Summer location
Indian Ocean and SE Asia
Winter location
Indian Ocean and SE Asia
DHONI STELLA I & II are Maldivian luxury dhonies, each with just two air conditioned cabin-suites, catering for 2-6 passengers and available for private charter only. Maldives enthusiasts will experience a really unique holiday, sailing the archipelago with their family or with another couple aboard a genuine and charming traditional boat. DHONI STELLA yachts are wonderful combinations of classic and modern style. Built by using mainly local wood, the finishing touches bring you back to a time of simplicity and elegance, nostalgic of the antique boats on which these cruisers were modeled; though the modern comforts of holiday luxury have certainly not been forgotten. Setting ourselves apart from the other cruisers available in the archipelago, where passengers share the boat with other tourists and follow a pre-planned program, DHONI STELLA guests are free to design their own cruise. You choose the destinations and activities that suit you, including: scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, islands hopping and more.
DHONI STELLA I accommodates up to 4 guests in 2 cabins, one with 1 king bed and the other with 2 twin beds convertible into 1 double bed. All the cabins are individually air conditioned and have shower and toilet. Crew has a separate companionway, heads and shower.
Price Details
Private full charter per week (up to 4 passengers in 2 cabins):
Low Season (May26-Oct26): US$ 7,748.00
High Season (Nov25-Apr26): US$ 12,252.00
FESTIVE SUPPLEMENT: US$ 386 per night (between 20-Dec and 03-Jan).
CHARTER RATES INCLUDE: Airport pick up/drop off, crew (including captain and chef); fuel (up to 3 hrs average per day of navigation – US$ 100 for additional hour); motorised tender/dinghy, WIFI Internet, beach BBQ, private dive/snorkelling guide, fishing, land excursions, service charge (10%), and VAT (17%).
CHARTER RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Mandatory meals and soft drink package: US$ 109.40 per passenger per night (complimentary for children 0-11y), mandatory Green Tax: US$12 per passenger per night, alcoholic drinks, scuba diving, and yacht delivery or re-delivery other than to Male airport.
SPECIAL OFFER: CRUISE 10 PAY 9
Book 10-night charter and the 10th night would be complimentary.
SPECIAL OFFER: CRUISE 7, PAY 6
Book a weekly charter between 1st November and 20th December 2025 and the 7th night would be complimentary.
Notes: Passengers cruising between 27th December and 3rd January must book a minimum of 7 nights.
Eventual supplements could be charged in case of increase of fuel rate or modification of the current local taxes.
Payment terms:
First payment: 30% deposit within 7 days after charter's confirmation.
Second payment: 70% balance 30 days before charter's date.
Plus Expenses

Captain Ahmed Niyaz
Niyaz (nick name Kudey), is one of the most experienced crew members of the archipelago. He is on board of the Dhonis Stella since their construction in 2006. He has an extensive knowledge of the archipelago and he is working on the local live-a-boards since the 90's. He has been the steward and assistant captain of the Dhonis for years and he has been promoted captain of Stella 1 in 2018.
Start date: Dec 24, 2025, End date: Jan 01, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*
Start date: Jan 25, 2026, End date: Feb 01, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Maldives, South Asia*
Start date: Feb 02, 2026, End date: Feb 12, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*
Start date: Feb 18, 2026, End date: Feb 23, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*
Start date: Mar 01, 2026, End date: Mar 05, 2026 - Booked: Maldives, South Asia* to Maldives, South Asia*
Start date: Mar 19, 2026, End date: Apr 05, 2026 - Unavailable: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*
Start date: Apr 12, 2026, End date: Apr 19, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*
Start date: May 28, 2026, End date: Jun 03, 2026 - Booked: Male, Maldives Islands* to Male, Maldives Islands*