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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, Small group
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
28 Dec 2025 03 Jan 2026 1 $4,339
04 Jan 2026 10 Jan 2026 1 $4,339
11 Jan 2026 17 Jan 2026 1 $4,339
25 Jan 2026 31 Jan 2026 2 $4,339
01 Feb 2026 07 Feb 2026 2 $4,339
08 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 1 $4,339
15 Feb 2026 21 Feb 2026 2 $4,339
22 Feb 2026 28 Feb 2026 1 $4,339
01 Mar 2026 07 Mar 2026 5 $4,339
08 Mar 2026 14 Mar 2026 1 $4,339
15 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 4 $4,339
22 Mar 2026 28 Mar 2026 3 $4,339
29 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 2 $4,339
19 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 2 $3,539
26 Apr 2026 02 May 2026 3 $3,539
03 May 2026 09 May 2026 12 $3,539
17 May 2026 23 May 2026 14 $3,539
05 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 13 $3,539
12 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 12 $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 8 $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 7 $4,039
22 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 12 $4,039
29 Nov 2026 05 Dec 2026 14 $4,039
06 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026 12 $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
01 Jan 2027 07 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
03 Jan 2027 09 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
08 Jan 2027 14 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
10 Jan 2027 16 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
15 Jan 2027 21 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
17 Jan 2027 23 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
22 Jan 2027 28 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
24 Jan 2027 30 Jan 2027 14 $4,339
29 Jan 2027 04 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
31 Jan 2027 06 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
05 Feb 2027 11 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
07 Feb 2027 13 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
12 Feb 2027 18 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
14 Feb 2027 20 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
19 Feb 2027 25 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
21 Feb 2027 27 Feb 2027 14 $4,339
26 Feb 2027 04 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
28 Feb 2027 06 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
05 Mar 2027 11 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
07 Mar 2027 13 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
12 Mar 2027 18 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
14 Mar 2027 20 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
19 Mar 2027 25 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
21 Mar 2027 27 Mar 2027 14 $4,339
26 Mar 2027 01 Apr 2027 14 $4,339
28 Mar 2027 03 Apr 2027 14 $4,339
02 Apr 2027 08 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
04 Apr 2027 10 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
09 Apr 2027 15 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
11 Apr 2027 17 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
16 Apr 2027 22 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
18 Apr 2027 24 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
23 Apr 2027 29 Apr 2027 14 $3,539
25 Apr 2027 01 May 2027 14 $3,539
30 Apr 2027 06 May 2027 14 $3,539
02 May 2027 08 May 2027 14 $3,539
16 May 2027 22 May 2027 14 $3,539
04 Jul 2027 10 Jul 2027 14 $3,539
11 Jul 2027 17 Jul 2027 14 $3,539
18 Jul 2027 24 Jul 2027 14 $3,539
25 Jul 2027 31 Jul 2027 14 $3,539
08 Aug 2027 14 Aug 2027 14 $4,039
22 Aug 2027 28 Aug 2027 14 $4,039
29 Aug 2027 04 Sep 2027 14 $4,039
12 Sep 2027 18 Sep 2027 14 $3,539
26 Sep 2027 02 Oct 2027 14 $3,539
10 Oct 2027 16 Oct 2027 14 $3,539
24 Oct 2027 30 Oct 2027 14 $3,539
31 Oct 2027 06 Nov 2027 14 $3,539
07 Nov 2027 13 Nov 2027 14 $4,039
12 Nov 2027 18 Nov 2027 14 $4,039
14 Nov 2027 20 Nov 2027 14 $4,039
19 Nov 2027 25 Nov 2027 14 $4,039
21 Nov 2027 27 Nov 2027 14 $4,039
26 Nov 2027 02 Dec 2027 14 $4,039
28 Nov 2027 04 Dec 2027 14 $4,039
03 Dec 2027 09 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
05 Dec 2027 11 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
10 Dec 2027 16 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
12 Dec 2027 18 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
17 Dec 2027 23 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
19 Dec 2027 25 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
24 Dec 2027 30 Dec 2027 14 $4,339
26 Dec 2027 01 Jan 2028 14 $4,339