Family Day Charters: The Maldives With Kids, Made Easy
Child life jackets · Shallow sandbanks · A/C cabin & toilet aboard
Is a private boat trip safe for kids in the Maldives?
Yes — with the right boat. Day Charter Maldives carries child-size life jackets, plans calm shallow-lagoon stops, and its Saxdor 400 GTC has a shaded, enclosed air-conditioned cabin plus a toilet aboard, so families with toddlers through grandparents cruise comfortably from Hulhumalé.
Choose your trip.
Family Half-Day
- Shallow sandbank
- Reef snorkel (supervised)
- Child life jackets
- Early return option
Family Full Day
- Sandbank
- Two reef snorkels
- Local island visit
- Dolphin cruise
- Lunch aboard
Sunset Family Cruise
- Dolphin channels
- Golden-hour sunset
- Snacks for kids
- Calm evening sea
Your boat: the Saxdor 400 GTC
Day Charter Maldives offers private day charters aboard a Saxdor 400 GTC — a 12.5-metre Scandinavian-designed sports yacht carrying up to 12 guests at up to 40 knots, with an enclosed air-conditioned cabin, bow sunpads and a wide swim platform. It departs Hulhumalé, 10 minutes from Malé airport.
Built for every age aboard.
Child-size life jackets
Infant, child and adult sizes aboard. Every child wears one when on deck or in the water. Non-negotiable for us.
Shallow, calm stops
We choose sandbanks and reef edges in 1–3 m of clear, calm water. Little ones can wade; nervous swimmers stay at ankle depth.
Toilet aboard
The Saxdor 400 GTC has a toilet — the most-requested feature by families with young children. No awkward moments.
Enclosed A/C cabin
A climate-controlled cabin with comfortable seating for naps, shade and cool air on hot afternoons. Grandparents and toddlers agree.
Short hops
At 35 knots cruising speed, no single leg of the trip is long. Short transits mean engaged kids and happy families throughout the day.
Easy boarding
The swim platform sits low to the water. Easy for children, elderly guests and anyone with limited mobility to step on and off.
Everything you need to know.
A private boat charter — specifically one with an A/C cabin, a toilet, child-size life jackets and short transit hops. Day Charter Maldives' Saxdor 400 GTC ticks all of these. Sandbank visits and reef snorkelling are the highlights for kids of all ages.
Yes. The enclosed cabin provides shade and climate control. Sandbank stops are in shallow, warm, calm lagoon water. We adjust the pace to suit your youngest guest. Bring the buggy — it stays in Hulhumalé.
Short, fast hops minimise time in choppy conditions better than slow boats. We recommend morning departures when the sea is calmest, taking the front cabin seat (most stable), and looking at the horizon. Medication if needed — consult your doctor before the trip.
Yes — the Saxdor 400 GTC has a toilet aboard. It's the most-requested feature by families. No need to time bathroom stops around ferry schedules.
Yes. The enclosed A/C cabin offers full shade and cool air. The sunpads at the bow have a sunshade option. We also recommend bringing a UV-protection swimsuit for little ones and reef-safe sunscreen — we carry some aboard.
Charter pricing is per boat, not per person — so children are included in the group price regardless of age. You pay the same whether your group is two adults and four kids or six adults. It's one of the reasons private charters are exceptional value for families.
Check availability for your dates
Tell us your date, group size and what you have in mind. We reply with the right options and a transparent price — no obligation.
