Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review.
I recently enjoyed an AMAZING holiday in the Maldives. You can read my trip reports here:
Today: Review of the seaplane transfer to Soneva Jani
Located on an uninhabited five-island cluster in the Noonu Atoll, Soneva Jani is the Maldives' most exclusive and famous resort. The resort features 51 overwater pool villas, spread along two jetties that curve into a 5.6 km (3,4 mi) magnificent lagoon of crystal clear waters. Known as Chapter One and Chapter Tow, both jetties are connected to the Maldives' largest resort island, a tropical paradise fringed by pristine beaches and blanketed with lush tropical greenery. Highlights at Soneva Jani include the villas' retractable roofs, private water slides, a wide range of sublime restaurants, personalized experiences & excursions, and a spectacular new spa facility, Soneva Soul.
There are three ways to get to Soneva Jani:
- Most guests will arrive at Soneva Jani by shared seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé (priced at $1100 USD per adult and $550 USD per child in high season)
- Some guest opt for a shared wheeled flight transfer fom Velana International Airport in Malé to Maafaru Airport in the Noonu Atoll, followed by a 15-minute speedboat to the resort (priced at $550 USD per adult and $225 USD per child in high season)
- The lucky few will fly by private plane directly to Maafaru International Airport, which operates 24/7 and handles domestic and international flights and private charters. The airport boasts a 2200 m (7218 ft) long runway with a state-of-the-art terminal with a VIP lounge. The airport can land large aircrafts such as Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
This is a review of the seaplane transfer to Soneva Jani. To maker it more 'visual', I've made a YouTube movie documenting my transfer to Soneva Jani, which you can watch below.
Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, also known as Malé International Airport, and after passing immigration, guests are met by the Soneva airport staff members, who take care of the luggage and provide assistance with the check-in at the Manta Air counters so secure the seaplane boarding passes. There are two seaplane operators in the Maldives: Manta Air is the newest airline while Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) is the oldest air transfer operator in the country. Manta Air is the most premium of the two airlines: it has a pre-departure lounge open to all passengers and its seaplanes feel more modern and offer a little bit more space per seat. Some resorts work with TMA while others (such as Soneva) have contracts with Manta Air.
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