Maldive Dhoni Cruise
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Highlights
- Relax on this cruise as we travel between remote and idyllic islands
- Snorkel and swim amid spectacular reef flora and fauna
- Spend time with the local Maldivian people, away from the tourist hubs
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Our adventure begins in Male at the hotel where we spend the night. The circumference of the island is little more than 5 kilometres so it's very easy to explore on foot, and is a hive of activity, in stark contrast to the laid-back islands of the archipelago that we ...
This morning we walk to the waterfront to meet our moored dhoni and crew. We take our breakfast on the boat and then begin cruising south for two to three hours, passing through the Vaadhoo Canal to the South Male Atoll - a smaller and quieter neighbour to the more d...
Today we sail south for a further two to three hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll - home to one of the longest stretches of reef in the Maldives. On this or other crossings, we may be lucky enough to be chased by spinner dolphins, sometimes swimming and jumping alongside ...
After a relaxed start, we head east to the inhabited island of Dhiggaru. Here, we drop our anchor by a particularly good snorkelling reef. Later in the afternoon, when it has cooled down a bit, we plan to go ashore to meet the island's inhabitants. We may be struck by...
Today, we head back to Felidhoo Atoll and its administrative centre, Felidhoo. With a population of about 400, this is the least populated of all the country's administrative centres. Again, we take time to visit the village and have the opportunity to enjoy a Bodu Beru performance in the evening, the traditional folk music of the country.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
By now, we are likely to be feeling completely relaxed, as our routine of reading, sunbathing and napping between island stops and snorkelling spots has become second nature. With a subtly different name to our previous day's stop-off, we break today's journey with a ...
Our last day on the boat sees us cruising back towards Male. We take the opportunity for some final snorkelling and swimming, before enjoying a farewell meal with our boat crew.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trip ends after breakfast on our dhoni in Male. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Male at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at the airport for a cost of $6 per it...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Kevin
Apr 2024
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2nd time on this trip , wonderful time again , trip leader Moosa amazing , saving my underwater camera first day , diving straight in to retrieve it when I dropped i...
Grant
Apr 2024
Maldive Dhoni Cruise
Moosa was a excellent guide with a vast knowledge base of Maldives and the beauty within.
Sarah
Mar 2024
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The whole trip was absolutely amazing! Our tour leader, Hai was so knowledgeable about all the marine life and took care to ensure that everybody was included and ge...
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