Emperor Explorer

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Maldives

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  5.5 out of 6
total of 32 Ratings
6 Stars
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Markus

Travelled in: March 2024, Rated on 08.04.2024, Booked with WeDive
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Cabin (especially shower) is getting on in years and after the 3rd/4th dive practically zero water pressure when everyone is showering. But very well cleaned. But the upper deck cabin remains far too small (no real shelves / power connections in the wrong place).
Food good, but somehow almost always the same (pasta, chips, chicken, fish). Staff extremely friendly (boat and dhoni). Diving a bit tedious. 29 divers jump +/- at the same spot at the same time = wetsuit battle underwater (rather badly solved). Dive guides were friendly and helpful but also isolated from the guests (e.g. during meals). You had to look for contact. All in all it was ok, but unfortunately the special something was missing (compulsory program was rinsed off). Transfer for earlier flights had to be fought for and paid for separately. Would I go again? Rather no, as there are too many divers at the same spot....

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Urs

Travelled in: January 2024, Rated on 02.02.2024, Booked with WeDive
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Diving incident after the 2nd day of diving. The dive guides and crew looked after us very well under the circumstances

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Arlindo

Travelled in: November 2023, Rated on 12.12.2023, Booked with Dive & Travel
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Dirk H.

Travelled in: November 2023, Rated on 11.12.2023, Booked with tourmare
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Pius

Travelled in: November 2023, Rated on 08.12.2023, Booked with WeDive
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Huber B.

Travelled in: August 2023, Rated on 12.09.2023, Booked with Tropical Seas
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Excellent from A to Z! :-)

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Vugodits U.

Travelled in: August 2023, Rated on 12.08.2023, Booked with Tropical Seas
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Super Team!
Super Safari!
My recommendation; again and again ????

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David

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 20.05.2023, Booked with WiroDive
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Birgit und Volker

Travelled in: April 2023, Rated on 05.05.2023, Booked with WiroDive
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It was the best liveaboard we have done so far. Everything has fit super. Starting with the great ship, the very accommodating and helpful crew, the very very tasty food, the dive guides, the daily planning and pre-discussion of the planned dives and the diving at the various beautiful sites themselves. Thank you very much for everything.

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Anna

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 10.04.2023, Booked with WeDive
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The journey was rather tedious, as we had to wait over 8 hrs at the airport after arriving in Male until a plane finally took off towards Koodoo. Maybe pay a little more and fly on with a seaplane...

Crew was very accommodating. Thank you Bryony and Matt.

Cabin was very large, good and quiet air conditioning. The cabin was cleaned twice a day.

Buffet style food was ok, unfortunately cold quickly as the food warmers were not on.

For 5 years old but some small things should be repaired, blackening bathroom mirrors, the shower drain ran very poorly.

Conclusion: nice ship, great crew and great dive sites. We will be back again!

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John und Beatrice

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 09.04.2023, Booked with WeDive
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Arrival was rather tedious, as we had to wait after arrival in Male over 8 hrs at the airport until finally a plane took off towards Koodoo. Maybe pay a little more and fly on with a seaplane for that....
Crew was very accommodating. Supervisors, all not local were professional but rather reserved. Would have liked completely local crew like at Carpe Diem....
Food buffet style was ok but not really exciting.
Dive operation on Donhi was good except the testing procedures for Nitrox. It was measured and we just informed. This is not Padiconform...
Our dive guide Mauz was top.

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Steinberger Wolfgang

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 17.03.2023, Booked with Tropical Seas
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The inner Maldivian onward flight was 8 hours after arrival, although there were flights before!!!
An imposition!!

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Marco

Travelled in: February 2023, Rated on 16.03.2023, Booked with tourmare
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Very nice ship with nice cabins excellent food and the best are the top organized dives. Everything perfect

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Landsteiner Timotheus

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 15.03.2023, Booked with Tropical Seas
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The only drawback was the long time until the domestic flight in Male or back from Gan although seats were free on the plane.

