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Maldives Dhoni Explorer

The extraordinary islands of the Maldives are some of the world's most spectacular and a multi-day cruise on a dhoni boat is the best way to take it all in. This seven-day cruise takes you to turquoise lagoons, perfect beaches, and isolated sandbars that might have only existed in your dreams until now. Every day offers calming sea breezes and countless photo opportunities with time in between to relax on the sundeck or socialize with fellow travellers over a great seafood meal. With a dhoni cruise boat as your home base for this adventure, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Tour details
Tour Provider G Adventures
Price From
$3,539
Number of Days
7
Start Location
Male, Maldives
End Location
Male, Maldives
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 16
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
River/Small ship/Barge, Virtuoso
Physical Rating
Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1 - Male/South Malé Atoll
On arrival you will be met by the CEO at the airport. Then, the group will transfer to the airport marina to embark on today’s snorkelling excursion. Afterwards, travel to the dhoni boat where we will meet our captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart.
Day 2 - South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Day 3 - South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Day 4 - South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Day 5 - South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Day 6 - South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Day 7 - South Malé Atoll/Male
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
Inclusions
  • Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up
  • Arrival transfer
  • Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance
  • Felidhu Island visit
  • Bodu Mora Island visit
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Beach time in the Maldives
  • Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
26 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 2 $3,559
14 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 1 $4,179
21 Dec 2025 27 Dec 2025 2 $4,339
28 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 1 $4,339
04 Jan 2026 10 Jan 2026 4 $4,339
18 Jan 2026 24 Jan 2026 5 $4,339
25 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 1 $4,339
01 Feb 2026 07 Feb 2026 3 $4,339
15 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 7 $4,339
22 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 5 $4,339
01 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026 7 $4,339
08 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 6 $4,339
15 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 8 $4,339
22 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 5 $4,339
29 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 6 $4,339
05 Apr 2026 11 Apr 2026 10 $3,539
19 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 14 $3,539
26 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 14 $3,539
03 May 2026 09 May 2026 13 $3,539
17 May 2026 23 May 2026 14 $3,539
05 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 14 $3,539
12 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 14 $3,539
19 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 14 $3,539
26 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 12 $3,539
02 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 10 $4,039
16 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 14 $4,039
30 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 14 $4,039
13 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 13 $3,539
27 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 12 $3,539
11 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 13 $3,539
25 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 14 $3,539
01 Nov 2026 07 Nov 2026 14 $4,039
08 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 12 $4,039
15 Nov 2026 21 Nov 2026 9 $4,039
22 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 14 $4,039
29 Nov 2026 05 Dec 2026 14 $4,039
06 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026 14 $4,339
13 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026 14 $4,339
20 Dec 2026 26 Dec 2026 14 $4,339
27 Dec 2026 02 Jan 2027 13 $4,339
03 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027 14 $3,539