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Maldives Dhoni Explorer, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 6 nights · with G Adventures

Maldives Dhoni Explorer

A six-night small-group tour aboard a traditional dhoni boat in the Maldives with G Adventures, visiting sandbars, fishing villages and coral reefs at a measured, relaxed pace.

Duration
6 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Maldives
Operator
G Adventures
From
£1,499.25
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Traditional Bodu Beru drumming performance on Fulidhoo Island

  2. Snorkelling among Indian Ocean coral reefs

  3. Visits to small fishing villages such as Fulidhoo and Felidhu

  4. Time on isolated sandbars and quiet beaches

  5. Six nights aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni boat

About the trip

This six-night tour with G Adventures takes place entirely aboard a traditional Maldivian dhoni, an experience more compact than a cruise ship but authentic and intimate. You’ll navigate between tiny islands and sandbars, from fishing villages like Fulidhoo to peaceful spots such as Bodu Mora, where evenings are spent moored in quiet harbours.

Each day features snorkelling in the Indian Ocean amid coral reefs, with equipment provided on board. The tour also includes a traditional Bodu Beru drumming performance on Fulidhoo Island, a rare chance to hear this local music live. The dhoni’s modest cabins mean shared quarters, emphasizing the communal nature of the voyage and the trade-off of space for something closer to local life at sea.

Meals are prepared freshly on board, often featuring seafood and local dishes alongside occasional fry-ups. Though the itinerary leaves room for flexibility, the general route permits calm sea breezes and long stretches for relaxing on the sundeck, a rhythm more about gentle drifting than busy sightseeing. The trip begins and ends at Malé International Airport.

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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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Maldives Dhoni Explorer?
Maldives Dhoni Explorer is a 6 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Maldives Dhoni Explorer?
Maldives Dhoni Explorer is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Maldives Dhoni Explorer cost?
Prices for Maldives Dhoni Explorer start from £1,499.25, 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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