Or the legroom (I am 172 cm) on the flights with Turkish Airlines.


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Hans Rudolf und Judith

Travelled in: February 2023, Rated on 01.03.2023, Booked with WeDive
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Ship was top, but arrival very tedious. The domestic flight in the Maldives was booked by Emperor and that did not work out. Upon arrival in Male, we did not know how to proceed, and no concrete statement could be made by Emperor. Apparently this is "normal" in the Maldives. In the end, some of our group were stuck at Male airport for almost 12 hours.
This diminishes the charm of the southern tour very much, I would think twice next time.

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GS

Travelled in: February 2023, Rated on 25.02.2023, Booked with WeDive
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Andreas und Tauchfreunde

Travelled in: February 2023, Rated on 22.02.2023, Booked with WeDive
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Tania

Travelled in: August 2022, Rated on 13.09.2022, Booked with WiroDive
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Antonio und Matteo

Travelled in: July 2022, Rated on 27.08.2022, Booked with WiroDive
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Florin und Monika

Travelled in: April 2022, Rated on 07.05.2022, Booked with WeDive
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Wim

Travelled in: January 2022, Rated on 07.04.2022, Booked with Diving World
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Top trip with top dives guided by a top crew!

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Sofie

Travelled in: March 2022, Rated on 05.04.2022, Booked with Diving World
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We went to the Maldives three times, in March 2022 was the third time. The most fantastic diving trip we have ever done! Top crew, very nice boat, fantastic dive sites done, just TOP. THANK YOU

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Willem

Travelled in: December 2021, Rated on 04.04.2022, Booked with Diving World
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Excellent quality both the boat and the food.
Good dive sites and dive guides.
The dive guides should just isolate themselves from the group a little less.

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Robin

Travelled in: November 2021, Rated on 01.04.2022, Booked with Diving World
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Kurt

Travelled in: August 2021, Rated on 24.03.2022, Booked with Diving World
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Very very nice boat , rooms fine , good food .
Dive sites are just fantastic . 4 dives a day . Tight schedule . Arriving late to the briefing is not appreciated . Definitely a top to do again .

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Daniel und Andreas

Travelled in: January 2022, Rated on 01.03.2022, Booked with WeDive
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Harrie

Travelled in: November 2021, Rated on 27.11.2021, Booked with Diving World
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When we arrived we were placed on the Emperor Explorer. This is of course a great upgrade.
As you can see everything 6 stars.
Everything is super arranged.

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Carsten

Travelled in: September 2021, Rated on 30.09.2021, Booked with WiroDive
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René und Nadine

Travelled in: April 2021, Rated on 04.05.2021, Booked with WeDive
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Thomas Frühwirth

Travelled in: March 2021, Rated on 05.04.2021, Booked with Tropical Seas
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The ship is great, no question
But for 2 years old some minor things should be repaired, (actually a no brainer - would be easy to carry out).
If the operator talks his way out to the owner and the vessel was not in dock due to C19.......naja
Such little things as flickering LEDs, broken shower doors/arritations, blackening bathroom mirrors........
All nothing tragic that couldn't be fixed up for a few $, but if you let it stand in line............
It just catches the eye of every guest....... or not.
The Keilerei concerning tip what one "expects" must not be, after all it is tip, otherwise they should collect it about the travel price
Have me in this situation rather felt pressured........
I have never experienced such a present boat manager.
He can do everything, does everything, knows everything, is always right, his opinion is the only one that counts, maybe it has something to do with his nationality (Argentina).
At some point, you just switch to the off mode.
One feels also rather annoyed than served
Admittedly, this is very subjective, but I can gladly do without forced pampering, especially on vacation.

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Eleni

Travelled in: November 2019, Rated on 14.09.2020, Booked with Aqua Active Agency
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Great, modern ship with beautiful, spacious cabins. The guides, the crew and the food were fantastic. When diving we tried to meet every wish and the selected dive sites were great.

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Frank Früh

Travelled in: November 2019, Rated on 20.04.2020, Booked with Reisecenter Federsee
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