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

Cruise: 7 nights
Maldives Beach: 7 nights (optional)

Day 1 Sun London/Maldives

Depart on your Monarch Airlines flight from Gatwick..

Day 2 Mon Kurumba/Cruise

Arrive Male’ and transfer 20 minutes to the Atoll Explorer, your floating home for the next seven nights. NB Anyone who arrives on earlier flights may be taken to Kurumba first, before boarding Atoll around lunchtime.

Day 3 Tue Cruise (Laguna)

An early departure for the island of Laguna Maldives. Time to relax on the sundeck, go ashore to Laguna to relax on the beach or by the pool, or enjoy a snorkelling expedition. Evening underwater marine slide show.

Day 4 Wed Cruise (Kuramathi/Rasdhoo)

Sail to Kuramathi crossing the Ari channel. The islands of the Ari Atoll gradually appear on the horizon. Afternoon visit to Rasdhoo, a local fishing village for shopping. This evening enjoy a night fishing excursion.

Day 5 Thu Cruise (Madivaru/Ukulhas)

Visit Madivaru, a desert island for snorkelling or windsurfing. Afternoon visit to Ukulhas, a local fishing village. In the evening be entertained by Bodu Beru – local dancing on board the ship.

Day 6 Fri Cruise ( Alikoi Rah/Dhiggiri)

Visit the island of Alikoi 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 Sat (Dhiggiri)

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 Sun Cruise (/Kurumba/Male)

In the afternoon, cross the Ari Channel to Kurumba, then onto the capital island of Male for sightseeing and shopping. Tonight, a live band will play on board.

Day 9 or 16 Mon Male/Gatwick

Disembark the Atoll Explorer for your Monarch Airlines flight to Gatwick arriving later the same day; or extend your stay in the Maldives on the beautiful first class resort of Laguna Maldives for seven nights on a room and breakfast basis in a Superior room. Alternatively extend your second week onboard for Atoll Explorer Cruise 2.

This tour includes:

Your cruise holiday includes:

• All meals: Full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

• All drinks: Beer, house spirits and wine, soft drinks (except champagne) by the glass.
(Alcohol may be substituted for diving)

• Watersports: Snorkelling and windsurfing subject to availability.

• Unlimited tea and coffee.

• Indoor games.

NB Food and beverages consumed on resort islands are not included in the All Inclusive package.

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

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 in the bar and 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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