YOUR TRIP IN
MALDIVES
MALDIVES
MALÉ
The modern capital of Malé is situated on the coral island of Motu and is home to a myriad of bustling markets, art galleries, museums and restaurants just begging to be discovered. Arriving by plane is quite an experience, the single run way darts out into the sea and is one of the most scenic landings in the world.
You can opt to take a boat to the capital, Malé where you’ll meet your yacht in the Port.
After refreshing yourselves, head back to town by tender, where you’ll vie for dock-space with the locals — this island nation is reliant on boats to get around. The clean, well-built town has some buildings of historic interest such as the old Mosque, built in 1656
MALDIVES
DHIGURAH & MAMIGILI ISLANDS
One of the main reasons why private cruises or a luxury yacht charter to the Maldives is so special, is you can explore islands usually inaccessible to most tourists, who end up more-or-less ‘trapped’ on their chosen resort isle.
In general, the local population is kept apart from the tourists, occupying different islands and only meeting when they work in the service industry.
On ‘native’ islands such as Dhigurah and Mamigili, life goes on much as it has done for centuries: mats are woven, fish are dried and boats are repaired.
MALDIVES
DHIFFUSHI
Only around 200 of the more than 1,100 islands are inhabited, so once more, being on board a yacht is a huge advantage — you can explore a true desert island, just sharing the beach with shells and hermit crabs. Strolling around an uninhabited island such as Dhiffushi is a real privilege; incredibly soft, perfect sand is lapped by warm water — while the rocky foreshore is home to all kinds of wild life, on land and in the sea.
If you’re lucky you may spot small shards of clay pottery telling of ancient ship wrecks; especially during the Southwest monsoon, these low lying a tolls and reefs were much feared by mariners as a treacherous lee shore.
MALDIVES
ARI ATOLL
The Maldives is rightly famous for having a host of must do dives before you die, and at Ari Atoll you’ll find one of the best.
The Hukurudhoo Uthuru Kandu is a main channel through Ari Atoll’s fringing reef; here the tide brings fresh supplies of nutrients twice daily, allowing for an incredibly rich reef of corals, plus all the attendant fish and other sealife.
A drift dive along the drop-off zone provides eye-popping encounters with huge shoals of barracuda and rays, with vast shoals of colourful reef fish and the occasional lurking shark.
MALDIVES
MUSHIMASMIGILI AND KANDHOLHUDHU
Island hopping within the atoll, you will discover yet more ‘favourite’ beaches. Swim and snorkel from Mushimasmigili before taking a trip to the coral reef at Kandholhudhu for diving or snorkelling.
Everywhere you go, you’re sure to be entranced by the clear water, vibrant reefs and rich sea life.
MALDIVES
MADIVARU
Madivaru is yet another perfect ‘Robinson Crusoe’ isle – and also a great spot for snorkelling and windsurfing.
Why not get out all the yacht’s exciting water toy sand enjoy having the space to learn some new skills. When darkness fall s you can enjoy a beach barbecue to top off a perfectly relaxing day.
MALDIVES
KURUMBA
Heading back across the Ari channel towards Malé, you can stop at the island of Kurumba, a peaceful base within easy reach of Malé, so you can top upon your gift shopping, whilst still retreating to the luxury of the Maldives first private island resort to enjoy your last evening here.
