High octane excitement on the Indian Ocean

The newest and most exciting new development to reach the Maldives this year is not on land but on water. It is the award-winning Sultans way 007, the Azimut 103S superyacht which beat many desirable yachts to come away with the most coveted award in its category at the World Superyacht Awards in Venice on April 18.

Along with her two sisters, the Sultans way 007 brings a new dimension to bespoke tourism in the Maldives. It is the way to experience the Maldives’ 1900 pristine islands offering the ultimate freedom, relaxation and adventure in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

The arrival of Sultans of the Seas’ new superyacht the Sultans way 007 this spring, comes at a time when resort development in the atolls around the capital Male is reaching saturation point but where the seas linking the 26 major atolls of the Maldives are traffic-free. There are many creatures patrolling the channels but they are almost exclusively marine animals, large and small and a few local fishermen in their traditional dhonis.

Owned by a Maldivian company, Sultans of the Seas whose undertakings in the tourism industry and reputation for high levels of service is renowned, this flagship yacht is the showpiece of the fleet which also includes two smaller yachts the Sultans way 001 and 006, both bought new from Italian shipbuilder Azimut. For high octane excitement, speed, adventure and pampering across the atolls of the Maldives, there is no alternative.

Unlike many other yacht charters around the world, Sultans of the Seas has decided to create an all-inclusive arrangement. Once on board the Maldivian crew and captain will attend to every need. Fuel is included for up to four hours a day (very unusual with yacht charters), meals and soft drinks and all water sports come as part of the package. A motorised tender ensures complete accessibility to the shallowest reefs.

Guests can enjoy diving and snorkeling, fishing, canoeing, jet skiing and water-skiing in the deeper waters. Several sundecks, state-of-the-art music and entertainments systems, the most comfortable sunbeds, and a sliding glass roof the length of the salon assures a constant breeze if the air-conditioning is switched off.

The Sultans way 007, has won its place as one of the most exciting superyachts in the world in its category beating five other highly desirable yachts for the top prize at the prestigious Venice International Superyacht Awards on April 18th. The Sultans way 007 impressed the judges with her attractive design, unique full length glass sunroof in the saloon, sizeable fly-bridge and fully featured aft deck and a large foredeck area, all of which combine to create the most comfortable, airy and stylish superyacht ever seen in the Maldives.

“As with her two sisters, the Sultans way 006 and the Sultans way 001, the Sultans way 007 is a passport to the Maldives off the beaten track. The first sleeps four comfortably and the other two sleep 8-10 in four en-suite double cabins. A crew of four assure the very best service on board, providing the finest international cuisine, the best butler service, a diving instructor and all the accessories for the most perfect of holidays.

“All three yachts in the Sultans way fleet can be hired by the day or week, to suit our guests’ requirements,” says Ayshath Shihab, Chief Executive Officer. “Complete flexibility in timetable and programme is assured as one would expect with a travel product of this calibre” she concludes.

Rates start from £5,683 per day on the Sultans way and transfers between resorts are also possible. Sultans of the Seas can also arrange resort stays as part of the itinerary. For bookings and further product information visit Sultansoftheseas.com.