7 NIGHT MALDIVES DISCOVERY CRUISE

Upon arrival at Male’ International Airport you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your safari; home for the next 7 days. You will be settled into your cabin and given a full tour of the boat before beginning your voyage of discovery!
Following a tour briefing we start our cruise south to Guraidhoo in South Male’ Atoll where there is the opportunity for your first underwater encounter! Your guide will provide a safety briefing on
responsible snorkelling and act as your ‘spotter’ pointing out marine life that may not have caught your eye. They will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring your equipment is comfortable and you
feel safe in the water.
When at anchorage, you can choose to do as much or as little as you please. Options include snorkeling and swimming, fishing or just relaxing.

On Day 2, following breakfast you have the opportunity to tour the fishing village of Guraidhoo. Accompanied by a guide, time is spent exploring the island with the opportunity to meet the local people, learn about the local way of life including a visit to the Mosque, the local school and the boatyard where you can see how the common wooden boat known locally as a ‘dhoni’ is built. Following lunch taken on board, cruise to Fulidhoo, Vaavu Atoll during which, time is yours to do as you please. Relax on the sundeck, sit in the shade of the sun canopy and watch the beauty of the Maldives pass you by and maybe catch sight of dolphins.
When at anchorage there will be the opportunity for join a guided snorkel tour or you can choose just to relax on desk and take in the view!

Following breakfast cruise to south through Vaavu Atoll. Whilst cruising the time remains yours to do as you please, relax on the sundeck, sit in the shade of the sun canopy and watch the beauty of the Maldives pass you by. Late afternoon transfer ashore to another local island for traditional ‘hedika’ – Maldivian savory and sweet snack served with black tea and the opportunity to tour the island before returning on board for a relaxing evening.

Day 4 the morning is one of relaxation on a beautiful sandbank. For those feeling energetic further snorkeling to discover Vaavu’s famous shipwreck as well as swimming are available.
This evening at sunset experience the art of Maldivian line fishing! The Maldives is unique in that its history depends on tuna fishing and the locals are excellent fishermen using pole and line and are happy to share their skills with you. Your catch will be freshly prepared for you to enjoy.

Following breakfast depart to a beautiful uninhabited picnic island, with a picture perfect sand bar. Here you have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or just lie back and relax. This evening enjoy a beach dinner ‘Robinson Crusoe’ style before having the option to spend the night camped on deck under the stars!

On Day 6, following a late breakfast, cruise north back into South Male’ Atoll, whilst cruising the time remains yours to do as you please, relax on the sundeck, sit in the shade of the sun canopy and watch the beauty of the Maldives pass you by. Just before sunset transfer ashore to an uninhabited island for fruit cocktails before enjoying dinner comprising of a selection of local dishes accompanied by traditional dancing and the beat of the ‘bodu beru’ where the crew will play the ‘bodu beru’ – big drum and sing to a rhythmical beat until they reach a crescendo.

Following breakfast the morning is one of relaxation on board or for those feeling energetic snorkeling and swimming are available. Following lunch cruise back to Hulhumale’ lagoon. Late afternoon there will be the opportunity to make a visit to Male’ before returning to the boat for a farewell dinner.

After breakfast on day eight you are transferred back to Velana International Airport (MLE) where the tour ends.