Yacht charter Maldives immerses you in the world’s most iconic tropical seascape – a double chain of 26 atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean where sandbars glow phosphorescent white against impossible shades of turquoise, whale sharks cruise the channels of South Ari Atoll, and bioluminescent plankton transforms the night-time shallows into a galaxy of blue light. Around 12 charter yachts operate in Maldivian waters, including 68′–98′ motor yachts nimble enough to navigate the atoll passes between reef systems, 100′+ superyachts with dive compressors and water-toy garages, and 55′+ luxury catamarans whose shallow drafts open up the inner-lagoon sandbars inaccessible to deeper-keeled vessels.
December to April is peak season – the north-east monsoon brings dry skies, 28–31°C water, and 30-metre visibility on the outer reefs. The south-west monsoon from May to November delivers manta-ray season in Baa Atoll (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), richer plankton blooms attracting whale sharks, and more competitive pricing. Daily rates start from approximately $5,000/day on a motor yacht, climbing to $9,000+/day on a superyacht, plus 16% Maldivian GST plus a Green Tax of $6 per person per day, and 30–35% APA for fuel, provisions, and atoll-cruising permits. The Maldives’ unmatched promise is radical simplicity – nothing but warm water, pristine reef, and sky in every direction, experienced from a yacht that lets you hop between deserted sandbars, world-class dive sites, and your own floating sanctuary without ever setting foot in a resort.
Explore atoll logistics, monsoon windows, and the finest anchorages from Malé to Baa Atoll in our comprehensive Maldives destination guide.
Plan your Indian Ocean voyage with curated Maldives charter itineraries linking North Malé, South Ari, Baa Atoll, and the remote southern atolls.
The grid above showcases around 12 yachts available for Maldives charters – motor yachts from 68′, superyachts over 100′, and luxury catamarans from 55′. Weekly rates start from approximately $35,000. Use the filters to narrow by type, guest capacity, length, or rate, and once you’ve shortlisted your favourites, Boatcrowd’s charter specialists can coordinate atoll-cruising permits, dive logistics, and bespoke itinerary design across the atolls.
For the peak dry season of December to April, booking eight to twelve months ahead is strongly recommended – the limited fleet of around 12 yachts fills quickly for Christmas, New Year, and the February–March honeymoon window. Manta season (June–November) in Baa Atoll is increasingly popular and should be booked five to seven months in advance for the best vessel selection.
The base rate covers the yacht, professional crew, insurance, and standard equipment including snorkelling gear and the tender. Fuel, provisions, beverages, atoll-cruising permits, and dive-guide services are funded through the APA (30–35% of the charter fee). Maldivian GST at 16% plus a Green Tax of $6 per person per day apply to the charter, and any unspent APA is refunded at the end of the voyage.
Citizens of all countries receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Velána International Airport in Malé. No advance application is required. Your Boatcrowd broker can arrange VIP airport transfers by speedboat or seaplane directly to the yacht, bypassing the capital entirely if your itinerary begins in a more distant atoll.
The Maldives is exceptionally family-friendly. The calm, bath-warm lagoons inside each atoll are ideal for young swimmers and first-time snorkellers, and encounters with baby reef sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays captivate children of every age. Crews tailor menus, daily pace, and water activities to suit younger guests, and the sandbar picnics that the Maldives is famous for are a guaranteed highlight for the whole family.
