MALDIVES is Shockingly Affordable (But is it WORTH IT?)

[@AcidGlow]

*Oh, my dream place* but still too much for me 😓 so I'll just watch on KZbin instead 🌅

[@coraliecarbonneau4077]

LOVE! Thank you for bringing back the Lost LeBlanc that I discovered years ago when I was planning my first trip to Asia :)

[@lostleblanc]

Merry Christmas!!! Hope you had a special day with loved ones. I have not uploaded in 45 days which is probably the longest I've ever gone without publishing since starting KZbin. After a good break and recharge, I'm beyond excited for the new year and for the 3 or 4 videos I have shot and backlogged. The Sri Lanka video that is coming soon is one of our best in a lonng time. I think you are going to love it. Excited to make 2024 a year of immense focus, purpose and a year of getting back to regular videos. Appreciate you guys

[@nikhilsonawane911]

Come to India after the Shri Lanka trip my suggestion is Munnar in Kerala (God Owns Country)😇

[@quokkaYT]

Idk what it exactly was but this episode had something about it - just felt like an energizing breath of fresh air, good stuff

[@clarissediannetormis5500]

Happy holidays @lostleblanc and gorgeous girlfriend 😍💞🎄💕

[@randyv8232]

Maafushi kind of reminds about the back roads of Boracay sans of course the Sharks and Mantas. Do you think? Merry Xmas You two!!!!

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

*_Okay, this video was definitely a PSA. Now I gotta go..._*

[@CabinBagsPacked]

Been to Maldives a couple of times and spent $50 for 5day trips. Maafushi isn’t a good option for getting the Maldives experience. But there are many local islands which are secluded and much more quiet and costs much less than $100 a day. If you ever do this again, I urge you to choose a smaller local island.

[@SuaTruong]

Any suggestions?

[@fullboxxskater]

Thulusdoo@@SuaTruong

[@Hashamkhan07]

Suggestions for affordable honeymoon islands?

[@MVpatriotX]

Thoddoo ​@@Hashamkhan07

[@georgipetrov3442]

For 10 days how much would cost, for seeing about 3 islands with food included?

[@Martism89]

thank you guys for sharing! this is really useful for those ones willing to visit Maldives on a budget!

[@unmagicalmushroom]

i dont think people realise he’s doing the budget video for the viewers and not himself…

[@kaafi7948]

Taxis ain’t free buddy

[@auciqzz]

this ain’t taxis hey! we don’t hold ‘em so lay your cards down down down down

[@LeeFleetCruiseDirector]

Great seeing you get back to the affordable travel tips with some smashing cinematics. Loved this one 🎉 thank you Team Lost!

[@neverlookback1244]

He can't afford 31 dollars

[@bwoodpig]

Glad you are back, been missing your content

[@cwaddell171]

Been to the Maldives a couple of times (only to local islands), and Maafushi definitely isn't the best one (I think it's maybe the biggest/busiest?). It is probably best for a budget and you do probaby have the best prices/options for the day tours - so I'd go there for a few days, do a bunch of day trips, but then head to some of the others islands for the nicer beaches, but without the resort prices. The local ferry is only $2-3 for a few hours trip, so travelling between islands can be done much cheaper (although slower).

[@ADAMADAM-wq6bv]

Suggestions for honeymoon?

[@livingyourbestlife5238]

The island you had lunch on your day trip is Fulidhoo. We have been there twice for two weeks. It is smaller and less commercial that Mafuushi and our accommodation was on the beach. It is SLIGHTLY more expensive than Mafuushi however our accommodation was $50 a night and the dives around $58 - price depending on how many dives you do and has a world class dive centre. We posted a video a few years ago - was our first so not great😂 - but never got around on our last trip. I would highly recommend you try Fulidhoo next time - the diving and day trips are incredible.

[@lostt_alex]

Merry Christmas Christian! amazing video as always keep up the good work!

[@lostleblanc]

Appreciate it Alex! Merry Christmas

[@lemaldives]

Finally. Thank you for a honest review.

[@lostleblanc]

Hope it helps!

[@lemaldives]

@@lostleblanc im from maldives and ive seen so many people do videos saying the expensive side of maldives. Reality is there is way more cheaper “local guest houses” here in maldives. Plus you get to visit a resort island for one day less than $200 all inclusive. So what you revealed is a relief. 🤙🏽🌴

[@muusecali4391]

Ever think isn’t free 😂😂😂😂

[@ThuriGaN]

I've been in Maldives many times (Maafushi as well - Arena beach hotel is quite nice), is my go to place for aqua life holidays. There is no other place on earth so awesome and affordable to do scuba dives.

