Emperor Virgo

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Liveaboard

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Maldives

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  5.3 out of 6
total of 27 Ratings
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Daniela Kalb-Gloger

Travelled in: April 2024, Rated on 29.04.2024, Booked with Reisecenter Federsee
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Too bad you can't rate the dhoni. Although the safari was great all in all, the pollution caused by the dhoni (loss of masses of fuel in the sea) is absolutely unacceptable.

The bathroom in the lower deck cabins is also a clear minus point in terms of smell.

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David et Stephanie

Travelled in: March 2024, Rated on 03.04.2024, Booked with Dive & Travel
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There was a bad smell in the toilet.

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Dominik und Sabine

Travelled in: March 2024, Rated on 31.03.2024, Booked with WeDive
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This was our second time on the Virgo and we really like this boat and its crew.

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Heinrich Oskar Albert Fritz Meyer

Travelled in: March 2024, Rated on 27.03.2024, Booked with Aqua Active Agency
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The transfer from the hotel to the ship did not work as planned. The trip from the hotel to the airport was at my expense (6 US$).
At the airport I waited in vain for an Emperor employee at the agreed time. But then found the ship myself.
The cabins (lower deck) are large, but offer little storage space. The wet room (bathroom/toilet) is generously sized. Fresh water sufficient, no shortage.
Service and cleanliness ok.
Diving safe and ok.
Itinerary could possibly be modified slightly. South Ari Atoll would be desirable.
Friendliness and helpfulness of the crew was good (especially in the dining/bar area). Could be a little better on the dhoni.
Food (European with a South Asian touch) was great!
The focus of the trip was on the canals and that was the right time every time.
Sharks/large fish without end. Since I have been to the Maldives every 2 years so far, I can say: increase (possibly due to protective measures).
Also worth mentioning: Happy hour, therefore low drinks costs.
With the Emperor Divers, I'd love to go again!

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Chandra

Travelled in: February 2024, Rated on 04.03.2024, Booked with Diving World
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Upon arrival I was asked how many dives I had done. These were asked a few weeks before departure by Divingworld.nl.
This trip could only be booked from 100 dives or more. This was never really made clear to me. I had 63 at the time.
It is that I have a lot of experience with currents in Raja Ampat and Komodo. Otherwise, this would not have been a fun diving trip for me.

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Adrian

Travelled in: December 2023, Rated on 10.01.2024, Booked with Action-Sport
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It was very nice, the crew is absolutely great and very interested in the guest having a good time on board. The lower cabins probably have the well-known problem of smelling of diesel for several days after refueling, here the tank ventilation should be changed.

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Geert

Travelled in: November 2023, Rated on 20.11.2023, Booked with Diving World
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Marina

Travelled in: November 2023, Rated on 18.11.2023, Booked with Diving World
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Helmut

Travelled in: July 2023, Rated on 11.08.2023, Booked with fish & trips
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I had one of the most beautiful safaris ever this year. Many thanks to the whole team!

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Jacob

Travelled in: June 2023, Rated on 07.07.2023, Booked with Diving World
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Unforgettable !!! Super CREW on the Dony and great dive guides and at every dive was super enjoyable. Every dive went especially with a solid briefing with presentations.

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Daniela und Tauchfreunde

Travelled in: June 2023, Rated on 17.06.2023, Booked with WeDive
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It was really a great liveaboard. The crew was very dedicated and the food was top.
Unfortunately, the diving dohni had a defect and could not be mended for 4 days. There were several changes of plan. Also the Virgo is engine-technically certainly no longer in top condition. There one should go over it. In addition, there was the problem of bed bugs in one room.

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Nicolette

Travelled in: March 2023, Rated on 24.04.2023, Booked with Diving World
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Jeffrey

Travelled in: February 2023, Rated on 03.03.2023, Booked with Diving World
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Only annoying thing was that I arrived at 7:00 and we couldn't get on the dingi until 12:00. That was 5 extra hours I had to sit out and was quite tired the first day.
Of course I understand that they have to clean the boat, but would have loved it if we could have gotten rid of our luggage. It is a potential point of improvement and not a heavy criticism.

In terms of vegetarian food, it was three carbs. No problem, but white rice without a sauce is not so good. I also don't want to grab the sauce that was prepared in meat. Just a separate sauce for something like that would have made the rice more appealing

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Jolanda

Travelled in: January 2023, Rated on 15.02.2023, Booked with Diving World
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My 6th liveaboard Maldives, for the first time on the Emperor Virgo. Fine boat, with a fairly small group, namely a maximum of 18 guests. The food was really fantastic every meal! The briefings were clear, (dive) safety was well emphasized and monitored. What is nice is the commitment to the ecosystem, they provide shampoo, shower stuff and sunscreen that is reef friendly. I'll book the next trip through Diving World on the Virgo in no time.

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Dr. Georg Kunz

Travelled in: December 2022, Rated on 23.12.2022, Booked with Aqua Active Agency
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Did not have the idea that at the dive sites in the Maldives (as in the Red Sea) are sometimes simultaneously 4 or even more other diving ships with corresponding additional divers. That has surprised me yet.

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Helena

Travelled in: July 2022, Rated on 08.08.2022, Booked with Diving World
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We enjoyed the liveaboard immensely.
We made beautiful dives and saw a lot!
We had a super dive guide (Nihed).
There was a lot of variation in the food and it was really good!
The rooms were fine, only a pity that it was so humid ( but that was because of the weather).

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Martin

Travelled in: May 2022, Rated on 07.06.2022, Booked with WeDive
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Good ship, food good and the crew is also super, great diving dohni. Cabins :Bathroom large, mirror left and right of the lavabo, somewhat inconvenient. Cabin otherwise rather small, no shelves in the closet. Since I did not have to share the cabin, it was ok.diving: Because of bad weather, with some exceptions, not the best places seen, but that's just nature.

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Nir

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

Travelled in: November 2021, Rated on 31.03.2022, Booked with Diving World
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Patrick

Travelled in: January 2022, Rated on 28.01.2022, Booked with WeDive
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The Corona test at departure is a joke! The test employee did not even properly take a swab. I guess they didn't want any positive results. All 5 Swiss were negative and then 4 of them positive at home. One could have also immediately issued a negative report if one wants that the tourists can leave.

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Heinrich

Travelled in: January 2022, Rated on 17.01.2022, Booked with WeDive
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was a very interesting liveaboard with many different dives.

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Clemens

Travelled in: January 2022, Rated on 17.01.2022, Booked with WeDive
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Was from the diving experience the best safari in the Maldives that I was allowed to do so far.
Super guide and great troop on the ship.
Very friendly and humorous.

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Thomas und Tauchkollegen

Travelled in: December 2021, Rated on 10.01.2022, Booked with WeDive
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Recommended to everyone, diving safety is high on the list of the guides. No moment felt unsafe and super cared for.



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Eckhard Martin

Travelled in: December 2021, Rated on 26.12.2021, Booked with WiroDive
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Gerhard

Travelled in: November 2019, Rated on 23.08.2020, Booked with Tropical Seas
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Really fantastic week on the Emperor Virgo.

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Erich Baumgartner

Travelled in: February 2020, Rated on 03.07.2020, Booked with Tropical Seas
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Martin Böck

Travelled in: February 2020, Rated on 01.07.2020, Booked with Tropical Seas
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