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It seems that love is perpetually in the air, no matter where you wander in the Maldives. Traversing through its stunning islands surrounded by unspoiled waters, couples visiting the archipelago have many opportunities to participate in unique and celebratory love-filled events.
Those searching for romantic things to do in the Maldives will discover one-of-a-kind underwater adventures, dream-like accommodations, and intimate experiences that keep passion and fire alive and burning between two affectionate souls.
Considered the best honeymoon destination globally, the island nation welcomes guests by offering them exceptional pursuits. You can dine in an underwater restaurant in the Maldives, stay in lavish water bungalows, enjoy couples’ massages or photography sessions, and take picturesque rides over the archipelago in a seaplane.
But wait, there’s more!
Skipping over some of the popular romantic things to do in the Maldives, we instead look at the exotic and uber-fashionable outings. These are starry-eyed affairs that only a select few get to enjoy while exploring the fascinating wonders of the islands. Thus, they ought to be on every honeymooning couple’s bucket list when visiting the Maldives.
Go sandbank glamping
Camping takes a whole new meaning in the Maldives. Instead of heading out into the jungle or mountains for time alone, couples vacationing in the archipelago get to relish a deluxe desert island experience by having an entire sandbank to themselves.
As it is with everything else on the island nation, honeymooners have plenty of choices when wishing to spend time on a small stretch of sand surrounded by azure waters all around.
A picnic is the most common excursion wherein your resort will pack wine, sandwiches, and other delights into a basket for you to enjoy on a sandbank. Typically, the trip lasts a few hours, wherein you are left totally secluded on the sandbank and then picked up later by the resort boat.
Couples willing to spend a little more should opt for an overnight stay on a sandbank. A romantically fanciful thing to do in the Maldives, this sojourn includes a private charter to your own slice of paradise where a discreet staff member will first prepare a lavish dinner. Following your meal, feel free to watch a movie in an open-air cinema and then spend the night under the twinkling sky on a comfortable bed.
Stay below the water
You can do several “below the water” activities in the Maldives, from snorkeling and blackwater diving to having a rejuvenating spa treatment in an underwater spa.
Unfortunately, when enjoying these trips, you only manage to get a glimpse of what’s on offer before it’s the end of the excursion, and you are left wanting more.
To truly appreciate underwater life at ease and experience a dream-like state, the Maldives now has the “world’s first underwater hotel.” Giving couples in love unmatched privacy is the two-story villa, called “The Muraka,” at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.
Besides the butler service, infinity pool, and private boat, the pièce de résistance of this residence is the underwater bedroom with 180 degrees views that sits comfortably on the ocean floor at a depth of 16 feet. Following this trend of out-of-this-world accommodations is the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, which also offers its guess two “Aqua Villas” with bedrooms above and below the water.
Have an underwater wedding
If you thought we were done with underwater excursions in the Maldives, guess again. Not only do the islands form a breath-taking backdrop for a honeymoon, but they are also the perfect destination to get married or renew your vows.
Maldivian resorts are particularly famous for hosting some of the most extraordinary wedding functions imaginable, from getting married on the beach or a boat to something more subtle, like in a conference hall. While it is important to spend a little time planning your wedding and understanding its legality, couples looking for a novel idea can actually get married in the water.
Normally, a wedding package that includes getting hitched under the waves provides transportation to a secluded spot, an underwater ceremony, and an amazing underwater photoshoot. Back on land, flower arrangements, dinner and champagne are also standard inclusions, promising a memorable start to your new life as a couple.
Take a sunset dhoni cruise
Sitting on the beach, watching the sun disappear into the ocean while you cuddle a loved one, is a honeymoon essential that ignites intimacy. You can further enhance this amorous state of mind by being in the open waters during sunset for an extra dose of excitement.
Couples in the Maldives can take several different boat trips, but a sunset cruise on a dhoni adds an element of local culture to the journey. Dhoni is a traditional Maldivian boat that is an integral part of everyday life, used by its residents to travel and transport goods between islands.
For lovebirds, there is the possibility to take a planned evening cruise that lasts two hours, during which you can come across dolphins. But if privacy is what you are after, hire a dhoni for yourself. Most resorts can arrange a cruise with drinks and dinner, the perfect occasion, and location to serenade your partner under the night sky.
Book a private island
When it is time to sweep your loved one off their feet, the ultimate romantic thing to do in the Maldives is to book a private island.
Beachside villas and overwater bungalows no doubt epitomize extravagance. But for the kind of closeness that couples deserve, staying on a private island with all possible amenities is what you should be aiming for.
A secluded retreat is about having an entire island to yourself along with contemporary comforts such as infinity pools, multiple bedrooms, a personal chef, spa, game room, and a small army of staff to make sure every whim and wish is looked after.
While there are many small resorts in the archipelago, only a handful have private island options, which tend to be always in demand. So, if looking to impress your better half, make sure you hurry up and book that once-in-a-lifetime romantic vacation in the Maldives soon.
Adopt a coral
Nothing brings two people together than the chance to nurture and support life. In the Maldives, that possibility comes in the form of coral planting and adoption.
Uniquely idealistic, the idea of snorkeling into your resort’s house reef to plant a coral and then follow-up on its progress is both sentimental and environmentally friendly.
An activity perfect for honeymooners, coral regeneration, gives you something to be proud of, and it is being practiced by many resorts to protect Maldives’ endangered environment.
A marine biologist accompanies couples partaking in the project to a designated spot where they plant the corals. The resort then keeps track of the adopted coral and sends updates about its progress periodically.
A beautiful gesture, the updates act as a reminder of a memorable vacation, and watching the coral grow, along with your love, is one of the simple pleasures of life that you get to cherish with each passing year of togetherness.
