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Crossroads, Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Malé Atoll · Mediterranean
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The Ibiza sunset brand in the Maldives, with a pool, daybeds and DJs at the Crossroads marina, a short cruise from Malé.
Atolls, Sandbanks & Manta Rays
Maldives Yacht Charter
Charter a private crewed yacht in the Maldives. Cruise from atoll to atoll with your own crew, chef and dive guide, anchoring off sandbanks no resort guest can reach.
- Typical week
- Around €350,000
- Fleet
- Superyachts, 40 to 90m
- Ideal length
- 5 to 10 days
- Best season
- November to April
- Charter bases
- Malé
In short
Chartering a yacht in the Maldives, with your own crew
A Maldives yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 5 to 10 days long. A week typically costs around €350,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €105,000 and €490,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers North and South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll for whale sharks and Baa Atoll for manta rays. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes.
Why Maldives
The Maldives are twenty six atolls and more than a thousand islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. A resort shows you one of them. A yacht shows you a different lagoon every day, with the freedom to follow the manta rays, the surf or simply the calmest water.
Charters start in Malé, minutes from the international airport, and usually explore North and South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll for whale sharks and Baa Atoll for the manta gatherings of Hanifaru Bay. Days are built around the water: snorkelling and diving on the reefs, picnics on a sandbank, paddle boards and jet skis in the lagoon.
Week charters and superyachts
Maldives week charter yachts and superyachts
Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in Maldives, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000.
Day by day routes
Maldives yacht charter itineraries
Proven routes to start from. Your captain and broker adapt every stop to your dates, your group and the weather.
Overview
Why Charter in the Maldives?
Best Time to Visit
November to April is the dry season, with calm seas and the best visibility. May to October brings more wind and rain showers but also the manta season in Baa Atoll and lower rates.
Recommended Duration
A week covers North and South Malé Atoll and Ari Atoll comfortably. Ten days add Baa or Vaavu Atoll. The minimum that makes sense is four to five nights.
Marine Life
Manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, turtles, dolphins and some of the richest coral reefs in the Indian Ocean.
South Ari Atoll
One of the few places in the world where whale sharks are seen all year, along the reef near Maamigili.
Baa Atoll & Hanifaru Bay
A UNESCO biosphere reserve where hundreds of manta rays gather to feed between June and November.
North Malé Atoll
The first lagoons after leaving Malé, with famous surf breaks, sandbanks and easy first dives.
Vaavu Atoll
Channel dives with reef sharks, a night snorkel with nurse sharks and long empty sandbanks.
Private Sandbanks
A strip of white sand in open ocean, set up by your crew for lunch or dinner with nobody else in sight.
Where to Eat & Drink
Best Restaurants & Beach Clubs in the Maldives
Our crew's hand-picked selection of the finest spots for lunch, dinner, and sunset cocktails, many accessible directly by yacht.
Beach clubs (4)
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Mood photoSAii Beach Club
Crossroads, Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Malé Atoll · International
RelaxedFamily-Friendly
A relaxed beach club with a lagoon pool beside the Crossroads marina, open to visiting yacht guests.
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Mood photoFinolhu Beach Club
Finolhu, Baa Atoll · International
TrendyUpscale
A stylish beach club on a long sandbank in Baa Atoll. Visits are by prior arrangement with the resort.
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Mood photoKandima Beach Club
Kandima, Dhaalu Atoll · International
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A lively pool and beach club with music and cocktails in Dhaalu Atoll. Visits are by prior arrangement.
Restaurants (4)
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Mood photoIthaa Undersea Restaurant
Conrad Rangali Island, South Ari Atoll · Fine dining
UpscaleRomantic
The original all glass undersea restaurant, five metres below the surface. Reservations are essential and arranged by your crew.
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Mood photo5.8 Undersea Restaurant
Hurawalhi, Lhaviyani Atoll · Fine dining
UpscaleRomantic
A tasting menu inside a glass tunnel on the reef, 5.8 metres under water. Booked ahead through the resort.
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Niyama Private Islands, Dhaalu Atoll · Fine dining
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An underwater restaurant and lounge reached by speedboat from Niyama. Visits are by prior arrangement.
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Mood photoTerra
Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi, South Malé Atoll · Fine dining
RomanticUpscale
Private bamboo dining pods raised above the trees with a view over the lagoon. Booked ahead through the resort.
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FAQ
Maldives yacht charter, answered
How much does a yacht charter in the Maldives cost?
A Maldives yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 5 to 10 days long. A week typically costs around €350,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €105,000 and €490,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers North and South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll for whale sharks and Baa Atoll for manta rays. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes.
Can I rent a yacht in the Maldives with a skipper?
Yes. Every yacht we offer in the Maldives comes with a professional captain (skipper) and crew, so no licence is needed. You simply choose the yacht, the day and the route.
What is included in a Maldives yacht charter?
Captain and crew, soft drinks, water and towels are included on every yacht. Fuel or APA (advance provisioning allowance) is charged additionally and confirmed in writing before you book.
Can I charter a yacht in the Maldives for a week?
Yes. A week in the Maldives typically costs around €350,000 plus expenses, the median of our live fleet for this coast, with cabins, captain and crew. The ideal length is 5 to 10 days. The classic route covers North and South Malé Atoll, Ari Atoll for whale sharks and Baa Atoll for manta rays. Charter bases: Malé.
What is the best Maldives yacht charter itinerary?
The most requested route is the 7 Day Maldives Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 days from Malé. Every itinerary is adapted to your dates, group and the weather.
When is the best time for a yacht charter in the Maldives?
November to April, the dry north east monsoon, brings calm seas and the clearest water. June to November is the season for manta rays in Hanifaru Bay.
Where do Maldives yacht charters start?
In Malé, a few minutes by tender from Velana International Airport. For distant atolls your crew can arrange a seaplane or domestic flight to meet the yacht.
Can we visit resorts from the yacht?
Often yes, by prior arrangement. Many resorts welcome yacht guests for lunch, dinner or the spa when booked ahead, and your crew handles the reservation and landing permission.
Is diving included on a Maldives yacht charter?
Many Maldives yachts carry dive equipment and an instructor, sometimes on a separate dive tender. Snorkelling gear is always on board. Diving costs are confirmed with your quote.
Are alcohol and provisions available on board?
Yes. Licensed charter yachts in the Maldives can serve alcohol on board, and your chef provisions before departure according to your preferences.
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