Cruising Safaris

The most enticing way to discover the Maldives is by a cruise safari. Our collection of cruises allows you to explore this uniquely scattered island destination, which endures to captivates our guests.

On a cruise safari you can choose to dive, snorkel or laze and gaze at the islands passing by. For the adrenalin cravers ride the waves of the surf breaks, and for the inquisitive participate in learning a local craft by visiting an inhabited island. Few simple pleasures to share with family and friends near and far.

Cruising Safari Itineraries

Departure

Male’ International Airport

Arrival

Male’ International Airport

Atolls Visited

South Male’ Atoll

Accommodation

Full Board (included meals: 2 breakfast, 2 lunch & 2 dinner)

Best Period

All Year

Best For

Snorkelling and Island Hopping

Trip Highlights

• Cruise on a traditional Dhoni which will be your home for the next 3 days with your personal crew and chef • All meals prepared fresh for you on boat by your personal Cook
• Time spent on some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the world
• World class snorkeling right off your Dhoni
• Enjoy the warm, clear turquoise waters and unique marine life of the Maldives
• Cruise through the Male Atolls and visit the traditional fishing villages and meet locals

Recommended Itinerary

 

While on a cruising safari you will be travelling along the remote atolls of the idyllic Maldives, aboard one of our traditional style boats “Dhoni”. The next 3 days of your holiday in the Maldives could be something like this:

DAY 1

Join the cruise and visit Emboodhoo falhu

Welcome on board the dhoni at the Airport.
After settling into your cabins, the Tour guide, captain or one of our crew members will go through all the safety aspect of the tour.
On the first day, we will cruise to South Male, you will arrive at Emboodhoo falhu (lagoon). This will take 1 & half hour or maximum 2 hours. Perfect place for your first snorkeling in the beautiful coral reefs of the Mal- dives. Our crew will prepare a very special Maldivian local dinner on this night.
Night at anchorage on Emboodhoo falhu
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2

Day on Local island & Boduberu

After breakfast we will cruise to Villivaru or Biyadhoo falhu, a great area for snorkeling. This will take maxi- mum 1hr. Lunch will be served on board.
Afternoon snorkel at “dhomagaa Kudafaru “.
Late afternoon is a good time to visit Gulhi, where you will experience the laid-back pace and traditional way of life of its people. As with all the villages that we visit it is important to remember to dress respectfully and behave responsibly. When visiting a house or mosque, shoes must be removed.
Time on your own to do more wondering or do your bit of contribution to the local communities.
Buying a small souvenir shows your support and contribution toward local community. As tourism is the main source of income, local communities depend on.
This night, a wonderful barbecue will be arranged with Boduberu
(big drum) performance, the traditional folk music of the country.
Night at anchorage at Gulhi
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3

Departure to Airport

After breakfast depart to the Airport Included meals: Breakfast

This is only a recommended itinerary. The trip is very flexible, but it all depends on the weather.

Departure

Male’ International Airport

Arrival

Male’ International Airport

Atolls Visited

South Male’ Atoll

Accommodation

Full Board (included meals: 2 breakfast, 2 lunch & 2 dinner)

Best Period

All Year

Best For

Snorkelling and Island Hopping

Trip Highlights

• Cruise on a traditional Dhoni which will be your home for the next 3 days with your personal crew and chef • All meals prepared fresh for you on boat by your personal Cook
• Time spent on some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the world
• World class snorkeling right off your Dhoni
• Enjoy the warm, clear turquoise waters and unique marine life of the Maldives
• Cruise through the Male Atolls and visit the traditional fishing villages and meet locals

Recommended Itinerary

 

While on a cruising safari you will be travelling along the remote atolls of the idyllic Maldives, aboard one of our traditional style boats “Dhoni”. The next 3 days of your holiday in the Maldives could be something like this:

DAY 1

Join the cruise and visit Emboodhoo falhu

Welcome on board the dhoni at the Airport.
After settling into your cabins, the Tour guide, captain or one of our crew members will go through all the safety aspect of the tour.
On the first day, we will cruise to South Male, you will arrive at Emboodhoo falhu (lagoon). This will take 1 & half hour or maximum 2 hours. Perfect place for your first snorkeling in the beautiful coral reefs of the Mal- dives. Our crew will prepare a very special Maldivian local dinner on this night.
Night at anchorage on Emboodhoo falhu
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2

Day on Local island & Boduberu

After breakfast we will cruise to Villivaru or Biyadhoo falhu, a great area for snorkeling. This will take maxi- mum 1hr. Lunch will be served on board.
Afternoon snorkel at “dhomagaa Kudafaru “.
Late afternoon is a good time to visit Gulhi, where you will experience the laid-back pace and traditional way of life of its people. As with all the villages that we visit it is important to remember to dress respectfully and behave responsibly. When visiting a house or mosque, shoes must be removed.
Time on your own to do more wondering or do your bit of contribution to the local communities.
Buying a small souvenir shows your support and contribution toward local community. As tourism is the main source of income, local communities depend on.
This night, a wonderful barbecue will be arranged with Boduberu
(big drum) performance, the traditional folk music of the country.
Night at anchorage at Gulhi
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3

Cruise to Fenboa Finolhu, Meemu Atoll, Beach cleaning & BBQ Night

Today we sail to south for a further 2-3 hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll. As with the rest of the journey, we are hardly ever out of sight of island (weather permiting) and we cruise very close to many of the islands. Meemu Atoll has 41 islands of which 9, inhabited island, 2 Resorts and 30 are uninhabited. Some of the inhabited ones grow yams, and all of them are almost totally depended on fishing & Tourism. Here more than anywhere, we are likely to experience the true Maldivian way of life. Shortly after entering the Atoll we arrive to Fenboa Finolhu, another beautiful uninhabited Island where we aim base ourselves for night, again plenty of time to enjoy the beach and snorkel among the reefs. This afternoon we will do a beach cleaning and collecting plastic. The plastic you collect will be properly recycled through a local environmental nonprofit organization. 1 Million Tourist visits to Maldives annually, producing an average of 3.5kg of garbage each. This night a wonderful beach barbecue will be setup for you if the weather permits on Fenboa Finolhu. Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4

Departure to Airport

After breakfast depart to Airport included meals: Breakfast

This is only a recommended itinerary. The trip is very flexible, but it all depends on the weather.

