[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi {MDV}
Feb 25, 2019, 12:07 pm
#601
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
It‘s difficult to compare the boat transfer prices, as WA is or will be the only hotel using a big yacht for a shared transfer. Rethi Rah is charging 300++ for a shared yacht transfer(smaller yacht) or 400++ shared seaplane p.p. one way.
Other resorts like Cheval Blanc, Velaa, St.Regis... are offering private transfers with similar yachts, approx. costs 2500-3000 ++ p.hour.
Feb 25, 2019, 12:15 pm
#602
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
One way or return, max.pax?
one &only charges 6000++ return, 12 pax max.
one &only charges 6000++ return, 12 pax max.
Last edited by mb123; Feb 25, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Feb 25, 2019, 12:38 pm
#604
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond; Royal Ambassor
Posts: 478
I've started looking for private operators to do transfers to Walfdorf. It looks like Waldorf is only 15 Miles from the airport. It looks like speedboats are going for $25 a mile, so that should be about $375 one way for as many people as the boat can hold. Waiting for Atoll Transfers to get back to me though.
https://www.getmyboat.com/boat-renta...ale--Maldives/
Feb 26, 2019, 5:26 am
#605
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott PPE with Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 226
I was quoted the same prices. I had a similar style room as the reef villa when I stayed at Hilton Moorea, and thought it was a great room. Deck over water, but close enough on land to ice, restaurants, etc. Still looking for more data points before I make a selection.
Feb 26, 2019, 8:45 am
#607
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
EDIT: I was totally kidding.
EDIT: I was totally kidding.
Last edited by dcht; Feb 27, 2019 at 6:51 am
Feb 26, 2019, 8:50 am
#608
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,881
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
Feb 26, 2019, 9:59 am
#609
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Yeah my first thought was what about the luggage!
Feb 26, 2019, 10:07 am
#610
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,812
He's gotta be kiddin'.... right ?
Feb 26, 2019, 12:54 pm
#612
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 586
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
(aka beach 'resort' sleep)
Feb 26, 2019, 6:32 pm
#614
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,841
Does anyone know how much a kayak rental would be from Male to the Waldorf? With it only being 15 miles away, an experienced kayaker such as myself would be able to make the trip in under 5 hours. Would save me a ton of money by not having to pay for the ridiculous luxury yacht transfer.
Feb 26, 2019, 9:21 pm
#615
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
you can never be sure when you have people doing these sorts of things........ https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18712166-post681.html
Last edited by soy; Feb 27, 2019 at 10:07 am