Sail Maldives

Destination:
Maldives
Duration:
8 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Sailing,
Travel Period:
March 2026 - December 2028

Overview

Take a trip to paradise and climb aboard a traditional dhoni boat for a sailing trip through the Maldives. On this eight-day getaway, you’ll spend your days sailing, swimming and snorkelling among colourful corals, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical fish. Maybe see dolphins, turtles, manta rays and nurse sharks and watch the gorgeous sunsets to end each day of bliss. Have tea and locally made sweets with the locals on tiny islands, be treated to a traditional music and dance performance after dinner on the beach and learn how to make Madivian cuisine with a cooking demonstration and breakfast. With a local crew and leader by your side, you’ll be sure to see all the best bits of island living!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This trip is operated onboard a traditional dhoni boat.

This trip starts on day 1 at 12pm at Velana International airport in Male and finishes at 9am on day 8 back at Velana International airport, Male.

ACCOMMODATION ONBOARD THE BOAT
This trip is accommodated entirely on board a dhoni style boat (a traditional wooden motor sailing boat). All cabins have one set of twin bunk beds, an ensuite bathroom, and all cabins are located on the lower deck.

Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another single passenger of the same gender in a twin bunk bed cabin. If you’d prefer not to share a cabin, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge and is subject to availability. Couples travelling together on the same booking number will be placed in a cabin together.

While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of a sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your sales agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, so as the cook onboard can request the necessary food supplies.

SNORKELLING
There are many opportunities for snorkelling during your Maldives Sailing trip. Diving masks, snorkels and fins are provided onboard the vessel and are for use by all passengers. Some passengers choose to bring their own equipment, however this is a personal choice.

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What's Included

  • Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners.
  • Transport: Dhoni.
  • Accommodation: Traditional dhoni style boat (7 nights).
  • South Male Atoll - Swim stop.
  • Rihivelli Lagoon - Swim stop.
  • Kudi Boli - Snorkelling.
  • Ruhhurihuraa - snorkelling.
  • Loabi Reef - Bongo Veli Snorkeling.
  • Keyodhoo shipwreck - snorkelling.
  • Hulhidhoo - snorkelling.
  • Coral Garden (Vaavu Atoll) - snorkelling.
  • Fulidhoo - Village walk.
  • Fulidhoo - Wooden boats construction experience.
  • Fulidhoo - Evening Hedhikaa Experience.
  • Fulidhoo - Visit to a local cafe.
  • Fulidhoo - Maldivain Theme Beach Dinner.
  • Fulidhoo - Cultural show featuring Bodu Beru.
  • Biyaadhoo house reef - snorkelling.
  • Coral Garden Guraidhoo Island - snorkelling.
  • Guraidhoo - Village walk.
  • Guraidhoo Island - Maldivian breakfast Cooking demonstration.
  • Ithaafushi Faru - Snorkelling.
  • Male - city tour.
Start:Male, Maldives
Finish:Male, Maldives
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
HPSM

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Your Itinerary

Day 1: Male to Rihivelli Lagoon

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Day 2: Rihivelli Lagoon to Kudi Boli / Kuna Vashi (Vaavu Atoll)

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Day 3: Kudi Boli / Kuna Vashi (Vaavu Atoll) to Kuda Anbaraa to Ruhhurihuraa (South Vaavu Atoll)

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Day 4: Bodumohoraa to Keyodhoo Shipwreck to Hulhidhoo

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Day 5: Alimatha to Coral Garden (Vaavu Atoll) to Fulidhoo

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Day 6: Fulidhoo to Vilivaru to Biyaadhoo to Guraidhoo Island

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Day 7: Guraidhoo Island to Male

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Day 8: Male

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