MALDIVES
"As we sailed into the markedly hyped Maldives my initial impressions of the islands was reminiscent of Fiji; tropical atolls, tall emerald topped swaying palm trees, pristine white sandy beaches and the sweet smell of coral tide vicissitudes encircled by turquoise lagoons." - Chef for Sail 3
Over 1000 islands
Goodbye bodyguards
Officers and gentlemen, licenced to kill
Christmas ham in a Muslim country
Kurumba Resort
Kurumba Resort
Shopping in Male
Our neighbour MY Octopus
Spanish Jamon
Provisioning
Checkout
Male
Fantastic tuna
Street stall
Local fish perfect for sashimi and sushi
Our third load
Told to leave asap and come back after afternoon prayers
One of thousands of Mosques in Maldives
Fresh catch
Market
Bandos Island Resort
Shangri La Maldives
Arriving at Shangri La Maldives
Magical sunsets
Private hotel
Underwater restaurant “Ithaa”
Honeymoon heaven
Bandos Island Resort sunset
Shangri La Maldives
Shangri La Maldives
Shangri La Maldives
Villa Shangri La
Shangri La Villa
Crew taking an after charter plunge
Amazing dive spot
Underwater bed, the Hilton Maldives
Shangri La sunset cocktails
Gloriously tranquil
Ellie looking bashful
Shangri La
Ellie and I NYE
Christmas drinks
Crew celebrating NYE
Ellie and I enjoying an average lunch at Bandos resort
Testing local lobster
Juan my lifesaver
Executrive Chef Ross Chapman who helped me with provisions
Chris and Juan enjoying the tropical downpour
Maldives is a popular spot for luxury yachts
Water making plant at Shangri La Resort
My galley fridge is full for crossing to Singapore
The last time I played golf
NYE party prep
Maldives Golf and view
Dan, Josh and Tom fishing
Xmas dinner prep
Post Xmas dinner brunch
Drone shot of yacht passing
Crew Xmas lunch
Relaxing for the first time in six weeks
NYE day treat
Filippo Executive Chef Shang Ri La was a godsend for provisioning
Crystal clear waters
Guests not coming for another week
Shangri La
Maldive's only golf course
Chart from Maldives to Singapore
And... jump
Under the yacht
Shopping in Male
Afternoon swim
Room service
Male is densely populated
Maldives highest point
