Highlights
Islands and beaches - From remote atolls to far-flung beaches, visit the unspoilt corners of the Maldives, away from tourist resorts. Snorkelling and swimming - Dive into the warm waters with daily snorkelling sessions to spot rays, turtles, clown fish and other sea life. Maldivian life - Visit traditional fishing communities to learn about local life in this tropical remote paradise.
Itinerary
Sail away from the everyday on the Maldive Dhoni Cruise, a relaxed 8-day escape through the idyllic atolls of the Maldives. Perfect for experienced travelers seeking serenity, this small group tour invites you to board a traditional dhoni and journey through crystal-clear waters, visiting unspoiled islands and remote fishing communities.
Each day unfolds with opportunities for swimming and snorkeling among vibrant reefs, where manta rays, turtles, and clownfish glide through the turquoise sea. Experience the authentic side of the Maldives as you learn about local life in traditional villages, far from the typical tourist routes.
The unique allure of this tour package lies in its immersive island-hopping adventure, offering access to pristine beaches and untouched reefs. With accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guidance included, this journey delivers the Maldives’ hidden beauty in a truly memorable way.
day 1Join trip in Male
Our adventure begins in Male at our joining hotel. The circumference of the island is little more than 5 kilometres/3 miles, making it easy to explore on foot. Male is a hub of activity, in stark contrast to the laid-back islands of the archipelago that we'll explore in the coming days. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive at Male International Airport (MLE). For those arriving on time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 4pm for the welcome meeting followed by an orientation walking tour of the town. We'll take in the Mosque, and the fish market and stroll along the water's edge to watch the ferries coming and going. Please note that if you'd like to join the orientation tour today, you'll need to arrive at the hotel by 4pm. If you're booking your own flights, we recommend giving yourself at least one hour to clear the airport and make the short transfer to the hotel. Therefore, the latest your flight can arrive is 3pm. If you miss the meeting, our tour leader will leave information with the meeting time for tomorrow in the hotel reception and will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
day 2Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Boli
day 3Snorkel in the clear waters of the Vaavu Atoll
day 4Cruise to Felidhoo Island
day 5Shipwreck snorkel. Visit the traditional village of Fulidhoo. Bodu Beru drum display
day 6Nurse shark reef snorkel before sailing to South Malee Atoll
day 7Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point
day 8Trip ends in Male
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Customer Reviews
A very chilled and relaxed holiday with a guide and crew who looked after our every need and showed us the best snorkelling around the Maldives. Swam with sharks, dolphins and all manner of tropical fish close up. Food was amazing all week and to have a meal on a deserted island was magical.
This was our second time on this trip and it didn’t disappoint. Our tour leader (Shuja) was excellent, finding new reefs to explore, ensuring we all managed to see what we were hoping for in a fun and safe manner. He also helped to take amazing photos and videos for us whilst snorkelling. The boat crew were very professional, especially the chef who made plentiful, healthy and delicious meals, catering for food allergies and intolerances. I would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys swimming and snorkelling, we hope to be back for a third time!
My fourth time on the dohni cruise, it’s a wonderful relaxing holiday, the crew are amazing , and the food from the small galley is amazing too , the cabins are small , but I sleep on deck every night, under the stars which is magical !!
This trip was amazing. The room on the boat was small but comfortable and I slept most nights on the deck star gazing. The entire ship was super clean, and we had an awesome chef who made great food. The itinerary is a bit out of date as there is no longer a beach BBQ and the shipwreck snorkel expedition was scrapped because it drifted deep into the ocean and is gone now. Moosa, our guide, was the best. He took us to so many quiet reefs, away from the other tourists to snorkel and was so knowledgeable about the coral and wildlife. This was the absolute best trip I have ever been on.
Great trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Saw everything we hoped for, and more! Crew onboard the boat were fantastic, food was great and would recommend this trip to anyone!
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