Arriving
Maldives · 3.2028° N, 73.2207° E
Glass water. Nothing to decide.
Overview
“Let the tide set the schedule.”
The Maldives is a chain of coral atolls across the Indian Ocean, each ring of sand and reef holding a shallow, clear lagoon.
Time slows to the rhythm of tides, snorkel sessions and sunsets with nothing in the way.
Choose a resort island for seclusion, or a local island for a closer look at daily life.
Toward the centre: calm, culture, budget, near
Calm 95%, Nature 80%, Luxe 95%, Near 65%
When to go
December
Maldives in December: weather ideal, crowds busy, prices high.
Darker means more of it. Estimates from each place's best months.
Do
Itinerary
Day 1
Snorkel your house reef at first light, when the fish are most active.
Day 2
Spend a day on Maafushi, a local island, for cafes, beaches and everyday life.
Day 3
Dive or snorkel the reefs around Rasdhoo, known for sharks and rays.
Day 4
Swim alongside whale sharks off Dhigurah in South Ari Atoll.
Day 5
End with a dhoni cruise at sunset, watching for dolphins.
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