85 feet) dive boat for up to 12 guests across 6 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins), and has 6 bathrooms. The MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard has aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, extra flexible booking, diving courses, free nitrox, paid internet, scuba gear rental. To book: MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard prices start at £129 per day ($157/€147)*.
More InformationTo discover more about the MV Emperor Atoll diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: MV Emperor Atoll. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Maldives liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Maldives" in the search box:
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the MV Emperor Atoll Liveaboard, please visit this link: MV Emperor Atoll.
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Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the MV Emperor Atoll liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
