May you please provide the prices for the Single Supplement? If it's not available, Ronald is happy to share a room with another traveller. Additionally, do you include arrival transfers?

Due to the size of the boat, we do not offer any single cabins. For arrival transfers, If you'd like an airport transfer on day 1, you'll need to arrive at Male International Airport (MLE). For those arriving on time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 4pm for the welcome meeting followed by an orientation walking tour of the town. We'll take in the Mosque, and the fish market and stroll along the water's edge to watch the ferries coming and going. At the end of the tour, the earliest your flight can depart is 11am on day 8. We do only have 2 spaces left for this departure currently.

Have you got space for 1 female. What is the expected weather at this time of year?

The Maldives in September is hot and humid, with average temperatures around 30°C and high humidity levels. It's a wet month, with frequent rain showers, though they are often brief and can offer relief from the heat. There are still plenty of sunny hours.

Is the single supplement available for this cruise? How much is the single supplement? Can you accommodate Nora with a vegetarian or vegan diet?

Due to the size of the boat used, there are no single cabins. All solo travelers will be matched with a roommate of the same gender. Breakfasts are often mashuni - a tuna and coconut combination which is served with roti style bread or a more western start to the day with eggs and toast. Most lunches and dinners will have a pasta element and during the afternoons the boat crew will often bake a cake. Plenty of fresh veg, meat and fruit is also provided. Please advise us at time of booking if you require a gluten free or vegetarian diet.

When will I receive my final trip documents?

Final documents will be available for download prior to departure, detailing itinerary and important travel information.

I'm 86 years old and walk very slowly, prefer level surfaces to stairs. How much walking does your trip require?

This is a full on trip with lots of Walking up and down hills a goood fittness level is required. We suggest you read the trip notes. You also have boat transfers it is open ocean and sometimes is prone to bumpy rides you need to be comfortable getting on and off boats in rough coniditions should the situation arise.

Would like to know if the cabin has private bathroom? What hour is sure to be at the airport to take plane?

4 of the cabins have ensuite bathrooms. The other cabin has a private bathroom but it is not en suite. At the end of the trip the earliest time you can book a flight to depart is 11am. We will provide airport transfers free of charge if you arrive the day the trip starts and leave the day the trip ends (at end flight but be after 11am).

Is there Wi-Fi available on the boat?

The boat does not have Wi-Fi; obtaining a local SIM card is an option for connectivity.

Can you tell me what the accommodations are like? Does the boat offer a room for 2 with a private bath? Are the dates set?

We have a departure 14-21DEC, and 28DEC to 4 Jan, 2026. The maximum group size is 10. The 5 cabins are small and simple but adequate for sleeping and changing. In all of the cabins there will be bunk beds. Two of the cabins have slightly wider (4.1ft) lower bunk beds and where possible we will allocate these to couples. Four cabins have an ensuite bathroom with WC and shower.

What happens if I arrive on an early flight?

