1. Overview – Your Exclusive Maldives Charter Awaits
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the pristine waters of the Maldives aboard the magnificent MY Felicity, a 39-meter luxury liveaboard designed for discerning groups seeking an exclusive and unforgettable adventure. This comprehensive guide is tailored specifically for full boat charters, offering an in-depth look at why MY Felicity is the perfect choice for your next group expedition. Imagine having an entire luxury vessel at your command, customizing every aspect of your itinerary from dive sites to dining experiences, all while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Maldivian archipelago. With a maximum capacity of 26 guests, MY Felicity provides an intimate yet spacious setting for dive clubs, corporate incentives, family reunions, or a large gathering of friends. Choosing an exclusive charter on MY Felicity means complete privacy, dedicated service from an experienced crew, and the flexibility to explore the Maldives at your own pace, ensuring a truly personalized and immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Prepare to discover the vibrant underwater world and the serene island landscapes in ultimate comfort and style.
2. The Vessel – MY Felicity: A Haven of Luxury at Sea
The MY Felicity is not merely a liveaboard; it is a meticulously crafted floating sanctuary, spanning an impressive 39 meters and embodying the pinnacle of luxury and comfort for its guests. Designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, the vessel boasts a sleek, modern exterior complemented by sophisticated interiors that exude elegance and tranquility. Every space aboard MY Felicity has been thoughtfully arranged to maximize guest comfort and enjoyment, featuring expansive common areas perfect for relaxation, socializing, or simply soaking in the panoramic ocean views. Guests can unwind in the spacious air-conditioned lounge, complete with entertainment systems, or gather for delectable meals in the stylish dining area. Above deck, multiple sun decks provide ample space for sunbathing, stargazing, or enjoying refreshing drinks from the bar. A particular highlight is the dedicated dive dhoni, ensuring seamless and efficient access to dive sites, keeping the main vessel free from gear and wetness. The MY Felicity combines the thrill of adventure with the indulgence of a five-star resort, promising an experience where every detail is catered to with precision and care, creating an atmosphere of ultimate relaxation and exhilaration.
3. Cabin Configuration – Comfort for Every Guest
The MY Felicity offers a versatile and luxurious cabin configuration, designed to accommodate various group dynamics while ensuring utmost comfort and privacy for all 26 guests. With a total of 13 exquisitely appointed cabins, the vessel is ideally suited for a full exclusive charter. Each cabin is a private retreat, featuring individual air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water, and ample storage space for personal belongings. The thoughtful layout ensures that every guest enjoys a serene and comfortable environment after a day of exhilarating diving and exploration.
The cabin breakdown is as follows:
| Cabin Type | Number of Cabins | Sleeping Arrangement | Ideal For |
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| Double Cabin | 8 | One large double bed | Couples, individuals seeking extra space |
| Twin Cabin | 5 | Two single beds | Friends, individual travelers |
| Total | 13 |
When chartering the MY Felicity exclusively, the entire vessel is dedicated to your group of up to 26 guests. This configuration allows for flexible arrangements, ensuring that couples can enjoy the intimacy of a double cabin, while friends or individual travelers can comfortably share a twin cabin. This ensures everyone in your party is accommodated with ease and luxury, making for a truly memorable group journey.
4. Diving & Marine Life – An Underwater Paradise Explored
The Maldives is world-renowned as a premier diving destination, and the MY Felicity is perfectly positioned to provide access to its most spectacular underwater treasures. With a commitment to offering three exhilarating dives per day, guests on an exclusive charter can immerse themselves fully in the vibrant marine ecosystems. Our expert dive guides lead you to legendary sites, ensuring every dive is safe, thrilling, and rich with encounters.
Signature Dive Sites You'll Explore:
- Manta Point: A magical encounter awaits at these cleaning stations, offering incredible opportunities to witness majestic Manta Rays gliding gracefully as they are cleaned by smaller fish.
- Rasfari Corner: Known for its strong currents, this site promises thrilling drift dives with frequent sightings of Grey Reef Sharks, Eagle Rays, and schooling fish.
- Rasdhoo Madivaru: Famous for its hammerhead shark sightings in the early mornings, alongside reef sharks and barracudas, offering an unforgettable adrenaline rush.
- Kudhimaa Wreck (South Ari Atoll): A captivating wreck dive teeming with marine life, including glassfish, lionfish, and moray eels, providing fantastic photographic opportunities.
- Vaavu Atoll (for night diving): Experience the Maldives' underwater world after dark, encountering sleeping parrotfish, hunting reef sharks, and perhaps even nurse sharks.
- Maya Thila: A pinnacle dive renowned for its diverse marine life, including whitetip reef sharks, giant trevallies, and an array of colorful reef fish.
Phenomenal Marine Life Encounters:
The Maldivian waters are a biodiversity hotspot, promising an astonishing array of marine life encounters. During your charter, you can expect to come face-to-face with the ocean's most charismatic inhabitants:
- Manta Rays: Graceful giants of the ocean, often seen at cleaning stations and feeding grounds.
