Finding superyacht roles in Male

Airport, ferry and entry facts for crew arriving in Male, with pay figures by yacht size.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Velana International Airport

The airport is on Hulhulé island. Tourist visas are granted on arrival for all nationalities (Maldives Airports Company).

VisaTourist visa on arrival, no pre-approval

PassportMachine-readable zone and at least 1 month validity

Traveller DeclarationSubmit it electronically through IMUGA

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Where yachts areMale Commercial Harbour is a cargo port. Its page lists no cruise berths and says passenger vessels are handled at anchorage. (Maldives Ports Limited.)

SeasonA Maldives yacht agent gives the visiting season as November to May. (Islander, December 2025.)

Mobile dataLocal SIM cards from Dhiraagu or Ooredoo. (Islander, December 2025.)

SuppliesFuel and supplies are limited outside Male and the central area. (Islander, December 2025.)

Rules

Visas, alcohol and work rules

Visas

Tourist visa on arrival

The airport guide says tourist visas are granted on arrival to all nationalities. Business visas go through the Ministry of Economic Development business portal. Check the rules for your passport.

Social rules

Alcohol and pork

Importing alcohol or pork without prior approval is prohibited under Law No. 4/1975. The airport says alcohol bought en route is confiscated on arrival. Resorts and hotels hold a special licence to serve it.

Work rules

Excursions with licensed guides

A September 2024 amendment to the foreign tourist vessel regulation requires passengers and crew on these vessels to join excursions led by licensed tour guides. (MV+ and Corporate Maldives, 2024.)

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Male.

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