You'll be greeted and transferred straight to the boat once you've cleared immigration.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Male
Male
Start point
Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Arrivals Hall, 15:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Somerset Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation walking tour of Male including mosque and fish market
Landmarks
Male Mosque
Fish Market
Day 2
Hulhumale Marina to Vavuu Atoll
Hulhumale Marina to Vavuu Atoll
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Board dhoni boat at Hulhumale Marina
- Breakfast onboard dhoni
- Four-hour cruise through Vaadhoo Canal to Vavuu Atoll
- Island exploration of Kudiboli
- Snorkelling in calm waters and swimming
Landmarks
Vaadhoo Canal
South Male Atoll
Vavuu Atoll
Kudiboli Island
Day 3
Vaavu Atoll to Meemu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll to Meemu Atoll
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Barbeque beach banquet)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at turtle reef in Vaavu Atoll
- Snorkelling at Loabi Faru reef
- Beach time at Bongo Veli sandbank
- Swimming and sunset viewing
- Barbeque beach banquet
Landmarks
Meemu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll
Loabi Faru Reef
Bongo Veli
Day 4
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo Island
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at Ruhhuri Hura reef
- Snorkelling at Acho Kacho Reef
- Swimming
- Village visit to Felidhoo
- Meet local inhabitants
Landmarks
Ruhhuri Hura
Acho Kacho Reef
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo Atoll
Day 5
Fulidhoo Island
Fulidhoo Island
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at shipwreck
- Snorkelling at sheltered reef location
- Swimming
- Village visit to Fulidhoo
- Meet local inhabitants
- Bodu Beru traditional folk music performance
Landmarks
Fulidhoo Island
Day 6
South Male Atoll
South Male Atoll
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Early morning snorkelling at Nurse Shark Reef
- Snorkelling at sheltered spot in South Male Atoll
Landmarks
Nurse Shark Reef
South Male Atoll
Day 7
Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point to Male
Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point to Male
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni, likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at Maafushi Coral Garden
- Snorkelling at Stingray Point
- Swimming
- Farewell meal with boat crew
Landmarks
Maafushi Coral Garden
Stingray Point
Gulhi Falhu Marina
Day 8
Male
Male
End point
Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 07:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni)

Landmarks
Male Mosque
Fish Market

Landmarks
Vaadhoo Canal
South Male Atoll
Vavuu Atoll
Kudiboli Island

Landmarks
Meemu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll
Loabi Faru Reef
Bongo Veli

Landmarks
Ruhhuri Hura
Acho Kacho Reef
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo Atoll

