How to Plan Fun-Filled Activities with Kids in the Maldives—Tropical Paradise

The Maldives is a string of over 1,000 coral islands located in the Indian Ocean. It’s the ultimate tropical escapade for romantics and also families because there is plenty to savour and lots to do on the fabulous islands. After all, it’s the ultimate beach destination where you and your family can chillax and play to your heart's content. Here are top tips on how to plan fun-filled activities with kids in the Maldives.

Snorkel and Enjoy the Thrills

Of all the exciting water sports on offer in the Maldives, snorkelling is one of the best, especially with a house reef. The house reefs are beautiful coral formations that are home to a bevvy of tropical marine life such as colourful reef fish, harmless reef sharks, ambling turtles and even the occasional friendly dolphin who will swim close to you. To discover the scope of all the things to do in Maldives with family, explore online websites before you go. Those like The Maldives Travel help you to plan a special holiday that will turn out to be quite an adventure and joy to remember for the entire clan.

Go on an Island-Hopping Tour

The kids and adults will all be excited to take part in an island-hopping tour. They are generally conducted by your Maldives resort, if not ask your hotel for recommendations. Island-hopping tours offer a glimpse into the exotic beauty and diverse culture of the Maldives. They generally include a visit to an uninhabited island where you and the kids can swim in private coves, enjoy a picnic on the powder-soft white sand beach and explore the verdant interiors as though you were survivors on a lonely island. 

Once done there, you will then be taken to the nearest local island where you get to see how Maldivians live their idyllic islander lifestyles. Visiting the local islands is a unique treat, especially for people new to the culture and lifestyles of Maldivians. There, you can visit with the friendly locals, perhaps get invited to a family meal, and even watch a fresh catch being brought in if luck is on your side. Fishing is a main economy in the Maldives and the Indian Ocean has an abundance of marine life for this purpose.

Let out Your Inner Child and Help the Kids Build a Sandcastle

 Building Sand Castles with your Little ones | Image via freepik

The gorgeous white sand beaches of Maldives are powder soft and ideal for enjoying some fun in the sun. Help your kids build a sandcastle, go reef combing and explore the nearby reefs, although you must take care to not walk on or damage the sensitive coral there. Make sure the family has on water shoes to prevent their feet from getting cut on the coral. Since most beaches are formed from powdered coral, you can ask your hotel staff about the best areas for soft sand that are ideal for building a sand castle.

Choose a Family-Friendly Resort

The Maldives is home to some of the best resorts in the world. And these are happy to offer tailor-made attractions to guests. Apart from the honeymoon-centric resorts and those catering to adult guests, you will find several family resorts there. The benefit of staying at one of these is the amazing effort these hotels put into entertaining you and your kids. There are kids clubs and activities like coral conservation programmes to be a part of, and while loads of fun activities keep your kids busy under the watchful eyes of the babysitters there, parents can head out to the in-house spa for a soothing couples massage to relax mind, body and soul.