Maldives family holidays

Best activities in the Maldives for families

Do you want to take your kids on a culinary adventure and teach them all about local delicacies? If so, head to the capital island city of Male and take part in a three-hour-long cooking tour. Accompanied by your local guide, you and the little ones will have a chance to get all your ingredients from the local market before being taught how to cook authentic Maldivian food. This is a fun and educational experience for the whole family.

If you want to get up close and personal to the marine life without the hassle of getting wet, then step onboard the whale submarine. This 45-minute tour of the Indian Ocean reaches depths of 100 feet beneath the surface and provides clear views of the coral reef and an array of colourful fish. You may even be lucky enough to witness manta rays and reef sharks. Treat your kids to this underwater adventure - they’ll be on their best behaviour for the rest of the day!

If you prefer to not leave your private island paradise, most resorts will offer an endless list of watersports and activities, such as kayaking, paddleboarding, tennis and beach volleyball. Don't miss out on guided snorkelling tours or special events hosted by resort staff.

Best destinations in the Maldives for families

If you're travelling with young children, we recommended choosing a resort close to Male Airport in the Central Atolls for the shortest possible transfer journey. Most resorts are 30 minutes to 1 hour away by speedboat, whereas resorts in the Northern or Southern Atolls would either require an internal flight or a much longer journey by speedboat. Luckily there are plenty of family-friendly resorts and hotels in the Central Atolls including Constance Halaveli, Club Med Kani, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Gili Lankanfushi Maldives.

Best hotels in the Maldives for families

Club Med Kani is the ideal resort for that all-important, stress-free, family holiday. This all-inclusive hotel provides an à la carte restaurant and the main buffet restaurant that provides local and international cuisine; even the kids are bound to find something to whet their appetite. There are over 60 different sports and leisure activities to choose from, including snorkelling, kayaking and trapeze! So whether you’re a water baby, adrenaline junkie, or just wanting to relax, there’s something to keep everyone happy.

There’s a kid’s club with a variety of activities that cater to those aged between 4-17 and onsite entertainment is provided throughout the day and night for both adults and the younger ones. This is just a small selection of what’s on offer at this resort, and we promise you will be anything but bored staying at Club Med Kani.