Sunset Queen The Maldives Luxury Cruiser

Sunset Queen Luxury Cruiser in Maldives

Surely, one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Maldives is on a luxury boat doing nothing. To do that there is nothing better than Sunset Queen. Once on board, we will take you exploring through the turquoise waters, multicolored marine life in the coral gardens and snow white sandy beaches, cool breeze, breathtaking sunsets and Silvery moonlit nights filled with stars.

Sunset Queen is a luxury yacht that combines modern engineering and traditional Maldivian architectural design. This luxury cruiser offers all the modern amenities and facilities for the comfort and wellbeing of the guests. From the spacious cabins to the rooftop sundeck, Sunset Queen provides ample opportunity for space and relaxation with unlimited fun. The vessel is further facilitated with an air-conditioned, Restaurant, Bar, TV lounge and internet access.

Sunset Queen can accommodate up to 17 passengers and is perfect either for small groups of Divers, Surfers or even Families. Sunset Queen is well equipped with diving equipment and also an experienced dive master. The dive master and the boat captain will guide you to the best dive sites you can ever see in the world. In addition, we will also take you to inhabited islands where culture and tradition has thrived for centuries.

Sunset Queen Equipments Facilities and Extra Activities
Night Fishing, Cruising, Island Hoppin to local villages and resorts, BBQ on private beach, Security Safe, Binoculars, Mobile Phone, Life Bouys, Audio/Visual Room, Movie Night.

Sunset Queen Reservations / Inquiries
H Maley thila, Mahelhi goalhi, Male 20-05
Phone : +960 332 5977
Fax : +960 331 8273

Asia‘s Most Romantic Destination, Komandoo Maldive Island Resort

Komandoo Maldive Island Resort is naturally an idyllic getaway place for holiday makers with romance in their heart. Measuring 500 meters long and 100 meters wide, located within Lhaviyani Atoll waters, Komandoo is designed by nature with intense tranquility allowing a couple to be themselves. The 65 villas in 3 categories : Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas are carefully designed to enhance the unique values of the natural ambience of this Resort. The supporting facilities include one main bar, one main buffet restaurant, one over-water a la carte‘ restaurant, spa, water sports and a dive center.

Komandoo Maldive Island Resort

Trip Advisor presented the Travelers’ Choice Award 2009 to Komandoo Maldive Island Resort as Asia‘s most romantic destination and world's #7.

Candle Light Dinners and renewal of wedding vows arranged on the beach are options to add meaning and value to intimacy. Located within the waters of Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo takes pride in its shallow reef right around the Resort, rich with marine life and live corals. True to its flavour, this Resort is the holiday destination for a large number of repeaters.

Nearly as flawless as it is, Trip Advisor has awarded Komandoo the Certificate of Excellence in May 2011 for consistently receiving very positive comments.

Asia‘s Most Romantic Destination, Komandoo Maldive Island Resort Reservations Call : +960 662 1010 Fax : +960 662 1011

Maldivian Religion

Mosque in Maldives

"Conversion to Islam is linked to a mythical story which the locals refer to as the “Rannamaari" story."

Maldives is alOO% Islamic nation. However the country was a Buddhist state prior to mass conversion in 1153 AD. Archaeological evidence also confirms the existence of sun worshippers and other pagan practitioners in ancient times. Conversion to Islam is linked to a mythical story which the locals refer to as the “Rannamaari" story. The tale speaks of a sea monster‘ which the locals refer to as “Rannamaari" that terrorised the capital every full moon.

The people in order to appease the monster and to prevent rampant kilings offered a sacrificial virgin maiden to feed on. A travelling Moroccan Islamic scholar named Abu al Barakaath Ul Barbary was responsibie for slaying the “Rannamaari" through the recitation of verses from the Quran. The legend states that Abu al Barakaath made a stop over in Maldives during a routine voyage and stayed with a local family.

He was made aware of the “Rannamaari" and the sacrifices along with other local traditions by the family. He was also informed by the family that their daughter was chosen for the next upcoming sacrifice which made Abu al Barakaath formulate a plan to save her. On the sacrificial day he disguised himself as a giri taking the place of his host’s daughter and stayed at the altar near the beach built for the sacrifice. He started to recite the Quran upon seeing the monster surface from the ocean. The vibrations and spirituai power of his recitation killed the “Rannaamaari". sending it back to the depths of the ocean.

The King along with the locals arrived the next morning to the altar only to find the Moroccan still reciting the Quran. This miracle astonished and bewildered the King and after listening to Abu al Barakaath’s story issued an official decree ordering all Maldivians to convert to Islam. Abu al Barakaath’s body now rests in the tomb known as "Medhu Ziyaariay" which can be found in the capital Male’. Sufic sects have also been known to have existed and operated after conversion and they have been linked to the construction of tombs next to mosques. However‘ no such sect exists in the modern day and the country comprises of solely Sunni Muslims.

Maldivian Lifestyle

traditional Maldivian family

The traditional Maldivian family consisted of a patriarch who earned a living primarily by fishing, Carpentry, seamanship, tapping toddy and boat-building are also traditional professions some men pursued. The woman normally stayed at home and took care of the children and other household duties. She was also responsible for activities like drying the fish and smoking the fish for commercial use. Some women also engaged in activities like mat weaving and making coir rope. There was very much a close-knit communal atmosphere to the islands.

However after the 197O’s which ushered in a new era of rapid modernisation, urbanisation, industrialisation and the growth of tourism had brought about significant changes to the lifestyle and professions of the locals. Most Maldivian people now pursue modern professions in both the private sector and public sector. Employment in the construction industry, tourism industry and the service sector has boomed with higher concentrations in Male’ (capital), commercial and business centre of the nation.