Accommodation and Information

Accommodation onboard is in cabins with double or twin beds with en suite shower rooms incorporating a basin and toilet. All cabins are suitable for single or double occupancy. All staterooms and cabins are equipped with air conditioning plus 240-volt power outlets. A flat pin converter plug will be required. Personal safes are provided in all cabins.

The ship operates with no more than 66 guests at any one time, providing for a very intimate and yet relaxed and informal atmosphere on board. There is no dressing up for smart dinners or formal entertainment in the evening. We aim to provide a desert island paradise escape from the daily routine. Dress code is shorts and swimwear during the day and casual dress in the evenings both on board and on the deserted islands, where clear white sand makes shoes optional.

Check In On Board
Each Desert Island Cruising experience begins with a warm welcome on the Maldives Princess. We aim to match the ship's arrival in Male with the arrival of incoming aircraft allowing you to transfer immediately and go directly on board. Cabin assignment and registration is handled efficiently and quickly with no unnecessary administration. Your luggage is transported to your cabin for you.

What to pack
A Desert Island Cruise is a care free, relaxed holiday and the dress code is casual and informal, with emphasis on casual resort wear & swimsuits.

Billing
For your convenience, all purchases onboard are charged to your account for settlement at the end of the cruise. All major credit cards are accepted.

Tipping
It is normal to tip at the end of the cruise in a communal tip box. This is then divided equally among the crew. If you wish to offer a gratuity as a gesture of thanks to an individual crewmember for particularly good service than this is your choice.

Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is essential and should include cruising as well as snorkelling and diving should you intend to participate in these activities.

Special Requests
Every effort will be made to meet special requests, for example for birthdays or anniversaries. Please make these requests in advance of the cruise departure in order to avoid disappointment.

Laundry facilities
Self-service washing and drying facilities are available onboard.

First-Aid medical assistance
A First-Aid kit is kept on board. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, this must be declared at the point of booking to ensure we can accept you on board.

Drinking Water
The water onboard is safe to drink, but if you prefer bottled water, this is available free of charge.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the staterooms and cabins, or any enclosed area of the ship. A smoking area is available on the upper aft deck.

Sun tips
Desert Island Cruises emphasise the importance of using sunscreen and recommends that you use water resistant 15+ or 30+ SPF when in the sun.

Snorkelling tips
Desert Island Cruises takes you to some of the most beautiful coral and marine life in the world. To ensure that you and future visitors can continue to enjoy the beauty of the reefs, please respect this pristine environment by not removing living shells or coral from the reef. Try to avoid making contact with any of the reefs with trailing fins for example. Snorkelling lessons are also conducted by your diving instructors.

Early morning swim
We can provide an early morning swim opportunity each day.

Passengers
The Yasawa Princess is not suitable for young children and teenagers, therefore bookings will not be taken for people under the age of 21.

Important Notes
Most of the time onboard is spent cruising through the protected waters of the Maldivian atolls, but crossing between these protected areas includes passing through more open waters which can occasionally be a little rough. Anyone prone to sea sickness should take the necessary precautions.

To make the most of your holiday, we recommend all passengers are able to swim and have the ability to climb stairs. Due to the internal layout of the Yasawa Princess is not suitable for anyone who may have a mobility problems.

Your Safety
Safety is always our prime consideration. We reserve the right to alter the cruising schedules and omit or substitute other islands if prevailing weather conditions or any other external forces make it prudent to do so. All such decisions are at the sole discretion of the captain and no refund can be given if as a result.