7 Day marine & wellness maldives itinerary

Seven Days of Calm Water, Marine Life and Unhurried Wellbeing

From quiet lagoons to signature wildlife encounters and peaceful days at anchor. This 7-day route brings together the Maldives’ most remarkable marine life with its calm, serene wellness culture, creating a week that feels restorative from the moment you arrive.

The Itinerary

Day 1 – Malé Arrival & Sunset Settle‑In

Your crew greets you the moment you land. A short hop to the yacht, a warm sea breeze, and a sunset sail to your first anchorage ease you gently into the Maldives.

Day 2 – Reef Snorkelling & Coral Nursery

Wake to calm water. Spend the morning drifting over coral gardens before joining a marine biologist for a behind‑the‑scenes look at a coral nursery – a close, quiet insight into the ecosystems beneath the hull.

Day 3 – Mantas or Turtles (Conditions Permitting)

Time your route well and you may spend the day swimming alongside manta rays or reef turtles as they glide through cleaning stations. End the afternoon with yoga on a deserted sandbank.

Day 4 – South Ari Whale Sharks

South Ari is the Maldives’ whale‑shark hub. Head out with a licensed guide and let the crew find the calmest water for your best chance of a sighting. Conditions shift daily – the magic is in the unpredictability.

Day 5 – Lagoon Day, On‑Board Wellness & Night Snorkel

A gentle morning in a secluded lagoon: paddleboards, reading, long swims. Your crew can arrange a restorative onboard massage or a simple sound bath on deck. After dark, join a guide for a night snorkel to see reefs come alive in completely different colours and rhythms.

Day 6 – Island Culture & Local Flavour

Step ashore on an inhabited island for a taste of real Maldivian life – crafts, market stalls, or a simple walk with a local guide. Back onboard, end the evening with live drumming under the stars.

Day 7 – Easy Morning & Departure

A final dip. A slow breakfast. Then a tender back to Malé, ready for your onward journey.

A Week That Stays With You

This itinerary is designed for guests who want something beautifully simple: warm water, extraordinary wildlife, quiet horizons, and days that feel unhurried. It pairs seamlessly with onward cruising to Thailand on the Superyacht Spice Route – or stands alone as a restorative week in one of the world’s most peaceful archipelagos.