Signature Experiences

Make unforgettable memories both above and below the waves. Find the best breaks on a surfari, enjoy a family picnic on a deserted beach, encounter incredible marine life, star-gaze with an expert astronomer or fuel your adrenaline with a range of exciting water sports.

 

Stay-Aboard Charters

Plan your bespoke itinerary with our captain and set a course for the horizon. Enjoy the luxurious Soneva in Aqua experience with a one-night stay, or voyage around the Maldives’ most beautiful atolls on a four-night adventure. Upon request, we can add an experienced dive master, surf instructor, astronomer or digital storyteller to our crew.

Discover our Voyages

Signature Experiences on Soneva in Aqua

Boom Swing

Why simply jump off Soneva in Aqua’s upper deck when you can swing off like Tarzan? We attach a rope to the yacht’s boom and you’ll be swinging in no time

Reef Glider

The Reef Glider experience, the only one of its kind in the Maldives, on Soneva in Aqua is a unique way to explore the magnificent underwater world and encounter curious dolphins along the way. As you fly through the depths on a glider, there’s no need to hold on – the supporting seat means you only use your hands to adjust your descent and ascent. With minimal effort, you can relax and stay under the water for much longer periods of time, taking in those magnificent subaquatic views. Dolphins are fascinated by the sled, and will swim right up to take a friendly look. Guests wanting to try the Reef Glider experience will need to be able to swim and should be comfortable in the water without a life jacket.  

Jigging for Chokka

Try your hand at catching squid after the sun has set and the stars are out. Learn how to use a very specific jig and a bright light to lure in the squid.
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Night Snorkelling

Head below the surface of the Indian Ocean at night to get a glimpse of what the underwater marine world is like after dark.
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Skurfing

Who needs to catch waves when there is skurfing? Be towed behind Soneva in Aqua’s tender in this sport that mixes surfing with wakeboarding.

Snorkelling & Diving

PADI-certified guests whose interest lies in diving are offered day, night and sunrise dives, with the possibility to dive twice during the day. Snorkeling is also available. Sailing lessons, including map reading, are also given to our guests interested to learn. For information and prices: Visit the Soleni Dive Centre website

Soneva Surfari

The Baa and Noonu Atoll have several local spots in addition to Goidhoo, which is one of the most well-known areas in the Maldives for surfing. Soneva in Aqua is the perfect platform for a surfing holiday, the added benefits of having your very own world-class chef, spa therapist, surf instructor – and lets not forget having a private tender to take you right to the breaks – make this a package not to be missed.

Wake Skating

Skateboarding meets wakeboarding in this exhilarating sport. With a board shaped similarly to a large skateboard ride the wake made by Soneva in Aqua’s tender.

Itineraries Around the Maldives

Day Experience

Set sail from Soneva Fushi or Soneva Jani for an unforgettable day-long voyage on Soneva in Aqua, our luxury yacht in the Maldives. After breakfast on shore, your captain and crew will welcome you aboard, and plot a course for the best snorkelling spots in the atoll. Look out for turtles, dolphins and possibly even manta rays, depending on the season. Enjoy a delicious lunch on-board, with a personalised menu prepared by your dedicated chef. After lunch, head out for a paddle on a kayak or paddleboard, make a splash from the boom swing or grab your fins, mask and snorkel for some underwater sightseeing. There’s also a selection of unforgettable experiences you can add on to your trip, including adrenaline-fuelled water sports such as fun tubes or wake boarding, or our new Dolphin Sled. Soak up the sun on deck, enjoy some well-earned relaxation time in the open-air Jacuzzi, then indulge in a treatment of your choice from the on-board wellness therapist. As the sun sets, stretch out in our bowsprit nets and search for playing dolphins. As you return to the resort, our chef will pop a bottle of something sparkling, served with delicious canapés.

Overnight Experience

Depart Soneva Fushi after breakfast and enjoy a leisurely sail to some of the incredible snorkelling and diving areas within the Baa Atoll, the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives. Here, we may be lucky enough to spot turtles, dolphins and possibly manta rays (*season and weather dependent). After lunch, snorkel at leisure in the Coral Garden and enjoy a four-course dinner on-board Soneva in Aqua. Retreat for the evening to the indoor spa tub with the glass bottomed floor for a different view of the breath-taking marine life. Return in the morning to Soneva Fushi after a session of sunrise yoga on the top deck and a light breakfast.

