Top Family-friendly Excursions in the Maldives

November 15, 2023November 29, 2023

Recommended Family-friendly Excursions at Vilamendhoo Maldives

Vilamendhoo, a family-friendly resort located in the celebrated South Ari Atoll, has all the ingredients for family adventures – sun, sea, sand, and lots of excitement and fun!

Featuring well-appointed family accommodations, facilities, and entertainment, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Maldives provides a beautiful and safe holiday experience for you and your loved ones. We offer a plethora of activities that cater to guests of all ages, whether on-island or beyond the resort.

Once you have explored a few amenities available on-site, such as our games room, volleyball, swimming pools and certainly, our soft sandy beach, it is time to go on an excursion or two to discover the awe-inspiring underwater world of the Maldives.

Here are our suggestions for the top family-friendly excursions in the Maldives

Whale Shark Excursion

Whale Sharks at Vilamendhoo Maldives

Just about an hour Dhoni boat ride away from our adventurer’s paradise, close to Maamigili Island, is the Whale Shark Point of the South Ari Atoll — known as the premier location in the world where divers and marine enthusiasts can spot these gentle giants throughout the year.

Families joining this adventure can embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience where they can swim alongside these magnificent creatures of the ocean. Our team will always be on hand and take the utmost care to be ecologically considerate during the excursion, so that you may enjoy this experience in a mindful and responsible way.

Recommended for families. Children aged 4 and above can take part in the trip accompanied by a parent.

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Sea Turtle & Manta Ray Excursion

Family Excursions - Vilamedhoo Maldives Resort

Join our Sea Turtle & Manta Ray Excursion for a unique experience of the South Ari Atoll’s stunning marine ecosystem. This experience provides adventurous families with the chance to catch a glimpse of the Loggerhead, Leatherback, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Green Sea Turtle species. They can also discover several genera of Manta Rays which include Black Spotted Eagle, Torpedo, Feather Tails and Guitar.

Recommended for a families trip. Children aged 4 and above can participate in the excursion.

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Vilamendhoo Family Snorkeling Adventure

Family Adventure on a Maldvian Dhoni - Vilamendhoo Maldives

This full-day excursion on a Dhoni is organised for families who would like to combine whale shark, sea turtle and manta ray encounters. During your family escapade on a traditional Maldivian boat, you will sail across the Indian Ocean, offering endless shades of blue, tropical skies above and lush island scenery in sight, with lots of swimming and snorkelling opportunities in between.

Recommended for families with children from 4 years and up.

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Experience An Adventure-filled Family Holiday at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Maldives

Family-friendly Maldives Resort of Vilamendhoo

Located in the South Ari Atoll, an area renowned for stunning marine life and biodiversity, Vilamendhoo is a family–friendly Maldives resort, featuring facilities, amenities, and plenty of activities for a perfect holiday for the whole family.

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June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Create Beautiful Family Holiday Memories In The Maldives With Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Beautiful Family Holiday Moments Are Made Here…

Some of the best family holiday memories are made under the sun amidst swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes, and Vilamendhoo Maldives offers the perfect tropical island setting for holidaymakers of all ages to experience unique moments on vacation.

Escape to the island of adventure of Vilamendhoo and spend ‘togetherness’ with your family this summer. With family-friendly accommodations, fantastic facilities, and a plethora of opportunities for everyone to explore and experience, Vilamendhoo is the ultimate Maldives resort, perfect for families seeking a holiday escape that is safe and full of excitement and adventure.

Vilamendhoo Family Plan

As a family-friendly Maldives resort, Vilamendhoo offers a generous ‘Family Plan’ where children’s meal plans are reduced to a 50% discount based on the adult rate, applicable for children younger than 15 years (14.99 years).

Additionally, seaplane transfer rates are reduced to 50% off the adult rate for children below 12. Infants aged 2 years and below, on the one hand, are not charged for their room, meal plan, or transfers.

Family-friendly Accommodations

Located in the resort’s family-friendly area, families can select from Garden Rooms and Beach Villas (whether Adjoining or Standalone); both room types can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Garden Rooms are nestled within the island’s lush natural gardens, offering the ultimate space and comfort. At the same time, Beach Villas are located directly on the beach and afford guests the freedom of space and captivating ocean views.

