SALTY LUXE - MALDIVES OCEAN EXPEDITION 2026

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON AN 8 DAY / 7 NIGHT, PRIVATELY GUIDED OCEAN EXPEDITION EXPLORING ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING MARINE RICH AREAS IN THE WORLD, VAAVU ATOLL MALDIVES.

EXPECT DAZZLING OCEAN ENCOUNTERS WITH WHALE SHARKS, MANTA RAY, NURSE SHARK, DOLPHINS, TURTLES & LEOPARD SHARK! EXPERIENCE ABUNDANT CORAL REEFS TEAMING WITH COLOURFUL FISH & DIVE INTO CRYSTAL CLEAR LAGOONS! BE TREATED TO AN UNINHABITED ISLAND BBQ LUNCH, SUNBATHE ON A PRIVATE SANDBANK, GIVE BACK THROUGH OCEAN CONSERVATION & INDULGE IN A TROPICAL BEACH BREAKFAST. THE ULTIMATE BAREFOOT ISLAND TRIP AWAITS!

YOUR HOSTS SARAH & NIGEL, TOGETHER WITH LOCAL MARINE EXPERTS GEN & PICCO WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH SOME OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE UNDERWATER EXPERIENCES OF YOUR LIFE - WE CAN'T WAIT TO SPOIL YOU IN PARADISE!

FAQ:

1) Alcohol: As Maldives is a Muslim country, alcohol is not available on local islands

2) Vaccinations: No vaccination is required to enter Maldives

3) Dress Code: To respect local Maldivian culture, we suggest to dress respectfully when moving through the local village of our island home (where local Maldivian residents live). Local islands in Maldives have 'Bikini Beach' zones where tourists can enjoy wearing bikinis as normal & in the main tourist areas / around the hotel & during all of our excursions, please feel free to wear your usual comfortable island attire (however swimwear should be covered at the hotel restaurant).

4) Start Time: The trip starts on 11th March. We will offer 2 x complimentary transfers to the island, 10am & 4pm same day. You must ensure you can make one of these transfers, otherwise this will be at your expense.

5) Additional Spending money: All accomodation, activities + breakfast & dinner are included during your stay! For lunches (outside the 2x lunches provided), as well as souvenirs, spa treatments, additional free time excursions. Maldivian Rufiyaa, USD & mastercard/visa generally accepted widespread on local islands

What's included

8 Days / 7 Nights

Beachfront Eco-Hotel

Relax at our handpicked, boutique eco hotel in the heart of Vaavu atoll

2 Meals Daily

Breakfast & dinner included daily (as well as an additional 2 x lunches during daily excursions)

Non Alcoholic Beverages

All non-alcoholic beverages during meal times (as well as water, sodas & juice during daily excursions)

Local Culture

Stay on a stunning local island & embrace traditional Maldivian culture

Expert Private Guides

Enjoy the experience & deep knowledge of our private guides during all marine activities

Private Speedboat

All privately guided excursions will be in the comfort & privacy of a fully kitted speedboat, managed by our expert local guides!

Whales & Manta Rays

Experience the magic of Maldives most famous marine creatures on a privately guided, full day adventure!

Nurse Sharks & Dolphins

Swim with friendly nurse sharks, as well as hundreds of dolphins in a crystal clear lagoon

Remote Island BBQ

Enjoy your very own island for the day, as we spoil you with a fresh home cooked BBQ, beach activities & snorkelling

Sandbank Visit

Be dropped to a pristine powder white sandbank to swim in a crystal clear lagoon - an iconic Maldivian experience!

Tropical Beach Breakfast

Indulge in a delicious breakfast spread in the tranquil waters of our islands lagoon

Transfers

Transfers to & from Velana International Airport (Maldives International), as well as all transfers during the trip

Half Day Snorkel Trip

Observe turtles & abundant colourful fish as we snorkel 2 x stunning coral reefs

Half Day Snorkel Trip

Freedive Vavuu's iconic shipwreck, teaming with fish in a shallow turquoise lagoon + enjoy another sandbank visit!

What's not included

Alcohol

Note as Maldives is a traditional muslim country alcohol is not availble on the local islands. However, you will have the chance to enjoy a special evening onboard our Yacht for sunset cocktails!

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What's included

8 Days / 7 Nights

Beachfront Eco-Hotel

2 Meals Daily

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Local Culture

Expert Private Guides

Private Speedboat

Whales & Manta Rays

Nurse Sharks & Dolphins

Remote Island BBQ

Sandbank Visit

Tropical Beach Breakfast

Transfers

Half Day Snorkel Trip

Half Day Snorkel Trip

What's not included

Alcohol

Spa

Souvenirs

International flights

Travel Insurance

Visa's

Gratuities

Location

1. Malé, Maldives

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