Your Yacht: the Saxdor 400 GTC
12.5 m · Up to 12 guests · 40 knots · Enclosed A/C cabin
What kind of yacht is used for day charters in the Maldives?
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.
Choose how to spend your day.
🏝 Luxury Sandbank Trip
Styled picnic on a deserted sandbank. Photography add-on available.
Explore →🦈 Whale Shark Expedition
Fast transit to whale shark waters — more time in the ocean.
Explore →🌅 Sunset & Stars Cruise
Dolphins at golden hour, then engines off for the southern sky.
Explore →💍 Proposal Charter
The question, planned to the minute. Photographer and décor arranged.
Explore →🍽 Resort Hopping & Dining
Arrive by private yacht. Lunch at a five-star marina.
Explore →🗺 Island Hopping
Three islands, one day, no ferry timetables.
Explore →Your boat: the Saxdor 400 GTC
Scandinavian lines, Maldivian backdrop.
Air-conditioned lounge with panoramic glass — shade, comfort and a dry camera bag.
Golden-hour front-row seats; the proposal deck.
Walk-in ocean access for snorkellers, kids and grandparents alike.
More knots = more time swimming.
On a full-day charter, the speed difference buys you an entire extra stop.
| Destination | Saxdor 400 GTC (~35 kt) | Typical excursion boat (~12 kt) |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest sandbank | ~15 min | ~40 min |
| Turtle reef | ~20 min | ~55 min |
| South Malé Atoll | ~30 min | ~85 min |
| Full day — extra water time gained | Up to 2 hours more in the ocean | |
What does the day look like?
Every charter is private and shaped around you — this is one way the day can look.
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08:00
Depart Hulhumalé
The Saxdor 400 GTC leaves the marina. Coffee and pastries aboard. The captain confirms the day's route based on tides and weather.
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08:40
First reef snorkel
Fast transit to a pristine coral reef. Turtles, reef sharks and dense coral in 2–8 m of clear water. Snorkel gear is on board.
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10:30
Private sandbank
Nose in close over shallow water and step ashore. Picnic setup, swimming, photography. The crew gives you complete privacy.
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13:00
Lunch on deck or resort stop
Catered lunch on board, or a short cruise to a resort restaurant. Your choice — we arrange it in advance.
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15:00
Second reef or manta point
Afternoon snorkel at a different reef, or head to seasonal manta waters. The speed means you can do both.
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17:15
Dolphin channels at golden hour
The light softens and spinner dolphins appear along the atoll channels. The bow is the best seat.
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18:30
Return to Hulhumalé
Back to the marina as the first stars appear. Total distance covered in the day: roughly double what a standard excursion boat manages.
Prices & what's included.
| Option | Duration | From (per group) |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Charter | 4–5 hours | 💬 WhatsApp for price per group |
| Full-Day Charter | 7–8 hours | 💬 WhatsApp for price per group |
| Sunset Cruise | 2–3 hours | 💬 WhatsApp for price per group |
Included
- ✓ Captain & crew
- ✓ Fuel & navigation
- ✓ Snorkelling gear for all
- ✓ Towels
- ✓ Water & soft drinks
On request
- + Catering & meals
- + Champagne & alcohol
- + Photography / drone
- + Flowers & décor
- + Resort landing fees (at cost)
Everything you need to know.
The Saxdor 400 GTC reaches a top speed of 40 knots and cruises at approximately 30–35 knots — roughly double the speed of standard excursion boats. On a full-day charter, that speed difference translates to an extra stop or two in the water.
Up to 12 guests plus the captain and crew. It's the sweet spot for groups: large enough for a family or group of friends, private enough to feel entirely your own.
Yes to both. The Saxdor 400 GTC has an enclosed air-conditioned cabin with panoramic glass, comfortable seating and a toilet — essential for full-day charters with children or in the midday heat.
Yes. Its planing hull means short, fast crossings with less time in choppy conditions. Morning departures catch the calmest seas, and the enclosed cabin is a comfortable refuge whenever needed.
We can send photos and a video tour on WhatsApp on request. Many guests are happy to book on the spec alone — ask us and we'll send everything you need to feel confident.
Every charter is custom. Tell us what you want to do and we'll propose the best route, timing and stops for your date, conditions and group.
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.