Landmarks
Fulidhoo Island

Landmarks
Nurse Shark Reef
South Male Atoll

Landmarks
Maafushi Coral Garden
Stingray Point
Gulhi Falhu Marina

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

The Somerset Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 1
Aboard Dhoni
Berth / Cabin
Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Overall rating based on 66 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
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4.6
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4.9
Accommodation
4.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Crystal4.7•January 2025
Knowledgeable guide, dedicated crew, made the itinerary full of fun and very safe
Traveled in December 2025
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Clare4.7•January 2025
Swimming with turtles 🐢 and sharks 🦈
Traveled in January 2025
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Philip4.3•August 2025
The boat crew and chef were fantastic. The final snorkel with rays and sharks was particularly memorable.
Traveled in February 2025
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Gabrielle4.8•February 2025
Touring the Maldives islands was one amazing experience! The guide Moosa was brilliant! The snorkelling was out of...
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Caroline4.7•February 2025
Snorkeling to the shipwreck, seeing sharks, the beach banquet - everything was a highlight!
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Christopher4.7•February 2025
Really great crew on the boat and Mousa the tour leader was excellent.
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Heather4.0•March 2025
The highlight was the last day's snorkellling when we were in the midst of sting rays and nursery sharks. The...
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Jacqueline4.2•October 2025
This was my first snorkel boat trip and it was amazing! The shipwreck and feeding fish bananas out of my hand was...
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Kevin4.5•December 2025
Sleeping on deck under stars, swimming with nurse sharks !
Traveled in February 2025
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Robin4.5•June 2025
Amazing snorkelling, remote, peaceful locations, sunsets onboard
Traveled in March 2025
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Lorraine
Asked on September 10th, 2026
these dates do not work. We need to be back in Malé on the 18th at the latest to catch our flight back.
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  Lorraine
  Traveler•Written September 2026
  We need to start after Dec 8.
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2026
  I've checked the available Maldives Dhoni MC Cruise departures. Unfortunately, I can't see a departure that both starts after 8 December and returns to Malé by 18 December. The next available sailing appears to depart later in December, which would return after your required date. I have the 6th Dec - 13th or 27th - 3rd Jan as dates in December. Alternatively we do also have some departures for November. If your travel dates are flexible, I'd be happy to look at alternative departures or other Maldives holidays that may fit your schedule better.
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Leanne
Asked on September 29th, 2025
May you please provide the prices for the Single Supplement? If it's not available, Ronald is happy to share a room with another traveller. Additionally, do you include arrival transfers?
Flights / Transfers
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
  Due to the size of the boat, we do not offer any single cabins. For arrival transfers, If you'd like an airport transfer on day 1, you'll need to arrive at Male International Airport (MLE). For those arriving on time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 4pm for the welcome meeting followed by an orientation walking tour of the town. We'll take in the Mosque, and the fish market and stroll along the water's edge to watch the ferries coming and going. At the end of the tour, the earliest your flight can depart is 11am on day 8. We do only have 2 spaces left for this departure currently.
D
Debbie
Asked on August 27th, 2025
Have you got space for 1 female. What is the expected weather at this time of year?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2025
  The Maldives in September is hot and humid, with average temperatures around 30°C and high humidity levels. It's a wet month, with frequent rain showers, though they are often brief and can offer relief from the heat. There are still plenty of sunny hours.
L
Luke
Asked on March 3rd, 2025
Is the single supplement available for this cruise? How much is the single supplement? Can you accommodate Nora with a vegetarian or vegan diet?
Meals
Single supplement
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  Due to the size of the boat used, there are no single cabins. All solo travelers will be matched with a roommate of the same gender. Breakfasts are often mashuni - a tuna and coconut combination which is served with roti style bread or a more western start to the day with eggs and toast. Most lunches and dinners will have a pasta element and during the afternoons the boat crew will often bake a cake. Plenty of fresh veg, meat and fruit is also provided. Please advise us at time of booking if you require a gluten free or vegetarian diet.
B
Brian
Asked on February 28th, 2025
When will I receive my final trip documents?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  Final documents will be available for download prior to departure, detailing itinerary and important travel information.
N
Nick
Asked on December 21st, 2024
I'm 86 years old and walk very slowly, prefer level surfaces to stairs. How much walking does your trip require?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  This is a full on trip with lots of Walking up and down hills a goood fittness level is required. We suggest you read the trip notes. You also have boat transfers it is open ocean and sometimes is prone to bumpy rides you need to be comfortable getting on and off boats in rough coniditions should the situation arise.
R
Ross
Asked on December 7th, 2024
Would like to know if the cabin has private bathroom? What hour is sure to be at the airport to take plane?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  4 of the cabins have ensuite bathrooms. The other cabin has a private bathroom but it is not en suite. At the end of the trip the earliest time you can book a flight to depart is 11am. We will provide airport transfers free of charge if you arrive the day the trip starts and leave the day the trip ends (at end flight but be after 11am).
G
Gaël
Asked on November 19th, 2024
Is there Wi-Fi available on the boat?
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
  The boat does not have Wi-Fi; obtaining a local SIM card is an option for connectivity.
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Lucy
Asked on November 6th, 2024
Can you tell me what the accommodations are like? Does the boat offer a room for 2 with a private bath? Are the dates set?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
  We have a departure 14-21DEC, and 28DEC to 4 Jan, 2026. The maximum group size is 10. The 5 cabins are small and simple but adequate for sleeping and changing. In all of the cabins there will be bunk beds. Two of the cabins have slightly wider (4.1ft) lower bunk beds and where possible we will allocate these to couples. Four cabins have an ensuite bathroom with WC and shower.
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  Lucy
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  What would be the best dates prior to Dec 1 2025 for this cruise? And the cost is $1870 per person? I wonder if the evenings cool down or does the temperature stay about the same.
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
  We have departures on 16 to 23 NOV, 23 - 30NOV, 2025 and 30NOV to 07DEC, 2025. All departures are US$2330.00 per person based on two people sharing. Regarding weather: November - December is hot, dry weather. Expect long days of sunshine and temperatures in the high 20°Cs - low 30°Cs (68 to 86F).
A
Amira
Asked on November 3rd, 2024
What happens if I arrive on an early flight?
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
  You'll be greeted and transferred straight to the boat once you've cleared immigration.

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