Departure

Male’ International Airport

Arrival

Male’ International Airport

Atolls Visited

South Male’, Vaavu & Meemu Atoll

Accommodation

Full Board (Included meals: 6 breakfast, 6 lunch & 6 dinner)

Best Period

All Year

Best For

Snorkelling and Island Hopping

Trip Highlights

• Cruise on a traditional Dhoni which will be your home for the next 7 days with your personal crew and chef
• All meals prepared fresh for you on boat by your personal Chef
• Time spent on some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches in the world
• World class snorkeling right off your Dhoni
• Enjoy the warm, clear turquoise waters and unique marine life of the Maldives
• Cruise through the Atolls and visit the traditional fishing villages and meet locals
• Beach Clean-up – Collecting Plastic

Recommended Itinerary

 

While on a cruising safari you will be travelling along the remote atolls of the idyllic Maldives, aboard one of our traditional style boats “Dhoni”. The next 7 days of your holiday in the Maldives could be something like this:

DAY 1

Join the cruise and visit Rihiveli Boduveli

Welcome on board the dhoni at the Airport. After settling into your cabins, Tour Guide, captain or one of our crew will go through all the safety aspect of the tour. On the first day, we will depart to South Male Rihiveli Boduveli, this will take 3 & half hours or maximum 4 hours. Boduveli is a beautiful sandbank, perfect for your first lesson in snorkeling the beautiful coral reefs of the Maldives. Bodu means big and Veli means sand, so this island is the island of big sand, making it the ideal place for some sunbathing and just relaxing. Night at anchorage on Rihiveli Boduveli lagoon
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2

Cruise to Vaavu Ambaraa/Bodu Mohoraa

After a relaxed start this morning, we continue to the southernmost point of South Male Atoll before crossing the channel to Felidhe Atoll.
Morning snorkel to “Kudhi Boli’’ (Literally means small shells). It will take 1 and half hour maximum. It is very beautiful reef with a small strip, which emerges with low tide. This a where there used to be a small vegetated island 30 years back. Which has now eroded away like many others in the Maldives.
Lunch will be served on board.
After lunch we will cruise to Ambara for afternoon snorkel. The remainder of the day free to enjoy the beach and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters around the island Ambara
Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3

Cruise to Fenboa Finolhu, Meemu Atoll, Beach cleaning & BBQ Night

Today we sail to south for a further 2-3 hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll. As with the rest of the journey, we are hardly ever out of sight of island (weather permiting) and we cruise very close to many of the islands. Meemu Atoll has 41 islands of which 9, inhabited island, 2 Resorts and 30 are uninhabited. Some of the inhabited ones grow yams, and all of them are almost totally depended on fishing & Tourism. Here more than anywhere, we are likely to experience the true Maldivian way of life. Shortly after entering the Atoll we arrive to Fenboa Finolhu, another beautiful uninhabited Island where we aim base ourselves for night, again plenty of time to enjoy the beach and snorkel among the reefs.
This afternoon we will do a beach cleaning- Collecting plastic. The plastic you collect will be properly recycled through a local environmental nonprofit organization. 1 Million Tourist visits to Maldives annually, producing an average of 3.5kg of garbage each.
This night a wonderful beach barbecue will be setup for you if the weather permits on Fenboa Finolhu. Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4

Cruise to Dhiggaru, enjoiy Bodu Beru

After a relaxed start we head east to the inhabited island of Dhiggaru. Here we drop anchor outside the reef, a great area for snorkeling. Late afternoon is a good time to visit this lively village. We enjoy the laid-back pace and traditional way of life of its people; as with all the villages that we visit it is important to remember to dress respectfully and behave responsibly. When visiting a house or mosque, shoes must be removed. After dinner onboard you will be entertained Bodu Beru (Big Drum), the traditional folk music of the country. Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5

Cruise back to Felidhe Atoll – Local Island Visit/Shopping

Today we head back to Felidhe Atoll and its administrative division includes two geographical Atoll. Felidhe Atoll and small egg-shaped Vattaru Reef, which has only one little islet. This is the least populated of the administrative centers with a population of about 1,601 people. An opportunity to wonder through the island Fulidhoo, every visit ashore presents the chance of having a new experience about the lives of the islanders. Time on your own to do more wondering or do your bit of contribution to the local communities. Buying a small souvenir shows your support and contribution toward local community. As tourism is the main source of income, local communities depend on. Overnight Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6

Cruise back towards Male’ Atoll – Dolphin watching & Farewell dinner

This morning we cruise back towards South Male‘Atoll. Today we go in search of dolphin. Morning snorkel to Velaafaru falhu. Lunch will be served on board. After lunch we will cruise to Laguna Veli for afternoon snorkel. Spend the night anchorage at Laguna falhu. This night our crewmembers will prepare a very special Maldivian local dinner for your farewell. Accommodation on Boat Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7

End of the cruise

After breakfast depart to the Airport Included meals: Breakfast

This is only a recommended itinerary. The trip is very flexible, but it all depends on the weather.