DHONI STELLA 1 Yacht Description
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.
Accommodation
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.What is the cabin arrangement of DHONI STELLA 1?
- 1 Master cabin
- 1 Double cabin
DHONI STELLA 1

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Weekly price: $6,757 - $11,080
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 71'
- # of Guests: 4
- # of Cabins: 2
- # of Crew: 4
- Builder: .
- Consumption: 35 Litres/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 2006
- Refit: 2020

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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a yacht like DHONI STELLA 1, the expected APA is not defined for this type of yacht. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
DHONI STELLA 1 Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 13,514USD to 22,160USD | 2,703USD to 6,648USD | 16,217USD to 28,808USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 6,757USD to 11,080USD | 1,351USD to 3,324USD | 8,108USD to 14,404USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 3,379USD to 5,540USD | 676USD to 1,662USD | 4,054USD to 7,202USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 6,757USD / 6 * 3 days = 3,378USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD6,757
High season rate: USD11,080
Private full charter per week (up to 4 passengers in 2 cabins):
Low Season (May26-Oct26): US$ 6,757.00
High Season (Nov26-Apr27): US$ 8,378.00
FESTIVE SUPPLEMENT: US$ 386 per night (between 20-Dec and 03-Jan).
CHARTER RATES INCLUDE: Airport pick up/drop off, crew (including captain, chef, and guide); motorised tender/dinghy, WIFI, snorkelling and fishing equipment, service charge (10%), and VAT (17%).
CHARTER RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Meals and soft drink package: US$ 148.00 per passenger per night (complimentary for children 0-11y), Green Tax: US$ 12 per passenger per night, estimated fuel allowance (3h per day): US$ 236.47 per night, estimated extra fuel: US$ 78.83 per hour, alcoholic drinks, scuba diving, and yacht delivery or re-delivery other than to Male airport.
SPECIAL OFFER HIGH SEASON: CRUISE 10 PAY 9
SPECIAL OFFER LOW SEASON: CRUISE 8, PAY 7
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.
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Every diver is required to submit proof of his/her training by means of a certificate and a valid personal diving insurance. DAN memberships with insurance (individual or family) are available at www.daneurope.org for divers from Europe and Middle East, www.danasiapacific.org for Asia/Pacific countries, or www.diversalertnetwork.org for USA and Canada.
Maximum number of divers on board: 4.
Maximum number of dives per day: 2.
Maximum number of night dives per cruise: 1.
RENT EQUIPMENT
Regulator (octopus) per dive: US$ 08++
BCD per dive: US$ 08++
Wetsuit (3mm shorty) per dive: US$ 06++
Dive computer per dive: US$ 08++
Note: masks, fins and snorkels for adults are available on request free of charge. Fins and masks for children are not available on board.
The above rates are subject to 10% Service Charge and 17% GST
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew
Captain: Ahmed Niyaz
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.


























