Say Yes Adventures Reviews 94

This trip was a dream come true for me!

I saw amazing things, beautiful nature, had incredible experiences such as swimming with rays almost 2-3 meters long, and visited truly heavenly beaches. What I liked most about this trip was experiencing the Maldives in all its authenticity, visiting local islands that immerse you in the culture of the people who live there!

A huge thank you to Kara, Tash, and Ash, the organizers of this trip! Everything was organized perfectly, and when plans had to change due to the weather, they did everything they could to ensure we didn't miss out on any of the planned experiences. Their kindness was also incredible, making everyone feel involved and comfortable in the group, while also leaving moments of freedom to enjoy the beaches and the island. It was a wonderful balance between activities together and moments of relaxation.

All this at a super affordable price and in excellent accommodations! Thank you for making one of my dream trips come true!

My thank you cannot be big enough! Say Yes Adventures made possible a dream trip to the MALDIVES that I didn't think I would ever be able to do. The way they organised each moment of the trip was beyond perfect and the guides are not only such a professional duo, but also very sweet and friendly. They make everyone feel we were part of a big family and they took care of each of us in an incredible way! Most importantly they were able to understand the needs and personality of each of us and each of us felt like they were living the holiday exactly how they wanted to live it! THE WHOLE TRIP HAS SIMPLY BEEN AMAZING!! Thank you so much and I will definitely come again on one of your trips!!

Brilliant experience. All 3 islands we visited were amazing. Dhiffushi was probably my favourite with all the excursions including snorkelling with nurse sharks and stingrays 🔥🔥💯. Then finished the day with dolphin 🐬 cruise with barbecue. But to top it all off our last day was the best memories or snorkelling with manta rays and I will cherish that merely for rest of my life

As for Kara, tasha and newest guide Ashleigh couldn’t have asked for better guides. Great stories and always looked after any needs and make you feel welcome the whole trip. No one feels excluded in the group. Highly recommend doing one of there group tours as you will love every minute of it 😍😍🇲🇻🇲🇻. Group tour we did from 23 of November to 2nd of December.

Brilliant experience and recommend Maldives to anyone

This was the trip of a lifetime! I had so many bucket list experiences! Tash , Kara and ash were amazing and even when the unpredictable Maldives weather threatened to ruin our fun, they quickly changed things around to other days and made sure we always had something fun to do in the meantime. The most caring and amazing company I’ve ever traveled with ❤️ If you are thinking of booking just do it! Who knew you could do Maldives in a budget and still get to do all the most amazing things! You can even have a moment of luxury and go to a resort for the day. I made lifelong friends and it’s made me want to go back! Please do a Maldives 2.0!

I’ve just come back from the dreamiest trip to the Maldives with Say Yes Adventures and I’m still smiling and can't stop looking through my pictures and videos!! 😍🌴

I joined the trip solo and left having met 20+ amazing women (and one man!) who made the whole experience even more unforgettable. The energy, the enthusiasm, the laughs made the trip so incredible!

We had a few weather challenges (the wind and rain was quite relentless on a couple of the days!) but Kara and Tash handled it incredibly well. They reshuffled the itinerary like pros to make sure we didn’t miss a thing - and we didn’t!! 🙌

We also lucked out with Ash, the newest guide to join the team - she was such a ray of sunshine ☀️ enthusiastic, fun, thoughtful and genuinely passionate - she’s going to be the best addition to Say Yes Adventures!

Snorkelling with the local wildlife was my highlight of the entire trip 🤿
We saw alllll the sea life - fish in every colour and size, turtles, sharks, sting rays… and the absolute show-stoppers: MANTA RAYS!!! I had tears in my eyes watching the footage back because they were so magical and even left with a Manta Ray necklace from the Tourist Shop to remember the moment.

Every evening Kara, Tash and Ash organised group dinners and you could either go along or do your own thing - I joined almost all of them and it was so nice to be able to talk about the mems of the day with everyone else who also experienced it with you!

The hotels were great, the staff were so sweet and helpful and all travels between the islands were seamless - even the incredibly bumpy one between Dhiffushi and Dhigurah (another weather curveball!) became part of the fun - we definitely took it all in our stride!

Honestly… Say Yes Adventures are amazing and I would definitely recommend.

