Maldives cruise on dhoni boat
Discover the unparalleled beauty of the Maldives on a mesmerizing multi-day dhoni boat cruise. This seven-day journey will take you through breathtaking turquoise lagoons, pristine beaches, and secluded sandbars that are straight out of a dream. Each day, you'll be greeted by calming sea breezes and endless photo opportunities. Spend your time lounging on the sundeck, swimming in crystal-clear waters, or socializing with fellow travelers over delicious seafood meals. With a dhoni boat as your floating home, you'll have all the comforts and amenities you need for an unforgettable adventure in paradise.
*This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Male/South Malé Atoll
On arrival you will be met by the CEO at the airport. Then, the group will transfer to the airport marina to embark on today’s snorkelling excursion. Afterwards, travel to the dhoni boat where we will meet our captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart.
Day
2
South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt. Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood. Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.
Day
3
South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt. Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood. Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.
Day
4
South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt. Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood. Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.
Day
5
South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt. Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood. Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.
Day
6
South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt. Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood. Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.
Day
7
South Malé Atoll/Male
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
Power boat Dhoni - Sea Farer
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Length:27
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Width:8.93
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Draft:3.60
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Engine:250
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Berths:14
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Cabins:7
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Bathroom:7
Price includes
- Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up. Arrival transfer. Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance. Felidhu Island visit. Bodu Mora Island visit. Snorkelling equipment (*see important notes in trip details for restrictions due to Covid-19 health and safety protocols*). Beach time in the Maldives. Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat.
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Dhoni boat.
- Dhoni boat (6 nts).
- Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew.
Price does not include
- Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
- Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure. You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Start
Duration
Finish
Availability
Price / Person
Start
28 July 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
03 August 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $1,420
from $2,03011 August 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
17 August 2024
Male (Maldives)
Only 3 cabins left
from $2,030
25 August 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
31 August 2024
Male (Maldives)
Only 2 cabins left
from $1,932
08 September 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
14 September 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $2,030
22 September 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
28 September 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $2,030
06 October 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
12 October 2024
Male (Maldives)
Only 2 cabins left
from $2,030
20 October 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
26 October 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $2,030
27 October 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
02 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,030
03 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
09 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
Only 3 cabins left
from $2,106
10 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
16 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $2,106
17 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
23 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
FULL
from $2,106
24 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
30 November 2024
Male (Maldives)
Only 3 cabins left
from $2,106
01 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
07 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $1,644
from $2,19308 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
14 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193
15 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
21 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193
22 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
28 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193
29 December 2024
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
04 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
Only 2 cabins left
from $2,193
05 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
11 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193
12 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
18 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193
19 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
6 Days / 5 Nights
25 January 2025
Male (Maldives)
Available
from $2,193