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 🌅

[@armysaretoxic7356]

I hate this place sm lol

[@footyworld1756]

What do u mean too much ?

[@sevenwang4973]

@footyworld1756spending

[@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?

[@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..._*

[@unmagicalmushroom]

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

[@Martism89]

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

[@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

[@muusecali4391]

Ever think isn’t free 😂😂😂😂

[@bwoodpig]

Glad you are back, been missing your content

[@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. 🤙🏽🌴

[@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.

[@PackYourEssentials]

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

[@lostt_alex]

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

[@lostleblanc]

Appreciate it Alex! Merry Christmas

[@Hubsiimo]

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

[@sufiyaanmaxamad1641]

You really deserve to subscribe there you go also I will watch all the video you put thank you mate. ❤ for sharing amazing tip. 😂❤❤❤

[@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

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@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)

[@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?

[@gervinpim]

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

[@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?

[@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 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@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

[@Insane.History]

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

[@thebabayega]

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

[@caesarosiris]

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

[@atr250]

4:46 where did you go I didn’t catch the name of this island?

[@Pherngtravel]

Wow this place will be my destination next year

[@FinancialFreedomLifestyle]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@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 :)

[@DidiLeJavanais]

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

[@AlinaPopescu-s9j]

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

[@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

[@kasper.kristoffersen]

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

[@RichardMartinez-u5y]

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

[@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 😊.

[@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.

[@PackUpExplore]

where was your starting point before Maafushi? I mean, the one from where you took the group boat?

[@speedy6997]

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

[@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

[@mukhtarmagan1013]

enjoy your final day

[@pranathiraj2255]

what is the name of the place u stayed what is the name of the stay in the water banglow on the last day of the trip in Maldives?

[@rushas_lifestyle]

you should have done parasailing in maafushi

[@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!

[@randyv8232]

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

[@maxnomadtravel]

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

[@ScottTaylorIAm]

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

[@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!

[@sadiiqcabdi-qp6kn]

From driver boy😂

[@ΔημήτρηςΔρεκολιας]

Where did you get the plane from, and you paid 140 dollar's

[@garethmarshall7724]

$150 for a flight from Bali to The Maldives, wow! Please share where you get your flight that cheap!

[@sandraennbahinting8093]

What’s the best month to go there?

[@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!

[@caesarosiris]

Which cameras are you using on this video, bro?

[@PaulTraderUK]

Awesome Christian. Merry Christmas!

[@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.

[@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😄

[@Reiserei]

What was the name of the Company on maafushi for your shark Trip?

[@gasznne]

Hi! Can you share the name of the two accommodations that you went to after Maafushi. Thank you

[@GoproNinja]

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

[@Thefreedomsurfer]

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

[@CoCoTheInvestor]

I'm not seeing Bandos Island for $75 per night, Did ya'll get an Influencer discount? Prices are from $400 upwards...

[@sujothedork]

where did you guys book that boat tour?

[@warsame8620]

Hooyadaa was

[@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!

[@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.

[@blueshadow62]

I think 💭 you hit jackpot 🎰 being with this beauty So who care how much or how low u spend on a tropical 🏝️ trip

[@rahiimali6136]

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

[@AlexandraBolz]

I want to go here for my future honeymoon. Luckily for me even with bills I can easily save my money and hopefully it can be my future honeymoon.

[@Serresmember]

You should try a Greece island next summer !!!

[@skymore2948]

Merry Christmas both of you 🎉

[@KingRisen-g1n]

Great Video my friend. Have you been to Tahiti and French Polynesia, how does it compare to Maldives, my guess is there is more snorkeling reefs in Tahiti as compared to Maldives, correct me if I am wrong?

[@nikiclaudia13]

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

[@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

[@dailychallenges2595]

Gardarada mafiicna asxby, ninkaan wuxuyri 31 ayu yarka igadhigay dee isagaa saxan ee halkaas ugahara, wllkaa qalad laguma garabsiyo ok?

[@mohamedahmed-bu4hb]

Nijaas ba tahee wax iska hubi

[@Ahmedjib]

Gardaradu mafiicne adigu niicda dadka kala dhex bax.

[@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??❤

[@tommiegreen]

Did he say the plane ticket was $150. How sway? According to Google tickets are $1300.

[@warribe]

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

[@mohanasir7386]

Mr 30$ 😂💀

[@Adoontiialle37]

But you can’t pay $30😂😂😂

[@paradonym]

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

[@aileengonzales7461]

Do you need to pre book male to maasfushi boat?

[@Conquest-qr4ms]

Where did u book ur flights for so cheap?

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@matobaaa]

Whats the name of the company for the nurse shark excursion? Thanks

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@joneill63]

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

[@queenzunish]

Hey foolish you can't pay $31😂

[@Gokoo-24]

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

[@AKhan.28]

hey where's your beige sweater from?

[@saumyasharma6326]

Guys when u go scooba diving they make vedios of it???underwater ??

[@paradonym]

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

[@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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@Darinelamar22]

You crap how could you try to escape only 30 Australian money 😊 😂

[@MrNanah38]

10 bucks for a coconut wow!