Indian Ocean
Private Maldives Travel Planning
— The Destination —
Twenty-six coral atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean — private islands, overwater suites and the bluest water on earth. Seaplane transfers and private yachts island-hop between the most considered resorts, with house reefs for snorkelling, manta-ray encounters and sandbank picnics arranged on request.
— When to go —
Best time to visit
November to April — dry northeast monsoon with calm seas, endless sunshine and the best visibility for diving.
Climate & weather
Tropical year-round (26–32°C) with two monsoons. The dry season (Nov–Apr) brings blue skies and gentle breezes; the wet season (May–Oct) has occasional showers but still plenty of sun.
— Places to visit —
Highlights of Maldives
Maafushi & South Malé Atoll
vibrant house reefs, manta-ray cleaning stations and whale-shark encounters.
Bioluminescent Beaches
Vaadhoo Island's famous glowing plankton after dark.
Male
the compact capital with the 17th-century Hukuru Miskiy coral-stone mosque.
Seaplane Transfers
aerial views of the atolls' turquoise rings and scattered islands.
Sandbank Picnics
private lunch on a deserted crescent of white sand in the middle of the ocean.
Underwater Dining
restaurants with glass walls and marine life swimming by.
— Beyond Maldives —
Nearby attractions & onward journeys
Sri Lanka
tea country, ancient cities and safari, an hour's flight east.
Southern India & Kerala
backwaters and Ayurvedic retreats, well-paired as a regional combination.
Dubai
natural stopover hub with onward flights every few hours.
Chagos Archipelago
remote outer reefs reachable by liveaboard from the southern atolls.
— Where to stay —
Featured residences in Maldives
— Who has been there —
Our Maldives experts
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