Atoll Explorer - Cruise the Maldives

The Atoll Explorer is small enough to allow you a unique experience as she sails through the beautiful Maldives giving you the opportunity to see more than one of these stunning islands.

Our opinion

With a friendly attentive crew, an informal atmosphere and all the benefits of All Inclusive on board, this really is a wonderful holiday for a week’s break or to combine with a stay on an island. Highly recommended and has many many repeat guests!

Itinerary

TOUR DURATION : 7 OR 14 NIGHTS

Cruise: 7 nights

Beach: 7 nights (optional)

Day 1 London/Maldives
Depart on Monarch Airlines from Gatwick.

Day 2 Maldives/Cruise 1
Arrive Male’ and transfer 20 minutes to the Atoll Explorer for lunch.

Day 3 Cruise 1
An early departure for the uninhabited island of Kodhipparu. Time to relax on the sundeck or go ashore to relax on the beach. Evening underwater marine slide show.

Day 4 Cruise 1
Sail to Kuramathi crossing the Ari channel. Afternoon visit to Rasdhoo, a local fishing village for shopping. This evening enjoy a night fishing excursion.

Day 5 Cruise 1
Visit Madivaru, a desert island for snorkelling or windsurfing. Stop overnight at Maayathila. In the evening be entertained by Bodu Beru – local dancing on board the ship.

Day 6 Cruise 1
Visit the island of Ali Koi Rah, then depart for the beautiful island of Dhiggiri for snorkelling, swimming and a picnic lunch. In the evening enjoy a beach barbecue at Dhiggiri, against the flickering flames of a wood fire.

Day 7 Cruise 1
Snorkel, dive or sunbathe off the tranquil desert island of Dhiggiri all day with a picnic lunch. This evening, the captain officially ‘hosts’ dinner.

Day 8 Cruise 1
In the afternoon, return across the Ari Channel to Kurumba and then on to the capital island of Male’, for shopping and sightseeing. A live band will play on board the ship for the evening.

Day 9 Cruise/London
Disembark the Atoll Explorer and transfer to the airport for your Monarch Airlines flight arriving Gatwick later the same day. Alternatively extend your stay on your chosen island. See also Kuoni Plus offer valid if you extend for a second week on Atoll Explorer Cruise 2.

Cruise 1 + Resort (Cruise 1: 3 nights + Resort: 4 nights)

If time is short, yet you still wish to try Atoll Explorer Cruise combined with a stay on a resort island, it is possible to do this in just one weeks holiday (excluding Dec21-Jan06 and Feb01-28).

NB: Three and four night cruises not available Dec21-Jan06 Feb01-28.

Day 5
Spend three nights on board Atoll Explorer followed by four nights on Kuramathi Island Resort on FB in a Garden Villa or three nights at Kuramathi followed by the last four nights of Cruise 1 above Day 5 to Day 9.

Cruise 2
TOUR DURATION : 7 OR 14 NIGHTS (Cruise: 7 nights + Beach: 7 nights (optional)

Day 1 London/Maldives
Depart on Monarch Airlines from Gatwick.

Day 2 Cruise 2
Arrive Male’ and transfer approx. 20 minutes to the Atoll Explorer for lunch.

Day 3 Cruise 2
Visit Maadhoo, a desert island for snorkelling or windsurfing and in the evening enjoy a slide show.

Day 4 Cruise 2
Sail to the deserted island of Theluveligaa for swimming or snorkelling and lunch on this lovely island. In the evening try your hand at night fishing.

Day 5 Cruise 2
Sail to the tranquil deserted island of Rai Dhigga. Snorkel, dive or sunbathe from this beautiful island. In the evening enjoy a Bodu Beru - local dancing to drums by the ship crew.

Day 6 Cruise 2
Cruise to the deserted island of Huruvelhi for snorkelling, swimming or windsurfing. Afternoon visit to local village island Dhiddoo for some shopping. In the evening enjoy a barbecue dinner at Ariadhoo.

Day 7 Cruise 2
A day of swimming, snorkelling or diving and a picnic lunch at desert island of Ariadhoo. The captain also hosts dinner this evening.

Day 8 Cruise 2
h Sail in the morning across the Channel to Kurumba. Enjoy a visit to Male’, the capital, for sightseeing and shopping. A live band will play on board this evening.

Day 9 Cruise/London
As Day 9 for Atoll Explorer Cruise 1.

Important notes:

1. Though much of the time is spent cruising through the protected waters of the atolls, crossings can occasionally be a little rough between the atolls. Anyone prone to sea sickness should take the necessary precautions.

2. Only children of 12 years or more can be accepted on the cruise. We recommend all passengers can swim.

3. The Atoll Explorer is not suitable for anyone who may have a mobility problem.

4. Smoking is not permitted in cabins, passageways, on the top deck and the watersports area. Smoking is permitted on the Aft deck.

5. Safety is always the prime consideration. If due to prevailing weather conditions a change of cruise schedule is required then such a decision is at the sole discretion of the captain and no refund can be given if as a result islands are omitted or substituted during the cruise.

6. The Atoll Explorer may be combined with any island in the Maldives.

N.B Your week stay on a resort island may be taken before or after your cruise. Alternatively extend your stay with a second week aboard Atoll Explorer.

Meal Plans: RB – full breakfast,HB – full breakfast and dinner,FB – full breakfast, lunch and dinner

MMP – full breakfast in main restaurant (Kurumba) and dinner included at your choice of restaurant subject to availability (excludes Ocean Grill, Japanese and room service, a 50% discount applies at Ocean Grill). ALL – all inclusive on board Atoll Explorer. See ship description for details.

Important Note: The Atoll Explorer is subject to a minimum number of passengers.

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