When do the 2028 departure dates become available? We are looking at around March 05, 2028.

Our reservation teams are currently in the process of planning the tour dates for 2028, at this time we are unable to advise as to when exactly that will be available. I would advise for you to keep an eye on the website now and again.

I would like a quote for a surf boat trip for 5 people for 10 nights.

Unfortunately, the departure date you requested only has one space remaining available. The next departure with availability for five travellers is 23 October 2026.

We are two people interested into the boat tour with dhoni on 20th March. I would like to know at what time is the boat departing on Friday as we are landing in Male the same morning.

When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration. Your flight must arrive by or before: 10:00 on Day 1 Your flight must depart no earlier than: 12:00 on Day 7 Please note the "Snorkelling in the Maldives" included excursion begins around 10:30am, therefore we strongly suggest travellers arrive by 10:00am in order to have enough time to transfer to the boat for this activity. Any flight arriving after 10:00am would result in missing this included excursion. BUT do not fear, there are plenty of snorkelling opportunities throughout the trip. Just be sure you arrive by 2:00pm, so you don't miss the last transfer to the boat.

How many passengers are currently booked on? And please can you advise the difference between this tour and the Dhoni Explorer?

The Dhoni Explorer visits more island spots than this tour does, the Cruise spends more time out on the water and less time on land. Please look at the maps of the tours to compare the two.

is the breakfast included?

Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

I am interested in this tour for Dec-Feb. What departure dates do you recommend? This tour says the cost is $1299 but I see prices that are over 50% higher. Can you suggest a trip and departure date for adding a UAE/Oman trip? What time of the year is ok to travel to Oman (ie: not too hot).

We have a Last Minute 35% promo on our 3rd November departure - this is the only date on sale for 1299 USD. If you are ready to book, please select the 'book now' button located on the left-hand side to secure your spot on Maldives Dhoni Cruise.

when exactly will this trip get back to Male? I have a flight 18 Jan (Wed) 23:40. Is this tour back in time for this flight?

Your departure flight must not leave Male before 12:00pm on day 7 of the tour.

Is your service is available for pakistanis

All travellers are welcome on our tours. It is your responsibility to get yourself to the start point of the tour and back home at the end of the tour.

Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.

Are the flights included?

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Malé
Malé
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- Meet Your CEO and Group
- Snorkelling in the Maldives
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Malé International Airport
Days 2 - 6
South Malé Atoll - Felidhu Atoll
South Malé Atoll - Felidhu Atoll
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious local seafood)
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- Bodu Mora Island Visit
- Maldives Plastic Clean Up
- Snorkelling in the Maldives
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Bodu Mora Island
South Malé Atoll
Felidhu Atoll
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Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

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4.1
Accommodation
3.7
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4.7
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4.7

