Maldives Four Seasons Explorer

Malé International Airport is served by a number of international and charter airlines, including Aeroflot, Air India, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Emirates Air, Malaysian Airlines, Meridiana Fly, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Transaero Airlines and Qatar Airways. Guests are greeted by Four Seasons representatives and escorted to either a waiting speedboat for the 25-minute ride to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, a spectacularly beautiful traditional island hideaway, or Four Seasons seaplane lounge prior to the 35 to 45 minute flight to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, a pristine and exotic wilderness refuge.

Kuda Huraa is the point of embarkation for Four Seasons Explorer three- and seven-night cruises. For four-night cruises, Four Seasons Explorer embarks from Landaa Giraavaru. These sister properties, which share renowned Four Seasons service and attention to detail, offer a unique opportunity to explore the secluded and stunning archipelago of the Maldives. Choose to stay at one or both of the resorts, linked by a multi-day cruise aboard the luxurious Explorer.

All visitors to the Maldives must possess a valid passport and return air ticket. A complimentary 30-day tourist visa will be issued upon arrival. If guests are arriving from Yellow Fever infected areas, they must produce a vaccination certificate. Guests may not bring alcohol, pork products, pornography or weapons into the Maldives. These items will be confiscated at the airport and disposed of by the airport authorities. View a complete list of prohibited and restricted items.

Please note the day and time of embarkation and disembarkation for three-, four-, and seven-night cruises on Four Seasons Explorer.

Northward Cruise (three-night cruise), Kuda Huraa to Landaa Giraavaru

Cruise Embarkation: Monday 2:30 pm from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. The Resort will bring guests to Four Seasons Explorer, which is anchored just outside the Resort, via a short speedboat ride.

Cruise Disembarkation: Thursday 9.00 am at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, followed by seaplane transfer to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and/or Malé International Airport if you are departing the same day.

Southward Cruise (four-night cruise), Landaa Giraavaru to Kuda Huraa

Cruise Embarkation: Thursday 10:30 am from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru. For guests who are arriving from the airport or Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, a seaplane transfer is required.

Cruise Disembarkation: Monday 9:00 am at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, followed by speedboat transfer to Malé International Airport if you are departing the same day.

Circuit Cruise (seven-night cruise), Kuda Huraa to Landaa Giraavaru to Kuda Huraa

Cruise Embarkation: Monday 2:30 pm from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.

Cruise Disembarkation: Monday 9:00 am at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, followed by speedboat transfer to Malé International Airport if you are departing the same day.

If your arrival at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa or Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is early in the day, in advance of your scheduled cruise, and you prefer immediate access to your room, we recommend reserving for the prior night to guarantee immediate access. Similarly, for late departures, reserving an additional night will guarantee access until you leave the Resort. If you choose not to reserve, we will be glad to store your bags and make our changing-room facilities available for you to freshen up.