[@thelosth9911]

Maldivesss is destroying sea life in ocean. Its not a sustainable tourism. Its a destroying ocean lifes and living beings. Over rated tourism scam

[@scubaaddicted]

Merry Christmas Christian ! Great video. Looking forward to your content in 2024 ! (Quick note no Manta rays in your footage - eagle rays and sting rays)

[@philsgood3834]

Omg I have been waiting for an easy, breezy and real videos like this from you for a long time!!! Seriously great work and keep it up!!!!! Loved this one!

[@AlainTrentini]

Being a solo traveler i would never book a water bungalow. But with a girlfriend like yours it would definitely be a dream experience :)

[@PackYourEssentials]

This is great to give us a rough idea on prices, Thanks a mill! Looking forward to getting there ourselves!

[@thebabayega]

$10 for a coconut is equal Rp150k. You can buy 150 coconut in bali with $10😅

[@martinaltmann1658]

I just turned 40 and we went to the Maldives 🇲🇻 business class with Qatar Airlines and stayed at the Ozen Reserve Bolifushi Overwater Villa with slide into the ocean and then another week on the Emperor Serenity liveaboard for some amazing diving 🤿🐡🦀🐙🐬🦈 it was absolutely the trip of a lifetime 🙏🏼❤️💯

[@duplicateify]

How long did it take you to get there?

[@martinaltmann1658]

About 24 hours total. Absolutely worth it. If you have a layover then just hang out at a lounge and take a shower etc.

[@TheRamuniukas]

I stayed at Maafushi because I can’t pay 700 $ for a night, but it was amazing holiday, marine life is amazing and there are private islands that sell day tickets, so you can still get that resort feeling without spending ton of money

[@randyv8232]

I always love Videos that show the contrast of budget and luxury =)

[@williamtaudien]

This video had cinematography and good information. Should have more views. It's weird what happened to travel content on youtube lately. The videos that get a lot of views are of people walking around with a shaky gopro filming people on the street, and having no scene changes or sense of videography skills. :S

[@RichardMartinez-u5y]

what a cool episode it turned out to be. I love the Maldives

[@amyslowikgrossman835]

LOL I'm proud of Ruby for doing the shark float off the boat thing. I wouldn't be brave enough for it. :)

[@lostleblanc]

and we each still have 10 fingers :)

[@Hubsiimo]

I hope you don't fight with your girlfriend when she asks 1$ 😂😂

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

Great video. Love those daring, brave poses with the sharks. I would love to visit the Maldives one day. Thanks for sharing. I am lucky to be alive and am recovering from a near death experience

[@ArifArif-cv4rn]

What is the video Enjoy your last final day 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@StephanieMarie-dy6qm]

Dayyyyum! If my man took me there, I would be SOOOO FN HAPPY, EXCITED, and GRATEFUL!!! And I would def show it! You would not catch me chirping about a thing!

[@Supex34]

Too bad a flight from a realistic departure location is $2000 (America) 🤡🤡🤡

[@lostleblanc]

I’m sure there are seasonal deals but yeah it’s not exactly next door so flights will be a cost to consider

[@MomentswithDavid]

Get your money up not your funny up homie 🤡 Leblanc is just showing what’s up haterrrr

[@shazzari]

Yep. When I saw his flight was $150 I was so jealous. But I love the different affordable options he offered when you actually get to the Maldives

[@Busybeeee]

Yup! This is why I ended up vacationing in the Caribbean. Flights from Canada are almost $3000 to the Maldives, but only $300 to the Caribbean’s . In addition to delicious food, the Caribbean does not have religious restrictions for women !

[@ItsTheKellys]

I flew to Dubai for $700 RT and then flew to the Maldives from there for $200 RT. Much more affordable when you do that

[@warribe]

The flight from Brazil would be the entire budget to almost anywhere else in the world

[@ToxicMaleEnergy]

your girlfriends transformation is amazing!!! she used to be a chubby monster in ur videos 4-5 years ago with poor english, now she’s skinny like gabriel gonzalez

[@AhmadHabibi-uo2qh]

Whattttt ? Thats is another person mate..

[@WalkingExcursions]

After watching this video, I feel like I spent the whole day in the Maldives. The sounds of waves, soft sand and emotional moments - all of them are perfectly conveyed in the frames. It's incredible the power such a beautiful place can have. It's definitely worth adding the Maldives to your list of places to visit in your life!

