Discover the Maldives

Discover the Maldives - Indian Ocean

  • Water temp 27*29C
  • Air Temp 28 - 30 C
  • Visibility 5-25m
  • Good for... Whaleshark, Manta, Reefs
  • Suitable for beginners snorkellers and open water certfied divers
  • Highlights Discover the Maldives itinerary is designed for a relaxing yet exciting way to explore the Maldives'. It is perfect for couples looking for a shared adventure, snorkellers or new divers looking for a first-time Maldives liveaboard experience.

About Discover the Maldives

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Emperor Divers Maldives' latest itinerary - Discover the Maldives itinerary. These trips are designed especially those looking for a relaxing yet exciting way to explore the Maldives' breathtaking underwater world.. It is perfect for couples looking for a shared adventure, snorkellers or new divers looking for a first-time liveaboard experience.

Let us help you discover the magic of the Maldives at your own pace!

We understand that not everyone wants the intensity of advanced diving. That's why this itinerary is tailored for snorkelers and beginner divers, offering a more relaxed pace without sacrificing the incredible experiences the Maldives has to offer on a dive schedule that is enjoyable and accessible.

The Discover the Maldives itinerary focuses on dive sites with gentle currents and easy-to-navigate waters, ensuring you can relax and take in the beauty of the Maldives without the pressure of more challenging dives.

Unlike some of our more advanced liveaboards, this trip is about enjoying your time at sea No need to worry about skipping dives or struggling with strong currents - this trip is designed to allow snorkelers and beginners to fully participate in most activities. The choice of the diving sites through the itinerary will be chosen to suit the beginner divers and snorkellers, also pick up time with less current as an example


While this itinerary caters to those looking for a slower pace, we suggest that advanced divers looking for more of a "dive,eat sleep" experience may be better suited to the classic all time Best of Maldives itinerary, where the focus is on more varied or challenging dive sites. Advanced divers joining this itinerary should be aware that the dives are easier and better suited for those starting out.


Whether you're swimming alongside tropical fish or marvelling at the Maldives' famous big fish inhabitants, this itinerary promises an unforgettable holiday for beginners and snorkelers alike.

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Emperor Divers run Discover the Maldives itinerary at selected times of year. Please see the schedule for more information


Embarkation
Emperor fleet embark and disembark for Discover the Maldives at Male.


Trip Duration
All of other Best of the Maldives trips run for 7 nights with 7 nights spent on board your liveaboard.


There are normally 2-3 dives a day apart from on your first and last day. There is usually an opportunity for a night dive during the week.


Arrival
If your trip departs from Male you will be met on arrival from your international flight and taken directly to the boat. This is a short boat transfer and takes approx 20 mins.


Itinerary is weather and experience determined
Discover the Maldives itinerary will change from trip to trip as it is dependent on the diver experience levels, weather conditions and the needs of the snorkellers on board

This trip is designed to allow snorkelers and beginners to fully participate in most activities. The choice of the diving sites through the itinerary will be chosen to suit the beginner divers and snorkellers, also pick up time with less current as an example

Broadly speaking it will visit North Male, South Male, North and South Ari atoll.


Experience levels
That’s why this itinerary is tailored for snorkelers and beginner divers, offering a more relaxed pace
we suggest that advanced divers looking for more of a "dive,eat sleep" experience may be better suited to the classic all time Best of Maldives itinerary, where the focus is on more varied or challenging dive sites.

Advanced divers joining this itinerary should be aware that the dives are easier and better suited for those starting out.


Disembarkation
You will normally leave the boat after breakfast on your last day and be transferred to the airport to begin your journey home. Please do speak to the travel consultant at the time of booking to confirm the exact last day arrangements.


Alternatively, why not add an extension at one of the many beautiful resorts in the Maldives or even a second liveaboard.