Four Seasons Explorer

Four Seasons Explorer

9.8/10 GUEST SCORE

Four Seasons' liveaboard yacht — 22 guests maximum, PADI 5-Star dive center, adults-only Maldivian atoll access.

BrandFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts
DestinationMaldives
RegionIndian Ocean
Price TierTier 3 ($5k+)
SettingOcean
Best ForDive-focused couples, repeat Four Seasons guests seeking yacht format, adults-only travelers who want mobile Maldivian access rather than single-island resort stays.
PrivacyUltra (Private Yacht)
ServicePersonal Host
ButlerDedicated 24/7
Private PoolNone

Four Seasons Explorer operates as the brand's liveaboard yacht in the Maldives, carrying a maximum of 22 guests in 11 cabins with dedicated 24/7 crew service. The yacht runs multi-day itineraries through Maldivian atolls with a PADI 5-Star dive center onboard, positioning it as a mobile dive-focused

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

Multi-day dive itineraries through remote atolls with PADI 5-Star instruction — the yacht repositions overnight to reach sites inaccessible from fixed resort bases.

Mobile atoll access with Four Seasons service execution at yacht scale — the dive-center format reaches sites that fixed resorts cannot, with the brand's operational consistency rare in liveaboard yacht operations.

Signature Suite: Explorer Suite

King-size bed, panoramic windows, private lounge area, en-suite bathroom with shower, direct access to sundeck

Accolades

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024

Vibe: Liveaboard, Dive-Focused, Adults-Only, Mobile-Atoll

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Featured In Our Collections

Four Seasons Explorer is featured in 6 of our curated collections:

Ultra-Luxury Adults-Only Retreats & Resorts #3 Ultra-Luxury High Privacy Retreats Ultra-Luxury Hotels from Iconic Global Brands #5 Ultra-Luxury Hotels with Dedicated Butler Service #10 Ultra-Luxury Maldives & Indian Ocean Resorts #4 Ultra-Luxury Romantic Getaways & Retreats

When to Visit Maldives

Best time: The best time for ultra-luxury travel is from January to April.

Demand: Demand peaks from December to February, attracting affluent travellers.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property pricing escalates during peak season.

Insider tip: Consider booking private villas or overwater bungalows during the shoulder season.

Avoid: The period from May to October should be avoided due to the wet season.

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