New cruising permit regulations in Maldives

Created by doina. Last modified on 2006-11-22 11:57:35
Countries: Maldives

New regulations state that yachts intending to cruise any other atoll other than the North & South atoll must pay a fee of Mrf.5000.00 (about USD390) to the Tourism Ministry for the cruising permit. The agent will arrange this. Customs will issue the cruising permit. Yachts not obtaining permission are liable to be fined.