All the More Reasons Why Yachties Find Maldives Irresistible

Wednesday 10th of March 2021

Though your daydreams of cruising the waters on board a luxurious yacht is ruined by worries of COVID19 safety, there are a number of reasons why an escape in the Maldives can put you in ease.

When the Maldives announced the opening of its international borders to welcoming marine vessels into the destination, everyone had their doubts. However, the nation was resilient and quick on their foot on rolling out various safety measures and procedures that prioritized the safety of crew and guests. Not surprisingly, the Maldives is currently seeing one of the busiest seasons for the yachting sector of the recent times.

According to Mohamed Hameed, Head of Asia Pacific Superyachts, the country’s entrance formalities and restrictions are easy to comply to hence places Maldives as a more desirable destination compared to competitive markets. All visitors to Maldives are granted a free 30-day on-arrival visa without any quarantine requirements. Amidst the pandemic, as an additional safety measure, all guests must possess a Negative PCR Test result dated 96 hours prior to arrival which must be submitted alongside an online health declaration form to the immigration authorities.

The decision to reopen with easier entry rules than any other luxury beach and marine holiday destination in Asia is one of the main reasons that Maldives’ travel industry emerged successful in unprecedented times.

With a little sprinkling of wanderlust, Superyacht Times announced top destinations in the world for yachties who have been dreaming of an escape and undoubtedly, Maldives landed a position among the top 5 as a fail-safe holiday favorite! A destination one can never get bored of, the Maldives is uniquely situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean’s picturesque setting.

The Untouched Baa Atoll

Pristine and serene, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll encompasses every dream of a sea-junkie into one – secluded islands, lush vegetation, powdery soft sandbanks, a myriad of the underwater world – all preserved in its natural form. This is the perfect spot for maintaining distance and privacy from others at an ideal pandemic-proof spot.

The Top of the Archipelago at Utheemu

Having the best of signature Maldivian beauty written all over its islands, the unexplored northern region of Maldives gives visitors the chance to engage with local culture and history. Utheemu is the birthplace of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaan, a national hero who fought to save his nation from under the claws of Portugese invaders in the 16th century. Remains of his life are carved into the historical sites on the island, a whimsical and nostalgic take back to earlier lifestyles of the Maldives.

Scuba Me to Lhaviyani!

This is the place for those daredevils who won’t shy away from diving straight into waters thriving with manta rays, sharks, and countless reef fish. Of all the 54 islands in the atoll of Lhavyani, only 5 mega islands are inhabited, leaving the rest as a playground for nature-seekers and adventurers.  

Photos: Azalea Cruise