The Maldives is most itself from the water — the sense of space, the colour variation of shallow and deep lagoons, the uninhabited islands that appear and disappear on the horizon. A private chartered yacht day takes the resort experience to sea, accessing remote reefs, private sandbanks, and uninhabited atolls that no resort programme visits.
What this experience involves
A private yacht day is a full-day charter of a motor yacht or sailing vessel, with a captain and crew, departing from the resort at dawn or mid-morning and returning at sunset. The route is bespoke — snorkeling stops at specific reef sites, lunch on a sandbank, fishing, swimming, and open ocean sailing — with catering and beverages provided on board.
What IMJ Arranges
- —Yacht charter booking through resort or independent operator
- —Route planning with captain based on reef and sandbank preferences
- —Full-day catering — lunch, snacks, beverages
- —Snorkeling equipment and fishing gear
- —Sunset return timing coordinated with resort
IMJ Note
IMJ recommends private yacht days for guests staying 7 nights or more — it works best as a full-day departure on day four or five, when the resort rhythm is established and the day out to sea feels like a genuine adventure. The return at sunset, arriving back at the resort from the water, is one of the more pleasurable moments of any Maldives trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can a charter yacht accommodate?
Charter vessel sizes vary — IMJ books vessels appropriate for the party size, from intimate two-person sailboats to larger motor yachts for families or groups. Discuss party size and preferences with IMJ and we will match the vessel.
Is fishing included?
Fishing can be arranged on most charters — trolling for mahi-mahi and tuna is common, and the catch can often be prepared for dinner on board or back at the resort. IMJ confirms this with the charter operator when booking.
