Cruise the Maldives on this 7 night Discovery Cruise!

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authentic island life

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30 SEP 24

Travel dates:

19 OCT 24 - 28 OCT 24

Price is per person based:

6 adults

0 children

Regional Departure Supplements:

Manchester Airport (MAN) - +£250pp

Newcastle Airport (NCL) - +£270pp

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) - +£310pp

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - +£440pp

Offer ID:

23477

This is a holiday that dreams are made of. Cruise the Indian Ocean on a traditional wooden sailing boat with your nearest and dearest. Fully crewed and catered, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, stop to snorkel or float on the turquoise water in Paradise.

Awake to the sun rising over the Indian Ocean. Snorkel areas that are famous throughout the world for their stunning beauty and abundance of marine life. Visit unspoilt islands and sample the local way of life. At the end of your day relax on deck gazing at the millions of stars above you. A traditionally crafted Turkish Gulet complete with sails perfectly fits a traveller’s notion of cruising. Watch the beautiful islands slide past on the horizon as you sip a chilled drink and relax on the broad deck, whilst your experienced crew navigates you through the beautiful reefs and channels of the Maldives. Take the opportunity to hop ashore and discover the hidden gems of the local islands, try the local hedika, visit a boat yard and learn about the conservation projects, both in and out of the ocean, the communities are supporting. And of course experience the best snorkelling in the world – the ocean is full of colourful corals and marine life waiting to be discovered each day!

Live on board a traditional boat in the Indian Ocean for 7 nights
Snorkel with turtles and sharks, relax on idyllic beaches
Discover authentic island life
Enjoy delicious local meals and BBQs under the stars
Full Board basis (drinks excluded)
Unlimited house tea and coffee included
Includes guided snorkelling activities, local island tours and Hedika experience
Sandbank BBQ dinner (or deserted island beach BBQ dinner)
Night fishing trip with lines and poles, hooks and bait
Includes dinghy and dhoni transfers to islands and snorkelling points
English-speaking guide for all activities
Regional flights from the UK

The price is based on 6 adults travelling on a 7-night Discovery Cruise in the Maldives on board a traditional wooden sailing boat staying in a standard cabin on a full board basis (excluding drinks). Flights are departing from London Heathrow with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi and depart on 19 October 2024 for 7 nights (plus one night on the flight in each direction). The price includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited teas and coffee, guided snorkelling activities, guided local island tours, Hedika experience and a sandbank BBQ dinner.

Manchester (with Etihad Airways) from £2689pp, Newcastle (with Emirates via Dubai) from £2709pp, Belfast from £2749pp (with British Airways via Doha) and Edinburgh from £2879pp (with Qatar Airways via Doha).

Offer code: 1252545

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Time to escape? Beach dwellers, city hoppers and adventure seekers, where will you travel to next? Book a flight with Etihad Airways for more choice, more value and even better journeys.

From thier home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways fly to over 400 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with codeshare partners, their network offers access to hundreds of international destinations in just one booking.

Fly Economy, Business, First or even The Residence on A380. Enjoy more choice as standard in Economy, upgrade to Business for a fully-flat bed or fly in your own private suite in First. On A380, stay in your own three-room apartment in The Residence.

It’s time for an experience as individual as you are. Before your flight, take time for yourself in one of our lounges then fast-track to your seat with priority boarding. When it’s time to rest on board, recline your chair to a fully-flat bed. Hungry? Dine any time you choose.

Anything but business as usual!

On A380 and B787 aircraft, get ready to sleep on fully-flat beds or relax with friends in The Lobby. With space that you can customise for every stage of your journey, you may not want to leave.

Business Class Seat

Your seat has an adjustable headrest, back support and cushion firmness functions: the height of comfort and space. If you’re flying long haul on one of our widebody aircraft, your seat reclines into a fully-flat bed. On shorter flights, your seat has a generous recline and lots of legroom, so you can switch off, sleep and arrive refreshed.

The Etihad A380

If you fly Business on our A380, you'll sit on the upper deck, where you'll also find The Lobby – a unique area to socialise and enjoy a drink with friends. At your seat, you’ll find space to hang up your jacket, stretch out on your seat or recline it into a fully-flat bed. You'll have direct aisle access, and an adjustable seat divider for more privacy. The Etihad A380 currently flies to New York, Paris, London, Sydney and Seoul.
Join friends for a drink, or catch a live sports game in The Lobby on the upper deck of the A380.

