Assessment: Soneva In Aqua (Maldives)

July 24, 2024

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In the present day : Assessment of Soneva in Aqua (Maldives)

Soneva in Aqua is the first floating villa within the Maldives. The ultra-luxurious and extremely refined yacht sails from Soneva’s flagship resort, Soneva Fushi, within the Maldives (you possibly can learn my evaluation of Soneva Fushi right here). The pioneering idea elevates the visitor expertise by providing a ship villa which mixes all the advantages of the long-lasting resort’s companies and facilities with the liberty and exclusivity related to a personal boat constitution. I didn’t keep in a single day on the boat, so this evaluation will not be written in keeping with my ‘execs and cons’ idea. As an alternative, I loved a sundown dolphin cruise onboard Soneva In Aqua, which swept me off my ft and left me speechless.

On this evaluation (extra data and pictures beneath my YouTube video):

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FACTS

The 2-cabin yacht has a most occupancy of 4 adults and two kids. As such, it supplies the last word sense of exclusivity and privateness.

The boat was in-built 2014 in Taiwan. It measures 23 meters (75 ft) in size and 6.40 meters (21 ft) huge and has a cruising velocity of 8 knots.

While supported by engine energy, the yacht depends on nature (wind) to offer the vast majority of its power. The engines have been constructed to the very best specification almost about gas saving effectivity.

The boat’s inside options Soneva’s signature, rustic, eco-chic design, with use of pure supplies resembling wealthy brown leathers, woods and natural cottons, along with bright-colored cushions.

The yacht has three spacious outside decks: a decrease stage solar deck which has a jacuzzi; a raised and shaded deck with bar and comfy lounge seating; and a small solar deck above the Captain’s cabin.

The principle deck is positioned beneath the Captain’s cabin and contains a eating space, plush daybeds, a library, a pc nook (WiFi on the boat is complimentary), and a big television display (with a view from the digital camera put in within the yacht’s mast).

On the rear of the primary cabin is the ‘smaller’ one of many two bedrooms, positioned in its personal spacious cabin, with king-sized mattress, day mattress, and en-suite amenities.

From the primary deck, a stair leads right down to the yacht’s major cabin, a spectacular bed room, nonetheless positioned above the water stage. This bed room contains a king-sized mattress, his and her sinks, a bathe, and a restroom.

Probably the most wonderful options of the boat is the Jacuzzi in the primary cabin (positioned in entrance of the king-sized mattress) which has a glass backside so you possibly can take a shower whereas watching the fish swim beneath you. How cool is that!

The yacht is anchored in entrance of the shore of Soneva Fushi, my favourite luxurious resort within the Maldives (you possibly can learn my evaluation of Soneva Fushi right here). The Captain units the vacation spot and itinerary in keeping with the company’ every day needs, permitting freedom and suppleness.

Many of the occasions, the yacht will cruise throughout the neighborhood of the distant Baa Atoll, which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve as a result of it helps one of many largest teams of coral reefs within the Indian Ocean. As such, Soneva In Aqua gives its company the liberty to discover the Maldives’ most distinctive reefs, offering unforgettable and distinctive experiences to each divers and non-divers.

An in a single day keep on Soneva In Aqua is inclusive of all meals (afternoon tea, a bespoke dinner menu paired with the perfect wines, and a luxurious breakfast), a one hour therapeutic massage, guided snorkeling, and a star-gazing session.

Once you set sail on Soneva In Aqua, you may be in trusted palms: apart from the Captain and his crew, there may be additionally an onboard chef, an onboard therapist, and a private butler (designated Mrs or Mr Friday) who will make it possible for your keep on Soneva In Aqua will likely be an unforgettable one.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

The most effective climate within the Maldives is between January and April, which additionally means excessive season (and excessive resort charges). The monsoon runs from Could to October, peaking in June. It’s price paying greater costs and sticking to the dry season as there may be nothing to do on a wet day besides drink, eat, work out or scuba dive. Particularly November and December, which are sometimes labelled as dry season months, have been very unsettled in recent times.

HOW TO GET THERE

Soneva Fushi is positioned a 30-minute waterplane journey from Male Worldwide Airport (MLE). Examine the Wikipedia web page of Male Worldwide Airport for a repeatedly up to date checklist of airways that supply flights to Male Worldwide Airport.