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Emperor Explorer II

Emperor Explorer II Itinerary

Deep South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights

About Emperor Explorer II

  • Flagship 44m liveaboard with four decks and spacious social areas
  • Dedicated 24m dive dhoni with compressors and safety gear
  • Air-conditioned ensuite cabins across lower, main and upper decks
  • Itineraries exploring best of the central and southern atoll

Emperor Explorer II is a modern Maldives liveaboard purpose-built for divers looking to explore the country’s exceptional diving without sacrificing on comfort. As Emperor’s flagship vessel, it suits divers who want a spacious liveaboard with plenty of room between dives, an experienced dive team and itineraries that explore the best of the Maldives’ classic dive sites. Between dives, guests can unwind across four generous decks, retreat to air-conditioned ensuite cabins, or relax in the lounge, bar and sundeck areas. And with a dedicated diving dhoni, free nitrox and seasonal itineraries that reach across the atolls, this liveaboard is the perfect for divers seeking a comfortable, dive-focused liveaboard adventure from the renowned Emperor fleet.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 17
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
  • Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks and more
  • Snorkel with whale sharks in Huvadhoo Atoll
  • Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks and silvertips
  • Dive into the Maldives' largest wreck, the WWII British Loyalty
Day 1:
Once on board there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation and boat orientation. The boat moors in port on arrival day and departs early the next morning. The first dive is a check dive near the port.

Days 2-6
December to March are the best times to dive the southerly Maldivian atolls and experience the shark action in these out-of-the-way dive sites between Huvadhu and Addu (Seenu) Atolls. Spend a week away from the madding crowds and dive Addu, Fuvahmulah and Huvadhu on the lookout for the Indian Ocean’s larger residents; tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks and many, many more.

At Huvadhu, one of the deepest lagoons in the Maldives, the currents and channels are ideal for even more shark sightings, including, hopefully, whale sharks and silkies, hammerheads and grey sharks spotted most of the time.

You will dive into many of the world-class channels (kandus) here, including Vilingilli, Koodoo, Nilandhoo and Mareehaa. In Fuvahmulah you can expect to meet tiger, silky, silver tip and thresher sharks on the south plateaux.

Addu Atoll hosts the WWII wreck, HMS British Loyalty, as well as the popular majestic Manta Cleaning station Maa Kandu, along with a more relaxing drift dive at Demon Corner to either start or end the trip.

Day 7:
On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 18 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 1pm and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port. 

Day 8:
Check out after breakfast and depart for the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations. 

Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Gan

Gan International Airport: GAN

Return

07:00am

Kooddoo

Kooddoo Airport: GKK

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24

Jan

2027

Deep South (GAN - GKK)

8 days / 7 nights
•
17 dives
from $3,806 /guest

1 female space left

24Jan 27

Deep South (GAN - GKK)

8D / 7N
•
17 dives
from $3,806 /guest
1 female space left

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-explorer-ii/itn-2102030533221-deep-south-gan-gkk-