Goidhoo is one of the inhabited islands of the Baa Atoll. This magical island will enchant you with a variety of activities - here you can see bioluminescent plankton, walk through palm trees and freshwater lakes while being serenaded by local bird life, spot huge hermit crabs crawling along the powdery white shores, and witness the spectacular underwater life paradise where you can dive and snorkel amongst turtles, rays and dolphins.
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.
With beautiful beaches, white sands, and local island vibes, Rasdhoo invites you to enjoy every inch. While most of the islands in the Maldives are privately owned, Rasdhoo is a local spot occupied by around 1200 residents who call this sandy slip home. The main beach is Bikini Beach, which stretches for 500m and is home to a house reef. On the outer edge of the house reef you can find parrotfish, bafish, schools of barracuda, big tuna, and black and white reef tip sharks. Scuba and snorkeling are among the best things to do in Rasdhoo, but you can also swim, paddleboard, take sandbank excursions, dine on fresh seafood, and go night fishing.
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 sweet South Ari Atoll is home to some of the best diving destinations in the world. It's around these shores that you will find the nutrient-rich Hukurudhoo Uthuru Kandu Channel - not to mention luxury resorts that can assist even the most travel-weary souls with all the rest and rejuvenation imaginable. As one of the only all-star island resorts, the Lux Maldives South Ari Atoll is all dreamy overwater bungalows, shimmering sands and waters, and dining experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. With all that ocean on your doorstep, the South Ari Atoll is the perfect place to take out kayaks, paddleboards, snorkels, and even the tender to seek out deserted spots for fresh fish suppers and sunsets. Perfectly placed for exploring the other island delights of Dhidhoofinolhu, Moofushi, Dhiffushi, and others close by, island hopping doesn’t come better than the South Ari Atoll.
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 South Male Atoll offers a collection of thirty islands to explore - over half of which are dreamy well-put-together resorts. Only three of the islands outside of the resorts are inhabited and the rest are desert island delights for those who want to drop anchor and claim their own precious slip of silver sand. At less than 40km long and only 19km wide, cruising around this Maldivan maze makes for a magical time. Sublime snorkelling can be found on the island of Edoodhoo whereas Gulhi is full of ancient splendour and known for its abundant fishing opportunities. You can also visit Maafushi, known for its dried tuna production, and hit up the former resting spot of Sultans over on Guraidhoo. With so many enchanting islands to choose from, you can spend a lifetime or more sailing the South Male Atoll.
The Maldives is a breathtaking group of islands in the Indian Ocean, ideal for yacht charters. Chartering here is ideal during the northern hemisphere's winter months, at the same time as the Caribbean, and provide a unique and exotic alternative to this famous destination. The Maldives offers a warm climate, world-class beaches (some say the best in the world), and stunning coves and lagoons. The archipelago consists of 1,190 coral islands with exceptional scenery and beauty, perfect for snorkelling and diving. Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives known for its colourful buildings and mosques. Enjoy a visit to a local market, sample the local cuisine, and take in the sights around Sultan Park, which include museums, art galleries and the Friday Mosque that dates back to 1656.