Explore the Wonderful Maldives on a Sailing Cruise
Catamarans, with their shallow draught, allow you to explore the numerous islands and reefs that are set in this abundant and vibrant crystal blue Indian Ocean in total comfort. We can think of few places where this is more of value than the beautiful islands of the Maldives.
To sail amongst this water wonderland is amazing. To be able to dive and snorkel amongst the underwater landscape is simply out of this world. If you prefer to scuba then diving can be arranged with the local diving clubs in each location.
Our large Dream 60 and Eleuthera 60 craft offer the ultimate dream sea safari, accommodating up to 16 guests in 8 comfortable cabins, each with en suite shower and WC. Amenities include a spacious saloon and dining area and an ample sun deck – a perfect location to sit and relax and watch the world go by, whilst enjoying a long cooling cocktail and taking in the sunset and ocean’s breeze. The cruise is on a full board basis, with plenty of fresh local produce, tropical fruits and abundant fresh fish, featuring on the chef’s menu.
The catamaran has all the latest navigational equipment to enable safe and pleasant sailing as you explore a multitude of islands, many of which are uninhabited. The itinerary includes the North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and Ari Atoll – amongst some of the best places to be discovered by kayak, snorkelling or diving. The crew of three provide attentive yet discreet service and detailed local knowledge throughout these cruises that departs every week from HULHUMALE
Both 7 night and 10 night itineraries are on offer and our departures are guaranteed. We think this is the perfect way to experience uninhabited islands, beautiful beaches, fishing villages and the Maldivian way of life, all in good company.
The Weather
Whilst temperatures are fairly constant all year typically in the mid to high 20’s celsius, Novemeber to April is the dry season and the most popilar time to visit the Maldives. The monsoon season is typically between May and October and whilst you will experience heavy downpours, they are generally fairly short and the sun soon comes out again, so in that respect, the Maldives are certainly a year round destination with waem weather and at least partly sunny days almost guaranteed even during the rainy season.
Special Offers
Loyalty discount:
● 5% on all Dream Yacht Cabin Cruises for clients who have been on a Seafarer holiday before.
Early booking discount:
● 10% for bookings made at least 180 days prior to departure date
● 5% for bookings made at least 90 days prior to departure date
Only loyalty and early booking discounts can be combined
Maldives Dream 7 Night Itinerary
HULHUMALE LAGOON
Your catamaran can be reached by taking a 20 minute transfer by boat from Male International Airport, or from the Hulhule Island resort. Embarkation will be at 2 pm, and following lunch onboard we will depart at 4 pm and head towards Eyboodhoo Lagoon in the South Male Atol, where we will have time for swimming. We will have dinner onboard and spend the night at anchor in front of Eyboodhoo Lagoon.
EYBOODHOO LAGOON
After Breakfast we will sail to Sexy Beach Sand Bank. This magnificent sand bank has fine, white, powder-like sand, where we will spend time swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. While lunch is served, we will sail to the South Ari Atol, and moor in front of Bodukashihura, an uninhabited island which is surrounded by a reef that is rich in marine life. Here we will take the opportunity for some swimming and snorkelling. Tonight will be spent at anchor off Bodukashihura.
MEERUFENFUSHI
After breakfast we will sail to Meerufenfushi, one of the most beautiful islands in the Maldives. Here you will find a small lagoon with an idyllic beach where you can enjoy the shade offered by the palm trees. During lunch we will travel to the private island of Dhigghiri, where we can go walking on the beach and admire the sea shells and watch the elegant sea birds. We will have time for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. We will moor here for the night and enjoy a buffet dinner on the beach.
RAIY DHIGGAA
This morning will take a short sail to Alikoi Rah Sand Bank, which is surrounded by a reef teeming with marine life. We will spend time snorkelling, swimming and kayaking. At lunch time will will spend approximately 2 hours sailing towards Raiy Dhiggaa, a private island where we can enjoy some beachcombing, swimming and snorkelling.
DAGHETTI ISLAND
Following breakfast, we will sail to a sand bank near the Ranveli Resort, where we will stop for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. Guests who would like to dive will have the opportunity to use the dive centre at the resort. In the evening we will sail to Daghetti Island. The local village has numerous shops and boutiques, plus an impressive banyan tree which is hundreds of years old. Tonight we will have dinner onboard and will spend the night at anchor off Daghetti.
GURAIDHOO ISLAND
During breakfast we will sail for approximately 4 hours, towards the South Male Atol, where we will anchor at a sand bank. Here we will hopefully see some manta rays and have the chance to swim and snorkel alongside them or just relax on the fine sandy beach. Later we will sail to Guraidhoo Island. A visit to the village and it’s souvenir shops is not to be missed. We will anchor for the night at Guraidhoo.
