What are the diving conditions like?

The weather in the Maldives is tropically pleasant with a year-round sea breeze. Air temperatures range from lows around 78° F (26C) to highs in the upper 80s to low 90s (30-34C). There are two distinct but mild monsoon seasons in this equatorial country and each is named after the prevailing wind direction during that...

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What are the diving logistics?

All of the dives aboard the Emperor Explorer II are offered at scheduled times, up to 4 times daily including 1-2 night dives per charter (weather & itinerary permitting). This is to allow adequate surface intervals, provide the option for guided dives on as many sites as possible, and to allow the vessel to travel...

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What is the minimum age for divers?

The minimum certifiable age for divers is 10 for most scuba certification agencies; normally, the agencies restrict 10- and 11-year-olds to a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 meters). Emperor Explorer II, therefore, allows children as young as 12 years to participate in our trips, with the following restrictions: All children under the age of...

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What are your safety standards?

To ensure your safety, the vessel requires the following of all divers: All divers must be certified as open water scuba divers by an internationally recognized certification organization. We recommend that divers log at least one dive within the 12 months prior to boarding the vessel, or are encouraged to participate in a refresher course...

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What dive equipment should I bring?

The vessel provides tanks, hard weights and weight belts for your use. If you prefer to rent the rest of your equipment from us, we have all of the equipment that you will need. Please indicate on your application form what equipment (and size) you will require. Otherwise, the following items are the diver’s responsibility:...

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Is Nitrox available?

Nitrox is available and included in the package price for certified nitrox divers.

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What do I need to bring?

If your trip requires a domestic flight in the Maldives, please note that the current baggage allowance is 25 kg (55 pounds) per passenger. The excess charge is is 60 MVR + 16% GST between Male and Gan; and 48 MVR + 16% GST between Male and Koodoo. Those prices are subject to change. Packing...

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What will the meals be like?

Please list on the application form any dietary needs you have A complementary glass of beer or wine with dinner is included Aboard the Emperor Explorer II, evening meals and lunches usually consist of vegetables, rice, pasta, soup, chicken, beef or fish with occasional local specialties offered as additional options. Breakfast is the usual fare...

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Will there be a phone or communication abilities on board? Is Wi-Fi available?

Vital messages may be passed to guests by calling the booking office at 1.800.322.3577 Internet access is available aboard, when in service ranges ($31 per 5GB Data Package). The local agent for Emperor Explorer II can be reached from North America via phone at 011.960.764.4995, and will be able to contact the vessel. Cellular phone...

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