- Whitetip Reef Sharks: Common residents of the Maldivian reefs, often found resting on sandy bottoms or patrolling the corals.
- Eagle Rays: These elegant rays glide through the water with distinct wing-like movements, a beautiful sight to behold.
- Large Dogtooth Tunas: Powerful pelagic hunters, often spotted in the blue.
- Whale Sharks: The gentle giants of the ocean, offering breathtaking, often once-in-a-lifetime, snorkeling and diving encounters in specific atolls.
- Grey Reef Sharks: Frequently seen patrolling outer reef edges and channels, a sign of a healthy reef ecosystem.
- Hammerhead Sharks: An iconic and highly sought-after sighting, particularly at dawn on certain thilas and channels.
With three meticulously planned dives each day, coupled with the possibility of night dives, your exclusive charter on MY Felicity guarantees an unparalleled exploration of the Maldives' vibrant underwater world, creating cherished memories for every diver in your group.
5. Routes & Itineraries – Tailored Exploration of the Maldives
The MY Felicity offers an exceptional range of meticulously crafted routes, allowing your exclusive group charter to explore the diverse beauty of the Maldivian archipelago. Each itinerary is designed to maximize dive opportunities and cultural experiences, with the flexibility to customize based on your group's preferences, marine life interests, and desired pace. Our knowledgeable crew and dive guides will assist in creating the perfect journey.
Featured Itineraries Include:
- Explore Maldives (Male - Male): This classic route often covers the central atolls, including North and South Male Atoll, and sometimes extends to North Ari Atoll. It's ideal for groups looking for a comprehensive overview of the region's best dive sites, showcasing a mix of channels, thilas, and reefs teeming with pelagics and vibrant coral life. This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to the Maldives or those seeking a balanced experience of iconic sites.
- Baa Atoll Hanifaru - North/South Ari Atoll - South Male Atoll (Male - Male): A highly sought-after route, particularly seasonal, focusing on the renowned Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) for incredible manta ray and whale shark encounters during specific months (typically May to November). This combines the unique spectacle of Hanifaru with the consistently excellent diving of North and South Ari Atoll, known for its whale shark sightings and diverse reef life, before concluding in South Male Atoll's exciting channels and wrecks.
- Deep South Itineraries (Male - Gan, Gan - Koodoo, Koodoo - Gan, Gan - Male): For the adventurous group, the Deep South routes offer a more remote and pristine diving experience. These itineraries delve into the southernmost atolls such as Huvadhoo (Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu), Fuvahmulah, and Addu Atoll. The Deep South is famous for its exhilarating channel dives, high chances of encountering tiger sharks, thresher sharks, and oceanic mantas, along with pristine corals and vast schools of fish. These routes are designed for experienced divers seeking thrilling pelagic action and unspoiled underwater landscapes, offering a truly wild and unforgettable Maldivian adventure. Depending on the starting and ending points (Male, Gan, or Koodoo), these routes can be tailored to various durations and preferences, including one-way journeys that maximize exploration.
Each route offers seasonal highlights, from the Manta season in Baa Atoll to the year-round pelagic action of the central and southern atolls. Our team works closely with your group to select the perfect itinerary that aligns with your diving aspirations and ensures an unparalleled exploration of the Maldives' underwater wonders.
6. Charter Pricing – Your Bespoke Expedition Investment
An exclusive charter aboard MY Felicity offers unparalleled value for groups, combining luxury accommodation, world-class diving, and personalized service into one comprehensive package. While specific pricing is tailored to your chosen dates, itinerary, and any additional requests, the table below provides a general overview for a full boat charter of up to 26 guests. Our team is dedicated to providing a transparent and competitive quote that meets your group's budget and aspirations, ensuring a seamless booking process and an unforgettable journey.
MY Felicity Exclusive Group Charter Rates (Indicative, per charter for up to 26 guests)
| Duration | Low Season (e.g., May - July) | High Season (e.g., Nov - Apr) |
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| 7 Nights | Starting from $45,000 USD | Starting from $60,000 USD |
| 10 Nights | Starting from $60,000 USD | Starting from $85,000 USD |
Contact for rates: Prices are subject to availability, specific itinerary requests, and current promotions. For a detailed, personalized quote and to explore the exceptional value of an exclusive MY Felicity charter, please contact our dedicated Maldives experts today. We are committed to crafting a bespoke package that ensures your group experiences the very best of the Maldives, with the added benefit of a $10,000 commission per charter for booking agents and group organizers.