MAADHOO FINOLHU
Following breakfast, the boat will head for Maadhoo Finolhu where you can swim, snorkel, and kayak or just relax on the fine sandy beach. For lunch we will enjoy a buffet on the beach. In the afternoon we will sail towards Hulhumale Lagoon, where we will spend our last night.
HULHUMALE LAGOON
This morning we will have a early breakfast and disembarkation will be at 06:45.
Maldives Dream 10 Night Itinerary
HULHUMALE
Embarkation will be at 2pm, then we will sail towards Kuda Bandos sand bank or Kuda Wataru sand bank. The rest of today will be spent snorkelling, swimming or just relaxing on the beach. We will stay overnight in this picturesque location.
BODUHITHI FINOLHU
After breakfast we will take a short sail to Kuda Wataru sand bank, where we can spend some time swimming and snorkelling, before we continue sailing on towards Boduhithi Finolhu sand bank. After lunch there will be more time to swim, snorkel and kayak. In the late afternoon we will sail to a nearby lagoon at Ziyaaraiy Fushi, and dinner will be served overlooking the lagoon. Overnight we will sail towards to Goidhoo Atol, where we should arrive at around 6.30 am.
INNAFUSHI
Following our night sailing, we will have had an early morning arrival at Shajahan sand bank, in the Goidhoo Atol. This magnificent sand bank has white powder-like sand and is a paradise on earth for snorkelling, and if you are lucky, you may have the chance to swim with manta rays. After lunch, we will anchor at the uninhabited island of Innafushi, where we can swim, snorkel, kayak or simply relax on the beach. Dinner will be on board and we will spend the night at anchor in Innafushi.
MUTHAAFUSHI
After breakfast, we will begin a 4 hour sail towards the beautiful uninhabited island of Muthaafushi, where we will arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon there will be plenty of free time to take a tour around the Island, or you may prefer to relax on the beach, or swim, snorkel and kayak. Tonight will be spent at anchor in this peaceful location.
MAARIKILU
After breakfast we will sail for approximately 3 hours to Maarikilu, an uninhabited island which has a large variety of tropical vegetation and marine life bordering a lagoon. Here we can go swimming, kayaking and snorkelling or explore on the beach. By 5.30 pm w will take a short sail to Meedhoo, an interesting village which has modern neighbourhoods. This evening you may spend time strolling through the street which are bustling with local night life. The night will be spent in the local village.
KOTTE FARU
This morning, following breakfast we will sail to the uninhabited island of Kotte Faru, and then after lunch we will continue our journey with a short sail to Vandhoo, another amazing island where we can spend time snorkelling or exploring on the island. In the late afternoon we will sail for around 30 minutes to Rasmaadhoo Island, which has a beautiful and peaceful village.
DHORAGAIL
After breakfast, we will arrive at the uninhabited island Dhoragail, where we can explore the island’s beach and enjoy snorkelling, swimming or kayaking. Following lunch, we will sail towards Gemana Finolhu. Once we have arrived we can take a walk on the beach or relax and marvel at the beautiful coral reef surrounding the lagoon. Tonight night will be spent in the lagoon of Gemana Finolhu.
FUNADHOO
This morning we will sail to Fundahoo, arriving by 11.30 am. We will take time to visit the island and go snorkelling in the unspoiled lagoon. Following lunch we will sail for around 30 minutes to another beautiful island, Unoodhoo, which has an abundance of marine life in the surrounding lagoon. Tonight will be spent at anchor in front of Royal Island.
ROYAL ISLAND
After breakfast, we will sail to the royal island sand bank where we can enjoy fantastic snorkelling around the beautiful coral reef or spend time relaxing on the beach. Following lunch, we will start sailing towards the beautiful and peaceful local village of Eydhafushi, where we can enjoy exploring the island. Dinner will be served onboard. At midnight, we will sail across the channel to the North Male Atol, and will arrive by early morning.
ERIYADHOO or CUCULU SAND BANK
After breakfast we will arrive at either Eriyadhoo Island or Cuculu sand bank, where we spend some time swimming or snorkelling on the beautiful reef. During lunch, we will commence sailing towards Kuda Bandos or Sinam sand bank, and then we will sail on towards the yacht base in Hulhulame, arriving at around 6 pm.
