Maldives Sailing Safari tour
8 days
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This 8-day Maldives sailing cruise takes you island hopping on board a deluxe safari boat, stopping at local islands, deserted beaches and sandbars with plenty of snorkelling & swimming. Private charters are available for 2-14 people
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This 8-day Maldives sailing cruise takes you island hopping on board a deluxe safari boat, stopping at local islands, deserted beaches and sandbars with plenty of snorkelling & swimming. Private charters are available for 2-14 people
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityGuraidhoo
End CityHulhumale
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- 7 nights accommodation on board a deluxe sailing safari boat with AC cabins, fully-equipped bathrooms, TV / DVD / music library, sun deck and more
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Free 30-day tourist visa on arrival to all nationalities
- Local guides
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival transfer, board safari, cruising
Upon arrival at Malé International Airport we will meet & greet you, and transfer you to your safari boat; home for the next 7 days. Once settled into your cabin you'll get a full tour of the boat before heading out into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean! If you ar...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat
| MEALS:
Lunch, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Extra night - pre-tour
Day 2, Cruising, local island visit
This morning you'll experience a traditional breakfast at the home of a local family on the island of Guraidhoo. After breakfast we'll take you on a guided tour of a local island fishing village where you'll have a chance to meet the local people, learn about their way o...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3, Cruising, local island visit, Hedika experience
After breakfast we cruise through the Atoll enjoying the stunning beauty of the Maldives, with it's idyllic palm fringed islands and crystal clear, turquoise waters.
In the late afternoon we transfer ashore to another local island for traditional 'hedika' - Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats served with black tea and an opportunity to explore the island.
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4, Sandbank, free time, evening fishing
Breakfast this morning is taken alfresco on a sandbank and then the morning is free to enjoy relaxing on board or exploring the sandbank. For anyone feeling more energetic, a dip in the warm waters is a must or you could enjoy the excellent snorkelling available close by...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5, Cruising, picnic island & dug out dinner
After breakfast we depart to a beautiful uninhabited picnic island, with a picture perfect sand bar. Here you'll have the chance to swim, snorkel or just lie back, relax and soak up the sun. In the evening you'll enjoy a beach dinner ‘Robinson Crusoe’ style before making a choice to spend the night camped on beach or on deck under the stars(Subject to weather conditions and atoll permissions)!
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat or camping on beach
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6, Cruising, Cultural dinner
Today we begin our cruise back towards Malé. There's no rush and so there's plenty of time to relax or take a dip en route.
Just before sunset we'll set ashore on an uninhabited island to enjoy fruit cocktails and a delicious dinner consisting of a selection of local dis...
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat or camping on beach
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7, Cruising, Malé free time, Farewell Dinner
After breakfast the morning is free to relax on board or do some more snorkelling to explore the myriad marine life. Following lunch we'll cruise back to Hulhumalé lagoon. Later in the afternoon there's a chance to make a visit to Malé where you could visit the fish market and local market, Presidents Palace, Sultan Park and Friday Mosque. At the end of the day you'll return to the boat for a farewell dinner.
| OVERNIGHT:
Cabin on board the boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8, Departure transfer to airport
After breakfast you'll check out 1000am then we'll transfer you back to Malé airport in time for your flight home.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra night - post-tour, 3-night resort island extension
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Price From $1,915
Price per day$239
Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights (available on request)
- Visas, if required
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Any other items not mentioned above Note: This tour requires a minimum of 8 travellers to run. Should this number not be reached you will be able to transfer onto one of our other Maldives land-based tours that includes all the same activities, just based in local guesthouses or hotels instead of on the boat.
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