1. The Yacht & Base Information

Yacht: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 (Launch: June 2025)

Base: Located in Crossroads Marina, Maldives (The only high-end, purpose-built marina).

Logistics: Located just 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport (MLE).

Layout & Capacity: 5-Cabin Version (Maximum 8 Guests + 2 Crew).

Accommodation: 3 double guest cabins + 1 bunk cabin. Final cabin allocation subject to operational setup.

2. Detailed Equipment & Comfort Inventory

S/Y INFINITEA is heavily upgraded for comfort and autonomy in the tropics:
– Navigation & Sailing: Standard Draft Keel, Yanmar 80 HP Engine (240L Fuel Capacity), Furling Mast, Walk-around decks, full bimini/sprayhood setup.
– Electronics: Full Raymarine Cruising Pack (Axiom 7 Touchscreen, p70s Autopilot, i70s Display, Ray63 VHF), Radar, AIS Transponder, and portable VHF radio.
– Tropical Comfort: Air-Conditioning in the saloon (operates on shore power; generator installation planned June 2026), Solar panels, 3000VA inverter, and Starlink onboard (stay connected for messages, planning, or light remote work).
– Galley & Water Systems: 640L Water Capacity, 140 L/hour Watermaker, dedicated RO mineral drinking water system, 2-burner gas stove and oven, two fridges in the galley, one mini fridge in the cockpit, cockpit sink with hot/cold water, saltwater foot pump in galley, Ice cube maker, blender, and soup maker.
– Saloon & Entertainment: Premium “Ambiance Tropezian” upholstery, RA70N Fusion Audio Player with interior/cockpit speakers, portable projector for private sandbank cinemas.
– Toys & Exploration: Highfield CL380 dinghy with 20hp 4-stroke Suzuki outboard, SUPs, wakeboard, premium snorkeling gear, beach BBQ setup, and underwater lights.

Mandatory Extras (Payable before check in)

• Mandatory Expedition Pack: €2,500 / week
  (Includes: unlimited basic Starlink internet usage, Professional Crew (Captain/Chef & Mate/Hostess), 3.8m Highfield tender & 20hp outboard engine, SUPs & wakeboard, local agency handling & logistics, end cleaning, bed linen, and towels.)
• Maldives Cruising & Authority Permits: $150 USD / day/boat
  (Flat fee to cover variable local cruising permits and atoll paperwork).
• Airport Speedboat Transfer: Optional private transfers from MLE airport to the marina are coordinated according to group arrival times (a Mandatory logistics fee is provided upon booking based on group size).
• Security Deposit: €3,500 refundable authorisation against guest-caused damage, losses, or unpaid onboard charges.
  Optional Deposit Waiver: A non-refundable fee of €350 per week can be paid in advance, which reduces the required on-site refundable security deposit to €400. (Third-party deposit insurance via providers like Pantaenius or Yacht-Pool is also accepted.
• Maldives Green Tax: $12 USD / traveller/night.

Booking  and Cancellation Policy

Date Approval & Deposit: a 50% deposit is required to secure the yacht for the selected dates after approval. The remaining 50% balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.

Cancellations: More than 45 days prior = Loss of the 50% deposit. 45 days or less prior = Loss of 100% of the charter fee.

Taxes: Government Permits are tax-exempt. All tax rates are subject to change based on official government regulations at the time of charter.