Emperor Explorer II Itinerary
Southern Shark Adventure (MLE - GAN)15 days / 14 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.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Unique one-way itinerary, diving both above and below the equator
- Less crowded dive sites with plenty of action
- 14 nights to spend more time and visit more dive sites
- Snorkel with whale sharks at night in Huvadhoo Atoll
- Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
- Visit the remote island of Thaa and meet the many manta rays of Meemu
- Dive into the current-swept channels of Laamu Atoll
- Chance of threshers, oceanic mantas, tiger sharks, and more
- Hammerheads, bull sharks, silky sharks, grey reef sharks, and silvertips
Arrive in Male, join your liveaboard, and then it is off on our adventure. Once onboard, there will be a safety briefing, crew introduction, complete and check dive paperwork, cabin allocation, and boat orientation. Our boats moor in port on arrival day, departing early the next morning. The first dive is a check dive near the port.
The outer walls and corners of the channels in Vaavu and Meemu have the bonus of beautiful overhangs draping in the blues, yellows, and pinks of the majestic soft coral. Hammerheads can be found in Thaa, as well as whale sharks who visit our boat at night, attracted by the krill, which, in turn, are attracted by the lights. Laamu is an oval-shaped atoll that has some of the top dive sites in the world, such as Fushi Kandu and Maabaidhoo Kandu.
On the last diving day, 1 dive is available in the morning whilst observing the rule of no diving within 24 hours of reaching altitude. We return to port at approximately 13.00 and moor here overnight. There is the option of an afternoon land visit to stretch your legs and escape the boat whilst in port. Evening time, pack up diving equipment and settle any outstanding bills.
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
Male
Male Velana International Airport: MLE
Return
07:00am
Gan
Gan International Airport: GAN
Choose your trip
10
Jan
2027
Southern Shark Adventure (MLE - GAN)
Available
Southern Shark Adventure (MLE - GAN)
Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-explorer-ii/itn-2305170728541-southern-shark-adventure-mle-gan-