[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
May 14, 2019, 1:51 am
#781
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 37
It will be interesting to see a photo of their "yacht" - I'm guessing its going to be far beyond the normal speedboat....
May 14, 2019, 2:02 am
#782
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
A pic of the yacht was posted further up in this thread.
May 14, 2019, 3:17 am
#783
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
There is no Waldorf branded Seaplane anymore. The one in the picture was used, when the Waldorf Beach House Maldives still existed a few years ago.
After the closure/name change of the Hotel, the seaplane advertising was removed. Also there is no Conrad branded seaplane anymore.
After the closure/name change of the Hotel, the seaplane advertising was removed. Also there is no Conrad branded seaplane anymore.
Last edited by mb123; May 14, 2019 at 3:28 am
May 14, 2019, 10:01 am
#785
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I do think 8Q-TMG is definitely a suitable aircraft for the new W-A, after all, one could easily interpret TMG as an acronym for Too Much Gouging.
I think I'm going to go for the helicopter w/rope. You know, due to the excessive gouging and all.....
I think I'm going to go for the helicopter w/rope. You know, due to the excessive gouging and all.....
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; May 14, 2019 at 10:15 am
May 14, 2019, 11:30 am
#786
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
May 14, 2019, 1:49 pm
#787
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
I assume that is meant te be a roundtrip on the day you arrive at SAii Lagoon and on the day you depart from SAii Lagoon (and not a couple of days after you have already departed from SAii Lagoon by Atoll Transfer to the W=A and returned again by Atoll Transfer).
May 14, 2019, 2:54 pm
#788
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
I would request a quote for a direct transfer from WA to Male, unless you don‘t want to spent another night at the curio.
Depending on the location of your boat operator( if based in or near Male), the price should be similar.
Depending on the location of your boat operator( if based in or near Male), the price should be similar.
May 14, 2019, 3:35 pm
#789
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 194
yeah i plan on using it as just the one way instead of paying WA $912 (per couple) on arrival. I will probably pay the $912 (per couple) when returning to MLE to see what it's all about. so i'm essentially "losing" the return leg but in the end it comes to about the same or even cheaper to stay at SAii than to transfer via WA
May 14, 2019, 6:20 pm
#791
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
May 14, 2019, 6:43 pm
#792
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 119
Not complaining at all. But the yacht pictures look nothing like the Princess 70ft yacht. I think that they may not have bought a new yacht, and just go this one. Looks good though.
My plan is just to do the Atoll Transfer for 580 rt.
My plan is just to do the Atoll Transfer for 580 rt.
Last edited by Kiwi Flyer; May 15, 2019 at 9:16 pm
May 14, 2019, 7:19 pm
#793
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
Google search “waldorf astoria maldives”. Currently 414+ pictures to view. Many real updated shots. Place looks AMAZING!
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