✦ Maldives · 8 days / 7 nights
A journey to enjoy, disconnect and live the ocean to the fullest. With calm, good energy and the sea as the main character.
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Moana Retreats is a project born from a passion for meaningful travel and the ocean. Its purpose is clear: to bring the Maldives closer in an authentic, personal way — unlike anything you have experienced before.
We do not organise tourist packages. We design experiences that connect you with the sea, nature and the local island life. Every detail is carefully planned so that all you need to do is enjoy.
A few years ago I travelled to the Maldives for the first time… and I knew something in me had changed forever. This country stole my heart. Its underwater wildlife, its incredibly clear waters, the life within its reefs and, above all, its warm and friendly people awakened in me a very deep connection.
The Maldives is not just a destination for me. It is calm. It is peace. It is that feeling of being exactly where you are meant to be.
Moana was born from that love — from the desire to share with you not just a trip, but a transformative experience. I want you to discover this paradise from within, to feel the thrill of diving into its waters, to connect with nature and to return home with something more than photos: with memories that stay with you always.
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8 days and 7 nights on Gulhi Island, Kaafu Atoll. 25 minutes from Malé by speedboat — far from mass tourism and close to everything that makes the Maldives special.
Coral reefs, turtles, nurse sharks, leopard sharks, manta rays and the whale shark. The real adventure begins underwater.
Uninhabited island, sandbanks, sunset kayaking, Maldivian cooking workshop, night snorkelling and a farewell bonfire with traditional music.
Arrival at Malé International Airport, speedboat transfer to Gulhi Island (25 min), check-in at Beach Stone guest house. In the afternoon, an introductory snorkelling class at Bikini Beach.
Snorkelling on the Kaafu reefs with sea turtles, a visit to the sandbank and a Maldivian cooking workshop in the afternoon.
Lunch + Dinner includedExcursion to an uninhabited island with a beach barbecue, a visit to the local island of Thinadhoo and sunset kayaking.
Lunch includedScuba diving or discover diving in Guraidhoo, barbecue at Bikini Beach and night snorkelling.
Lunch includedDay at your own pace: surfing, water sports, exploring the local island, relaxing at the resort or the Shark Tank Dive.
Excursion to Ari Atoll to swim with whale sharks and manta rays. Visit to Dighura Island.
Lunch includedMorning: nurse sharks, dolphins and leopard shark. Evening: farewell bonfire, traditional Maldivian dinner and live traditional music.
Lunch + Dinner includedFree morning at the guest house. Speedboat transfer to Malé Airport at 4:00 pm.
Requirements: 18 years or older, ability to swim. Passport valid for at least 6 months + IMUGA form (96h before flight). Currency on arrival: USD in cash.
Limited spaces to ensure a quality experience. Book in advance to secure your place.
Can't find your ideal date? Write to us and we'll check availability for other dates or a tailor-made private trip.
At Moana we also design private trips and experiences for families who want to discover the Maldives in a more authentic, peaceful and personalised way.
We know every traveller is different. That is why we create tailor-made itineraries, adapted to your pace, your interests and the kind of experience you want to live. Whether it is a couples' getaway, a family trip or an adventure with friends, we take care of every detail so all you have to do is enjoy.
Snorkelling with manta rays, shark encounters and sandbanks all to yourselves.
Private boat at sunset, uninhabited islands and authentic local life.
Designed for all ages: adventure, nature and moments of rest.
Every detail designed around your interests, dates and travel style.
Our goal is that you don't just visit the Maldives — you truly feel them. Tell us what you have in mind →
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"An experience that goes far beyond a normal trip. You can tell every detail is taken care of with heart. Swimming with the whale shark was something I will never forget."
"What surprised me most was how authentic everything felt. No artificial tourism — just the real Maldives: its people, its food, its sea. I would do it again without hesitation."
"Shabi took us to places that appear on no map. And the farewell bonfire was one of the most beautiful nights of my life. Thank you, Moana."
Write to us to ask about dates, availability or to design your private trip. We will reply personally. You can also reach us at moanaretreats@gmail.com
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