6 Incredible Things You Can Do on a Maldives Holiday

Like something out of a postcard, the Maldives invites you to experience its idyllic scenery. Surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and lush tropical greenery, the Maldives is made up of 1200 remote islands, each fringed by sugary white sand beaches and kaleidoscopic marine life. Many of these islands are completely private and home to lavish, five-star resorts. Though it’s tempting to image lounging by the pool with a cocktail in hand, the Maldives has much more to offer. For the smallest country in Asia, there is an incredible number of experiences to be had in this bucket list paradise.

Explore the breathtaking underwater world

Picture-perfect, crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, the Maldives has a reputation for being one of the world’s most stunning places. Encounter stingrays, reef sharks, sea turtles and schools of unique tropical fish when scuba diving in the Maldives. If you’ve never dived before, not to worry – the Maldives is the ideal place to learn. Many resorts, including Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Maldives and Siyam World Maldives offer PADI-certified dive courses for beginners. If diving doesn’t tickle your fancy, how about giving snorkelling a try. Most resorts in the Maldives have their own house reefs teeming with colourful marine life, just waiting for you to explore. Jump straight into the water from your overwater villa and swim to the house reef to experience the incredible underwater ecosystem. Some resorts will even organise private snorkelling tours led by marine biologists to help you spot some incredible and rare marine life.

Sea turtle near coral reef with two scuba divers in the background.

Set sail on a traditional Maldivian dhoni at sunset 

The Maldives, being a low-laying archipelago of islands and atolls, is best explored via boat. Crafted from coconut wood and usually painted in hues of blue, the traditional Maldivian boat is called a dhoni. A true symbol of this paradise, experience how the original Maldivian people have travelled for centuries. The fluorescent pink sunset on the Indian Ocean, is one of the most magical and awe-inspiring experiences. What better way to sit back, relax and watch the sun go down on the sparkling horizon, than on a traditional dhoni with dolphins playfully surfing the boats bow waves. Sunset is usually their favourite time to peek above the water’s surface and show off an acrobatic display, no doubt enjoying the breathtaking sunset too.

Pamper yourself with an indulgent spa treatment 

Famous for its five-star resorts and known as a top-tier luxury holiday destination, The Maldives is the place to go all out! Indulge with a treatment or two at your resort’s spa for unparallelled relaxation and rejuvenation. Trust us when we say, your body will thank you. Eco-conscious and destination-immersive, many spas incorporate local island ingredients into their treatments, like coral sand, seaweed, pineapple and papaya. Choose from a range of treatments, from traditional massages, facials and body wraps to bespoke experiences, like intimate couples’ treatments with champagne and chocolate. Most spas also have a beauty salon, offering a menu of treatments like manicures and pedicures, hairdressing and makeup services. Wellness centres are also commonly a part of spa facilities, offering yoga, sound baths, meditations and a menu of other holistic treatments. With so many different options, relaxation is inevitable.

Get an adrenaline rush with exhilarating water sports

If you’d prefer a livelier Maldives itinerary, there are an incredible number of thrilling adventures to get the adrenaline pumping. A water lovers’ playground, most resorts offer a range of motorised or non-motorized water sports. From jet skiing and water skiing to wakeboarding, kitesurfing, tubing, banana boating and much more, there are so many fun ways to enjoy the water. If you’re truly a thrill seeker, perhaps give parasailing or sky diving a try for an aerial view of the islands – a great way to spot hidden gems! If you’d prefer to relax on the water and float blissfully, paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing are the way to go. Whichever way you’d like to experience the Maldives, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Dine at an underwater restaurant

Luxury dining in the Maldives is to be expected at your five-star resort. Experience talented Michelin-starred chefs who live to create the most exquisite cuisine to satisfy any craving. With that said, the Maldives has pioneered one of the world’s most unique dining experiences – underwater restaurants. With only a handful of resorts offering this incredible experience, Subsix, located at Niyama Private Island, is a three-storey, subaquatic entertainment venue offering a seafood menu whilst immersed in the world underwater, watching the vibrant marine life glide by. At night, it turns into a nightclub, where adults-only glow parties illuminate the depths of the ocean. The décor is on theme with sea anemone chairs and a shell-shaped bar, the only place on earth to fabulously live out your mermaid dreams.

Stay in an overwater villa

Wake up to the gentle lapping of waves and the sun aglow on the horizon, bouncing off the water to create a shimmering view from your private, overwater villa. Begin your day jumping straight into the crystal-clear waters from your own deck and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in an overwater villa. The general thought around overwater villas in the Maldives is that they’re expensive and unattainable for the regular holidaymaker, but this is far from true with our all-inclusive holiday packages tailored to suit all budgets from smaller one-bedroom bungalows to extravagant villas with pools and water slides, glass floors and retractable roofs.

We love the generous decks at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Maldives – ideal for basking in the sun with your favourite holiday read. Meanwhile, Siyam World Maldives’ overwater villas feature private swimming pools. However you choose to experience the Maldives, an overwater villa is an iconic part of the Maldivian holiday dream.

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