SONEVA IN AQUA

Day 01

Followed by a sumptuous breakfast ashore you will get on board Soneva In Aqua to set sail to the castaway island of Nibiliga to explore the reed. And rightly you will be treated to a Robinson Crusoe Deserted Picnic. The afternoon is reserved for you rejuvenation be it in the privacy of your cabin or the upper deck for a unique spa experience.
Sparkling wine and canapes are a must in our menu as you lounge enjoying the glorious sunsets of the Baa Atoll. You are mostly like to spot some playing dolphins as well. Your four course dinner will be served as per your wishes. You can also explore the Baa Atoll night sky and learn about the northern and southern hemisphere constellations with the onboard astronomist.

Day 02

Second day will start with a welcoming sunrise yoga on the foredeck followed by a short sail to the islands or reefs you prefer. Lunch will be a worldclass Barbeque feast on a castaway island which will enhance your experience. With two snorkeling sessions a day, your wish will become the crew’s command as to what you would wish to witness subject to season and weather. They are equipped to take you to the most untrodden of the reefs. If you are a certified open water diver, the packages can be customized to your preferences at the Soneva Dive Center or can be pre-planned prior to arrival as well.
There are many untrodden and unspoiled islands, sandbanks and reefs within Baa Atoll. 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*.

Day 03

You will depart late morning to Soneva Fushi and before that there will be also be a sunrise yoga session on the fore deck followed by breakfast to energisze you for the journey.

*Sightings are not confirmed

Day 01

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 the top deck with cocktails and canapés before a candle-lit, four-course dinner.

Day 02

Start with a sunrise yoga session and light breakfast before sailing up to the Raa Atoll with its many islands and shallow reefs. Right up to the 1990’s, this atoll was off limits to tourists and so remains relatively unspoiled. You can even visit the ghost island, left behind by the 2004 tsunami. The Raa Atoll offers many fabulous locations to swim, snorkel and jump on the stand up paddleboard. A leap off the top deck of the yacht is another guest favourite. Enjoy the pleasantries of having your own on board spa therapist with a massage in the privacy of your own cabin or on any one of the many decks.

Day 03

Begin your day with a fresh coffee and breakfast on the island before making passage to the Noonu Atoll. Here you’ll see an abundance of sea life in its many reefs. Snorkel or dive at locations such as Christmas Tree 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. 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 04

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 05

Get the adrenaline flowing after a morning meditation by swinging off the boom into the calm waters surrounding the 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. Activities offered include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Diving
• Snorkelling
• Fishing
• Surfing
• Stand-up paddle boarding
• Kayaking
• Dolphin watching
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Photography
• Beach barbecue (evenings)
• Robinson Crusoe castaway picnic (lunch)
• Astronomy (Soneva’s very own Astronomer will be there who can add a little more depth to the evening)
• Blade wing (fly underwater with the dolphins)
• Boom swing (swing from the main boom and somersault into the water)
• Relaxing on the stern hammock

*Sightings are not confirmed

Daravandhoo Tila

• Level: Beginner to advanced
• Description: This is a slightly curved, narrow tila with a sandy floor on one side, and coral blocks and a wall on the other side.
• Things to see: Both large and small marine life can be seen around this tila. Spot manta rays cleaning during their season, and stingrays hiding in narrow overhangs. While leaf fish, shrimp and stone fish can be found on the shallow top.
• Depth range: 5-26 metres

Kuda Tila

• Level: Intermediate to advanced
• Description: A small round tila.
• Things to see: Swim through the chimney and follow the reef for about 20 metres and look for Napoleon wrasses, eagle rays and shoals of fusiliers. Finish at the top and watch the dance of numerous anthias.
• Depth range: 8-30 metres

Kakka Tila

• Level: Intermediate to advanced
• Description: This is a large, triangular tila.
• Things to see: Drift with the current along the north-east side of the reef. When starting from the east look out for eagle rays in deeper waters. From the north-west take your time around the deeper formations covered in soft coral. Don’t forget to look out for resting nurse sharks and stingrays.
• Depth range: 5-30+ metres

Milaidhoo

• Level: Beginner to intermediate
• Description: A resort house reef.
• Things to see: Follow the current for easy caves and swim-through exploration. Explore the underwater magic of the colourful soft corals and perfect your nudibranch-spotting skills (if the tiny creatures remain hidden, look for Napoleon wrasses).
• Depth range: 5-25 metres

Undhudoo

• Level: Beginner to intermediate
• Description: A long, narrow tila.
• Things to see: Begin your diving holiday here with an easy and fun first dive, it is a great introduction to coral life in the Maldives. Divers will get to see healthy hard and black coral (ideal for spotting small marine life), anemones and ornamental coral fish.
• Depth range: 10-25 metres

Maavaru Tila

• Level: Intermediate to advanced
• Description: A large tila with a sloping top.
• Things to see: This is a reef ideal for ticking off big fish from the fish sighting chart: spot barracudas, eagle rays, Napoleons, shoals of fish and the occasional shark.
• Depth range: 12-30 metres

Vaadhoo Tila

• Level: Intermediate to advanced
• Description: A small, round tila with crevices and scattered coral
• blocks around it.
• Things to see: Start where the current hits the reef to watch the spectacle of banner fish shoals and tuna hunting fusiliers (to see the blue-line snappers dive into deeper waters). At the end of the dive the well-preserved hard corals at the top of the tila will captivate your attention.
• Depth range: 14-30 metres

‘Tila’ means shallow reef in Dhivehi