The Best Family-friendly excursions at Vilamendhoo Maldives

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18 November, 2024

Everyone can discover the Maldives at Vilamendhoo, a family-friendly resort located in the stunning South Ari Atoll, has all the things for best family holidays – sun, sea, sand, and lots of fun experiences!

With 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. The island 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 the games room, volleyball, swimming pools and certainly, a 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 some suggestions for the top family-friendly excursions in the Maldives:

Whale Shark Excursion

Just about an hour Dhoni boat ride away from the island, 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. Vilamendhoo' 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.

Join the 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

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

an Adventure-filled Family Holiday in Maldives

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

Enjoy more with Vilamendhoo’s year-around Family Plan: Children’s meal plans are reduced to 50% of the adult rate, for children of 2 – 11.99 years of age. Young guests may also be eligible for seasonal discounted offers on room rates. Seaplane transfer rates are reduced to 50% of the adult rate for children of 2 – 11.99 years of age. Infants aged 0-1.99 years and younger are not charged for their room, meal plan or transfers.

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Crown & Champa Resorts

Each of the Crown & Champa Resorts is its private island paradise with sparkling lagoons, swaying palm trees and natural sandy beaches. With international tourism in the Maldives celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015, this group of 4 to 4½ Star Resorts has earned an excellent reputation. While the Resorts have proudly been operating for many years, they have maintained their competitiveness through constant renovation and upgrades to maintain the highest international standards.

Crown & Champa Resorts diverse collection of resorts include Hurawalhi Maldives, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi, Innahura Maldives Resort, Komandoo Maldives, Veligandu Island Resort & Spa, Kuredu Resort Maldives, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, Meeru Island Resort & Spa, and one city hotel, Champa Central Hotel. Each resort offers guests an unforgettable experience and memorable moments, with beautiful sandy beaches, turquoise waters, beach dining options, water activates, dive centres and snorkelling in one of the most picturesque destinations in the world.

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