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Emperor Leo

Emperor Leo Itinerary

Sharktastic - MLE

11 days / 10 nights

About Emperor Leo

  • Explore the Maldives’ world-famous atolls in search of manta rays, sharks, turtles and more
  • Incredible dive facilities, including a large dive tender and free nitrox!
  • Effortlessly luxurious, yet highly affordable
  • Great for non-divers with an Jacuzzi, enticing excursions and snorkeling

Built to a high standard for today's discerning diver, Emperor Leo liveaboard was refurbished based on years of guest feedback. Affordable, effortless luxury and modernity is seen throughout the vessel’s chic cabins, inviting lounges and elegant social spaces. Between land excursions, snorkeling and diving, guests can indulge in tasty buffets and delicious alcoholic drinks while soaking up views in the luxurious jacuzzi. And with a large dive tender and free nitrox, divers are in for a dream liveaboard experience to the Maldives’ top dive sites.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip combining popular central and south central atolls
  • High chance of snorkelling or diving with whale sharks
  • Experience some of the best channel diving in the Maldives at Vaavu
  • Meet the many manta rays of Meemu Atoll
  • Dive among dozens of grey reef sharks, possibly at night
  • Optional land visit in Male, the capital of the Maldives
Day 1: 
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.

Days 2-9: 
The first dive is a check dive near the port. Following the first dive we depart from Male port and commence the Sharktastic itinerary.

The channel dives of the eastern coast of the Maldives are the main order of the day. These kandus attract grey reef sharks, dog tooth tuna and eagle rays as standard but look out into the blue and you never know what surprises await. 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.

After the adrenaline pumping channel dives of the eastern Maldives we cross over to South Ari Atoll to look for the whale sharks around the Maamagili area and mantas at Rangali Madivaru among other great sites such as Kudarah Thila and Kudimaa Wreck.

Day 10: 
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.

Day 11: 
Depart for the airport at 7:00 the following morning.

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

Male

Male Velana International Airport: MLE

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/emperor-leo/itn-2404170312511-sharktastic-mle