If you’re thinking about booking: SAY. YES.✨🥰

Wow wow wow, I’m so glad I got to do this trip with Say Yes one I never thought I’d be lucky to enough to do. I can’t get over how fantastic this was, it really was a trip of a life time! So many bucket list items and I feel blessed to have had this experience. The islands were amazing and the friends and memories made along the way will never be forgotten. I can’t thank Kara, Tash and Ashleigh enough for making this the best holiday ever! Everything was so well planned and we were looked after at every step, you just turn up and take in the magic of the Maldives. I miss it already!! Xxx

This tour was a dream come true. Who knew it was possible to travel to the Maldives on a budget? Kara, Tash and Ash all made this trip so easy, fun and memorable. We had some bad weather but still got to do everything we wanted to with some flexibility, excellent communication and a passion for problem solving. This tour shows you the best of Maldives wildlife, while connecting with locals and culture. My favourite part aside from the stunning wildlife was the local sweet treats on different islands where you learn about the local way of life. Thank you to Say Yes for making this happen. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to see other tours you start!

Best trip!
Kara and Tash are amazing! They will do anything to support you before and during the trip. They are so accommodating and just the kindest people. The trip was amazing and we experienced and saw the most incredible things. I would highly recommend to Say Yes to this trip of a lifetime!

Say Yes to the best - fun friendly and knowledgeable ladies, the trip was amazing nothing was too much bother and accommodated last requests. 💯 recommend and they have no age limit I’m 53 and had the time of my life - the activities were great and plenty free time to enjoy sunbathing - see you next year ladies

Once in a lifetime trip!
An amazing trip on 3 different local islands. Experienced paradise beaches, local food and island life. We saw so much marine life on various snorkelling trips.
Kara and Tash go above and beyond to make your trip the best it can possible be.

Say Yes Adventures totally blew me away. From start to finish, Kara and Natasha had everything well organised. The itinerary flowed perfectly, and all the little details were taken care of so I could just relax and enjoy myself.
This trip gave me such a confidence boost. I got to try things for the very first time, step outside my comfort zone, and meet amazing new people. The vibe was so encouraging and uplifting that I felt comfortable doing stuff I probably would’ve hesitated to try on my own.
If you’re not sure about joining a group trip, honestly, this is the best way to start.
I’d recommend Say Yes Adventures 100%. You’ll come back with unforgettable memories, confidence you didn’t know you had, and friends who feel more like family.

An amazing trip that I want to do all over again ✨🩵

As someone who has done over 10 group trips before, this was one of my favourite group trips that I’ve ever done! Kara and Luke were absolute gems at organising everything - keeping us updated with clear and regular communication and going above and beyond to reschedule as many activities as they can that got cancelled due to high winds / rough seas. They also were super helpful at helping us do additional activities that weren’t necessarily communicated as a ‘traditional’ add-on, such as swimming with nurse sharks! (Which I’m super grateful for and will always remember Super Shark Saturday!!)

The overall itinerary was perfect and included 3 lovely local islands (which I felt got more and more beautiful as we went on the trip!). The itinerary is packed full of great activities and the trips to the sandbanks were beautiful. There was a nice balance between included activities and those that you could add on, meaning it was great for people who perhaps had different budgets.

The quality of the hotels were great (the last island was my favourite and definitely the nicest hotel) and the locations of the hotels to the bikini beaches was super close. Each hotel provided beach towels too which was handy! The staff at those hotels were also so kind and accommodating. Breakfast was good and always had enough options. Kara and Luke had amazing recommendations for dinner each night and always booked us an option somewhere if we wanted dinner as a group (which we all did!) and really helped us bond as a group.

Finally, the group I had for this trip was out of this world with about half of the group in their 20’s and half in their 30’s. As someone who was 34, I was curious to know the age demographic but it was a real good mix of ages and if you are up for fun adventures and undertaking new experiences - it doesn’t matter what your age is!

I’m so grateful for Kara, Tash and Say Yes Adventures for making this all possible - I’ve met friends for life 🩵 and would recommend Say Yes Adventures to anyone!

Top tips:
- definitely do the resort day pass add on - the resort we went to was incredible and it really brought us together as a group bonding-wise!
- pack insect repellent spray! Everyone found that they got bitten on Digurah the most!
- you can buy small bottles of sun cream on the islands and it’s not too expensive but bring enough from home as the sun is very strong! For other essentials, I always spotted items such as shampoo, conditioner etc in the shops but would recommend bringing some with you.
- bring USD cash if you can as everywhere accepts it!
- say yes to as many of the add-on activities as you can as they made my trip extra special!

Take this as your sign to say yes!

I had the most amazing time in the Maldives with the best group of people. Kara and Luke did an amazing job of being tour guides and ensuring that all activities could take place or get rescheduled if the weather initially prevented any. Everyone got along so well which was definitely due to all the shared meals and activities together. I feel as though all my requests and queries were listened to and taken into account (in regards to rooms) and I was given so much help with any questions and emails I sent. This particularly relieved any initial stress I had as this was my first time solo travelling.

