Sail Maldives

This trip is aboard a traditional dhoni (a traditional wooden motor sailing boat). All cabins have twin bunk beds and will have ensuite bathrooms, are on the lower deck. It’s recommended that you pack light, as cabins are cosy.

All cabins will experience a light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when you drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

A good swimming ability is essential on this trip to enjoy all activities.

Many meals are included onboard the boat. Where meals are not included, you’ll have time on land in beachside towns and resort towns for optional meals.

If you’re travelling with your own group of friends or family and would like to book a private departure on this sailing trip, our Tailor-Made team will be happy to help: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/tailor-made

This trip is operated onboard a traditional dhoni boat.

This trip starts on day 1 at 12pm at Velana International airport in Male and finishes at 9am on day 8 back at Velana International airport, Male.

ACCOMMODATION ONBOARD THE BOAT
This trip is accommodated entirely on board a dhoni style boat (a traditional wooden motor sailing boat). All cabins have one set of twin bunk beds, an ensuite bathroom, and all cabins are located on the lower deck.

Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another single passenger of the same gender in a twin bunk bed cabin. If you’d prefer not to share a cabin, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge and is subject to availability. Couples travelling together on the same booking number will be placed in a cabin together.

While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of a sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.

Please travel as lightly as possible so as not to restrict space in your cabin. Soft bags are more practical than hard suitcases.
The dress code on board ship is casual.
Swimming will be offered so swimwear is essential.
Below is a suggested general packing list.

Daypack (a smaller back pack that you can take with you on shore excursions)
Comfortable clothing for warmer temperatures [shorts, t-shirts, light long sleeved tops and pants]
A sweater or jacket for the cooler evenings or early mornings
A light rain coat or poncho
Comfortable walking shoes for shore excursions
Sandals or thongs/flip flops/jandals
Sunscreen [bio degradable and waterproof if available] and lip balm [to combat the effects of wind burn]
Sunglasses
Sunhat [that can be secured as it can get windy out on the water]
Swimming costume
Water bottle
Bio-degradable shampoo, conditioner and soap
Pegs [so you can hang your swimming costume or towel out to dry]
Insect repellent
European adaptor/electrical plug
Camera

No particular level of physical fitness is required for our sailing trips, although you should have a good level of mobility and enjoy good health. We do ask that you read through the essential trip information to ensure that this trip is right for you.
Please keep in mind that there are a number of shore excursions offered on your voyage. Some are walking tours and may involve a reasonable amount of walking over varied and sometimes slippery terrain. We recommend you bring a good pair of walking shoes, carry a water bottle and don’t forget the sunscreen and hat. Depending on the excursion, disembarking the ship may be by tender or onto a dock.

Velana International Airport, , Male, MALDIVES

Alternate Joining Point

Your trip starts at 12pm on day one at Male International airport. Upon arrival, after clearing customs, exit the arrivals terminal and go to counter number E2 (located outside of the arrivals terminal) where you will meet your Intrepid leader. You’ll then take a small boat to the marina where your Dhoni (traditional sailing boat) will be waiting for you.

Velana International Airport, , Male, MALDIVES

Alternate Finish Point

Breakfasts included: 7

Lunches included: 7

Dinners included: 7

All meals are included onboard the dhoni boat. Additionally, cordials, juice and tea/coffee are available on complementary basis. We also provide complimentary unlimited drinking water onboard. Soft drink, alcoholic drinks and Lavazza coffee are available onboard for purchase. You can set up a bar tab and pay for any additional drinks at the end of your trip. Please bring cash for these purchases.

The Maldives has a tropical climate and as such there is relatively little change in the overall temperature throughout the year.
The Maldives, like many tropical destinations, has two main seasons: dry and wet. The dry season between approximately November through April, sees temperatures ranging from 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) to 89 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). The low, monsoon season runs from May through October, with the wettest month usually falling in September. Temperatures in rainy season range from 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) to 87 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius).
As like many tropical destinations, even the wet season can bring sunny days and any heavy downpours can often only last a few hours and then it can be dry and sunny for the rest of the day.

Air conditioning is provided onboard on the dhoni for those warm days.

While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.

We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.

You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.

For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us

In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:

Intrepid DMC Sri Lanka: Available for phone call or WhatsApp call on +94 76 831 6000

On this trip you will travel onboard a traditional Dhoni boat (a motorised vessel used in the Maldives) which houses 12 passengers with a small crew of five, including your captain and onboard chef. The six cosy cabins all feature ensuites with wooden interiors. You can spend your days aboard looking out to sea on the sundeck, chilling out in the dining area or the bar, or making the most of the snorkeling equipment. At night, maybe watch the sunset from the sun loungers with a drink.

This trip is aboard a traditional Dhoni (a wooden motor sailing boat). All cabins are located on the lower deck, have twin bunk beds and have ensuite bathrooms. It’s recommended that you pack light, as cabins are cosy. All cabins will experience a light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when you drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.