An upscale hideaway of soft white sands and glittering waters, Lankanfinolhu sits pretty in the North Male Atoll just a short distance from the Maldivian capital itself. With lush vegetation vivid enough to awaken any Robinson Crusoe fantasy, the island is home to an exclusive resort complete with sprawling jetties and a sanctuary spa tucked away in the tropical foliage. Offering heavenly conditions for bathing, snorkelling, swimming and diving, the waters around the island are teeming with vivid marine life including turtles, manta rays and captivating coral reefs. Offering several exotic eateries, the island is also conveniently close to neighbouring attractions and islets should guests want to see more of the magical Maldives.
A day or more in Dhiffushi is a must for anyone sailing the Maldives by yacht charter. The Maldives cracks open a universe of enchanting atolls and secret islands, but Dhiffishi makes for a fascinating visit as it's actually a spot that is relatively accessible. This small island can be found in the Kaafu Atoll in North Male. Home to around a thousand residents, it may not be a completely deserted island but it certainly has the look with its surrounding green blue lagoons, its silver-white sands, and its swaying hammocks strung up over the sea. Charter guests can enjoy the best of both worlds here - lapping up the romantic nature of the Maldives while having a little life on their doorstep. Visit Bikini Beach to stretch out in those Instagram worthy hammocks. Take the tender out to the sandbanks for snorkelling and secret gourmet picnics or head for the deeper lagoons to go fishing. With a number of top tier resorts and restaurants, you can blend your yacht stay with pampering, dining, and watersports onshore.
Dharavandhoo is a tiny populated island, with around 800 inhabitants and is surrounded by perfect, clear waters which are known worldwide for their amazing dive sites where you can spot whale sharks and manta rays.
Baa Atoll consists of three separate natural atolls where you can spend your days lazing on the sundeck of the yacht, strolling along white sandy beaches, or jumping in the water toys to explore the thriving marine flora and fauna.
To the west of Goidhoo lies the deserted island of Innafushi, surrounded by powdery, white sands, and turquoise waters making it the ideal location for a romantic proposal, honeymoon or anniversary.
A pristine paradise of sparkling waters and tropical vegetation, the island of Maayafushi in the Ari Atoll is the perfect place to enact all of your castaway fantasies. Blessed with a balmy breeze and shallow, clear seas, the islet offers stunning snorkelling conditions and is often frequented by turtles, manta rays and brightly-coloured fish. Charter guests can enjoy some of the many activities on offer or simply sip cocktails on one of the sea swings as the sun goes down. Alternatively, guests might want to take to the tender for a tour of the awe-inspiring atolls that surround this area, stopping to admire the baby reef sharks that laze in the lagoons and take in the never-ending hues of blue.
The Vaavu Atoll is made up of five islands between the Felidhoo Atoll and the Vattaru Falhu Atoll, with a population of just over 2,000 people, providing visitors with a playground of white sand beaches for beach sports or romantic strolls.
The Mulaku Atoll, also known as the Meemu Atoll, is made up of nine inhabited islands and 30 uninhabited islands, and tourists can join the fishermen at the best local fishing spots. For charter guests who enjoy scuba diving and surfing will find that Mulaku Atoll offers ideal conditions for these activities.