7. aMaldives Expert Verdict
Our Expert Says: "The MY Felicity stands out as an exceptional choice for groups seeking an exclusive and luxurious diving adventure in the Maldives. Its generous size and thoughtful cabin configuration make it ideal for accommodating up to 26 guests without compromising on comfort or personal space. The vessel's commitment to delivering three dives daily, coupled with access to iconic dive sites like Manta Point and the Kudhimaa wreck, ensures a truly immersive underwater experience. What truly elevates MY Felicity is its incredible flexibility in itinerary planning, allowing groups to tailor their journey from the central atolls to the exhilarating Deep South, chasing pelagics or exploring pristine reefs. It's a perfect blend of high-end service, dive excellence, and the privacy that only an exclusive charter can offer. For any group organizer looking to deliver a premium, personalized Maldivian liveaboard experience, MY Felicity offers an unbeatable proposition." — aMaldives Editorial Team, 2026
8. Who Is This Charter For?
The MY Felicity exclusive group charter is designed for a diverse range of groups seeking a premium, personalized, and unforgettable Maldivian experience. Its unique blend of luxury, spaciousness, and unparalleled diving opportunities makes it ideal for:
- Dive Clubs & Associations: Perfect for groups of experienced divers or those looking to advance their skills, offering customized itineraries to the best dive sites and ample space for briefings and gear.
- Corporate Retreats & Incentives: An inspiring and unique setting for team-building, executive meetings, or rewarding top performers. The luxurious environment fosters collaboration and relaxation away from traditional office settings.
- Large Family Reunions & Celebrations: Gather your loved ones for a milestone birthday, anniversary, or simply a dream family vacation. With cabins to suit couples and friends, everyone can enjoy their privacy while sharing incredible moments.
- Friends' Getaways: Organize the ultimate adventure with your closest friends. The full charter allows for a relaxed and informal atmosphere, tailored to your group's preferences for diving, relaxation, and entertainment.
- Photography & Videography Expeditions: With dedicated dive support and access to remote sites, this charter is ideal for underwater photographers and videographers seeking unique marine life and pristine conditions.
If your group values privacy, luxury, exceptional service, and world-class diving with the flexibility to create your own adventure, the MY Felicity charter is your perfect match.
9. How to Book Your MY Felicity Charter
Securing your exclusive group charter aboard the MY Felicity is a straightforward and personalized process. Our dedicated team is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable booking experience from initial inquiry to your departure.
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Step 1: Enquire & Consult
Reach out to our Maldives liveaboard specialists with your preferred dates, desired itinerary (e.g., central atolls, Deep South, specific marine life focus), and the estimated number of guests. We will discuss your group's specific needs, diving experience levels, and any special requests to begin crafting your perfect charter.
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Step 2: Plan & Personalize
Based on your consultation, we will provide a detailed proposal, including a bespoke itinerary, availability, and a comprehensive quote. This is your opportunity to fine-tune every detail, from onboard activities to dive site preferences and dietary requirements. We'll work closely with you to finalize an itinerary that perfectly matches your group's aspirations.
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Step 3: Confirm & Prepare
Once you are satisfied with your personalized charter plan and quote, we will guide you through the booking confirmation process, including deposit payments and necessary documentation. Our team will then provide all the essential pre-departure information, ensuring you and your group are fully prepared for an unforgettable luxury diving adventure in the Maldives.
10. FAQ – Your Questions Answered
- Q1: What is the minimum and maximum group size for an exclusive charter on MY Felicity?
- A1: The MY Felicity is available for full exclusive charter, accommodating a minimum of 26 guests to ensure the best value for your group. The vessel has a maximum capacity of 26 berths across 13 cabins.
- Q2: How are cabins allocated for group charters?
- A2: With 8 double cabins and 5 twin cabins, MY Felicity offers flexibility. We recommend couples be allocated to double cabins, while friends or individuals traveling together can comfortably share the twin cabins. Our team will work with your group leader to ensure the most suitable and comfortable cabin assignments for all guests.
- Q3: What's included in an exclusive MY Felicity charter?
- A3: A typical charter includes full board accommodation, 3 dives per day (including tanks, weights, and guide), airport transfers, and non-alcoholic beverages. Specific inclusions can be tailored, but generally cover all essential elements for a seamless luxury dive trip. Exclusions often include international flights, dive equipment rental, alcoholic beverages, and personal expenses. A detailed list will be provided with your personalized quote.
- Q4: Can we customize our diving itinerary and activities?
- A4: Absolutely! The primary advantage of an exclusive charter is the ability to fully customize your itinerary. From specific dive sites and marine life encounters to island visits, BBQ nights on deserted beaches, and other activities, our team will work with your group leader to design a bespoke journey that perfectly matches your preferences and diving experience levels.
- Q5: What is the best time of year to charter MY Felicity in the Maldives?
- A5: The Maldives offers excellent diving year-round. Generally, the dry season (November to April) is considered high season with calm seas and excellent visibility, particularly good for central atolls. The wet season (May to October) can bring more plankton, attracting manta rays and whale sharks, especially to the western atolls and specific sites like Hanifaru Bay, offering unique photographic opportunities. Your ideal time depends on your specific marine life goals and desired conditions, which our experts can advise on.