Business Class Dining

Whether it’s a 3-course meal or breakfast before you land, choose from à la carte menu offering a choice of Emirati and destination-inspired cuisine, healthy options, light bites and even mocktails. They even have an all-day dining menu with famous steak sandwich and sweet treats to keep you going. Food and Beverage Manager will always be happy to advise you, as well as invite you to taste their wine recommendations.

Business Class Entertainment

Inflight entertainment

Browse hundreds of movies, TV shows, live sports and more, and tune in with your noise-cancelling headset.
- Over 180 movies
- 350 TV shows
- Latest box sets
- Live sports and news
- On-demand music
-14 radio channels
- Interactive games See what’s on board

Onboard Wi-Fi
Keep up with work and the world with onboard Wi-Fi. You can buy a voucher from cabin crew or connect via or our onboard network.

Business Class Amenity Kit

Complimentary ACQUA DI PARMA amenity kits – available on long-haul flights – contain an eye mask, ear plugs, luxurious socks and a signature fresh fragrance. They can also provide a shaving kit and comb. Just ask.

Business Class Extra Touches

Etihad Chauffeur

They know that the little things can make a big difference. When you travel from the UAE, your journey starts with a chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz. A porter will then welcome you from your car, and assist you with your bags to dedicated Business Check-in.

Relax in the lounge
Each lounge is a unique place where you can enjoy exquisite international cuisine or simply relax with your choice of drink from the bar. Perhaps pamper yourself in our Six Senses Spa, chill out in the relaxation room or the family room, and even enjoy a refreshing shower.

Welcome on board
They know you want to work when you want, sleep when you need to and dine whenever you’re ready. Welcome you on board with your choice of beverage – from a flute of champagne to a fresh juice.

Arrivals lounge
Business guests are welcome to use our Arrivals lounge in Abu Dhabi, so you’ll be perfectly prepped for the boardroom or the beach.

Choose your favourite seat then get comfortable with full-size blankets and plenty of space. Switch on with hours of on-demand entertainment or switch off and enjoy complimentary food and drinks on every flight. Surf or stream with mobile connectivity or stay up to date with live TV and news.

Economy seat

More comfort as as standard
Pick your favourite spot on board before you fly. Get cosy with full-sized blankets and pillows, reclining seats and even more personal space. Stretch out with extra legroom in Economy Space or keep an entire row to yourself with Economy Neighbour-Free.

Economy Smart Seats on long-haul flights have a unique headrest, adjustable back support and generous legroom. On short-haul flights, new seats have been cleverly designed around your digital devices, with USB charging points and adjustable device holders.

Economy Class Dining

Food and Drinks on-board
Meals and drinks with compliments. Feeling hungry? Choose from full-of-flavour dishes, your favourite drink and indulgent desert – all inspired by the destinations they fly to. Included in every Economy fare.
They use fresh, healthy ingredients to create main meals and snacks on board. You’ll always have a choice of dishes, including one vegetarian, or you can request a special meal.

Children's meals
Children often prefer simpler food. From fishfingers to pasta, they've created special child friendly meals for you to pre-order, including a tasty treat to keep little tummies happy.

Economy Extra Touches

Free movies onboard
What will you watch first? Hundreds of hours of on-demand movies, boxsets, music and even live TV on E-BOX and E-BOX Stream.

Choose Extras
Choose from a range of services to make your journey even smoother – long before you even leave home. Take extra baggage, arrange a wheelchair or book one of lounges.

Seats
Reserve the aisle seat, stretch out with extra legroom in Economy Space or bid to keep up to three neighbouring seats free throughout your flight.

Upgrade
Rest in a fully-flat bed in Business or freshen up with a shower in First. Upgrade to take your trip to new heights – the sky’s the limit.

Buy on board
In addition to your complimentary meal, you can buy treats, drinks and snacks on board. You can also shop Duty Free products from your seat.

Airport lounge
Delicious food, premium drinks and dedicated relaxation areas: the best trips always start in an Etihad lounge.

