Country(ies): Maldives
Tour type: Private
Group size: Min: 6 | Max: 12
Accommodation: S/Y Felicity safari boat or similar
Meals:
Transport: A/C car & S/Y Felicity safari boat
Highlights: Maldives sailing cruise, snorkelling over the coral reefs, night fishing, uninhabited islands & sand bars, cultural shows, beach barbecues, diving options. Private charter
On this tour we explore the Maldives on a sailing safari, taking in their idyllic beauty and year round sunshine. The tour is available in a range of different boat sizes from catamarans to Turkish style sailing boats, all beautifully kitted out with all the amenities required to make a week's cruising around the islands as comfortable as possible.
Our prices are based on a minimum of 6 people charting a boat privately. Charters are available for lower numbers, but prices will be correspondingly higher.
A typical itinerary will start in the capital, Male before cruising to Guraidhoo in Male's south atoll. Here there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the sun or take a dip in the sea. You'll also get to explore the island, including the mosque, the school and the boatyard where you can learn how the common wooden boat known locally as a 'dhoni' is built. We also enjoy a breakfast on the island with a local family.
You'll next cruise across to Vaavu Atoll for a visit to another local island for traditional Hedika (local snacks and tea) and the opportunity to tour the island. After time relaxing or snorkelling from a deserted sandbank we spend the evening hand & line fishing with local fishermen. Next it's off to a deserted island, for a picnic lunch and more time to swim, sunbath or snorkel before enjoying a beach dinner 'Robinson Crusoe' style.
Heading back towards Male, you'll stop off on another uninhabited island to enjoy a cultural evening of special local dishes, fruit cocktails, traditional dancing and the beat of the 'bodu beru'.
Note: Our prices are based on a minimum of 6 people charting a boat privately. Charters are available for lower numbers, but prices will be correspondingly higher. For your comfort, some departures may visit different islands and Atolls subject to current weather and sea conditions.
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Note: The Felicity boat and prices displayed as an example here are based on a group with a minimum of 6 travellers. We'll recommend other boats for smaller parties and provide a customised quote to match.
Prices below are based on a minimum of 6 people chartering the boat. Customised prices and itineraries are available on request based on your travel date and the number of people in your party.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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