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Resort beach and lagoon in the Maldives
Maldives

Maldives water villa escape

Four nights in an overwater villa with meals, resort transfers and flights.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Departures
Daily, year-round. December to April has the calmest seas.
Good for
Honeymoon, Luxury
  • Thatched-roof overwater villas on wooden stilts, linked by jetties above a turquoise Maldivian lagoon
  • A pair of clownfish sheltering in a sea anemone on a coral reef

Highlights

  • Four nights in an overwater villa with direct lagoon access
  • Snorkel the house reef past clownfish, rays and reef sharks
  • A sandbank picnic or a dolphin-watching cruise
  • Return speedboat or seaplane transfers from Malé
  • A free day to relax, with spa treatments optional

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Malé, speedboat or seaplane to the resort

    Land at Velana International Airport and transfer by speedboat or seaplane, depending on the resort, to your island. Check into your overwater villa and spend the afternoon by the lagoon.

  2. Day 2

    Reef snorkelling

    Snorkel the house reef just steps from your villa, where clownfish, rays and reef sharks are common. Masks and fins are available at the resort's water sports centre.

  3. Day 3

    Sandbank picnic or dolphin cruise

    Choose a picnic lunch on a private sandbank or an afternoon cruise to spot spinner dolphins, both bookable through the resort.

  4. Day 4

    Free day, spa optional

    A day with nothing planned: swim, paddleboard, or book a spa treatment overlooking the lagoon.

  5. Day 5

    Departure

    Speedboat or seaplane transfer back to Malé for your flight home.

Where you stay

  • South Malé Atoll · 4 nights

    Taj Exotica Resort & Spa or similar

What’s included

Included

  • Return economy flights from Dubai
  • 4 nights in an overwater villa
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Return speedboat or seaplane transfers between Malé and the resort

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Spa treatments and water sports beyond snorkelling gear
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to know

  • Prices are per person sharing a double room, based on two guests sharing a water villa.
  • Flights are from Dubai. Ask us for fares from Colombo.
  • Seaplane transfers operate in daylight only, so late arrivals may need a night in Malé before reaching the resort.
  • Whether your transfer is by speedboat or seaplane depends on the resort; we will confirm this when you book.

Questions about this trip

Do we need a visa for the Maldives?

No. A 30-day visa is issued on arrival for most nationalities, including UAE and Sri Lankan passport holders.

What is the best time to visit?

December to April is the dry season with the calmest seas. May to November can bring short showers, with fewer crowds and lower rates.

Is snorkelling included?

Snorkelling the house reef is free at any time. Equipment is provided, and the resort's dive centre can arrange guided reef trips for a fee.

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  • “Good price on our Maldives honeymoon and helpful changes when our flights moved.”
    Priya S.Google, May 2026

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