Soneva Resorts in the Maldives introduce new sea and air luxury transfers

A new and exclusive seaplane transfer between Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili, two luxury resorts in the Maldives operated by Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas, has been launched to provide a new level of luxury for guests.

Flights from Soneva Fushi to Male International Airport make an additional stop at Soneva Gili, reducing the current transfer time to just twenty minutes rather than one and a half hours. Guests enjoying the ‘Soneva Experience’ - staying at both resorts board the flight from the lagoon pontoon at Soneva Fushi. The trip aboard a twin-engine seaplane brings guests to the off-shore platform at Soneva Gili and then a short dhoni ride to the island.

The one way seaplane fare from Soneva Fushi direct to Soneva Gili is US$250 per couple supplement over the regular fare from Soneva Fushi to Male International Airport. The reverse trip, from Soneva Gili to Soneva Fushi, is also available for the same one-way fare supplement per couple.

In keeping with the naming theme of water craft at the Soneva resorts, EVER-SONEVA-SO-COMFY joins the fleet as a sleek fifteen-meter super dhoni , fitted for those who appreciate relaxed inter-atoll travel, with style.

True its name, EVER-SONEVA-SO-COMFY carries up to twenty passengers in real comfort, with a cruising speed of around sixteen knots per hour. It will  be used for airport transfers, romantic sunset cocktails and excursions through the beautiful reefs of Male atoll. During the luxurious twenty-five minute airport transfer, guests are served champagne and canapés on board.

Seating aboard the super dhoni is signature Soneva daybeds. There is a bar and an upstairs roof-deck for eight, plus a kitchenette.

For marine-buffs who understand the technical side of things, EVER-SONEVA-SO-COMFY is 15.17 metres in length and is powered by a  Perkins Sabre 215hp at 1500rpm with a fuel capacity of 600 litres. Running speed is 15.6 knots per hour.