Maldives: North to South Charter Itinerary

Maldives: North to South Itinerary

Maldives: North to South Yacht Charter
A grand two-week voyage the length of the Maldives, from the capital of Male all the way to the equatorial Addu Atoll in the far south. This route reveals the whole archipelago, glowing bioluminescent seas and UNESCO manta bays, untouched local islands and WWII history. Expect the Sea of Stars and Hanifaru Bay, empty beaches and pristine reefs, a sweeping journey compressed here to ten days.

Every route we shape is a starting point, not a fixed schedule. Stay a second day where the light is right, move with the weather, or follow a captain to a quieter reef. What follows is one considered way to read it; the rest we tailor to you.
Day 1

Male

Begin in the vibrant capital of Male, where modern high-rises meet colourful markets. Explore the waterfront, then set sail north into the atolls and anchor off a reef for a first snorkel.
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Day 2

Vaadhoo Island

Sail to Vaadhoo Island, famous for the mesmerising Sea of Stars, where bioluminescent plankton light the shore. Swim in the glowing water after dark, an unforgettable experience.
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Day 3

Rasdhoo Atoll

Continue to Rasdhoo Atoll, a premier diving and snorkelling destination of vibrant reefs. Dive or snorkel the clear water, watch for hammerheads, and anchor in a calm lagoon.
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Day 4

Baa Atoll

Sail to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, where the world-famous Hanifaru Bay draws feeding manta rays and whale sharks. Snorkel among them in one of the ocean’s great spectacles.
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Day 5

Fulhadhoo Island

Head to Fulhadhoo, one of the most untouched and beautiful islands in the Maldives. Take long walks on the empty sand, snorkel the house reef, and swim in the impossibly clear water.
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Day 6

Goidhoo Atoll

Explore the secluded Goidhoo Atoll, home to pristine coral reefs and quiet anchorages. Dive or snorkel the vibrant reef, swim from the deck, and savour a day of true remoteness.
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Day 7

Viligili Island

Cruise south to remote Viligili in the Gaafu Alif Atoll, where powdery beaches meet luxurious calm. Anchor off the sand, snorkel the reef, and take in the far-southern serenity.
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Day 8

Fuvahmulah Island

Visit the unique Fuvahmulah, a rare single-island atoll famous for its freshwater lakes and its tiger sharks. Dive with the sharks if you dare, explore the island, and anchor for the night.
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Day 9

Addu Atoll

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Day 10

Male

Male
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