Gulfaam

Gulfaam is a 22 metre wooden cruising boat with five bunk-bed cabins for up to 10 guests. You charter the whole boat, with a crew of four including the captain and a chef. Voyages Maldives suggests it for surf trips and for groups who want to cover more of the atolls.

There is a shaded deck lounge with built-in seating, an enclosed dining area with windows all round and a sun deck. There is no fixed route. Days go to snorkelling stops, surf breaks, sandbanks and visits to local islands, across Malé, Ari, Vaavu and Meemu atolls.

What's included, and what isn't

In the price: the boat and crew for the days you book, all meals on board, drinking water, snorkelling gear, the dinghy, and the transfer from Velana Airport or Hulhumalé to the boat.

Not in the price: drinks from the bar, diving, a tour guide, your international flights, travel insurance, Indian TCS, and anything not named above.

Who this isn't for

Anyone who needs air conditioning. Gulfaam's cabins are cooled by wall fans, not air conditioning, so warm nights are part of the trip. Couples wanting a double bed should look at Sea Farer or Kethi, because every cabin here has bunks.

Keen divers will be happier on a dive liveaboard. Diving can be arranged on request, but there is no dive team on board.

Before you book

Four cabins have their own bathroom, and the fifth uses a separate shower room. On board there is a bar, a small library and a television. Fishing lines come with the boat, and surfing can be arranged.

Guests usually board around noon and leave the boat after breakfast on the last morning. Atolls further north or south can be added for an extra charge, because of the longer cruise.

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