I highly recommend booking extra nights at the start or end of the tour if possible, as I got to enjoy some peaceful island life by myself at the start and then spend some extra time with the friends I had made at the end of the tour.

Everyone on the tour saw the most amazing marine life such as Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and Turtles - this was due to the boat crew trying their absolute best to find any animals and taking us to the best locations.

I wouldn’t change anything about this tour. Thanks so much for such an amazing time and unbeatable memories!

Amazing tour! Maldives has always been on my list and I’m so glad I booked on this trip. Luke and Tara were the bests hosts and made sure we were always kept informed. They made sure everyone had a great time. Maldives is stunning and I would recommend you visit the local islands for an authentic experience on this tour!

This was my first group trip and it really exceeded my expectations. The guides Kara and Luke were quite patient, knowledgeable and flexible. The activities were carefully planned to ensure that everyone had a great time and bonded as a team. Super shark Saturday and Halloween night were especially fun activities and the memories will surely last a lifetime! I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone (male or female ).

This really was a once in a lifetime trip! It was really well organised meaning there was no stress just good vibes everyday with the best group of people. I came away having seen wildlife I never thought I’d be lucky enough to see and having made new friends/travel buddies. A big thank you to Kara, Tash, & Luke for making the Maldives an accessible and affordable trip, it really was fantastic.

What an amazing tour run by the best people you will ever meet (Kara and Luke). It was my second ever group tour and what a great bunch of people to spend it with. I would highly recommend doing in and paying extra for the additional tours as these are 100% worth it. I would say one of my favourite days was the day resort as this allowed us to get to know everyone better and enjoy the beautiful views. I am defo recommended this to everyone and would definitely do again in the future.

Absolutely the best Group trip you will ever join! You’ll spend days in absolute paradise, making friends, eating local foods and see wildlife only a hand full of people ever get to see.
Thank you Kara & Luke for making this my favorite holiday and showing us the beautiful Maldives!

Michaela was our wonderful kind professional guide on this trip from April 17 th to 26 th 2025. Kara and Tash were available 24/7 to answer any questions before and during the trip. I have no hesitation in recommending this say yes holiday.
We had a fantastic group of 13 ladies and we all got on really well which made for a fantastic family like experience. We got to see the true authentic Maldieves on a budget. We saw turtles, sting rays, manta rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks and many colourful fish while snorkelling.
We experienced 3 different islands and could use rental bikes, paddle boards and kayaks.
We saw many sunrises and sunsets, sand banks and lots of wildlife. We also had a chance to do some fishing and had a fantastic barbecue dinner on the beach that evening.
The food was excellent and lots of choice available. There is no alcohol on the island but honestly we were so busy and up early and in bed early I did not miss alcohol at all. We have the chance to pay for a 4-5 star resort which was amazing and well worth doing. Lots of food drinks and activities available and we also saw the amazing waterfront accomodation.
We went on a party boat to see the sunset and had a few drinks. We saw how local women made coconut oil and we were able to purchase oil which was amazing. Pure coconut oil with zero additives.
I would highly rate this holiday to the Maldives and hope to come back soon. The staff in all the 3 hotels were amazing and very helpful. Our bags were collected from our rooms and transported to vehicles and delivered to the next room which was a great help as some accommodation did not have lifts. All accommodation is very close to the beach or in the beach.

A trip of dreams, stunning island locations and a well facilitated itinerary by Tash and Kara.

This was an action packed trip, with plenty of optional activities such as Scuba diving, a resort day, watersport hire, messages and more.

Although this is absolutely a budget trip with a great insight to what the Maldives has to offer on the local islands, the resort day certainly gives you a glimpse of a more expensive type of holiday.

All accomodations were in great locations, however the 2nd accomodation on Dhiffushi Island was not the best, as the room did not have any natural light so a little bit dark. With 3 of us were crammed into the smaller room, it was a little tight for space. A sea view room in this hotel would have changed the experience.

As much as we were all busy doing activities on all islands, the heat and humidity is alot to get used to, so often we would go back to the rooms for an hour in the air con here and there, so it is definately worthwhile to have a nice room to relax in.

Coming on this trip solo, we got lucky that everyone came by themselves, so no cliques and plenty of like minded people to share the experience. A good variety of ages in our group from 21-50's and the first all female group I believe.

Notes:
-Remember your mossie spray, especially for the last island!
-Slip on sandals are the best footwear as most shops require you to take off shoes to enter and also barefoot beachwalks are the one
-A linen shirt is spot on for respecting local culture, but more so ideal for covering the shoulders from sunburn.
-The final island is a little more pricey, so try do all of the watersports before if possible.

A fabulous trip with some unforgettable experiences. What can I say, the Maldives is paradise!