The Maldives, deserted white sandy beaches, gorgeous turquoise waters, fabulous marine life filled with color, and a warm, gentle climate.   An atoll of 1100 islands 400 miles south of India in the Indian Ocean, 87 of which are exclusive resort islands and only 202 are inhabited.  These islands form an amazing sailing area with unlimited secluded anchorages and diving spots.

The Maldives offer extensive diving excursions ranging from Drift Diving to Night Diving.  Many visitors have also had the exciting opportunity of diving with Sharks or just  snorkeling the reefs that are abundant with sea life and which surround each island.

The Maldives offer a great variety of chartering options, however, the most popular are Catamarans and Luxury Motor Yachts.  Catamarans have been the “sail boat” of choice due to their low draft and easy access to the water making them well suited for hopping around the Maldives and exploring coral reefs.

Increasingly, Super Yachts and Luxury Yachts are finding their way to the Maldives. With the perfect tropical weather conditions throughout the year, amazing sea life, and the ability to get away from it all, the Maldives are the perfect chartering destination.

Many of the islands in the Maldives are small, private and personal allowing their visitors the utmost privacy if you are there for a romantic getaway off the beaten track.  The Maldives are accessible from most of the major European and Asian Airports.  No prior visa is required to enter the Republic of the Maldives.  Entre permit will be granted to visitors on arrival at designated ports of entry, based on the immigration requirements.  The best time to visit the Maldives is during the months of November to April.

7 Days in the Tropical Maldives

Day 1:  On your arrival at the Male International Airport, you will be met by your Captain and escorted to your luxury charter yacht.  Once onboard you have the opportunity to freshen up before familiarizing yourself with the yacht.  Whilst the yacht cruises to a tranquil, scenic turquoise lagoon, enjoy an exotic lunch prepared by your own personal chef.  After lunch discover the excellent marine life of the lagoon whilst swimming and or snorkeling.  Relax into your first day of vacation basking in the afternoon sun on the yacht’s deck whilst the crew acquaints you to the Maldives, it’s natural beauty, history, culture and traditions.  Cocktails and Dinner are served under the stars in a clear night, until you are ready to retire.

Day 2:  The Maldives are known world wide for their unbelievable diving.  For those that can resist the wonders of what lie beneath the crystal clear calm waters no longer, it is a perfect time to start your day scuba diving.  Enjoy a light breakfast either before or after.   Cruising to the O & O Reethi Rah Island you will have the opportunity to enjoy all the Resort has to offer including the Spa.  Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage before cruising a little longer to a little sandy spit.  Lunch at anchor and then a day of fun, sun, swimming, snorkeling and relaxing.  Dinner this time served on the sandy spit under the stars.

Day 3:  Enjoying a leisurely breakfast underway, your yacht cruises on to the island of Baa Atoll, northwest from North Male Atoll, where it anchors adjacent to the local village island of Kudarikulu.  This is a typical local village with a population of approximately 500 people and where you will be lightly acquainted with Maldivian traditions and way of life.   Enjoy exploring what the island has to offer before having lunch onboard as your yacht sets off to the deserted islands that were passed earlier.  Another afternoon in the clear warm waters anchored off a beautiful beach.  That evening a BBQ under the stars is a perfect way to end another glorious day.

Day 4:  Allow yourself to have a late start as your yacht once again cruises quietly through pristine waters to the Island Sonevafushi Resort & Spa where you get to spend the entire day and night soaking up all this resort has to offer.  All meals are ashore as this gives you the chance to enjoy different cuisines from other master chefs.  Make sure you explore this natural island before finally exhausted retiring to your private yacht.

Day 5:  Once again snooze as your yachts heads off early in the morning to another exotic location.  Breakfast this time is served on arrival at Ari Atoll.  This island is south of Baa Atoll and on the left of Male Atoll.  As the yacht lazily cruises through the myriad of islands and lagoons of the Atoll, providing some of the most memorable vistas of the Maldives, lunch is served as the yacht is anchored in the deeps blue waters of the lagoon nearby the Conrad Maldives Resort & Spa islands.  The afternoon is spent once again enjoying all the waters have to offer including fishing.  Also a good spot to enjoy all the water sports the yacht has to offer.  Dinner this evening is spent at the “Wine Cellar Restaurant” on Conrad.  Indulge yourself with some of their finest wines of which they have a large collection.  End this day with after dinner drinks on the yacht once again under the clear night skies.

Day 6:  Morning breakfast and a short cruise to South Male Atoll.  This is the day to get in the last of the scuba diving.  Beautiful dives allowing you to enjoy much of the incredible and extensive sea life that the Indian Ocean has to offer.  Stunning corals and colors and the diversity of the marine life leave you longing for more.   As this is your last night in this Tropical Paradise the only way to end such an exotic vacation is with Cocktails against the sunset before a sumptuous meal and dancing to the 3piece band waiting just for you on the fly bridge.  Sweet dreams and happy memories from the Maldives.