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That water is breathtakingly Stunning, I think you could just add hours of that water, we won't complain.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

The Maldives islands are picture-perfect, everything you have seen in photos. I'm thinking of doing a short on the tropical fish, they are so stunning.

What a wonderful place and the locals so helpful and hospitable. Another great episode guys. Take care and have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead.

What a gorgeous looking place! Thanks for the wonderful video as always! I hope the diving fins are working out well.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

The fins are great, thank you Mark. The boys are so much faster than me now 😩

@mikeferguson2828

Ай бұрын

Nice video guys. I was there in 95 and we were doing 3 dives a day for a week. Really nice water and corals and pelagic fish. We are on the Malaysian rally and are currently at Tioman island and did a lovely wreck dive this morning with a bunch of the boats. The vis is pretty good here at the moment. Tomorrow we start heading up to KT then Anabas.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

@@mikeferguson2828 We loved Tioman Island and The anambas islands. Did anyone go trekking for theRaflesia flower? Our friends Russ and Margy on Sunrise are doing the rally with you.

Love the maldives. Nice to see real life as opposed to the resorts.

Great video, loving the kitty cameos.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

What a beautiful place to live.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

It is stunning.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

The inhabited islands are very quaint with a wonderful community feeling.

Hello Kiwis another awesome video.The water/reef is like an aquarium. That was a cool way of catching the Marlin 1 time use bait and no hook. The little island village looked really nice. I hope the guys B&B works out for him. Thanks for sharing looking forward to next video. Mocha's still enjoying life sweet cat

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

We hope these guys get lots of visitors too. It really was a little slice of heaven.

I love that blue water, it was great to get to see y'all again.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you David. We have been very impressed with the clear blue water here in the Maldives.

Always love seeing what you share. The other day I watched a video of a nature company regrowing coral and planting them in reef's that are dying and they are succeeding. Ivan needs new flip flops.

@pumpkinsoup3064

Ай бұрын

Unlike the reef 😩 there's plenty of life left in Ivan's slides 😉

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

It's great that there are people out there looking for solutions to the coral bleaching problem.

Thank you.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

You're welcome Rick!

"And bought our body weight in watermelons...." Ah, bless you, the writing is perfect as always. Glad to be back seeing you guys; happily reminded of Mocha's life aboard. Now to go back da capo. Best regards.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

He lives! So good to hear from you again. I sent another little check up note, did you get? We sincerely hope your health is going from strength to strength.

@danielwardin3609

Ай бұрын

Yes, I got your second note; planned to respond sooner. Pardon the delay. Getting better bit by bit -- or, from my Mediterranean childhood, poco à poco. Have started a mini Kiwi boys binge -- Declan's dolphins soliloquy in his latest knocked my frickin' socks off. Best to you both.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

@@danielwardin3609 No worries about not replying sooner it is just wonderful knowing you are progressing well. Take your time getting full back in your feet.

Another excellent episode! I love how you can pause the video just about anywhere - and it's so beautiful you'd be able to use it as a screensaver!

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Exception when Rob is in the vacinity, of course. 😂 Regardless, it's probably more to do with the location than anything.

@safricanabroad

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCruisingKiwis Haha, with Rob in the screenshot it'll be like having that Microsoft Clippy 📎 pop up - with some friendly sailing advise 😅

Just love the underwater photograpy, so beautiful. Coral is bleaching all over the world unfortunately. You take us to the most amazing places. Thank you. A very interesting and enjoyable video. Keep well and safe. James.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Not quite so James. From what we've seen there are heaps of places with coral growth blooming. It's good to see.

Thanks for visiting my country ❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

We absolutely love our tone here. There is a kindness in the people's nature that is humbling. We don't want to leave.

@electricmasterdragon4824

Ай бұрын

Stay till June

@abdullaniyaz6096

Ай бұрын

yeah brother,it's such joy seeing everyone can enjoy Maldives. It always bring a smile on my face when i see people enjoying our country. I wish more people can enjoy Maldives.

@electricmasterdragon4824

Ай бұрын

​@@abdullaniyaz6096almost evreyone one is so kind ❤

Cheers guys!

I find it fascinating that they don't use hooks and are very patient when fishing! How cool is that? Beautiful islands and beautiful footage!! Love it and I'm envious!

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Yes and they are successful with their forays.

Thanks

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Love you guys! Rob, I'm glad you don't listen to the Negative Neds. You're doing the Maldives in the best way possible. Watermelon, YUM. Safe travels. ❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Yeah no worries

I think i could enjoy that water. nice video

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Hard not to.👍

Your sailing adventures always put a smile on my fact. Very groovy, very groovy indeed.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

😊

Toujours mille merci pour votre travail , soyez toujours heureux ,

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Merci Alain

Liking Ivan's double soled flip flop LOL

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Bare feet will resolve that.

Synchronised dives off the bow was a cool shot :)

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

An amazing episode from my favourite sailing family 🌞🌞🌞

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you Cole

Wooow!! Amazing seadiving on "your own acuarium", haha Really breathtaking!! Ivan did save the day by avoiding a big catastrophy... hope he earned an extra once of chocolate or a bit more icream😂😂 Wonderful tour, Rachel. Sound and image works great. But Declan cand kend you his camera smoetimes... Rob, that fishing gadget works perfectly for you, no more fishing near fatal accidents😂 And those out tskes..m😂😂😂😂 Ivan been Ivan again, playing with Mocha, Rob and Mocha fooling around!! It make my day haha. Thanks. Safe journey, fair winds!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you VicuSan, so nice.

