Yachting in the Maldives - routes, prices and popular options

The only thing more luxurious and expensive than resorts in the Maldives is yachting in the Maldives. As a rule, tourists go on vacation to private island hotels, where there is only resort infrastructure, and private villas on the shore or on stilts in the lagoon are available for booking. Yachting is chosen much less often, primarily because of the high cost. However, this type of entertainment can be different. We will tell you more about the possible options for yachting in the Maldives below.

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Yacht Charter in Maldives

There are many options for renting a yacht in the Maldives. After all, it is an island state! At each hotel, the administrator will offer available options, or contact us via online chat on our website. We will help you with your choice.

The most popular options are:

Yacht rental for transfer . Most tourists arrive in the Maldives to the capital and main island of the country - Male . From there they go to the selected island by seaplane, local airlines or speedboat. However, you can order a transfer on a yacht, especially if we are talking about remote atolls. Before booking a resort, tell our manager that you want to make a transfer by private yacht. We will organize everything.

Rent a boat or catamaran for one day . This option is available at almost every resort. It can be a comfortable speedboat, for example, to visit an uninhabited island. Or a catamaran with all the amenities for going snorkeling or diving.

Yacht rental for the entire vacation or several days . As a rule, these are small yachts or catamarans with everything you need for a vacation - a cabin, a kitchen, etc. You can also rent luxury yachts for 10-20 or more people, which will take you along a pre-planned route, or you will adjust it during the vacation.

Any of the listed options assumes that the yacht will have a captain and service personnel, including a cook, butler, etc. There are yachts so large that the crew consists of 10-20 people. You can travel with a personal massage therapist, yoga instructor, diving or snorkeling instructor...

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Yachting in the Maldives: routes

Yachting in the Maldives is very individual and the route is made immediately before the trip, and can also be adjusted during the holiday. Since you rent the entire yacht with the crew, it is up to you to decide where to sail. Of course, the team will suggest the hottest spots, taking into account your interests.

Often a yacht is chosen to have the opportunity to go diving or snorkeling without being tied to one hotel. As a rule, one atoll is chosen and they sail within its boundaries, sometimes stopping at resorts, for example, to visit a restaurant.

Underwater restaurants are especially popular. There are only six of them in the Maldives, and the queue for a table during the high season (late December - March) can last for several months, so we recommend planning such an event in advance. By the way, our managers will be happy to book a table for you on the desired date in one of the 6 underwater restaurants in the Maldives .

Note : the best atoll for yachting in the Maldives is Baa. A large part of it is home to the natural bay of Hanifaru , which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The underwater world of Hanifaru is very beautiful and rich. Not every atoll can boast such a variety of flora and fauna. If you are a snorkeling or diving enthusiast, Baa Atoll is the best choice.

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Where and how to rent a yacht in the Maldives

In the Maldives, you can rent a yacht directly on the islands by contacting the hotel administrator - he will tell you about a bureau that deals with yachting. In this case, you should already have a hotel reservation so that you can get a visa to the islands. It is issued at the airport upon arrival. You can learn more about the visa to the Maldives from this article .

If you are planning a vacation only on a yacht and do not want to stay at resorts, then it is worth planning your trip in advance. Upon arrival at the airport, you will need a document confirming your location in the country. In the case of a resort, this is a villa reservation. There is also a corresponding reservation for a yacht. Before flying to the Maldives, you will need to fill out a Traveller declaration on the official website of the Maldives IMUGA. In one of the lines, you need to select the name of the hotel, guesthouse or yacht. All official and registered options will be in the list. In addition to other standard data, you will also need a booking number.

Specialized agencies will help you rent a large private yacht in the Maldives for a long term. Write to us in the online chat and we will tell you where to go.

Some resorts have their own yacht, available for booking along with the hotel villas. For example, the luxury yacht Soneva Aqua by the Soneva resort chain . You can book such yachts yourself on wiotto.com, directly on the hotel page or by contacting the manager in an online chat. Below we will tell you about some of the most interesting yachts of the Maldivian resorts.

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Yacht Escape by W Maldives

The W Maldives resort is part of the famous Marriott International chain. The island hotel is located in the North Ari Atoll. In addition to the simply stunning beach and water villas, which are among the best in the Maldives, you have the opportunity to rent a 24-meter sailing yacht.

Features of the yacht cabins :

• Two luxury cabins, each with a king-size bed, flat-screen TV, DVD player, Bose system, iPod connector and other amenities.
• Portholes.
• The en-suite bathrooms are tiled with Bizassa glass mosaics and feature Duravit washbasins.
• Axor shower cabin with a massage jet from 6 nozzles.

Overall, the Escape yacht is perfection itself. Ideal for a honeymoon, a marriage proposal, and in general for any important day for your couple. Escape is designed for two couples. By the way, you can also rent a yacht for transfer from the capital Male to the island.

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Yacht Soneva in Aqua by Soneva

There are several Soneva resorts in the Maldives: Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani. Both hotels are incredibly beautiful, expensive and luxurious. Hollywood stars are frequent guests here. Our advice is to book a week's vacation in one of the beach villas, for example Soneva Fushi, and go on a sea voyage for a few days on the yacht Soneva in Aqua. Fushi is located on the Baa Atoll, which we wrote about above. Without exaggeration, this is one of the most beautiful atolls in the Maldives. You can also go on a yacht to the Soneva Jani resort and stay there for a few nights. There, choose an aquatic villa with slides.

Features of the 23-meter sailing yacht Soneva in Aqua :

• Two spacious cabins with king-size beds and - the highlight - a glass bottom for spa treatments and at the same time observation of the underwater life of the Maldives.
• The spacious deck features a Jacuzzi, dining area and many other pleasant surprises.
• You will be accompanied by a professional team, including a chef, massage therapist and other specialists upon request.

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Cost of a yacht in the Maldives

A yacht in the Maldives is not a cheap pleasure. Expect to pay several thousand dollars a day and more. What influences the cost of a yacht:

• The size of the yacht and, accordingly, its capacity. Let's say a yacht for 20 guests and 10 cabins will cost approximately $10,000 per day.
• Length of the charter. The longer you charter, the cheaper it is. It is worth considering that many yachts have a minimum number of days that you can charter.
• In high season, the rental price increases by 20% or even 30%. Also keep in mind that in high season, you need to book a yacht in advance, they are literally booked six months in advance.
• A romantic yacht for two costs approximately $1,500 per day.

In the Maldives there are luxury yachts for a noisy company, there are romantic sailing yachts for two. The choice is quite wide. Come. You will definitely like it!

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