Special assistance
Flying with a medical condition or do you have a disability? Whatever support you need while you fly, we're here to help.

Earn while you fly
Turn miles into rewards every time you fly with us or one of our partner airlines. You can even earn and redeem miles from over 100 worldwide partners on the ground.

A time and place to call your own. Step into your private suite, unwind with a drink in your leather armchair or let staff prepare your bed whilst you take a shower on board our A380. Choose when and how you'd like to dine with an extensive a la carte menu, boutique wine list and Inflight Chef.

The Residnece on A380

On board A380, step into a luxury three-room apartment in the sky. Designed for up to two guests, The Residence features an ensuite shower room, private bedroom and separate living area. Your VIP Travel Concierge and dedicated team will take care of everything for you, from your chauffeur-driven limousine to your own private airport lounge.

Luxury three-room apartment in the sky. Fly in The Residence to or from Abu Dhabi, London, New York, Sydney, Paris and Seoul.

First Class Seat

If you're flying on the A380, you have a separate bed to snuggle into. And when you wake, you can take a shower and prepare for your day - or night - ahead. On B787, crew will recline your chair into a fully-flat bed and make sure you have everything you need for a good night's sleep.

First Class Extra Touches

When you fly First, Etihad Chauffeur will drive you in luxury to the airport. After Priority Check-in, relax and dine in style in First Lounge & Spa. On board, sink into your seat, help yourself to a drink from your chilled refreshments cabinet and choose how to spend your time.

Let your journey begin
In Abu Dhabi Airport, they'll welcome you to exclusive Etihad First Lounge & Spa. With fresh food and fine wines, the First lounge & Spa is a peaceful place to relax before your flight. Pamper yourself with a soothing spa treatment, or treat yourself to a cocktail. Let off some steam in the Fitness Room, and when it's time to face the outside world again, they'll press your clothes while you take a shower and freshen up.

A lounge like no other
If you're flying with Etihad Airways in The Residence or in First, or if you are an Etihad Guest Platinum member, First Lounge & Spa access is complimentary. If you're flying in Business or Economy, you can choose from 2, 4 and 6 hour upgrade packages to access the lounge, subject to availability.

Treat yourself to the luxury of a little extra space in the VIP room. Unwind in a private lounge area, with space for up to four friends or family, and let dedicated host serve you refreshments. Access is on a first come, first served basis for guests of the First Lounge & Spa, for an additional cost.

First Class Dining

How would you like to dine?
Inflight Chef will prepare your meal exactly to your liking, with fresh ingredients and personal recommendations to suit your taste.

The perfect wine pairing
If you're finding it hard to select from boutique wine list, they're happy to help you choose a pairing option for each course of your meal. Wine list has been carefully curated with your menu in mind. And signature Cognac service is the perfect end to your exclusive dining experience.

First Class Lobby on A380

Feel like stretching your legs? The Lobby is the perfect space for our A380 Upper Deck guests to relax, socialise or even catch up on some live sport on the widescreen TV. And if we can't tempt you with snacks and drinks, you can even stay connected, plug into a power port and get some work done.

Your journey begins long before you fasten your seatbelt, so why not start your trip in style at one of Etihad's airport lounges?

Etihad Airways lounges in Abu Dhabi

Delicious food, premium beverages and the opportunity to treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment – you might just need some more time at the airport when you fly to or from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Use lounges for free if you’re an Etihad Guest Gold member or flying in Business or First with us. You can also pay to access some of our airport lounges, whichever cabin you’re flying in.

Worldwide lounges

Introducing The House - The home of Etihad Airways and other leading airlines, newest lounge in London, Sydney and Melbourne for First and Business guests.
Eithad Airways have partnered with No1 Lounges to offer a contemporary and stylish twist on pre-flight hospitality. Choose from a unique white-linen dining experience or a self-service buffet, and an extensive bar service.

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Airport Name	Airport Location	Adult Price	Child Price
Manchester Airport	Manchester,United Kingdom	+£ 250.00	+£ 0.00
Newcastle Airport	Newcastle,United Kingdom	+£ 270.00	+£ 0.00
George Best Belfast City Airport	Belfast,United Kingdom	+£ 310.00	+£ 0.00
Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh,United Kingdom	+£ 440.00	+£ 0.00

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