The breath-taking Maldives yacht charter destination, nestled in the Indian Ocean, has attracted some of the world’s finest superyachts in the past two years, as reported by Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives GM Mohamed Hameed.
Some of the outstanding vessels visiting in 2013 & 2014 using APS services as their local agent included: motor yacht Anna;luxury yacht Aquamarina; charter yacht Archimedes; charter yacht Cloud 9; charter yacht Damrak II; M/y Pacific; M/y Talisman C; mega yacht Vava; M/y Aldabra; M/y Ecstasea; M/y Pelorus; M/y Samax; M/y Diamonds Are Forever; charter yacht Delma; charter yacht Keri Lee; and M/y Mayan Queen.
Sharing some of his favorite spots with visiting Superyachts, Mohamed mentions one of his favorites is the penultimate ‘Robinson Crusoe’ experience at Malé Atoll at Kuda Bandos, commenting “This is a breathtaking island and ideal for a private beach picnic on your first day of cruising the Maldives.”
Another personal favorite of the GM is Olhahali, a beautiful island that lies at the northern tip of North Malé Atoll, home of the famous Olhahali Cave, Mohamed says, “This is a fantastic place along with a couple of small caves, presents the main attraction, an enormous cave – 40 metres long at a depth of 25. In addition, the reef here host moray eels, stingrays, turtles and puffer fish. Napoleons, white tip sharks and eagle rays can often be viewed out in the free water.”
Many of the superyachts journeyed to the pristine natural beauty of Baa Atoll at Nibiligas & Mendhoo Islands for a perfect finale to an extraordinary cruising journey.
Visitors from the luxury motor yacht Anna, reported a unique experience when visiting the breathtaking island of the luxurious Anantara Kihavah Villas; a panorama of aquatic life at the world’s only underwater restaurant and wine cellar!