Yacht Maldives celebrates in 2026 the 20th anniversary of its first cruise. To mark this important milestone, we interviewed the founder, Max Molteni. Selected excerpts from the interview will be featured in the company’s Brand Story Video, scheduled for release in August 2026. The complete interview can be heard as an audio recording. Simply click the link below to play the interview.
Yacht Maldives is the commercial brand and licensed travel agency operated by Grand Italia Pvt Ltd, the company that legally owns and operates all the vessels within the fleet. Through this structure, Grand Italia Pvt Ltd manages the full range of operations, including cruise planning, guest services, and vessel management, ensuring that all Yacht Maldives cruises are delivered according to the company’s standards of safety, professionalism, and hospitality.
In case the passengers would like to spend a few days ashore before or/and after the charter, Yacht Maldives has five partnered resorts where we have special rates and authorisation for direct drop/pick up at the island’s jetty: Velassaru (4*), South Male Atoll; Kurumba (4*), North Male Atoll; Kandolhu (4*), Ari Atoll; Baros (4*+), North Male Atoll; and Huvafen Fushi (5*), North Male Atoll. Direct drop to any other Maldivian resort is subject to resort’s authorisation. In fact, some resorts deny the authorisation and request clients to reach and leave the island only by resort transfers.
🎧 Listen to Max's full interview.
