Maldives Visa, Imuga travel declaration, Passport, Customs.
All the practical formalities for entering the Maldives and preparing your trip.
Jerome
Snorkeling equipment: fins
Fins are your engine, your boots of seven places! Two imperatives: comfort and efficiency. Fins are called "slipper" or "adjustable" fins.
Snorkeling equipment: the snorkel
There's nothing simpler than a snorkel: a mouthpiece and a tube. Get used to using a simple model, with no siphon or valves for "automatic" water evacuation.
Snorkeling equipment: the mask
A mask consists of one or two lenses, also known as portholes, a rubber or silicone skirt, and a strap to hold it all together.
Emmanuelle Levasseur, Julien Collet
At a time when the state of our seas and oceans is steadily deteriorating, and underwater life seems to be in danger everywhere, snorkeling is a marvellous discovery that can turn into a useful awareness-raising activity.
Snorkeling guide: Introduction
The snorkeling guide is a handbook for choosing your equipment and getting the best out of it on the surface and during your first dives.
Fabulous Maldives Cruise
Caroline&Rémi
July 2023
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These 10 days on the Dhoni stella 2 have been fabulous.
Kaathee's food, Suleiman's kindness, Aju's humor and the Captain's professionalism made every day extraordinary.
Used to private cruises, this was by far the best stay we've ever had.
From breakfast to bedtime, the crew is always on hand to suggest an activity or to help you discover the beauty of the Maldives. Abandoned beach, snorkeling, diving, BBQ, whaleshark...
Dhoni Stella - Gallery
Dhoni Stella
North snorkeling cruise Special Mantas
12 nights - 3 atolls
Baa, Ari, Male
Hanifaru - Unesco Reserve
Private dream cruise in the Maldives!
Valérie
February 2023
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We got the idea of taking a private Maldives cruise on the Dhoni Stella while listening to our friends tell us about their superb trip.
With our 2 children, this trip was memorable, with snorkeling tailor-made for us to see everything: turtles, manta rays, schools of fish, sharks (very nice, not even scared), dolphins (on the surface)... We followed a whale shark for 45 minutes...
Exceptional week
Cathy
April 2023
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Exceptional week with a very attentive crew and experienced guides who did everything to preserve the environment and help us discover the underwater flora and fauna.
Zaa Queen Maldives
Modern 35 m yacht for 14 persons. Completely renovated in 2022.
Unforgettable snorkeling cruise
Valérie
march 2023
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Perfect trip, beauty of the sites, friendliness of the crew, professionalism of the guide, perfection of the program.
I sincerely recommend this Maldives snorkeling cruise, there's never a dull moment.
Rays, turtles, whale sharks, sleeper sharks, dolphins - we saw it all.
Horizon 3 Diving Rates
Horizon 3Diving rates
Magnificent snorkeling cruise
Emma
February 2023
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Magnificent trip to the Maldives, in excellent company. Top boat, top snorkeling and great diving. Perfectly orchestrated supervision and organization, with an attentive crew.
A dream cruise on a private dhoni!
Valérie
February 2023
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We had the idea of taking a private cruise on the Dhoni Stella Maldives while listening to our friends tell us about their superb trip.
The first email contacts with Jérome were very rewarding, with answers to our little practical questions. It was reassuring to have a Frenchman who knew the Maldives like the back of his hand to put together a tailor-made program for you, given that this was our first trip to the country. With our 2 children, this trip was a memorable one, with tailor-made snorkeling where we saw it all!
Hanifaru - UNESCO Reserve in the Maldives
Hanifaru Bay is famous for its gatherings of manta rays and whale sharks. Hanifaru is only accessible by snorkeling.
Beautiful cruise on the Stella
Virginie and Greg
January 2023
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We really liked the high standard of the boat (Dhoni Stella MaldivesI) and the extreme friendliness of the entire crew, who took great care of us throughout the cruise.
Superb weather, very calm seas and lots of fish to snorkel with.
We are very satisfied with our private Maldives cruise.
Excellent dive sites
Joachim3
october 2022
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The dive cruise aboard Horizon 3 in the Maldives was an incredible experience that I'll never forget. The crew, facilities and dive sites were all excellent, making this cruise a real success.
Diving cruise Horizon 3
Iris & Lucas
december 2022
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Magnificent dives with mantas and whale sharks. Modern, very comfortable boat. The team of 4 Maldivian dive guides is highly professional.
We'll be back
Juliette, François
December 2022
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Private Maldives cruise ideal for our family with our 2 children (aged 11 and 14). By specifying before arrival the style of cuisine we liked as well as the drinks, we were delighted with the catering on board Dhoni Stella.
For us, it was local cuisine (not too spicy for our children) and fresh fish.
The snorkeling and diving sites (we were lucky enough to spend 1 hour with mantas) were very beautiful. Especially when you're the only boat.
The lagoons chosen for nights were calm and pleasant.
Our only wish is to return with the same package, but perhaps for longer...
Private family cruise
December 2022
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A perfect crew and boat (Dhoni Stella) for our private Maldives cruise. Unique landscapes, magnificent dives, it will remain in our memories an exceptional trip that we highly recommend.
Very pleasant snorkeling week
Babeille
december 2022
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We spent a very pleasant week snorkeling in the Maldives.
Top-notch crew, excellent meals, very experienced guides, sublime weather, exceptional underwater fauna and a great, original New Year's Eve party.
What to pack for your Maldives trip?
Choosing clothes for your trip to the Maldives, snorkeling gear and sun protection.
Catamaran Bar Menu
Catamaran bar menu
Deep South (Male-Gan)
8 atolls between Male and Addu
Male South, Felidhoo, Meemu, Thaa, Laamu, Huvadhoo, Foamulah, Addu
Covid-19
Covid-19 in the Maldives: Latest information and health protocol.
A magical stay
Loris
april 2022
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A magical stay on a comfortable boat, the Dhinasha . The crew was discreet and attentive. The seabed is still magnificent, full of color and all kinds of fish. Thank you for this discovery!
Amazing yacht charter
David
August 2022
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We just finished our private cruise this morning and had an incredible time. The Over Reef was absolutely perfect for our family. In particular, I want to emphasize how great the entire crew was.
Family Christmas
Vivien34
December 2021
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The agency has been on the spot for several years, so they are very well trained, they are real professionals of the Maldives cruise. Everything was perfect. Organization of the sea trip. Excellent meals. Crew always in good shape.