Dhoni Stella I & II are two charming Maldivian traditional luxury dhonis available for private charter only, each vessel has two cabin-suites and guests are free to design their own cruise.

 A word from Dom:  "These two boutique liveaboards are perfect for a private charter, a family or small group of friends.  They are the ideal platform for divers & non-divers to explore the Maldives. "   ... Dominick Macan

ON BOARD DHONI STELLA I & II

TRADITIONAL CLASSIC DESIGN

Dhoni Stella I & II are a delightful combination of classic and modern styles. You can follow a prescribed itinerary or design your own, choosing destinations and activities which best suite you.  With only you and your family or friends on board .... this is your private charter.  Dhoni Stella I takes 4 people in 2 cabins but Dhoni Stella II can accommodate 6 in her 2 cabins.

There's sun space with loungers on the top decks which can be covered or uncovered ... and can be transformed to a dining area in the evening when seas are calm.  This deck lies just above the open-air restaurant area on the main deck (protective canvas curtains are available should weather be inclement).  The cabins are all on the main deck   A platform at the rear of the boat is used for diving & snorkeling access.  Each boat also has a small dingy that is used for visiting islands or fishing in the evening.

LAYOUT & SPECS

ITINERARIES

On Dhoni Stella I & II take your pick of the Maldivian atolls: North Male, South Male, Rasdhoo, Ari, Felidhe, Meemu, Dhaalu, Laamu, Baa...and more.  Itinerary choices are yours to make together with the Dhoni Stella captain who will advise depending on the prevailing weather conditions at the time.. 

READ ABOUT MALDIVES DIVING

TRAVEL & CRUISE LOGISTICS

Most of the trips begin and end in Male and the closest airport is Male Intl (MLE) from the other domestic airports or from some selected resorts.  Pick-up time at the airport is according to your flights. Give yourself enough time to go through immigration and pick up your luggage. At the exit of the terminal a crew member will meet and escort you to the Dhoni Stella I or II.

Your last dives will be on the second to last day in the morning. Dhoni Stella docks back in Male in the evening on the second to last day and disembarkation is the following morning. Guests will then be transferred to Male airport.

This schedule is altered for Deep South trips which include a domestic flight one way.  Full info for these trips is available upon request.

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