Wonderful to see you and the crew looking well and good. Your blessed in this way. Hey that’s a sexy wet suit Rob! 😂 Just joking! After watching all the other sailors on KZread these reefs your diving are stunning! This would be my first port of call if I was foot loose and fancy free! Honestly I would spend the rest of the year checking out these Islands of the Maldives! Pleasantly surprised to see your men are continuing to sail away, sail away, sail away with you! Just looks so tranquil, stress free and lovely. 😊❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

I'm sad to say we won't be spending a year here but should. Thank you Lee!

Love to see what you put together and show us, great edit vlog. Thanks again! Look forward to seeing what's next.

Thank you for visiting our country! I wish more people can enjoy Maldives , since the introduction of local tourism hotel prices are low now we have to do something about the tickets. The fish your son caught is very tasty but its a small one. It is very easy to catch them , we call it sea chicken haha cus it taste like chicken. Take care and enjoy Maldives.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much Abdullah! That's very thoughtful of you. We loved our time in the Maldives. It's a special part of the world and hope to return.

Thank you!

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!😊

Beautiful waters

Is Mocha comfortable? Just checking.

@pumpkinsoup3064

Ай бұрын

❤

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Mocha really needs to learn how to relax.

👍🏻❤ I found a whale bone lure with 16"of rope with no hook and was told it was for Marlin fishing.🫤 I thought that was ridiculous 😂 until I caught, with two others, a 1,000 lb. MARLIN that was bill wrapped, NOT hooked❗️I showed the two other the lure.😮 ❤ You're all very lucky❗️

@pumpkinsoup3064

Ай бұрын

Wow, you must have had to wait a while for that marlin to tire himself out.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

We are kicking ourselves that we didn't go for a fish with these guys.

@stevenr8606

Ай бұрын

​@@pumpkinsoup30642-1/2 hour for the three of us on 80lb. test line.

@stevenr8606

Ай бұрын

​@@TheCruisingKiwisyour upload was heart❤warming. BTW, let Rob know, and others, Grey REEF SHARKS are NOT your friend... if you see one, mostly they want you to see them. You are in their back yard, maybe even the front yard. 😮

@stevenr8606

Ай бұрын

After almost spooling a120w golden penn w/new Andy line (80 lb.​) it took the three of us 2-1/2hrs😅@@pumpkinsoup3064

Nice vlog - really enjoyed this one . Thanks team.

Nice! Live streams all finished now?

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

We have just been discussing that. Watch this space.

Rob , you should of told the guy that you are sightseeing the champagne islands on a beer budget.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I like that, we might use this as a title of a future vlog.

I enjoy your videos and how absolutely beautiful the water is. I wanted to ask what kind of content you have on your Patreon videos that isn’t on your regular KZread videos.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

We do behind the scenes videos for patrons and there are a few more incentives for the higher paying tiers. You can take a look on Patreon where it is call explained.

Did you get new Editing software?? Love the transition at 0:45 from Ivan's face eating watermelon to him on boat! It looks real NICE!!!

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

No same old editing software, just trying something different. Glad it appealed to you.

👍

Stunning islands...reminds me the caribbeans with much less boaters! Have you had to hire an agent for entering the country?

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Yes we used an agent which seems to be the only way.

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@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ken!

😀

Greetings. Yes, definitely worth stopping and spending time in the Maldives. It is definitely a 2 tier economic place. There is one price for the locals and one for tourists. Being on a sailing vessel, you kinda fall in between which makes you unwelcomed by the resort owners but hey, you belong just as anyone else belongs.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

The resorts loss I say😄

Firstly before start watching video just wanna say happy mothers day mam

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you Mohamed.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Thank you Mohan, 😊

That is one of the things I like about you guys, you live live you are broke and live like you want. I love the Whitakers but Keith farts 100 dollar bills; it is like they have cheat codes.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

😄

Fins, Rachel Fins 😂….. divers turn in their grave at Flippers 😝

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

It was only when I was editing this that I realised I had committed that cardinal sin. I must do better🫡

@user-jd7bv1gj9z

Ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwisAll good Rachel, love you all. Thanks for the experience.

I have been there. Amazing place aesthetically but very conservative in terms of naturism

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

Yeah we won't last long here for the lack of naturism huh😄

@coleweston6740

Ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis 🤣🤣

Beautiful place. Are there government restrictions on where you can visit? Is there a no tourism area? Enjoy.

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

The resorts are the only ones placing restrictions to anchor in their lagoons otherwise it is open to all. Stunning place.

@abdullaniyaz6096

Ай бұрын

Local tourism was banned till 2019 if i remember, cus we follow Islam so it was very difficult for the community to see tourist wearing clothes that's not suitable for the children's but after 2019 government changed the law to allow local tourism and most of the Island have a designated area called bikini beach.

@gustavomonteiro2793

Ай бұрын

@@abdullaniyaz6096 that's good news. Such a beautiful place to visit. If tourists respect local culture, it is a win/win situation.

:)

you guys need to take away the "zatara" views while they are stuck lol... Good Luck!!! ~ many are coming over as they are kinda "done" LOL

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

I think Zatara may have a few cards left up their sleeves.

@LenniePike

Ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwisit would seem that way; looks like they’re gonna be diving for lost treasure in 2025? Thanks for sharing your adventures too :)

@TheCruisingKiwis

Ай бұрын

@@LenniePike yes, that will be exciting. I wonder if they get to keep what they find?

@LenniePike

Ай бұрын

@@TheCruisingKiwis oh, believe me, if they make a big find, some country or individuals will sue them for sure 🙄

:)