[@nimaobashir8745]

I can’t pay 21$ who am I 🦏🦛🩴🩴

[@warsame8620]

Hooyadaa was

[@Pherngtravel]

Wow this place will be my destination next year

[@FinancialFreedomLifestyle]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@nuradincade4786]

😂😂😂😂is this the guy who couldn't pay just 21 dollars 😅

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hey Leblanc, you went to the worst local island. But I guess it's on everyone's radar and it is the most popular. So many other local islands we pristine beaches and sandbanks. Diguraah, Rahsdoo, Thoddoo, Gulih which is only 15min from Maafsushi and cost $1.15 with dope beaches many ppl don't know that. But as full-time travelers, we all live and learn.

[@MsKomal]

Seeing Christian do the most touristy day trip and putting up in Maafushi is really interesting!! BTW I have been to Maafushi in 2022😄

[@charatolia9412]

Just came back from Maafushi and Bandos and it truly is the best combination! It is also possible to go on day trips to resort islands from Maafushi for as little as 100 dollars/day. Really enjoyed the episode! 🙂👍

[@lostleblanc]

What are the odds. It’s like you watched this video before it published 🤣

[@charatolia9412]

@@lostleblancCrazy, right? 😅 we probably did the same research 🤷‍♀️

[@rashiidabdulhamiid456]

$31😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@Mn16Cr45]

Also it is very disrespectful (also on bali but also for example germany) to walk shirtless.

[@elenahayianni5407]

Loved the video, thank you for sharing Maldives on a budget! That being said, we went to another local island back in December and it was heaven!!! I strongly suggest you check it out, because, oh man, it was totally worth it and I would go back in a heartbeat! The beaches were STUNNING and it had the private island picturesque beaches you look for in the Maldives. The island's name is Thoddoo, a hidden gem! Thank me later!

[@TravellerWithPlan]

Love the vlog man. 2023 was a strange year for you,, trying to invest and come up with different video ideas . Keep it going, don't worry too much about views. Your videos and edits are always above standards. 2024 will be your year !

[@DidiLeJavanais]

It's really worth going there huh. Thanks for sharing. I should make a plan for this wonderful trip 5:36

[@PaulTraderUK]

Awesome Christian. Merry Christmas!

[@Jason__________]

Wow cant believe you swam with sharks!

[@lemaldives]

Also there is a spot that you can swim with manta rays. Its protected and monitored by Biosphere’s reserve.

[@Thefreedomsurfer]

Merry Christmas brother!! it felt so weird not seeing your videos

[@joneill63]

"Hanging out with mantas..." ummm, those were eagle rays, genious!

[@Speedunique.]

U build a $12,000 house but u didn’t pay a tax I’m think the slap of the guy make to learn a lesson ✊🏾 @Lost LeBlanc

[@rossinrayong632]

What currency are you using in the Maldives? I am going there at the end of the month. Where did you find diving for $45?

[@paradonym]

10 seconds in: Guess is 2500 USD... for a week.

[@maxnomadtravel]

Beautiful video! No one does "blue ass water content" better than you! More of this in 2024, please! 😃

[@MrDcrules]

Great video! It sounds like if one has extra cash and you both are scuba divers, beach people, and want that over-bungalow experience, this would be a good bucket-list thing to consider. However, barring that, i'm not seeing how this would be really that different than a shorter and cheaper visit to the Caribbean. Best!

[@GoproNinja]

Have you been to Domincan Republic? Anyways i´ve been watching your videos for years. Always enjoyed your content. Keep it up!

[@gervinpim]

Love the video! How do you film everything underwater? What equipment do you use?

[@RoamingDevi]

Maldives became Mad dives...no more charm .Better go to Lakshadweep of India to get better value of your money ..

[@mukhtarmagan1013]

enjoy your final day

[@arsanhirad322]

You think you have rights to treat people like that and you can't pay 30 😢

[@caesarosiris]

Which software you use for color? Davinci? Looks amazing! Great job you guys!

[@Sivc77]

Want to save 1000$? just live as the locals you wont regret it!

[@DanaDolphin]

Hawaii is a beauty and worth the money

[@nikiclaudia13]

been a fan for so long.... hope can meet you guys one day.

[@airbear69]

She can't wait to show that little short stack off to the locals

[@Jammer411]

Long time subscriber here. I often wonder if LeBlanc's gfs are dreaming about all of his miilions$$ if they get married then divorced??❤

[@rahiimali6136]

My boi you cheap you got the right one Somalis don’t play

[@MrNanah38]

10 bucks for a coconut wow!

