St. Regis Maldives – Arrival & Transfer Information

St. Regis Maldives – Arrival & Transfer Information

ARRIVAL & TRANSFER INFORMATION

SHARED SEAPLANE TRANSFER

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is located in the Dhaalu Atoll and the transfer takes approximately 45 minutes by a combined seaplane from Velana International Airport (MLE). When booking International flights to Maldives, please consider that we operate in partnership with Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) to provide seaplane transfers that operate during daylight hours only and usually fly between 6:00am and 4:00pm. Important information: Seaplane check-in time for TMA closes at 3:30pm. Hence seaplane transfer can be arranged for international flights landing prior to 3:30pm.For departure, we are able to arrange seaplane transfer for international flights departing from the airport at or after 9:00 am. Please be advised that all times are in local time.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Full payment is required prior to arrival date, either by Credit Card OR Wire Transfer. If payment is by wire transfer, valid payment proof must be received prior to arrival. • Baggage allowance for seaplane is restricted to 30 kg including hand luggage per person age 2 years and above. • Seaplane service provider will charge excess baggage at USD 5.60 per kg (subject to change by service provider). • Transfer of excess baggage is subject to availability by the service provider and does not guarantee the excess baggage on the same flight as the passenger. • Please be advised that the linear dimension of any of the luggage pieces must not exceed 158 centimeters. Hand luggage will be limited to one small bag of 3 kg (small handbag/smallest size backpack/laptop bag). • The waiting time at the seaplane terminal is subject to change based on airline operations, flight connections and weather (approximately two hours). • Please note that neither The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort nor Trans Maldivian Airways can be held responsible for the delay or cancellation of flights which occur due to severe weather conditions. Any additional costs involved in alternate accommodation or international flight rearrangements due to force majeure are to be borne by the guest.

Seaplane transfer charges are as follows:

Below 2 years - Complimentary 2-11 years - USD 449 12 years and above - USD 745

CIP SERVICE

Should you wish to proceed with confirming CIP service, kindly send us the passport copies of the persons travelling along with the international arrival and departure details so that we may assist you further.

For a more convenient experience at Velana International Airport (MLE), we are able to assist in requesting CIP fast track service at the Airport at USD 215 per person per way (aged 2 years and above).

FLIGHTS LANDING AFTER 3:30PM

CIP SERVICES FOR ARRIVALS

If the actual landing time of your international flight at Velana International Airport (MLE) is after 3:30pm, we shall arrange the seaplane transfer for the following morning. We recommend that you stay overnight at a hotel located near the airport – kindly allow us to provide you with some conveniently located options: • Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa (our sister property, located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport)

1. Receive guest when disembarking from the aircraft at the steps/gate 2. Escort guest to CIP Lounge by a CIP vehicle, if the aircraft is not parked near the Lounge 3. Handle passport of guest for Immigration clearance 4. Clear guest baggage Customs at belt and deliver to designated Sea/Land transport 5. Escort guest to their designated transport.

CIP SERVICES FOR DEPARTURES

• Hulhule Island Hotel (located on the same island as Velana International Airport)

1. Receive guest from the jetty and escort to CIP Lounge 2. Receive baggage and process for check-in 3. Handle passports of guest for Immigration clearance 4. Escort to aircraft by CIP vehicle, if the aircraft not parked near the Lounge. Please be advised CIP fast track service is provided by a third party at the airport, hence confirmation will be subject to availability on a ‘first-come-first-served basis’. We therefore recommend requesting in advance, should you wish to book CIP service for your arrival and/or departure.

Alternatively, our private yacht named “Norma”, an Azimut Flybridge 66, may be chartered for airport transfer – please find more information below.

PRIVATE SEAPLANE TRANSFER

For added luxury and comfort, we are able to arrange private seaplane transfer between Velana International Airport (MLE) and The St. Regis Maldives as follows:

Private aircrafts can accommodate up to 225 kg of luggage per aircraft. The linear dimension of any of the luggage pieces must not exceed 158 centimeters.

• Private seaplane transfer by standard 14 seats non air-conditioned aircraft at USD 8,008 per way

The rates are net rates inclusive of all applicable taxes.

Aircraft type is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

• Private seaplane transfer by VIP 10 seats non air-conditioned aircraft at USD 8,900 per way

100% pre-payment is required in order to guarantee the booking and is non-refundable after confirmation.

• Private seaplane transfer by VIP 8 seats air-conditioned aircraft at USD 9,800 per way

By default, you are booked the shared seaplane transfer. Should you wish to proceed with confirming a private seaplane transfer, kindly advise us of your preferred aircraft type and we and we will assist you with the reservation.

LUXURY YACHT TRANSFER (NORMA)

Alternatively, we can arrange transfer by our very own Azimut Flybridge 66 yacht, Norma. She is the most technologically advanced luxury yacht in its class, named Norma as a tribute to our long-standing history steeped in maritime. Available for our guests to charter at their leisure, Norma features three decadent cabins and is perfectly suited for a luxurious adventure out on the open seas. Norma is 66 feet in length, features two Caterpillar inboard engines and normally cruises at 18 to 25 knots per hour.

She additionally has stabilizers to minimize the impact of waves on her and the passengers which provides for a pleasant yachting experience.

Journey will take approximately 3 – 4 hours. Please contact our reservations team regarding prices.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO MALDIVES

TRAVELER DECLARATION

Following the most recent requirements from certain airlines and countries for their travelers, the resort is facilitating PCR testing which will be carried out by our well-trained medical team on site. The resort doctor will receive the test results electronically and inform guests through their personal Butler prior to departure. • On-site PCR testing charges will be USD 120.00 subject to 23.2% Service Charge & T-GST per person. • Reservations for PCR testing should be made latest 72 hours prior to departure. • Departing guests who require a negative PCR certificate to return to their home country or final destination will be prioritized.

All international travellers are required to submit an Online Traveler Declaration Form within 72 hours before their arrival and departure to and from the Maldives. Please complete the form via this link: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create

PRE-DEPARTURE (ON-SITE PCR TESTING)

Aligned with expert protocols and led by Marriott’s Cleanliness Council, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is able to take PCR test swabs directly at the resort three days prior to departure.