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Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 6 nights · with G Adventures

Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life

A six-night small-group trip with G Adventures aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni, sailing between islands to snorkel coral reefs and visit local fishing villages in the clear waters of the Maldives.

Duration
6 nights
Departures
5 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Maldives
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,189.30
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance

  2. Snorkelling among Indian Ocean corals

  3. Beach time on remote Maldivian islands

  4. Visit to Felidhu Island

  5. Travel aboard a traditional dhoni boat

About the trip

Spend six nights aboard a traditional dhoni, a Maldivian fishing boat, moving slowly through the islands of the Maldives. The journey includes visits to small fishing villages like Fulidhoo and Felidhu, where a Bodu Beru drum performance offers a glimpse of local music and culture. There’s plenty of time on beaches and in lagoons with famously clear water.

Snorkelling gear is provided to explore the coral reefs that cluster underwater around these islands. The pace is unhurried, and the space on board is tight, as expected on a vessel designed for fishing rather than leisurely cruising. Sharing cabins with companions and crew means this is a social, almost communal experience.

G Adventures leads this small-group adventure, blending cultural encounters with swimming and snorkelling around the Indian Ocean’s reefs and sands. The tour begins and ends at Malé International Airport, making it straightforward despite the region’s remoteness.

Itinerary

The route

  1. Malé

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life?
Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life is a 6 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life?
Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life cost?
Prices for Maldives Cruise: Indian Ocean Dhoni Life start from £1,189.30, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Maldives? Our Maldives guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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