MV Emperor Leo - Maldives

  • Emperor Leo
  • Jacuzzi
  • Salon
  • Sitting area
  • Sun Deck
  • Emperor Atoll from the back
  • Ready to dive
  • Emperor Leo and Island

BOAT ONLY - FROM ÂŁ1370

This lovely liveaboard measures in at 35m and after her update in 2019 offers a smoother sailing experience and contemporary fittings throughout. The separate diving dhoni means more living space onboard whilst ensuring divers get the best diving experience possible.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 7 nights’ accommodation
  • Twin or double cabin share
  • Full board & BBQ
  • Glass of wine with dinner
  • Up to 17 dives
  • Nitrox & Government taxes
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Accommodates 24 divers
  • Updated in 2019
  • Jacuzzi & sundeck
  • Separate diving dhoni
  • Large lounge, saloon & bar
  • Wi-Fi (local charges) when in range
DEPARTURE DATE LIVEABOARD BOAT SAFARI ROUTE i CABIN PORT PRICE
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1477pp Sat-7-Dec 2024 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1477pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1370pp Sat-7-Dec 2024 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1370pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1957pp Sat-14-Dec 2024 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1957pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2242pp Sat-4-Jan 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Double Cabin (Lower Deck) Gan Jetty ÂŁ2242pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1569pp Sat-11-Jan 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Double Cabin (Lower Deck) Kooddoo ÂŁ1569pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1569pp Sat-11-Jan 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Kooddoo ÂŁ1569pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2242pp Sat-18-Jan 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Gan Jetty ÂŁ2242pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2395pp Sat-8-Feb 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Gan Jetty ÂŁ2395pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2242pp Sat-8-Feb 2025 MV Emperor Leo Deep South and Southern Sharks i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Gan Jetty ÂŁ2242pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ3259pp Sat-8-Mar 2025 MV Emperor Leo Sharktastic i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ3259pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ3038pp Sat-8-Mar 2025 MV Emperor Leo Sharktastic i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ3038pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ3259pp Wed-19-Mar 2025 MV Emperor Leo Sharktastic i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ3259pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ3038pp Wed-19-Mar 2025 MV Emperor Leo Sharktastic i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ3038pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2280pp Sat-5-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2280pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2127pp Sat-5-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2127pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2280pp Sat-12-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2280pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2127pp Sat-12-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2127pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2127pp Sat-19-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Double Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2127pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2127pp Sat-19-Apr 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2127pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2068pp Sat-3-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2068pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-3-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-17-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2068pp Sat-24-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2068pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-24-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-31-May 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2068pp Sat-7-Jun 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2068pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-7-Jun 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2068pp Sat-14-Jun 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2068pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ1915pp Sat-14-Jun 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Lower Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ1915pp Book Trip
DEPARTURE LIST - ÂŁ2068pp Sat-21-Jun 2025 MV Emperor Leo The Best of the Maldives i Twin Cabin (Upper Deck) Male Jetty ÂŁ2068pp Book Trip

Emperor Leo is a stylish boat with contrasting wooden decor throughout. The main deck has a large lounge with sofas, licensed bar, and Jacuzzi, along with a sun deck that is the perfect place for relaxing after a hard day diving! She has a bright and airy saloon and a spacious dining area. She accommodates 24 divers in 12 ensuite cabins with a convenient mix of double and twin cabins, and one double suite.

In 2019 Emperor rebuilt the hull and structure of the boat making her smoother and more stable, she was also totally updated being refitted cabins, new bathrooms, new crew quarters, new bar and saloon and new flooring throughout. Leo makes for a memorable Maldives diving holiday, built to a high standard for today's discerning diver, she exudes comfort and measures in at 35m.

As with all Emperor Maldives boats, Nitrox is complimentary, as is a glass of wine with dinner! Diving is done from her large 19.8m dhoni tender, getting you to the perfect dive spot every time and, as your dive equipment is stored here, you have even more living space onboard.

Double Cabin (Upper Deck)

Double Cabin (Upper Deck)

Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Fresh water shower
  • Hair dryer

This cabin is 5 star hotel standard and this executive suite is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and hair dryer. 1 bathroom towel and 1 sunbed towel are provided per guest.

Double Cabin (Lower Deck)

Double Cabin (Lower Deck)

Facilities

  • Room has a personal TV, attached to the wall opposite the bed.
  • Room has windows to let some natural light into the room.
  • Is an ensuite cabin.

There are 5 twin/double cabins onboard and these 2 are located on the lower deck. They are set up as a twin but can be adapted to a double if needed. The cabins are ensuite and are decorated to a high standard with entertainment amenities.