Charlotte5.0•January 2020
Beautiful place, great boat, best trip and would do it again in a heart beat
Traveled in December 2019
Laura3.0•November 2018
We have chosen a Dhoni Cruise but, after the first day, G Adventures changed the boat “upgrading” us in a bigger...
We have chosen a Dhoni Cruise but, after the first day, G Adventures changed the boat “upgrading” us in a bigger cruise boat. This boat has had few problems: in the bathrooms (blocked toilet, shower not working and so on) and my cabin full of bugs. The boat didn’t have any snorkeling equipment and I had to use the staff’s one. The boat wasn’t provided with sufficient alcohol beverages and the generator was working all night long creating an annoying sound. I want to point out that crew and staff have been super efficient and helpful. Regarding the planning of the cruise, it has been asked to arrive in airport not later than 10.30, so we did. Nevertheless we lost the first day because G Adventures booked the trip for 2 customers flying from Colombo with the arrival in Male scheduled at 2.30 pm and they reached the boat after 4.00 pm. We lost our first day of snorkeling because of this.Show more
Traveled in October 2018
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Thanks for the honest review here Laura. It seems we have some things to improve upon on this tour, and we will do our best to do so.
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Darlene4.5•June 2018
The chef on board “Ajoy” was amazing
Traveled in June 2018
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So glad you could experience the Maldives with us. Thank you.
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marta4.5•April 2018
I loved the trip. I would totally recommend it. And Tourradar service is really great: clear information and amazing...
I loved the trip. I would totally recommend it. And Tourradar service is really great: clear information and amazing customer service. Crew, food, boat and overall experience was great. Its a relaxed and chilled trip. Would have been good to know in advance that this tour in NOT island hopping. You actually barely stop on islands. The tours is mostly sailing and snorkeling everyday. There are only a couple of stops on sandbanks (so not islands but just a few minutes on a piece of sand) and 2 stops in local islands (which are really poor and dirty). There is barely no beach time, which is fine if you love sailing and snorkeling. The food quality and portions was really impressive. The crew was very nice, hardworking and available all the time. Only thing is that only the CEO spoke English but not the rest, so really hard to interact with the rest of the crew.Show more
Traveled in April 2018
Marie2.5•March 2018
Not all "dhonni" are created equal. At least I hope not. Our room had no ventilation so we left the door open. The...
Not all "dhonni" are created equal. At least I hope not. Our room had no ventilation so we left the door open. The AC didn't work for several nights. When it did it was turned on from roughly 6pm to 6 am. After repeated complaints we finally got a working fan. Metal in bathroom area was rusted through. I was glad I had my tetanus shot when I slipped on the floor and my toe went through the metal. Our guide slept a lot so much so that we joked about it. He showed himself briefly when not going on excursions. He never introduced the crew. On the last night, the owner of the boat came on board and openly smoked pot. Oh yes, full ashtrays were inside the common areas. Without the open windows and doors, it would have been unbearable for a non-smoker. The crew on the hand was great and we relied on them. The cook was excellent producing great food in a small galley. Based on this experience I would not recommend this trip. Maybe other hired boats are better....let's hope so. Show more
Traveled in March 2018
Marie3.0•March 2018
Trash and bleached coral
Traveled in March 2018
Roger4.0•October 2017
Loved the trip! CEO and crew were attenative to our needs and sensed a real desire to make it as wonderful as...
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Traveled in October 2017
Anni4.5•February 2015
Maldives Dhoni cruise - an amazing experience ... when we FINALLY got away . Arrived at Male airport , but no one to...
Maldives Dhoni cruise - an amazing experience ... when we FINALLY got away . Arrived at Male airport , but no one to welcome us :( . After many entanglements , lies and frustrations , we came first aboard the ship about one and a half days later :( - We had to get in touch with G - adventures several times , did not feel that there was any kind of help. Has now after returning however received compensation! Aside from that, a very special experience to see Maldives from a ship. Delicious food onboard . But we could fell that the staff on board had counted on vacation this week . WE WERE NOT BOOKED TO THIS SHIP RIDETHANKS TO G Adventures :( -An employee of G Adventures must have a bad taste in the mouth!!! BUT for sure we will recommend the Maldives Dhoni Cruise - just make sure, that the trip is booked!!!!!!Show more
Traveled in February 2015
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Thanks so much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us.
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Eli5.0•August 2014
It was definitely the most relaxing week in my life! Cruised through some of the world's most beautiful islands,...
It was definitely the most relaxing week in my life! Cruised through some of the world's most beautiful islands, uncovered isolated beaches, explored small fishing villages, met lovely local people and listened to their traditional music, snorkeled the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean spotting turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and millions of colorful fish, enjoyed great fresh food made by our private chef on board and slept a lot...White sands, blue skies and crystal-clear waters every day, all day - this is what I call tropical paradise!! Sailing Maldives...anytime again!Show more
Traveled in March 2014
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Jacob
Asked on July 30th, 2026
When do the 2028 departure dates become available? We are looking at around March 05, 2028.
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2026
  Our reservation teams are currently in the process of planning the tour dates for 2028, at this time we are unable to advise as to when exactly that will be available. I would advise for you to keep an eye on the website now and again.
R
Rhonda
Asked on June 29th, 2026
I would like a quote for a surf boat trip for 5 people for 10 nights.
Group size
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Unfortunately, the departure date you requested only has one space remaining available. The next departure with availability for five travellers is 23 October 2026.
- R
  Rhonda
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Would it be a boat only for the 5 of us? How much would that cost per person?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes, the boat would be for your group of five travellers. The cost for this option is US$1,599 per person for the departure on 23 October 2026.
S
Samuel
Asked on February 14th, 2026
We are two people interested into the boat tour with dhoni on 20th March. I would like to know at what time is the boat departing on Friday as we are landing in Male the same morning.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
  
  Your flight must arrive by or before: 10:00 on Day 1
  Your flight must depart no earlier than: 12:00 on Day 7
  
  Please note the "Snorkelling in the Maldives" included excursion begins around 10:30am, therefore we strongly suggest travellers arrive by 10:00am in order to have enough time to transfer to the boat for this activity. Any flight arriving after 10:00am would result in missing this included excursion. BUT do not fear, there are plenty of snorkelling opportunities throughout the trip. Just be sure you arrive by 2:00pm, so you don't miss the last transfer to the boat.
R
Ron
Asked on June 9th, 2024
How many passengers are currently booked on? And please can you advise the difference between this tour and the Dhoni Explorer?
Group size
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  The Dhoni Explorer visits more island spots than this tour does, the Cruise spends more time out on the water and less time on land. Please look at the maps of the tours to compare the two.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  There are currently 5 travellers book on this departure on Dec 13th, 2024.
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Josh
Asked on January 2nd, 2024
is the breakfast included?
Meals
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
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  Josh
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  I would like to know if there are other fees and taxes, I'm interested in the total cost.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  All accommodation, an arrival transfer, all meals snorkelling equipment and transport while on tour is included. Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners. Drinking water is provided. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available to purchase onboard - we accept US Dollars, Euro, Visa cards, Master cards and American Express. International airfare to Malé is not included.
J
Joan
Asked on October 10th, 2023
I am interested in this tour for Dec-Feb. What departure dates do you recommend? This tour says the cost is $1299 but I see prices that are over 50% higher. Can you suggest a trip and departure date for adding a UAE/Oman trip? What time of the year is ok to travel to Oman (ie: not too hot).
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2023
  We have a Last Minute 35% promo on our 3rd November departure - this is the only date on sale for 1299 USD. If you are ready to book, please select the 'book now' button located on the left-hand side to secure your spot on Maldives Dhoni Cruise.
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Daniel
Asked on November 27th, 2022
when exactly will this trip get back to Male? I have a flight 18 Jan (Wed) 23:40. Is this tour back in time for this flight?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2022
  Your departure flight must not leave Male before 12:00pm on day 7 of the tour.
O
Oliver
Asked on April 13th, 2022
Is your service is available for pakistanis
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2022
  All travellers are welcome on our tours. It is your responsibility to get yourself to the start point of the tour and back home at the end of the tour.
S
Sophia
Asked on April 1st, 2017
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2017
  A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
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Courtney
Asked on July 22nd, 2016
Are the flights included?
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  Courtney
  Traveler•Written July 2016
  Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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