HULHUMALE
Disembark in Hulhumale at 7:00 am
The Yachts
Catamaran Specifications
Catamaran Details
Dream 60 Catamaran
| Cabins | 6 |
| Berths | 12 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Length Overall | 18.28 m |
| Draft | 1.40 m |
| Beam | 8.40 m |
| Fuel Tank | 1500 L |
| Engine | 2 x 75 H.P. |
| Water Capacity | 2 x 600 L |
| Sail area | 171 m² |
- Full batten mainsail
- Furling genoa
- Electric windlass
- Water maker
- Generator
- LCD TV Screen
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- GPS
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter and depth sounder
- Radar and VHF radio
- Wind speed and direction indicators
- Cockpit speakers
- Semi-rigid dinghy 15 HP outboard
Catamaran Specifications
Catamaran Details
Lagoon 620 Catamaran
| Cabins | 6 |
| Berths | 12 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Length Overall | 18.9m |
| Draft | 1.55m |
| Beam | 10m |
| Fuel Tank | 2 X 650L |
| Engine | 2 X 110hp |
| Water Capacity | 4 X 240L |
- Full batten mainsail
- Furling genoa
- Electric windlass
- Bimini Top
- Self tailing winches
- Swimming ladder
- Radio and Jack for MP3
- Air conditioning
- Cabin Fans
- Dishwasher
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter and depth sounder
- Radar and VHF radio
- Wind speed and direction indicators
- Cockpit speakers
- Cockpit Shower
Prices
Maldives Dream Sailing Cruise 2021
8 days / 7 nights, Hulhumale Lagoon - Hulhumale Lagoon on board Dream 60 catamaranPrices in £ per person per cruise on full board
Embarkation: Hulhumale - Sunday, between 2 pm and 6 pm (embarkation after 2pm at extra fee £140 per person)
Disembarkation: Hulhumale - Sunday, between 6-8 am
| Departure Date | Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| 20-June-21 | £1,363 | £1,908 |
| 27-June-21 | £1,363 | £1,908 |
| 4-July-21 | £1,363 | £1,908 |
| 11-July-21 | £1,495 | £2,093 |
| 18-July-21 | £1,495 | £2,093 |
| 25-July-21 | £1,633 | £2,286 |
| 1-August-21 | £1,708 | £2,391 |
| 8-August-21 | £1,708 | £2,391 |
| 15-August-21 | £1,708 | £2,391 |
| 22-August-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 29-August-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 19-September-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 26-September-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 3-October-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 10-October-21 | £1,403 | £1,964 |
| 17-October-21 | £1,564 | £2,190 |
| 24-October-21 | £1,788 | £2,504 |
| 31-October-21 | £1,823 | £2,552 |
| 7-November-21 | £2,001 | £2,801 |
| 14-November-21 | £2,001 | £2,801 |
| 21-November-21 | £2,001 | £2,801 |
| 28-November-21 | £1,737 | £2,431 |
| 5-December-21 | £1,737 | £2,431 |
| 12-December-21 | £1,737 | £2,431 |
| 19-December-21 | £2,162 | £3,027 |
| 26-December-21 | £3,243 | £4,540 |
- Accommodation in air-conditioned double cabin with private bathroom (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm)”
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, diner) daily
- Service of the crew : 3 persons (captain, steward/cook, deckhand)
- 2 sets of linen,towels and beach towels per person/per week
- Consumables for the yacht ( full tanks of diesel, gas and water)
- Third party liability Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
- Water sports on board : snorkelling equipment, & sea kayaks
- Airfares (available from £595 pp return
- Transfers airport – base – airport (mandatory upon booking £130 pp inclusing use of hotel facilities on arrival)
- Beverages, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages on bioard
- Cash box (mandatory): 165 Euros per person(7 nights cruise) and 210 Euros (10 nights cruise) per cruise payable in cash upon arrival
Transfers (airport – hotel – base – airport): £130 per person
Includied upon arrival: transfer from airport to Hulehule Island Hotel with left luggage office, use of swimming pool (beach towel included), welcome drink and on going transfer to the catamaran. Uopn departure direct transfer to the airport.
In case of late arrival, a direct private transfer from airport to catamaran can be organized by speedboat with a surcharge of 100 Euros per person.
Day Use Hotel: After the cruise, oprtion for day use of Hulhule Hotel facilities: left luggage office, use of swimming pool (beach towel included), farewell drink and onward transfer to airport with a surcharge of £60 pp
The cash box is payable locally on arrival and covers the followingL
- National park fees
- Tourist taxes and landing fees on the islands
- Mooring fees
- Possible re-fills of water, fuel, gas, local fresh products
- Miscellaneous : Damage waiver including sports equipment, lost fishing lines or lures or other on board items
Maldives Dream (7 nights) cash box is 165 Euros per person, payable in cash on arrival( for 10 night itinerary, the cash box amount is 210 Euros per person)
● + 90 days before embarkation : 25%
● 89 – 60 days before embarkation : 50%
● 59 – 30 days before embarkation : 75%
● 29 days and less before embarkation : 100%
All prices subject to change without prior notice.
“The shipowner reserves the right to allocate another type of catamaran offering the same conditions of
comfort and service”
Itinerary subject to modifications without any notice for technical and/or weather reasons
