The Captain's RESIDENCE
Captain Alexandro Manaraisy, referred fondly by Dhiffushi islanders as “Cappithaanu”, wrecked his vessel “Terror Du Mundo” on Dhiffushi Reef in 1974.
Cappithaanu, paralyzed at birth from the waist down, remembered still by some elderly islanders cruising in his wheel chair along with his four crew members lived, (two members) married and enjoyed the island life for almost a decade before leaving the Maldives.
As of November 2014, the residence has been restored & upgraded to a boutique hotel blending the history of the residence with modern comfort & amenities.
The Captain’s Residence brings to life the story, experience and the residence of Cappithaanu and his crew from 1974 to 1986.
 Deluxe Double |  Deluxe Double - Private Yard |
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 Deluxe Double |  Master Deluxe Bath |
 Playground |  Master Deluxe Outdoor Shower |
 Deluxe Double |  Deluxe Double Private Outdoor Yard |
 Master Deluxe |  Why not Chill Out! |
 Master Deluxe Private Yard |  Master Deluxe Private Yard |
 Master Deluxe Bath |  Deluxe Double |
 Chill out zone! |
The Captain's PHOTO COLLECTION
The Captain’s Residence boasts a museum of historical photos of the Maldives across the property. Pictures depict historical vessels, cultural activities, islands and Maldivians.
The crown jewel of the property is the original signed deed of the Residence by non other than Cappithaanu himself in 1977, on the letterhead of his boat “Terror du Mundo”.
 President Amin DidiThe 1st President of Maldives photographed with British Naval Officers |
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 Sultan Fareed |
 MaldivianPhotographed in 1901 |
 Boats of the Past |
 Male' Harbour |
 President Maumoon Abdul GayoomDuring an inspection of an island school |
 Male' City Harbour |
 Eid GamesDuring 1991 |
 President Ibrahim Nasir2nd President of Maldives with Karanka Rasheed |
 UN Membership |
The Captain's LOBSTER FARM
The lobster farm is located 350 feet south east of Dhiffushi, housing up to 300 lobsters and can be reached by boat.
Lobster Feeding
Takes place 3 times a week, you can accompany us to feed the lobsters & jump into the tanks to inspect the lobsters with our lobster farm caretaker Nazim.
Lobster Dinners
Every Friday night is lobster dinner night at The Captain’s Residence. The best lobsters from the farm are hand picked and cooked by the Residence chief and caretakers with a variety of local delicacies such as Rihaakuru, Garudhiya, Thelli Mas & Thelli Faih.
Lobster Shelling
Lobsters release their shells in regular intervals, in some occasions once a month, and replace its skin, leaving behind a skeleton of their previous body that can be preserved & displayed. This happens late at night on a specific day of the month for each individual lobster. Our residents can join to experience this phenomenon at night along with our expert caretakers.
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The Captain's SPECIALITY DHIVEHI KITCHEN
Operated and managed by the retired Dhiffushi island chief Mr. Hussein Rabeeu and his family, at The Captain's Speciality Dhivehi Kitchen, we offer true local Maldivian dishes.
Among the most popular foods in the Maldivian cuisine are:
'Garudhiya Aa Bai'
Traditional Fish Soup accompanied by rice, dry chilli, fresh onions & lime with a BBQ chilli fish (kulhimas)
'Rottaa Mashunyaa Rihaakuru'
Dish made typically for Breakfast is Maldivian Roti accompanied with Fresh Tuna Salad & Fish based delicacie known as Rihaakuru
'Kulhi Boava Mahaa Bai'
Boava is Cuttlefish in Dhivehi. Traditional Spicy Cuttlefish accompanied with Garlic rice & Salad
'Ihi Mahaa Bathaa'
Ihi is Lobster in Dhivehi. Traditional baked Lime & Chilli based fresh lobster accompanied by rice or roti
 Garudhiya Aa Bathaa |  Hedhikaa |
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 Ihi |  Rottaa Mashuni |
The Captain's TEA LOUNGE
The Captain's TEA LOUNGE in collaboration with the award winning Ceylon Tea manufacturer BASILUR.
BASILUR Pure Ceylon Tea, served straight from the lush mountain peaks where the finest tea leaves eargerly waits to be yours. and BASILUR tea is another synonym to the expression of pure Ceylon tea, which redefines the essence of quality, associated with the logo "Ceylon tea". We serve nothing but the best, tantalizing your taste buds with our collection.
Our ice & hot cocktails of tea are accompanied with traditional Maldivian short eats & sweets
 Iced Tea Collection |  Tea Collection |
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 Flavors |  Tea Over Ice |