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Maldives Boutique Cruise – South Male, Vaavu and Ari Atolls

Maldives Boutique Cruise – South Male, Vaavu and Ari Atolls

From USD $1,690

Description

Explore the extraordinary reefs and atolls of this dreamy country from the comfort of a small, boutique cruise ship. The pace of life is slow, with plenty of relaxation interspersed with swimming and snorkelling, and a little exploration. The marine life is amongst the best int he world, with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks as headliners.
Highlights Include Alimathaa night snorkeling experience with Nurse Sharks, Sting Rays and Giant Travallys. Whaleshark Excursion on the southern edge of Ari atoll and Manta Ray Excusion. During the cruise we will visit Sand Banks, Deserted Islands, Picnic and Local Islands
This cruise can be combined with our Maldives Boutique cruise to make a 2 week cruise.
Single supplement 30%

Trip Name
Maldives Boutique Cruise - South Male, Vaavu and Ari Atolls
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Cruise Ship Length: 54.85 m Passenger Capacity: 56 Yasawa Princess is a boutique styled yacht that can accommodate up to 56 guests in double or twin ensuite, air-conditioned cabins spread over 3 decks. We have a large indoor dining area with warm wood décor offers a variety of local and international cuisines and our bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and spirits.  A fine variety of both local and international cuisine is prepared adding more exotic treats to your cruise. We also arrange private dining ashore on the excursion islands. The resident bar in the dining area offers a wide selection of fine wines, cocktails and spirits, and a variety of beer. Chill out in the forward Lounge in the air condition with a cocktail, browse through our library and catch up on some reading, watch videos, or mingle and make some new holiday friends. Extra activitiesFor the more adventurous guests we offer a number of exciting experiences, from Introductory dives, night snorkelling to Whale shark & Manta snorkelling excursions.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1. Embarkation - Male
Yasawa Princess will be anchored just off of Villigili, a convenient 20 minutes boat ride from Male International Airport. Our Guest Relations Officer (GRO) will greet you at te airport and assist you to the boat’s private tender for your transfer. On arrival to the boat we will help get you checked into your cabin and provide a welcome briefing including Safety procedures and introduction to your Yasawa Princess cruise experience. On this informal session you will meet guests onboard, the dive team and the crew members who will assist you throughout your cruising holiday. Followed by a pre-dinner cocktail on the Bar/Restaurant deck and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean
Day 2 - Day 2. Anchorage and cross Vaadhoo Channel to South Male Atoll.
Morning and afternoon visit the beautiful Sand Bank (Kalhuhuraa), where you can relax and soak up the sun, take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean. *Beach Umbrellas will be placed on the sand bank for some shade.
Day 3 - Day 3. Short Cruise within the atoll to Rannalhi.
Morning and afternoon visit to the Resort island Rannali, a small boutique resort island located on the western edge of South Male’ Atoll. Easy Excess for the surrounding reef for snorkeling. Spa and Other facilities can be booked directly on the resort.  Night Fishing Trip will be organized by the crew from 1730 Hrs - 1930 Hrs.  Traditional Hand Line will be used.  *if there is more than 15 Pax an Additional Night Fishing trip will be organized during the week
Day 4 - Day 4. Early Morning Cross the channel into Vaavu Felidu Atoll to reach Alimatha Sand bank ( Approx 5 Hrs)
Located on the Eastern Edge of the Atoll. A big turquoise lagoon surrounds this sand bar and an attractive reef to snorkel. Morning and afternoon will be spent on this sand bank. Lunch will be served on the boat. Sun Umbrellas will be placed for shade if the conditions are favorable. Optional: Night Snorkeling Session on Alimatha Resort House Reef, this excursion has been one of the favorites among our guests. Huge Nurse Sharks, Sting Rays & Travallys can be spotted throughout this experience. Chargeable USD 15.00 incl. GST
Day 5 - Day 5. Leisurely Cruise in the morning to Anbaraa
Anbaraa, Small picnic island located on the north western side of Vaavu Atoll. Easy access to the reef for snorkelers. Evening BBQ - our crew will set up for dinner under the stars on the beach. This is probably one of the favourite and most memorable evenings of our cruise. Our chefs will prepare a Maldivian beach BBQ, with drinks and music, whilst we enjoy the amazing beauty and a spot of stargazing.
Day 6 - Day 6. Early Morning Cross the channel to South Ari Atoll (Aprox. 6Hrs)
Oshagali FinolhuTender will be ready as soon as we reach this sand bank in south ari atoll. Reef surrounding the sandbank has lot of healthy hardcorals, snorkelers love this reef. Lunch will be served on the boat and will return to the sand bank in the afternoon. Night Fishing Trip will be organized by the crew from 1730 Hrs - 1930 Hrs. Traditional Hand Line will be used. 
Day 7 - Day 7. Short Cruise from Oshagali to Ariadhoo
AriadhooAn agricultural Island with lot of plantation. Excess to a sand stretch to relax, easy excess to the ocean for swimming and snorkeling. Optional: Whale shark excursion, guests will go out on the dive dhoni in search of these gentle giants. This region in the Maldives has the highest probability in finding the Whale Shark. (Chargeable USD15 incl. GST) Local Island Visit late afternoon to Maamagili to wander through experiencing the local lifestyle and it is a good opportunity to do some shopping for souvenirs for the loved ones.
Day 8 - Day 8. Disembark at Maamagili
The boat will be anchored off Maamagili Domestic Airport for Departures.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
11-11-202418-11-2024USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
25-11-202402-12-2024USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
09-12-202416-12-2024USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
23-12-202430-12-2024USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
06-01-202513-01-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
20-01-202527-01-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
03-02-202510-02-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
17-02-202524-02-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
03-03-202510-03-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
17-03-202524-03-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
31-03-202507-04-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $1,690Lower Main Deck Cabin - Full Board
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $1,910A Deck Cabins - Full Board
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $1,910Lower Main Deck Cabin - All Inclusive
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $2,135A Deck Cabins - All Inclusive
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $2,295Bridge Deck Cabins - Full Board
14-04-202521-04-2025USD $2,520Bridge Deck Cabins - All Inclusive

Inclusions

    • Snorkelling beautiful reefs
    • Deserted atolls
    • Fantastic sea life

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