Baa Atoll Discovery

A three-day, two-night trip covering the best of the Baa Atoll, including culture, relaxation, and marine life. Look for dolphins and live the castaway life with a picnic on a sandbank. Snorkel and dive reefs teeming with fish and coral. Visit Goidhoo’s gardens and coffee shops as you learn about the history of the three islands. After breakfast, we will welcome you on-board Soneva in Aqua where we will set sail to the deserted island for reef snorkelling (passing by turtle point and dolphin lookout), followed by a Castaway Picnic. In the afternoon, enjoy a spa treatment from our Soneva in Aqua spa menu on the beach, in the privacy of your cabin or on the upper deck. As the sun sets, relax on our spacious outdoor loungers with sparkling wine and canapés while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Baa Atoll. Don’t forget to look out for dolphins! When you’re ready, a four-course meal will be served. Enjoy learning about the very unique Maldivian sky, which reveals stars and constellations from both the northern and southern hemispheres, before retiring for the evening. Start fresh in the morning with sunrise yoga on the foredeck followed by a short sail to the islands or reefs of your choice. In keeping with our exceptional culinary standards, our on-board chef offers only the freshest, world-class ingredients for all of your on board meals, and can even cook up an on-shore BBQ on Castaway Island. With two snorkelling sessions per day, simply inform the crew what you’d like to see and they’ll take you to a hidden reef unknown to both visitors and locals in the Maldives. For Open Water certified divers, custom packages and dive sites can be discussed based on ability in collaboration with the Soleni Dive Centre. There are unlimited islands, sandbanks and reefs to explore within the Baa Atoll. For the adventurous, Goidhoo offers the largest lagoon in the atoll with three islands that offer local excursions, guest houses, sandbanks, uninhabited islands and more. As an important historical site and former prison island, guests can soak in the history while also visiting the many gardens and coffee shops. Depending on the season, dolphin, manta ray and pilot whale sightings are common. In the morning, enjoy a sunrise Tai Chi session on the deck followed by breakfast, before returning to Soneva Fushi.

Goidhoo Experience

For diving and surfing enthusiasts, the new four-day, three-night Goidhoo experience onboard Soneva in Aqua is not to be missed. Goidhoo is an island in the south of the Baa Atoll that is not often frequented by divers and surfers, and is teeming with vibrant marine life and thriving coral reefs. Visit the wreck of the Corbin, a French galleon that sank in 1602 and snorkel the Rose Garden, where the coral looks like a sprawling field of roses. The Goidhoo Pass is known for producing some of the best waves in the Baa Atoll, with local surf competitions often held there.

Tri-Atoll Discovery

A 4-day, 3-night trip from Soneva Fushi to Soneva Jani (or vice versa), exploring the best of the Baa, Raa, and Noonu Atolls. Snorkel, dive, and paddleboard around reefs and islands, and see sharks congregate at Christmas Rock. Unwind with massages and spa treatments on deck or in your cabin, then dine by moonlight and starlight at the end of each day. After boarding Soneva in Aqua, hoist the sails and make passage to the northern Baa Atoll with a full day of activities, spa sessions and customised meals prepared by your very own chef. Anchor in the shallow waters of Veyofushi, where dolphins and manta rays swim playfully. Island excursions are a guest favourite, as well as sunset on our top deck with cocktails and canapés before a candle-lit, four-course dinner. Start with a sunrise yoga session and a light breakfast then sail to the Raa Atoll, with its many islands and shallow reefs. Right up until the 1990s, this atoll was off-limits to tourists so is relatively unspoiled. There is even a ghost island left from the tsunami of 2004. Raa Atoll offers many fabulous locations to swim, snorkel and perhaps explore on our stand up paddleboard. A leap off the top deck of the yacht is another guest favourite! You can also enjoy having your own on-board spa therapist with a massage in the privacy of your own cabin or on any one of our many decks. Begin your third day with a fresh coffee and island breakfast before making passage to the Noonu Atoll. Here you’ll see an abundance of sea life in and around its many reefs. Snorkel or dive at locations such as Christmas Rock, often frequented by sharks. The stunning turquoise lagoon at Soneva Jani is one of the best spots for kite surfing and windsurfing in the Maldives. It’s also a highway for dolphins at sunrise or sunset. Savour your last night at sea with a sunset cocktail followed by another four-course dinner and a star-gazing session. Enjoy one last wellness session of sunrise Tai Chi or Yoga before arriving back at Soneva Fushi or Soneva Jani.
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Ever Soneva So Connected: Four-Atoll Adventure

