A new way to experience the Maldives. Book your own cabin on a 58-metre yacht hotel and wake up in a different atoll every morning. Full board included. North and South Male Atolls weekly schedule.
Ritrella is not a resort and not a traditional cruise ship. It is a 58-metre yacht hotel that moves through the Maldives on a weekly schedule, giving you a new horizon every morning without ever packing a bag. Book a single cabin, a few cabins for your group, or the whole vessel.
The weekly route covers North and South Male Atolls, stopping at some of the best dive sites in the Maldives, local islands, sandbanks, and world-class resorts. Every day has a new activity on the schedule, from manta ray dives at Lankan Manta Point to dinner at an underwater restaurant. Full board is included in every cabin rate.
A new location every day across the atolls
Full board included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
SSI certified dive centre onboard
One free daily beach visit to a sandbank or local island
Saltwater pool, yoga deck, 2 bars, restaurant
Starlink satellite Wi-Fi throughout
SUP boards, kayaks, towable tube onboard
Minimum 1 night. Stay as long as you like.
Rates shown are per cabin per night, double occupancy. GST 17%, service charge 10%, and Green Tax $12 per person per night apply additionally. Single occupancy rates available on request.
Top Deck · 4 Cabins · Rooms 1-4
Deluxe Ocean View
Private balcony with panoramic ocean views. Queen-size bed. Rooms 3 and 4 are larger at 13 sqm. The highest cabins on the vessel with the best views.
The most spacious cabins on the vessel with direct access to the upper deck. Room 6 is the Master Suite at 20 sqm. Rooms 7 and 8 are Junior Suites at 15 and 12 sqm. Each has a sofa suitable for a child.
Same level as the main restaurant. Choice of queen or twin configuration. Rooms 13, 14, 15, and 16 can connect internally, making them ideal for families or groups.
Compact and comfortable with two separate single beds. Porthole window. Ideal for divers, active travelers, and anyone who wants the Ritrella experience at the best entry price.
Size: 9 sqm · Occupancy: 2 adults · Porthole · Two single beds
Single
$150
per night
Double
$250
per night
All rates are per cabin per night and include full board, non-alcoholic drinks, daily beach visit, and Starlink Wi-Fi. GST 17%, service charge 10%, and Green Tax $12 per person per night are additional. Every cabin includes private shower, refrigerator, safe, internet-enabled TV, hairdryer, and USB charging ports.
Ritrella follows a weekly scheduled route across North and South Male Atolls. Every day brings a new dive site, a new island, and a new set of activities. Meals are served at 7:30-9:00 (breakfast), 13:00-14:00 (lunch), and 19:00-20:00 (dinner).
Monday
Near Waldorf Astoria
Dive sites: Kalhuhura Channel, Haruna Corner, Dhigufaru Corner, Vaagali Thila. Beach access: Tholhimaraa Huraa or Heart Sandbank. Local island visit: Maafushi.
Dive sites: Gulhi Thila, Dhigu Thila, Miyaru Faru, Kuda Giri Wreck. Snorkeling: Coral spots near K.Maafushi, Cocoa Back Reef. Local island visit: Gulhi and Maafushi.
Thursday
Embudu Village
Dive sites: Embudu House Reef, Embudu Kandu. Resort visit: Taj Exotica. Excursion: Nurse Sharks Adventure. Beach access: Sandbank or Gulhi Beach.
The route, dive sites, and daily schedule may be adjusted by the captain based on weather conditions and guest safety. Resort visits and underwater restaurant reservations must be made no earlier than 3 days before the expected date. Some excursions are only available on specific days of the week.
Included in every cabin rate:
Accommodation in selected cabin category
Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Non-alcoholic drinks (water, tea, coffee)
One daily beach visit: sandbank or local island
Starlink satellite Wi-Fi throughout
Access to saltwater pool, yoga deck, and all deck areas
Meliora Escapes concierge support in English and Arabic
Additional charges: GST 17%, service charge 10%, Green Tax $12 per person per night. Diving from $50/dive. Snorkeling excursions from $30/person. Alcohol, water sports extras, resort visits, and underwater restaurant reservations charged additionally.
Getting there
Fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), Malé. Scheduled speedboat to Ritrella: departs airport at 11:00 and 16:00, travel time 20-30 minutes. $25 one way or $50 round trip per person. Children aged 0-2 travel free. Private boat available 07:00-23:00 at $180 one way per boat.
Minimum stay
1 night. You can join and depart on any day of the week in line with the transfer schedule.
Taxes
GST 17%, service charge 10%, and Green Tax $12 per person per night are added to the published cabin rates.
Coral reef snorkeling: $30/person. Aquarium excursion Fish Tank: $50/person. Nurse Sharks Adventure: $50/person. Night snorkeling: $60/person.
Water sports
SUP board: $10 for 30 min, $15 for 60 min. Kayak: $10 for 30 min, $15 for 60 min. Towable tube (3 person): $15 for 15 min, $25 for 30 min.
Best time
Year-round. November to April for calmest seas and clearest visibility. May to November for manta ray season at sites including Lankan Manta Point and Guraidhoo Manta Point.
Ideal for
Couples, solo travelers, divers, island-hoppers, small groups of friends, families, and anyone wanting a genuinely different Maldives experience.