As the ancient winds unfurl magnificent white sails and softly fill your soul with Maldivian rhythm, the more important things in life awaken in your spirit.
Voyages Maldives Sailing Safari’s give you a choice of three boats to enjoy the ultimate sailing experience. Your itinerary can be personalized to include all your favorite resorts, uninhabited islands, and the opportunity to visit idyllic island fishing villages
A sailing holiday is the best way to experience the Maldivian traditional mode of travel
and If you’re interested you can even lend the crew a hand and hoist a sail. Enjoy the company of our experienced crew, and the delightful onboard meals. You can choose to dive on your Sailing Safari, but this option must be pre-booked with your reservation
Sailing Safari Itinerary
Day 1 |
Welcome on board the boat “dhoni” at the Airport or at Male’, the capital. Sail to “Waagali” island (uninhabited) or to a resort island. Lunch aboard. Swimming/snorkeling. Night at anchorage. |
Day 2 |
After breakfast depart to Felidu Atoll (4-5hrs). Lunch on the way. Visit a fishing village, “Fulidhoo” or “Felidhoo”. Walk through the island, meet the local people, observe their crafts like boat building, and their lifestyle. Night at lagoon. |
Day 3 |
After breakfast depart to a beautiful uninhabited island, “Vashugiri” or “Fotheyo” or “Ambara”. Relax on the beach. Snorkeling/swimming. Beach barbecue if there is a good catch and weather permits. Night at anchorage or camped on the beach. |
Day 4 |
Day at leisure – Early morning fishing, swimming/snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. |
Day 5 |
After breakfast sail to another inhabited island, “Felidhoo” or “Keyodhoo”. Meet the islanders. Night at anchorage. Local traditional entertainment of “Bodu Beru” on the island. (“Bodu Beru” means Big Drum where a group sits around and sings to a rhythmical beat of drums till it reaches a crescendo and stops abruptly) |
Day 6 |
After breakfast depart to Male’ Atoll. Lunch on the way. Visit Male’. Shopping and Sightseeing – the Islamic Centre, Museum, local fish and fruit markets etc. Late afternoon depart to a close-by resort island. Snorkeling on the reef. Night at anchorage. |
Day 7 |
After breakfast depart to the Airport |
| SAILING SAFARI RATES Valid until 20th December 2008 |
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| Safari Boat | Charter Rate (USD) Per Day (Note 1) |
Additional Cost (USD) Per Person Per Day (Note 2) |
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| Gulfaam | 495 (363) |
85 (70) |
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| Sea Coral | 440 (330) |
85 (70) |
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| Sea Farer | 440 (330) |
85 (70) |
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| Prices are quoted in US Dollars High Season: 21st December 2007 to 20th April 2008 and the month of August Low Season: Rest of the Year (Prices shown in Brackets) Kindly note, due to recent massive fuel price increases, we are now compelled to impose a fuel supplement at USD20 per day. NOTES: CHECK IN TIME: MIDDAY |
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| SAILING SAFARI RATES From 21st December 2008 until 20th December 2009 |
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| Safari Boat | Charter Rate (USD) Per Day (Note 1) |
Additional Cost (USD) Per Person Per Day (Note 2) |
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| Gulfaam | 660 (490) |
110 (90) |
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| Sea Coral | 590 (450) |
110 (90) |
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| Sea Farer | 590 (450) |
110 (90) |
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| Prices are quoted in US Dollars High Season: 21st December 2008 to 20th April 2009 and the month of August Low Season: Rest of the Year (Prices shown in Brackets) NOTES: CHECK IN TIME: MIDDAY |
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