What is more? Young guests will enjoy the freshwater Boashi Pool and wading pool, where they can play and splash to their heart’s content. Poolside refreshments, including a kid’s menu full of delicious treats, are also on offer. The children’s playground is right next to Boashi Pool.

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Maldives Excursions for the Whole Family

Families can look forward to meeting the resort’s SEA (Sports, Entertainment, & Activities) team – who are fun and great with kids! In addition, parents and their children can enjoy an exciting range of excursions to choose from: sunset cruises, snorkelling with turtles, and the Ocean Discovery – a clear favourite among families.

Water sports and land-based activities such as volleyball, badminton, Pétanque, football, tennis, and mini putting green are sure to keep the little ones busy for days.

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Family Holiday Moments Await at Vilamendhoo Maldives

Now that you know a little more about our family-friendly resort in the Maldives, it might be the ideal time to plan your family’s next tropical adventure.

Make sure you look out for Maldives holiday packages so that you can enjoy our adventurer’s paradise more for less!

To capture those beautiful family memories in paradise that are worth taking back home with you, Vila Memories, the resort’s in-house professional photography studio, offers several packages for family photoshoots.

Find the full information here: Capture Moments of Your Maldives Holiday with Vila Memories

March 5, 2021September 13, 2021

Family-friendly Maldives Holidays | Traveling With Children

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, the famed dive resort in the South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, is a relatively large island with separate adults-only areas, but it also offers plenty of space for children to be themselves with family-friendly accommodation and facilities.

Children at Vilamendhoo will have lots of fun in the sun, enjoy the soft, sandy beach without fear of getting hurt, and play in the wading pool at the family-friendly Boashi Bar Pool, amidst the island’s tropical gardens. The outdoor playground with a jungle gym is right next to the Boashi Bar Pool, which serves delicious snacks and ice cream for children and cocktails for adults.

It is never too late to introduce children to the joy of diving. Kids from 8 years and above can join the ‘Children’s introductory SCUBA course – Bubblemaker‘ with our Euro-Diver’s Center. The island is surrounded by an excellent house reef teeming with marine life for guests of all ages to enjoy, either while snorkelling or gazing at the fish from the jetty or edge of the beach.

That’s not all! Youngsters can enjoy a complete excursion program and fun night-time activities to take part in. Babysitting services are available and can be arranged by contacting Reception.

Enjoy a wholesome family vacation with our Family plan that makes it much more affordable.

?Accommodation Tip: Stand-alone Beach Villas accommodate 2 adults and 2 children below the age of 15 years, so no need to rent a second Villa just for the children. Children can have their own beds and baby cots are provided for infants.

When holidaying with extended families and friends or with teens, guests can also opt for Adjoining Beach Villas. These double-stand beach villas are adjacent yet without connecting doors or passages, and share a common verandah.

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Family-friendly holidays with Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa Maldives

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March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Embark On A Family Adventure This Summer in Vilamendhoo

This summer, escape to a beautiful island paradise and spend some quality time with your family. Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is an ultimate one-stop destination for families looking to bond and share the adventures in a tropical island setting.

In Vilamendhoo, your family can discover the colours of Maldives at sea, or make memories with endless exploration on land.

Our separate family-friendly area offers fully equipped family rooms and freedom to play.

Stay in our spacious beach villas or garden rooms which accommodate children, with an option of dining at family-friendly Funama Restaurant offering plenty of options for younger guests to dig into. For playtime, enjoy memorable pool days at Boashi Pool, which comes with a wading pool and a play area just nearby. Poolside refreshments are plenty at Boashi Bar, so you can treat yourself to home-made ice creams or delicious milkshakes.

The fun doesn’t stop on land. Let lose the explorer in you and venture out at sea with our Family oriented full-day excursion, which takes you to popular reefs with packed lunch and refreshments provided. You can also make it an educational holiday by signing up your younger ones for an introductory Bubble Makers Scuba Diving Lesson taught by the professional Euro-Divers team.

Should you wish to have a special evening, with dinner on the beach or a pampering treatment at Duniye Spa, babysitting services are available with a recommended 24-hour notice period.

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