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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
$2,804
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 (*see important notes in trip details for restrictions due to Covid-19 health and safety protocols*)
  • 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
01 Dec 2024 07 Dec 2024 1 $3,025
29 Dec 2024 04 Jan 2025 2 $3,025
02 Feb 2025 08 Feb 2025 2 $3,246
16 Feb 2025 22 Feb 2025 2 $3,246
23 Feb 2025 01 Mar 2025 1 $3,246
16 Mar 2025 22 Mar 2025 5 $3,246
23 Mar 2025 29 Mar 2025 1 $3,246
30 Mar 2025 05 Apr 2025 12 $3,246
06 Apr 2025 12 Apr 2025 10 $2,804
13 Apr 2025 19 Apr 2025 1 $2,804
20 Apr 2025 26 Apr 2025 1 $2,804
27 Apr 2025 03 May 2025 3 $2,804
04 May 2025 10 May 2025 9 $2,969
11 May 2025 17 May 2025 12 $2,969
18 May 2025 24 May 2025 14 $2,969
01 Jun 2025 07 Jun 2025 14 $2,969
06 Jul 2025 12 Jul 2025 12 $2,969
13 Jul 2025 19 Jul 2025 14 $2,969
20 Jul 2025 26 Jul 2025 12 $2,969
27 Jul 2025 02 Aug 2025 13 $2,969
03 Aug 2025 09 Aug 2025 14 $3,293
10 Aug 2025 16 Aug 2025 14 $3,293
24 Aug 2025 30 Aug 2025 12 $3,293
31 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 13 $3,293
07 Sep 2025 13 Sep 2025 14 $3,299
21 Sep 2025 27 Sep 2025 14 $3,299
28 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 14 $3,299
05 Oct 2025 11 Oct 2025 14 $3,299
19 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 14 $3,299
26 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 14 $3,299
02 Nov 2025 08 Nov 2025 10 $3,659
16 Nov 2025 22 Nov 2025 12 $3,659
23 Nov 2025 29 Nov 2025 10 $3,659
30 Nov 2025 06 Dec 2025 14 $3,659
14 Dec 2025 20 Dec 2025 14 $3,819
28 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 8 $3,819
04 Jan 2026 10 Jan 2026 14 $3,819
11 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026 14 $3,819
18 Jan 2026 24 Jan 2026 14 $3,819
25 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 14 $3,819
01 Feb 2026 07 Feb 2026 14 $3,819
08 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 14 $3,819
15 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 14 $3,819
22 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 14 $3,819
01 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026 14 $3,819
08 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 14 $3,819
15 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 14 $3,819
22 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 14 $3,819
29 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 14 $3,819
05 Apr 2026 11 Apr 2026 14 $3,299
12 Apr 2026 18 Apr 2026 14 $3,299
19 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 14 $3,299
26 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 14 $3,299
03 May 2026 09 May 2026 14 $3,299
10 May 2026 16 May 2026 14 $3,299
17 May 2026 23 May 2026 14 $3,299
31 May 2026 06 Jun 2026 14 $3,299
05 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 14 $3,299
12 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 14 $3,299
19 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 14 $3,299
26 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 14 $3,299
02 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 14 $3,659
09 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2026 14 $3,659
16 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 14 $3,659
23 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 14 $3,659
30 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 14 $3,659
06 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 14 $3,299
13 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 14 $3,299
20 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 14 $3,299
27 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 14 $3,299
04 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 14 $3,299
11 Oct 2026 17 Oct 2026 14 $3,299
18 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 14 $3,299
25 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026 14 $3,299
01 Nov 2026 07 Nov 2026 14 $3,659
08 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 14 $3,659
15 Nov 2026 21 Nov 2026 14 $3,659
22 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 14 $3,659
29 Nov 2026 05 Dec 2026 14 $3,659
06 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026 14 $3,819
13 Dec 2026 19 Dec 2026 14 $3,819
20 Dec 2026 26 Dec 2026 14 $3,819
27 Dec 2026 02 Jan 2027 14 $3,819
03 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027 14 $3,299