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Destination

# Maldives

A thousand atolls, infinite blue

The Maldives is an archipelago of 26 atolls and over 1,000 islands spread across the Indian Ocean. From the air, it is a scatter of green dots on impossible blue. From underwater, it is a kaleidoscope of reef life - whale sharks cruising through channels, manta rays gliding over cleaning stations, and reef sharks patrolling every corner. A yacht charter here means moving between atolls at will, diving the best sites at the best times, and having remote sandbanks entirely to yourself.

### Charter Info

Best time to go

January to April for best weather and visibility. Whale sharks year-round in South Ari. Manta season peaks June to November in Hanifaru.

Charter season

Year-round. December to April is the dry northeast monsoon (best weather); May to November is the wet southwest monsoon (best diving on the east side).

Getting there

Fly to Male (Velana International Airport). Direct flights from Dubai, Singapore, Colombo, and many European cities.

## Adventures Here

What you can do from a yacht in Maldives

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### Diving & Snorkelling

Manta rays, whale sharks, and channel dives on every atoll

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### Surfing

Warm water reef breaks in the Male atolls

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### Sport Fishing

Sailfish, GT popping, and traditional handline fishing

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### Kitesurfing

Flat lagoons and consistent winter winds

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## Key Spots

Must-visit anchorages and activity hubs

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### South Ari Atoll

Year-round whale shark encounters and pristine reef diving

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### Hanifaru Bay

UNESCO-protected manta ray feeding aggregation - hundreds at once

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### North Male Atoll

Surf breaks at Chickens, Cokes, and Sultans

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### Vaavu Atoll

Channel diving with sharks, mantas, and strong currents

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### Baa Atoll

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with exceptional snorkelling

## Yachts in the Maldives

Charter yachts operating in Maldives

[Browse all yachts](/yachts/?region=58)

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![Chakra](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11577/thumb/Je46MT7sn2i9.webp)

Chakra

282ft / 86.0m ·24 guests ·19 cabins From $579,101 / week

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![GRAND OCEAN](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/12157/thumb/la5U4QtOwHzl.webp)

GRAND OCEAN

279ft / 85.0m ·24 guests ·14 cabins From $818,930 / week

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![MARQUISE](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11586/thumb/9Dq2dXiL7mQL.webp)

MARQUISE

236ft / 72.0m ·28 guests ·14 cabins From $643,445 / week

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![MAGNA GRECIA](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/13720/thumb/rZm8-cU1H8v4.webp)

MAGNA GRECIA

209ft / 63.8m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $384,897 / week

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![SEAREX](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/13559/thumb/iO78XGberWKr.webp)

SEAREX

128ft / 39.0m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $85,000 / week

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## Charter in the Maldives

Tell us what adventures you are looking for and we will find the right yacht for the Maldives.

[Start Planning](/contact/?destination=Maldives)

## Intel & Guides

Read before you charter in Maldives

[Destination Intel

### Maldives by Charter Yacht: A Diver's Atoll-by-Atoll Guide

Plan a Maldives diving yacht charter atoll by atoll - from the manta cleaning stations of Baa to the whale sharks of Ari and the remote channels of the deep south.

Read](/intel/intel-maldives-diving/) [Marine World

### The Diver's Guide to Shark Encounters: Species, Sites and Behaviour by Charter Yacht

Where reef sharks, hammerheads, tigers, bulls and whale sharks gather, when to be there, and how to choose an ethical shark-diving operator.

Read](/intel/marine-shark-species-guide/) [Marine World

### Pelagic Encounters: The Ocean's Open-Water Giants and Where to Find Them

Where to find the ocean's great pelagic species by charter yacht - whale sharks, hammerheads, oceanic mantas, threshers, mola mola, and humpbacks - and what drives them to be there.

Read](/intel/marine-pelagic-species-guide/) [Marine World

### The Coral Reef Calendar: When and Where to Find the World's Healthiest Reefs by Yacht

A seasonal guide to the world's premier reef destinations - where to go by charter yacht and when to be there for the best conditions, marine life, and coral health.

Read](/intel/marine-coral-reef-guide/)

[All intel & guides](/intel/)