Maldives Dhoni Explorer
From AUD $2399 Was AUD $3199
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Maldives Dhoni Explorer
7 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
The extraordinary islands of the Maldives are some of the world's most spectacular and a multi-day cruise on a dhoni boat is the best way to take it all in.
The extraordinary islands of the Maldives are some of the world's most spectacular and a multi-day cruise on a dhoni boat is the best way to take it all in. This seven-day cruise takes you to turquoise lagoons, perfect beaches, and isolated sandbars that might have only existed in your dreams until now. Every day offers calming sea breezes and countless photo opportunities with time in between to relax on the sundeck or socialize with fellow travellers over a great seafood meal. With a dhoni cruise boat as your home base for this adventure, you'll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Highlights
- Discover isolated beaches and sandbars
- Explore small fishing villages
- Swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean
- Savour local cuisine
- Experience a traditional drumming performance on Fulidhu
- Moor at small beaches and peaceful harbours at night
Trip Details
7 days
Dhoni boat.
Small Group
English
Male, Maldives
Male, Maldives
Budget
River Cruising
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Male/South Malé Atoll
Day 2-6: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.
Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu Atoll. The main industry here is fishing and there is typically an opportunity to see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands.
Day 7: South Malé Atoll/Male
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $3199
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
The extraordinary islands of the Maldives are some of the world's most spectacular and a multi-day cruise on a dhoni boat is the best way to take it all in.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
12/23/2023
For the most part minus everything is very professional and amazingly planned. . Trust you guys.
12/23/2023
Well organised, unique experience, great way to see the maldives
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/23/2023
For the most part minus everything is very professional and amazingly planned. . Trust you guys.
12/23/2023
Well organised, unique experience, great way to see the maldives
12/23/2023
Based on what I heard from other travellers on the trip, who',ve been on other G Adventures trips before
12/23/2023
Could have been given more information about daily excursions, ship location and flora and fauna.
12/23/2023
The CEO gave us little to no information about the culture, basic greetings or sayings in the local language or about the way of living, he did not formally introduce us to the rest of the crew and was very disengaged the entire trip. From the outset at the airport there was no-one to greet us (other passengers reported the same). There was no safety briefing on board throughout the entire trip. In addition the trip itinerary is out of date, very open to being flexible to weather conditions etc but the local island visits consisted of taking us to a local convenience store and there was no drum performance ...time to update information please! In addition I emailed to ask if wifi would be available onboard, was told yes, but it was not. Had I known I would have purchased a SIM card prior to the tour
12/30/2023
Overall G Adventures performed well on the trip but some itinerary aspects were not as advertised and the arrival process was poor.
12/30/2023
Good value trips.
12/30/2023
Good overall experience.
12/30/2023
The accommodation and transport are taken of in unfamiliar places. A knowledgeable CEO and local guides share plenty of historical and cultural information that you might not learn when travelling independently. And you are thrown together with a group of travellers that you get to share many new experiences with, some of which become lifelong friends.
12/23/2023
There was no safety briefing when we got on the boat, what if there was an emergency?! We had no introduction to the crew. The CEO was completely disconnected, to the point where it was perceived we were making his life difficult. The itinerary was not up to date, we were not collected at the correct time as the CEO was late. Communication in general regarding our daily plan was almost non-existent.
12/23/2023
Great way to explore the world and meet new people
12/09/2023
Everything was so easy thanks to the organisation and the guide etc which made it more relaxing and enjoyable. We had a fantastic guide (High) and all the crew were amazing and created such wonderful experiences for us to make our trip extra special!
12/09/2023
Lots of trip options, good customer service, facilities on my trip were amazing, ethical, great tour guides
12/02/2023
I've now done around 6 tours with G Adventures and have experienced no major problems - good itineraries, good range of different options and enjoy someone else arranging my travel and experiences. Have always enjoyed the tours.
12/02/2023
I really enjoyed the trip and it was more or less as promised in the trip notes. The accommodation exceeded my expectations as did the food. Everything was included with no 'optional'excursions incurring additional fees making the pricing very clear.
12/02/2023
The trip was very well planned
12/02/2023
A problem-free experience
11/25/2023
G Adventures has the best overall package of all the tours I've tried. The accommodations, CEO, and food are all top notch.
11/25/2023
Good value, good location
10/28/2023
The entire experience was very comfortable.
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