Twin Cabin (Lower Deck)

Twin Cabin (Lower Deck)

Facilities

  • 2 twin beds
  • Air conditioning
  • En suite bathroom

6 twin cabins available. The cabins are equipped with en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and hair dryer. 1 Bathroom towel and 1 sunbed towel per guest. Dive towels are available on the dhoni. Please state room type at time of booking.

Twin Cabin (Upper Deck)

Twin Cabin (Upper Deck)

Facilities

  • Room has a personal TV, attached to the wall opposite the bed.
  • Room has windows to let some natural light into the room.
  • Is an ensuite cabin.

There are 3 double rooms that are located on the upper deck. All of which are set up as a twin cabin but can be adapted to a double if needed. The cabins are ensuite and are decorated to a high standard with entertainment amenities.

  • Best of the Maldives

    This itinerary explores the most famous sites across Male and Ari atolls. Divers can hope to meet a wonderful mix of marine life including sharks, reef fish, and morays, the boat will also aim to find whale sharks so guests can get in the water and snorkel with these magnificent creatures.

    Pelagics – Manta Ray – Pinnacles – Reefs – Macro – Drifts – Channels – Whale Sharks
  • Deep South and Southern Sharks

    Go in search of the Indian Ocean’s largest residents in February and March when possible sightings include tiger sharks, silver tips, grey reef sharks, whale sharks, hammerheads, and silkies. Enjoy drift diving on this trip, far away from the crowds.

    Pelagics – Channels – Wreck – Manta Cleaning Stations – Whale Sharks - Drifts
  • Sharktastic

    With superb visibility up to 40m from January to April this trip is full of delights, expect the action-packed channel dives of eastern Maldives, sharks, eagle rays, stunning corals, and even whale sharks.

    Pelagics - Channels – Pinnacles – Manta Cleaning Station – Macro Wreck – Whale Sharks
  • The Best of the Maldives

    This itinerary explores the most famous sites across Male and Ari atolls. Divers can hope to meet a wonderful mix of marine life including sharks, reef fish, and morays, the boat will also aim to find whale sharks so guests can get in the water and snorkel with these magnificent creatures.

    Pelagics – Manta Ray – Pinnacles – Reefs – Macro – Drifts – Channels
  • Southern Shark Adventure

    Embark on a 14-night dive adventure from Male to Addu, exploring stunning channels, vibrant coral reefs, and encountering tiger sharks, manta rays, and WWII wrecks in the Maldives' remote atolls.

    Tiger Sharks - Mantas - Wrecks - Pelagics - Channels - Coral

Diving the Maldives is year-round, with its hot tropical climate. The Maldives lies in the monsoon belt of the Indian Ocean and has quite a varied weather pattern although the temperature remains fairly constant. There are two monsoons, the southwest from May to October and the northeast from November to April. Generally, the southwest brings more wind and rain in June and July, and a plankton bloom in early May can cause lower visibility but attracts whale sharks and manta rays. The peak time to visit is generally November to March.

The Maldives is renowned for the large pelagics that visit the area and the reefs that form channels and lagoons, along with encounters with some of our ocean favourites such as whale sharks, mantas, eagle rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks, and hammerheads. There are also some stunning channels with beautiful soft corals, along with amazing pinnacles to be explored.

Average temperatures in Summer (May-November) Air 25-30°c / Sea 28-30°c

Average temperatures in Winter (December-April) Air 26-32°c / Sea 28-30°c

Daily indirect flights are available from many regional UK departures, operated by several airlines. Direct flights are also available at certain times of the year departing from Heathrow with a flight time of around 11 hours.

At point of enquiry our team will discuss the best priced flights and routes available for your chosen departure date. Airport transfers are included within your package.

Maldives liveaboards can easily be combined with a few nights on a resort, and often a city stopover. You do not require a VISA to enter the Maldives.

The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the currency in The Maldives although Euros and US dollars are accepted onboard, along with VISA and Mastercard.
The time difference is GMT + 5 hours
Calling code +960
Plug types are D and G
Please follow this link for up-to-date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/maldives/health

The meals onboard Leo are usually buffet style and in good weather they are served on the open foredeck table. There is a good variety of local and International dishes to suit everyone, local food is traditionally a bit spicy! Fish is available, mostly frozen with a few fresh catches along the way. Water, tea, and coffee are complimentary. Soft drinks, fresh juices, and alcohol (cocktails, liquors, wine, and beer) are chargeable. A complimentry glass of wine is served with dinner.

For any special dietary requests, such as vegetarian or any allergies, please speak to a member of our team. Produce is sourced locally, therefore items such as, but not limited to; wholemeal pastas or flour, gluten free products or soya substitutes are not typically available.

Emperor Leo has a licenced bar so you can purchase alcohol on board, but please be aware importing of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by Maldivian law. Bottles containing alcohol will be confiscated at customs upon arrival.

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