Maldives private gulet cruise holiday

What could be more dreamy than a private gulet cruise in the Maldives with your friends and family? Our holiday comes with a guide, skipper, crew and chef – as well as a supporting cast of sunsets, sunrises, islands and marine life. Travelling with local crew and guides also ensures that your trip supports local livelihoods.

private charter cruise in a catamaran or gulet private chef, crew and guide choose your route, including exploring North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll or South Ari Atoll highlights include: deserted islands, sandbank picnics, sunset sailing, snorkelling and diving, local island visits

Price

US $13999 excluding flights

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Duration

8 Days

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CO₂

655kg

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Private Charter Rate for 6 persons.
Maximum occupancy 12 persons. Includes All routes within North/South Male Atoll, Vaavu, South Ari Atoll 7N Full Board accommodation.
Airport Transfers.
Local guide.
Snorkeling & fishing equipment Local tax.

Description of Maldives private gulet cruise holiday

Sail through the Maldives aboard a traditional Turkish gulet, chartered exclusively for your family or group of friends. This private cruise offers a relaxed and immersive way to explore the islands, combining time at sea with opportunities to snorkel vibrant reefs, visit local islands and simply unwind on deck. With a dedicated crew, including a skipper, chef and knowledgeable local guide, every detail is taken care of, leaving you free to enjoy the changing scenery of turquoise lagoons and palm-fringed shores.

Days are flexible and shaped around the best weather and wildlife conditions, allowing time for frequent snorkelling stops, island visits and leisurely cruising between anchorages. You may start the day with sunrise views over the Indian Ocean, spend the afternoon swimming or exploring quiet sandbanks, and end with a freshly prepared dinner on board as the sun sets.

One of the standout experiences is the access to some of the Maldives’ most celebrated snorkelling sites, known for their rich marine life and clear waters. Beneath the surface, reefs teem with colourful fish and other ocean species, while above deck you can relax on spacious sun areas or watch islands drift past. The experience is equally about cultural connection, with opportunities to learn about Maldivian traditions and daily life through your local guide.

With comfortable air-conditioned cabins, full-board dining and a spacious deck for relaxing between activities, this private gulet cruise offers a balanced mix of exploration and downtime, creating a memorable way to experience the Maldives at your own pace. Cruises are subject to availability.

Price information

US $13999 excluding flights

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Contact Us

If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one, we're very happy to help

01273 823 700

Call us tomorrow after 9am

Calling from outside the UK rosy@responsibletravel.com

Departure information

This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements

Contact Us

If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one, we're very happy to help

01273 823 700

Call us tomorrow after 9am

Calling from outside the UK rosy@responsibletravel.com

Travel guides

2 minute summary Map & highlights

Sailing through these exquisitely clear, turquoise waters with a handful of other like-minded water babies.

2 minute summary Best time to go

Visiting this gorgeous Indian Ocean archipelago can be about so much more than soaking up the sun in a luxury resort.

Holiday information

Dietary requirements:

We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Reviews

2 Reviews of Maldives private gulet cruise holiday

5 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 by Emma Sandoe

5*****

Read the operator's response here:

Thank you so much, Emma, for your lovely 5-star rating. We’re delighted your family enjoyed your private cruise in the Maldives with Kamey. He’s passionate about sharing the ocean, local culture and special moments that make a trip memorable, and it means a lot to hear that came through in your experience.

We hope the memories you made together stay with you for a long time, and we’d love to welcome you and your family back again in the future.

Kind Regards
Ruth

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024 by david hewison

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Everyday day of it from waking at 5 am to fish to fantastic evening of fun food
and stars.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?

Do everything thing on offer definitely have a guide and don’t be frightened to
ask as the crew will give 110%.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

We feel we were made to be respectful to the ocean. We were being delighted with, from Dolphins to turtles, to catching a fish.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?

Life time memories for all our party of nine people definitely get a group of friends and private charter.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while raising awareness of responsible travel. As a Travelife Partner certified company, we continuously measure and review our impact. We promote low-carbon activities such as public ferries, cycling, and walking tours, and we educate our supply chain through sustainability criteria, partnerships, and training. We are a Carbon Literate company certified by Carbon Literate Trust and our team undergoes climate literacy training, including the Tourism Cares Climate Justice Programme, to embed carbon awareness into our operations and guide practices.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
We actively support the protection and conservation of the Maldives’ delicate marine and island ecosystems. Our marine life education hub, conservation partnerships, and code of conduct for marine wildlife interactions encourage respectful snorkelling and diving. Our tours contribute directly to marine research and coral health through citizen science initiatives, beach clean-ups, and educational collaborations.
We support NGOs like Save the Beach Maldives, Maldives Resilient Reefs, MWSRP, and Olive Ridley Project, focusing on coral rehabilitation and protection of marine life, with donations made on tours where we engage with representatives of the NGO.
Guests receive pre-arrival resources and are guided on responsible snorkeling conduct, local threats, such as the introduction of invasive species (e.g., crown-of-thorns starfish), and how they can help mitigate spread through responsible behavior and awareness.

People

PEOPLE
We exclusively support and promote locally-owned guesthouses, restaurants, and community businesses. Our tours maximize local impact through community experiences, cultural exchange, handicraft visits, and the use of local guides and transport. We ensure our guests contribute directly to the Maldivian economy, with every tour designed to benefit the communities we visit.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
100% of our team is Maldivian, and we prioritise hiring from local communities, providing training and upskilling opportunities for our team. We comply with and exceed local labour standards, and as a female-led business, we foster a strong inclusivity ethos, promoting equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background.
Our trips are LGBTQ+ friendly, and we actively create safe, welcoming experiences for all travellers.

Maldives private gulet cruise holiday