Romantic Escapes: Top 7 Things to Do in the Maldives for Couples

The Maldives is the perfect escape for couples seeking romance and uninterrupted time together. Set in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Milaidhoo Maldives is an idyllic Maldives resort.

Surrounded by soft white sands and a pristine coral house reef you can depend on Milaidhoo to work her magic. You will experience unforgettable moments that enrich your life and ignite your spirit for adventure at Milaidhoo. Swim under starlit skies, enjoy secluded picnics and go sailing at sunset over calm waters.  In case you need some inspiration, here are 7 top things to do in the Maldives for couples:

1. Experience pure bliss: Share unforgettable moments in a Water Pool Villa in Maldives

Stay in a romantic thatched overwater villa with a private freshwater pool all to yourselves. There is nothing quite like sleeping over the turquoise waters of Milaidhoo. With only fifty private villas and residences scattered over the private island, you will feel as if you are completely alone. This kind of privacy allows you and your partner to truly connect to recharge and share happy moments. Your Island Host will ensure your stay is wonderful in every way, creating a personalised atmosphere of exquisite, immersive experiences, with attention paid to every detail.

2. Private Dining in Maldives: Indulge in Milaidhoo’s Idyllic Culinary Experiences

For the ultimate in bespoke private moments, Milaidhoo’s Destination Dining experience offers romantics a chance to enjoy meals in different serene settings. Whatever food you crave our chefs will prepare for you. Options include a seafood barbecue on your villa deck or a wine paired dinner on a secluded stretch of beach lit by the moon and the stars, or a gourmet picnic on an exclusive sandbank.

3. Unforgettable Luxury: Spend a Night on a Private Sandbank 

For a truly romantic experience that you will remember forever, spend a night in pure luxury on a private sandbank surrounded only by the ocean and each other. The secluded sandbank is transformed with all the comforts of a Milaidhoo villa. Savour a candlelit dinner and observe the stars from your beach bed. In the morning you’ll awake to a rosy-pink sunrise and decadent breakfast.

4. Experience the Ultimate Romantic Sunset: Enjoy a Dhoni Cruise in the Maldives

Set sail at sunset on a traditional Dhoni with our crew looking after your every desire. This journey is the essence of romance. From chilled French champagne and delicious canapes to the lateen sail billowing in the wind. Watch as the setting sun casts its golden hues over the sky and sea – you may even spot spinner dolphins dancing in the waves as the sun sinks below the horizon.

5. Rejuvenate Together: Deepen Your Connection with a Couples Spa Treatment

Serenity Spa is one of the best overwater spas in the Maldives. For an intense and sensory treatment that will help you to reconnect on a physical, emotional and spiritual level, opt for the 120-minute Couples Connect Ceremony. Focusing on the heart, sacral and crown chakras, the ritual includes a Himalayan salt body scrub, Kundalini back massage, Ananda facial and Shirodhara treatment. This ayurvedic treatment opens your third eye, to encourage a beautiful union of body, mind and soul. Emerge from the spa feeling rejuvenated and closer than ever.

6. Scuba Diving in the Maldives: Celebrate your love through meaningful diving experiences

Explore the deep blue with Ocean Stories, our 5-Star PADI dive centre on a shared adventure. Ocean Stories offers a range of scuba and snorkelling adventures for all levels of experience. As you explore the tranquil underwater universe, you and your partner will be transported to a breathtaking seascape. Surrounded by unusual soft corals, caves, eagle rays, turtles, and schools of tropical fish you will experience a feeling of weightlessness and intimacy. Diving helps to strengthen your bond and trust in one another.

7. Floating Restaurant in Maldives: Enjoy an Enchanting Culinary Voyage Under the Stars

Embark on a memorable evening at one of the finest Maldives Restaurants, Ba’theli, where the allure of the Maldivian spice route comes to life. The floating restaurant consists of three interlinked traditional ba’theli cargo boats and offers diners a six-course Maldivian heritage degustation tasting menu. Under a canopy of stars, indulge in a unique culinary adventure that promises to enchant your senses. Each exquisite dish is infused with exotic spices and tells a story of the ancient seafarers and their adventurous journeys to Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives. This romantic dining experience will linger in your heart forever.

Milaidhoo is the epitome of paradise, offering you an idyllic romantic escape and unforgettable adventures. Whether you are dining under the stars or relaxing on the pool deck of your overwater or beach villa, each Milaidhoo moment is designed to bring you closer. To discover Milaidhoo’s charms for yourself, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call 960 660 7788 so we may help you plan a romantic escape.  For the latest news and to follow the story of our small island, subscribe to our newsletter.