[@YAYAY192000]

Oh we were there also in Maafushi during your visit and well I missed the island hopping that u did for $60 😢. I love this island and I hope we can visit again and follow your island hopping idea, thanks 😊.

[@eckhart9729]

terribly hot and humid in Maldives now, bad decision. Lots of flies and mosquitoes as well with some biting fish! It gets boring after few days if u have planned a longer trip, nothing new to explore after some time. I would rate Cuba, Bora - Bora and Bali much higher and economical with better weather!

[@rizg4949]

Thanks for this guys! Where did you guys book your accommodation in Bandos Island? did you have to pay the mandatory charges for the boat transfer?

[@aptizaki8276]

But u can't even pay 30 $ poor man

[@flyingfalcon9]

Boycott Arrogant Maldives 🇲🇻 Let’s Promote & develop scenic, beautiful lakshadeep 🇮🇳 Who all are agree 👍 share

[@CestoniTravels]

Thank you for showing us this side of the Maldives.😎🙏🏼🤘🏼

[@kasper.kristoffersen]

Nice video! Going to maldives in two weeks, and also want to go diving. Did you need a diving licence to dive? 😊

[@AlinaPopescu-s9j]

Do you call all rays (sting, eagle, etc) mantas?!

[@Honeycomblife]

Thats cool but i dont wake up early on vacations

[@sadiiqcabdi-qp6kn]

From driver boy😂

[@queenzunish]

Hey foolish you can't pay $31😂

[@Gokoo-24]

Can you explain about $31 things I don't know just saw many comments

[@Serresmember]

You should try a Greece island next summer !!!

[@heatherjephcott5022]

I cannot find my last comment (which was about 2 above water resorts in Indonesia). The problem outside Bali maybe that you are living with your girlfriend. I know that some hotels now require us to declare we are married, etc. My nephew and his girlfriend came to Surabaya a few years ago to help to be in my sons youtube videos and they could not stay in our home. We asked the local neighbourhood head and he said a resounding "No"! But they were able to stay in a hotel.

[@Centerfiremedia]

Go visit Lakshdweep instead. Don’t fund the fundamentalist Moizzu! Also he must be planning to relocate to Turkey or China when the rising sea swallows up his island chain!

[@rooms9077]

I had been to Maldives 6 to 7 years back and it was one of the worst , uncomfortable, unpleasant experiences of my life. Skin will burn like hell, may be because it’s a hell. And it’s definitely not safe for non-musl!ms.

[@muniiramandeq9713]

Mr 30$ tuuug

[@NaTy.NaTasha.TaSHa.]

I like how you put this. Video together 🎉🎉🎉

[@Abdulrahman-yw1uo]

Been in Maldives threating and harassing people on camera just to save $21 😂

[@skymore2948]

Merry Christmas both of you 🎉

[@rttoursltd8035]

Nice one guys . 👍

[@FlyWithVeiga]

Pre COVID, I saw flights from Boston to the Maldives in March for about $650… now it’s about $900 (not terrible)

[@muhammadazfar5770]

Please come to Malaysia for the beach and dive place. Tioman Island and Perhentian Island would be worth it.

[@Serena_9]

I like the look of the water villa, but I don’t like that you are being stuck on one island and tie to hotel catering which is ridiculously pricey. I was quoted $700 daily for food package inclusive of breakfast and dinner( drink excluded ) For this kind of money I can dine in 3 Michelin star everyday anywhere.

[@Insane.History]

What’s the name of beach front villa on Bandos Island? And how did you book it?

[@caesarosiris]

Which cameras are you using on this video, bro?

[@speedy6997]

How much was it then? Package or flights? From where?

[@Njyddvc]

Maldives GDP= $6.9B Ahmedabad GDP = $68B Keep Calm & Let’s focus what matters

[@RealShaktimaan]

What about population? 😂 Stop being a clown.

[@DanielleGlick]

Thanks for showing the budget side!

[@ScottTaylorIAm]

How much is a coconut at your house / hotel / KZbin thing?

[@yadacashfirsttimeherewitha8435]

🎉🎉🎉 dope exp.

[@paradonym]

"you have to make a fist" - next video shots: Swimming without making a fist.

[@GapeHornrl7vw]

Don't call me a hater, but Maldives is kinda rip off to me. I would suggest Caribbeans for far better experience. If you gotta spend money, spend for the best !