Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life

6 nights from $1599

6 nights

Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life

Sail the Maldives on a traditional dhoni, exploring South Malé and Felidhu atolls with frequent snorkelling and island stops.

$1999 pp
$1599 pp excluding flights $267 per night
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Sail the Maldives on a traditional dhoni, exploring South Malé and Felidhu atolls with frequent snorkelling and island stops.
  • Sail a traditional Maldivian dhoni across South Malé and Felidhu atolls.
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish and marine life.
  • Visit Fulidhoo Island for an evening Bodu Beru drumming performance.
  • Explore uninhabited Bodu Mora's palm-lined beaches and crystal-clear waters.
  • Walk Felidhu Island's quaint streets and browse local souvenir shops.
  • Swim from remote sandbars in crystal-clear waters of the atolls.
  • Spot turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses while snorkelling.
  • Join a Maldives beach clean-up supporting local recycling initiatives.
A NOTE REGARDING SMALL SPACES ON BOATS: Please note that the rooming for these boats is done on a first-come, first-serve basis and no particular cabins nor berths can be guaranteed. Please be aware that as this is a traditional dhoni and not a cruise vessel, that the space on board is tight. You will be sharing a small room with one of your fellow passengers or travel partner and sharing all the facilities onboard. The sleeping quarters on boats are generally kept to a minimum size in order to maximize public space and performance. Some people are not comfortable with the type of close quarter arrangements typically found on boats, however if a real sailing experience on a real dhoni is what you are after, then this experience should more than make up for cramped quarters. Please note that the skipper will also be sharing the ship's quarters and amenities with you.



Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
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