A small-group island escape

Beyond the Resorts: Maldives

Eight days of turquoise water, turtles, local island life and new people to share it with. Come solo. Leave with friends.

Dates16–23 Nov 2026
Length8 days · 7 nights
Group8–12 travellers
Launch price$1,490 per person
Two sides of paradise

More than a postcard.

Stay on a lush local island, swim alongside marine life, share dinners with your group — then spend a day enjoying classic resort luxury. This is the Maldives with more life, more connection and more stories.

Come solo.
Leave with friends.

Made for curious solo travellers, friends and couples who want a relaxed, social way to discover the Maldives beyond a private resort bubble.

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Your week

Eight days, one unforgettable island.

There is enough planned to make every day memorable, with breathing room for beach time, spontaneous plans and slow island mornings.

Arrival & sunset welcome

Meet in Malé, speedboat to the island, settle in and gather for sunset with your new travel crew.

Meet the island

House-reef snorkelling, beach time, fruit plantations, palm lanes and an introduction to local life.

Ocean adventure

A boat day in search of mantas and nurse sharks, with a sandbank stop and breakfast on board.

Play on the water

Choose an included water activity, unwind on the beach and explore the island together at sunset.

A taste of resort life

Swap local-island rhythm for pools, beaches, lunch and a day of classic Maldives luxury.

Sunset fishing & BBQ

A slow morning, golden-hour fishing and a relaxed social evening around a barbecue dinner.

Your island, your way

Beach, bikes, diving, cafés or an optional adventure — followed by our farewell dinner.

Home with new stories

Breakfast, check-out and speedboat transfer back to Malé International Airport.

Wildlife sightings and bioluminescent plankton depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. The order of activities may change with weather and local operations.

The easy part

We handle the island logistics.

Arrive knowing your stay, key experiences and transfers are already organised — with a host there to keep the week flowing.

Included

  • 7 nights in a shared twin room
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Return speedboat transfer from Malé
  • Turtle reef snorkelling
  • Mantas, nurse sharks and sandbank boat trip
  • One water activity
  • Resort island day with lunch
  • Sunset fishing and BBQ dinner
  • Island tour, bicycles and host support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Lunches on the local island
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional excursions and diving
  • Personal expenses
  • Private-room upgrade
The first departure

Your Maldives chapter starts here.

The trip is confirmed with a minimum of 6 guests and designed for an intimate group of 8–12. Shared rooms pair solo travellers with another guest; a private-room upgrade may be available.

Good to know

Before you book.

A few practical answers for your first trip with Oh More Travel.

Can I join on my own?

Absolutely. The experience is designed with solo travellers in mind. Shared dinners, group activities and a host make it easy to connect from the first evening.

Who will I share a room with?

The base price is for a shared twin room. Solo travellers are paired with another traveller of the same gender. Ask us about availability and pricing if you prefer a private room.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You should feel reasonably comfortable in the water for snorkelling activities. Life jackets and local guides are used where appropriate, and you can always sit out an activity.

Are flights included?

No. You book your own flight to Malé International Airport. We will share arrival-time guidance so your flight works with the island speedboat schedule.

What happens if the weather changes?

Island life follows the ocean. For safety, activities may move to another day or be adjusted by local operators. Wildlife encounters are always subject to natural conditions.

Is travel insurance required?

Travel and medical insurance is not included. We strongly recommend coverage for medical treatment, trip disruption and water activities.

Oh More Travel

More ocean. More people. More to remember.

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