Emperor Virgo, Maldives
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Great dives, wonderful crew, delicious food capped by a barbeque dinner on a remote islet at sunset. ”
Highlights
The Emperor Virgo liveaboard offers year-round diving in the Maldives. Catering to just 18 divers, there is ample space for all guests on board to relax and unwind during their stay. Cabins are spread over 3 decks and have double or twin beds, private en-suite bathrooms, and individually controlled AC. Upper-deck cabins also have large picture windows and amazing sea views.
The main deck of the Emperor Virgo is home to the large indoor salon with an entertainment area and dining room. The upper deck has an outdoor terrace, bar, and an al-fresco dining area to enjoy the delicious cuisine and gorgeous scenery. Meals combine international and local dishes; a free glass of wine is included with dinner. The sun deck has comfortable loungers and offers a relaxing space to unwind between dives.
All dives from the Emperor Virgo yacht take place from the accompanying dhoni, which gives plenty of room for kitting up and gear storage and makes getting to and from the dive sites easy. Itineraries on offer are The Best of the Maldives, Sharktastic, South Central Atolls, and the Deep South & Southern Sharks. All offer incredible dives with the chance of encounters with sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more.
To book your Maldives dive liveaboard aboard the Emperor Virgo, book online today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (39 USD per week), Travel Insurance, Gratuities (150 USD), Alcoholic Beverages (5 USD), Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Soft drinks (3 USD), Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Nitrox Course (284 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (101-466 USD), WiFi internet (31 USD).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Emperor Virgo Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.0
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- 9.2 Superb
- Chris B
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United Kingdom
Great trip aboard Virgo
Would highly recommend this trip. Crew and guides were all great. The marine encounters were incredible and the crew always put trying to make sure the best encounters were top priority. Thanks to everyone aboard Virgo for this trip!
- Recommended for
- Amazing marine encounters. Organisation and service from all the staff. Views from the boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stephanie S
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United States
Exceptional week in the Maldives!
Our week on the Emperor Virgo was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the crew, dive masters, and overall experience exceeded every expectation. We completed 17 incredible dives—each one unique—and the team made us feel safe, supported, and inspired the entire time. Their knowledge of the sites, briefings, and calm confidence added so much to the trip. The diving itself was spectacular. We learned how to use reef hooks, drifted along walls as sharks cruised by, and watched manta rays sweep through the dark on a night dive. We saw sharks, mantas, eagle rays, turtles, eels, octopuses, nudibranchs, sea cucumbers, gorgeous coral, and more fish than I could ever list. Every dive felt alive. Life on the boat was just as memorable. The food was fabulous—fresh, plentiful, and far better than I expected on a liveaboard. The rhythm quickly became eat • sleep • dive • repeat, and honestly, I loved it. Our fellow divers included couples from Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland, and the shared experience made the trip even richer. Great conversations, lots of laughter, and new friends by the end of the week. The Emperor Virgo team delivered an outstanding experience on every level. If you’re thinking about a Maldives liveaboard—go. This week was one of my all-time favorite dive trips.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Experience.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Megan K
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Singapore
Awesome week in Maldives
Great daily itinerary that was flexible and based on site conditions which allowed us to truly see the best of Maldives - from mantas to stingrays and lots of colourful marine life. The liveaboard itself was extremely cosy and comfortable with delicious meals whipped up for us 3 times a day. The dive crew and guides were great, informative and really friendly. We had a ton of fun with the other guests on board and it really felt like home for a week.
- Recommended for
- Cosy liveaboard, great company, fun dive guides and crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Steven D
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Germany
Great guides and great organization
The Orca Dhoni is really great. No comparison to the small Sirina
- Recommended for
- Caring crew, good spots and top organization
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- 10 Exceptional
- Junto L
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Hong Kong
An extremely wonderful liveaboard experience with Virgo
Well, those crew have impressived me, very delicious food, very kind and friendly dive guide, and very wonderful under water world.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly crew, very funny handsome and experienced dive guide, very nice boat.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Michele M
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Italy
Don't hesitate!
Great experience, pirate week was amazing and the dives were so incredible! Can't wait for another one
- Recommended for
- Diving & Diving guides were amazing. Food was pretty good. Everything was pretty clean.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Verena S
- Germany
Great week in paradise
It was a really great week. The guides were great and so was the complete boat crew.The night dive with manta rays was unforgettable.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly, accommodating crew members; beautiful dive sites; great, fun tour group with lots of like-minded people.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Marco P
- Italy
what I was looking for
Lots of sharks, huge Mantas and more; the best diving experience I've ever had
- Recommended for
- Experienced guides, great food and facility, good itinerary
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- 10 Exceptional
- michèle Q
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France
A nice balance to enjoy this cruise
The exchanges, the conviviality with the benevolent staff.The dives are still fantastic even without the whale shark!the boat offering beautiful relaxation areas.Thank you
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides - Crew Service - Meals
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amber W
- United States
Great dive trip!
Such an amazing week! We had a great time with some fantastic diving and a wonderful crew! The boat was super clean and comfortable, and all of the crew went out of their way to make the trip special and enjoyable for everyone! Would absolutely recommend this trip to any divers visiting the Maldives!
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew and the boat