Get the full Maldivian island experience by exploring four of the most beautiful Atolls in the archipelago: the Baa Atoll, the Raa Atoll, the Noonu Atoll and the Lhaviyani Atoll*. Day one: After boarding Soneva in Aqua, hoist the sails and make passage to the northern Baa Atoll with a full day of activities, spa sessions and customised meals prepared by your very own chef. Anchor in the shallow waters of Veyofushi, where dolphins and manta rays swim playfully. Island excursions are a guest favourite, as well as sunset on our top deck with cocktails and canapés before a candle-lit, four-course dinner. Day two: Start with a sunrise yoga session and a light breakfast then sail to the Raa Atoll, with its many islands and shallow reefs. Right up until the 1990s, this atoll was off-limits to tourists so is relatively unspoiled. There is even a ghost island left from the tsunami of 2004. Raa Atoll offers many fabulous locations to swim, snorkel and perhaps explore on our stand up paddleboard. A leap off the top deck of the yacht is another guest favourite! You can also enjoy having your own on-board spa therapist with a massage in the privacy of your own cabin or on any one of our many decks. Day three: Begin your third day with a fresh coffee and island breakfast before making passage to the Noonu Atoll. Here you’ll see an abundance of sea life in and around its many reefs. Snorkel or dive at locations such as Christmas Rock, often frequented by sharks. Stop for a late lunch at The Crab Shack at the Soneva Jani, recently voted the ‘World’s Most Romantic Restaurant’ on CNN.com. Return to the yacht and sail to a protected anchorage where it is not uncommon for spinner dolphins to put on a sunset aerial display. Day four: Enjoy a wellness session of sunrise meditation or yoga before breakfast. Be awed by snorkelling with the highest density of fusiliers and snappers in the Maldives, then rest on the top deck with a spa treatment while we cross over to the Lhaviyani Atoll. The diving here is exceptional, with only five occupied islands in the whole atoll. After lunch, dive the Kuredu Caves and spot sleeping turtles resting in the underwater caverns and nooks. Anchor off Vavaru Island, which is perfect for a private beach barbecue and a star-gazing session. Day five: Get the adrenaline flowing after a morning meditation by swinging off the boom into the calm waters surrounding our anchorage. Relax and unwind on the stern hammock hanging over the ocean as we leave the anchorage and head back to the Baa Atoll. The route back takes us right past the unique Hanifaru Bay, which in season attracts hundreds manta rays and whale sharks, both of which are amazing to swim with. Enjoy your last spa treatment after a light lunch as we head back to Soneva Fushi. *Note: This itinerary can be customised based on your preferences.

Island Hopper

Explore the Maldives’ most enchanting atolls with our newest voyage which focuses on rare experiences across eight unforgettable days. Setting sail from Soneva Fushi, travel to Hanifaru Bay, the Raa Atoll, Vaadoo Island, Nibiliga Island, Thulaadho Island and the island of Inhafushi in the Goidhoo Atoll. Day one: After boarding Soneva in Aqua, your adventure begins at Hanifaru Bay, located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, to snorkel with majestic manta rays. Anchor off a remote sandbank at the northern tip of the atoll just as the sun sets, where you will enjoy canapés and sparkling wine before being served a four-course dinner prepared by our chef onboard. Enjoy the brilliance of the stars unaffected by any artificial light. Day two:  Cruise north to the Raa Atoll and head to Innamaadhoo Island to witness the ancient local art of making classic wooden dhonis. From there, sail to the deserted island of Lundhufushi, a beautiful and remote location to swim, kayak or SUP and watch the sunset from the beach. Known for the rich bioluminescence plankton in the area, the Raa Atoll offers one of the most spectacular natural experiences, enjoyed by kayak or simply swimming among them for an unforgettable moment. Day three: The third day starts with a leisurely cruise south, looking out for dolphins in one of the most undeveloped atolls in the Maldives. After dropping anchor, enjoy thrilling watersports in ultra-clear waters, and discover underwater marine life with the SEABOB or SUP to the island for snorkelling, sunbathing or exploration. Day four: Cruise to Nibiligaa Island inside the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy guided snorkelling with local hawksbill turtles that frequent the reef nearby, then return to a beach picnic on the deserted island. Shortly after, head south to Thulaadhoo which is well known for its rich history in laa jehun lacquerware and visit the local factory where this unique form of art has been passed on from father to son through generations. Guests can choose to dine like a local on land or return to have dinner onboard. Day five: Wake up early and catch a few waves at one of the most consistent surf breaks in the Baa Atoll. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while cruising south to the Goidhoo Atoll and enter the calm and protected Goidhooo lagoon. Rich in marine life, large pods of dolphins and many manta rays are frequently spotted playing in the waves. A guest favourite is guided snorkelling over a unique coral formation known as the Rose Garden, amongst an endless list of activities available. Day six: Spend a full day at anchor enjoying activities such as surfing, dolphin watching, guided free diving, a visit to Fulhadhoo or Goidhoo to meet with locals, SUP and kayaking to one of the many deserted sandbanks, or wakeboarding and fun tubing behind Soneva in Aqua. End the day gazing up at the Milky Way from the flybridge, where you may sleep under the stars if you wish. Day seven: Begin the day with sunrise yoga followed by breakfast onboard, before gliding effortlessly underwater on our reef glider. Soon after, cruise north to Angafaru Lagoon, with lunch served during the four-hour journey. While under sail, use the trawling rods to catch local tuna or unwind with a complimentary massage.  Once anchored, paddle or kayak to a sandbank for some relaxation in the sun. As the sun sets, it’s the perfect opportunity to go on a guided snorkelling trip to see the reef come to life under the light of the moon and witness bioluminescent plankton dancing in the waves. Day eight: Wake up to the last breakfast onboard Soneva in Aqua before cruising back to Soneva Fushi to enjoy lunch on the island.

Sailing the Ocean and Island Hopping Cruises

Contact our Reservations Team to find out more about our Indian Ocean charters on Soneva in Aqua, and design your bespoke journey across the seas or voyage between Soneva’s resorts.

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