This was my ride out of my Maldive hideaway a few years back.
They used reverse thrust to back them onto the beach so passengers could walk on board along the port side float dry footed.
As I recall there was no problem with baggage and a full load of pax. We were about an hours flying time south of Male with two stops on the way.
Arriving and departing from my island in this way was a real plus for my holiday. I also got my PADI open water too!