How to witness the wonder of a manta cleaning station
Few experiences available to divers can match the awe of witnessing nature in perfect harmony at a manta ray cleaning station. These sites are where
March 17, 2025
Category: Maldives
Dynamic spinner sharks provide a dazzling display
For anyone wanting to experience diving with sharks, the Maldives is a must-visit destination. The extent of the ‘big fish’ action on offer in this
March 10, 2025
10 of the best sharks and rays to spot in the Maldives
The Maldives features right at the top of any diver’s list of ‘want-to-see’ destinations. It’s simply amazing. And while there is so much life beneath
January 27, 2025
Bilikiki beckons for our ‘My Emperor Story’ winner
We have a winner! Our annual photography competition came up trumps again with some amazing entries making it a really difficult decision for our panel
January 6, 2025
What are bait balls?
An incredible example of nature fulfilling the old adage of there being safety in numbers, bait balls are a natural defence mechanism used by small schooling
December 10, 2024
Brand-new Serenity is a beautiful upgrade
If Emperor Serenity’s recent facelift makes you think she looks like a brand-new boat – well, that’s because she is! Our hugely-popular Maldives liveaboard has
December 9, 2024
Emperor Bernie is out there – can you spot it?
Diving with mantas is a big highlight of any trip to the Maldives. These enormous creatures show such grace and elegance as they glide past
November 27, 2024
10 reasons the Maldives is the ultimate shark lover’s paradise
There are so many great reasons to dive the Maldives but one, perhaps, stands clear as the biggest pull for visitors – sharks! For many
November 12, 2024
10 things to consider when booking a diving holiday
Every diving holiday is pretty much the same, right? Er, wrong – obviously! There are so many different types of trip, places to go, dives
October 22, 2024
Kandu attitude makes Maldives perfect for thrills
There are so many great sights to see underwater in the Maldives with whaleshark and manta rays often grabbing the headlines. And rightly so as
October 1, 2024
Emperor Maldives celebrates a top 10 years
It’s time for a little celebration as we wish happy birthday to Emperor Maldives! This month brings up 10 years since we started bringing our
September 30, 2024
A day to celebrate the magnificent manta
Ask anyone who has seen them, being underwater with manta rays is one of the finest diving experiences going. A combination of their size and
September 17, 2024