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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
$2,639
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
11 May 2025 17 May 2025 6 $3,299
01 Jun 2025 07 Jun 2025 11 $2,639
06 Jul 2025 12 Jul 2025 1 $3,299
13 Jul 2025 19 Jul 2025 10 $2,738
20 Jul 2025 26 Jul 2025 9 $2,738
27 Jul 2025 02 Aug 2025 7 $2,738
03 Aug 2025 09 Aug 2025 7 $3,037
24 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 7 $3,659
31 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 11 $3,037
07 Sep 2025 13 Sep 2025 12 $2,954
21 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2025 10 $3,559
28 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 13 $3,559
05 Oct 2025 11 Oct 2025 8 $3,559
19 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 13 $3,559
26 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 11 $3,559
02 Nov 2025 08 Nov 2025 3 $3,859
09 Nov 2025 15 Nov 2025 6 $3,859
16 Nov 2025 22 Nov 2025 4 $3,859
23 Nov 2025 29 Nov 2025 7 $3,859
30 Nov 2025 06 Dec 2025 7 $3,859
07 Dec 2025 13 Dec 2025 11 $4,179
14 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 8 $4,179
21 Dec 2025 27 Dec 2025 6 $4,179
28 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 4 $4,179
04 Jan 2026 10 Jan 2026 13 $4,179
11 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026 14 $4,179
18 Jan 2026 24 Jan 2026 8 $4,179
25 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 12 $4,179
01 Feb 2026 07 Feb 2026 4 $4,179
08 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 10 $4,179
15 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 14 $4,179
22 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 14 $4,179
01 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026 14 $4,179
08 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 11 $4,179
15 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 13 $4,179
22 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 10 $4,179
29 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 12 $4,179
05 Apr 2026 11 Apr 2026 14 $3,559
12 Apr 2026 18 Apr 2026 14 $3,559
19 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 14 $3,559
26 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 13 $3,559
03 May 2026 09 May 2026 14 $3,559
10 May 2026 16 May 2026 14 $3,559
17 May 2026 23 May 2026 14 $3,559
31 May 2026 06 Jun 2026 14 $3,559
05 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 14 $3,559
12 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 14 $3,559
19 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 14 $3,559
26 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 14 $3,559
02 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 11 $3,859
09 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2026 14 $3,859
16 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 14 $3,859
23 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 14 $3,859
30 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 14 $3,859
06 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 14 $3,559
13 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 14 $3,559
20 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 14 $3,559
27 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 14 $3,559
04 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 14 $3,559
11 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 14 $3,559
18 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 14 $3,559
25 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 14 $3,559
01 Nov 2026 07 Nov 2026 14 $3,859
08 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 14 $3,859
15 Nov 2026 21 Nov 2026 14 $3,859
22 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 14 $3,859
29 Nov 2026 05 Dec 2026 14 $3,859
06 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026 14 $4,179
13 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026 14 $4,179
20 Dec 2026 26 Dec 2026 14 $4,179
27 Dec 2026 02 Jan 2027 14 $4,179
03 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027 14 $3,559