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