Emperor Virgo Itinerary
Northern Highlights11 days / 10 nights
About Emperor Virgo
- Dive the Maldives’ world-famous manta ray sites and healthy reefs
- Affordable luxury and comfort with excellent onboard facilities
- Great for non-diving partners with snorkeling, excursions and beach BBQs
- Free nitrox and a large, well-equipped dive dhoni for convenience
Emperor Virgo liveaboard was built for comfortable cruising and ease of diving, promising affordable luxury with its cosy cabins, chic lounges and a stunning sun deck. Exploring the Maldives’ vibrant reefs and manta ray sites has never been so affordable. Plus fantastic excursions and special experiences on every trip make for very happy non-divers. So look no further for an epic - yet affordable - Maldives liveaboard holiday.
Itinerary details
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 24
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required
Highlights
- Exceptional circular route diving the central and northern atolls
- Experience the diverse diving and dramatic wrecks of Lhaviyani Atoll
- Possibility of encountering manta rays and whale sharks
- Encounter the grey reef sharks and other pelagics in Rasdhoo Atoll
- Dive in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll
- Optional land tour to 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. The first dive is a check dive near the port. Following the first dive, we depart from Male Port and commence the itinerary.
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. Following the first dive, we depart from Male Port and commence the itinerary.
Days 2-9:
A diverse marine mix of reef animals, hard and soft corals, abundant macrolife, turtles, manta rays, and various sharks awaits, where you can get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals.
A diverse marine mix of reef animals, hard and soft corals, abundant macrolife, turtles, manta rays, and various sharks awaits, where you can get up close at the cleaning stations without disturbing the locals.
North Male offers the renowned Lankan Manta Point, Kandu Oiy Giri (fish factory), and action-packed Finger Point Reef. North Ari offers one of the best-known dive sites, Fish Head. For a chance of regular grey reef shark sightings, it’s a visit to Rasdhoo Atoll in North Ari. Our extended 10-night trip also includes the best chances for whale shark and manta encounters in South Ari Atoll.
Although diving is not permitted in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hanifaru Bay, we are allowed to go in and snorkel with manta rays in the lagoon. We also take you to manta cleaning stations in both North Male and Baa Atoll. Hopefully, these will give you sightings all week long. Of course, sightings cannot be guaranteed, but diving at this time means your chances are high.
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.
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 07.00 the following morning.
Depart for the airport at 07.00 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
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