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Maldives Dhoni Cruise
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Day 1 Malé (1L,1D)
Arrive in Malé international airport. You will be met by airport representatives who will transfer you directly to the waterfront to meet our Boat captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart. We will cruise south for 2 to 3 hours through the Vaadhoo Canal to a nearby island in South Malé Atoll; probably Guraidhoo, a small inhabited island where we plan to moor in (or just outside) the small harbour for our first night on board. **Please arrive by 10:30AM at the latest on day 1**
Day 2 Ambaraa (1B,1L,1D)
After a relaxed start this morning, we continue to the southernmost point of South Male Atoll before crossing the channel to Felidhoo Atoll. Whilst South Male Atoll is within the ‘tourist zone’. The main industry is fishing and there is a good chance that we will see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands. Our total travelling time will be about 3 to 4 hours, depending on how many times we stop off en route. We should reach the idyllic uninhabited island of Ambaraa by early afternoon, with the remainder of the day free to enjoy the beach and snorkel in the crystal clear waters around the island
Day 3 Fenboa Finolhu and Meemu Atoll (1B,1L,1D)
Today we cruise south for a further 2-3 hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll. As with the rest of the journey, we are hardly ever out of sight of land (weather permitting) and we actually cruise very close to many of the islands. Meemu Atoll has 34 islands of which 25 are uninhabited. Some of the uninhabited ones grow yams, and all of them are almost totally dependent on fishing. Here more than anywhere, we are likely to experience the true Maldivian way of life. Shortly after entering the atoll we arrive at Fenboa Finolhu, another beautiful uninhabited island where we aim to base ourselves for the night– again with plenty of time to enjoy the beach and to snorkel amongst the reefs.
Day 4 Dhlggaru (1B,1L,1D)
After a relaxed start we head east to the inhabited island of Dhiggaru. Here we drop anchor outside the reef, a great area for snorkelling. Late afternoon is a good time to visit this lively village, which often has large dhonis under construction and very few tourist groups visiting it. We enjoy the laid back pace and traditional way of life of its people. We hope to be invited in the evening to a performance of Bodu Beru (Big Drum), the traditional folk music of the country.
Day 5 Felidhoo (1B,1L,1D)
Today we head back to Felidhoo Atoll and its administrative centre Felidhoo. This is the least populated of the administrative centres with a population of about 400 people. Again, we take time to wander through the village; every visit ashore shows us something new and different about the lives of the islanders. Again, this is a great place to enjoy a Bodu Beru performance.
Day 6 Emboodhoo Finolhu (1B,1L,1D)
Our journey today is the longest of the trip and takes us right back through the islands of Felidhoo and South Male Atolls. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and swim and snorkel or to explore the islands en route. Our destination tonight is Emboodhu Finolhu, one of the northernmost islands of South Male Atoll.
Day 7 Male (1B)
This morning we make the short crossing to Male. Your trip ends as we disembark the boat at approximately 9am. Your guide will help assist in any onward transport that you may require.
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