Maldives Family Holidays

Take the Family is a travel agency specialising in active, adventure and luxury holidays. Your personal travel advisor will create the perfect Maldives holiday for your family, with expert advice and dedicated support throughout.

Why the Maldives is perfect for family holidays with kids

Translucent waters teeming with marine life, pristine white sands and seafood fresh from fishing boats, combined with thrilling water sports (including some of the world’s best diving), lush spas and brilliant kids' clubs: these are just some of the reasons to book a Maldives family holiday with Take the Family.

These tropical islands south-west of India are perfect for family holidays far from the crowds and make for a fantastic second leg of a two-centre family holiday; we can pair an exciting city break in Dubai (including some desert adventures), with a Robinson-Crusoe-style escape in the Maldives, for example.

As a specialist UK-based family travel agency, we can tailor-make the perfect holiday in the Maldives for families. Contact one of our travel advisors now and let's discuss your dream trip.

Below is everything you need to know to inspire your family trip to the Maldives.

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The best things to do in the Maldives with kids

Maldives Watersports

Snorkelling and Diving

Dive or snorkel in safe shallow lagoons or at countless world-class dive sites. Most Maldives kid-friendly resorts have professional dive schools, and some have house reefs just a short swim from the beach.

Motorised and Non-Motorised Water Sports

Sign up for an array of motorised and non-motorised water sports that vary by resort but may include jet-skiing, water-skiing, flyboarding/jet-blading, paddleboarding and kayaking. Ask us about Maldives resorts with water sports included – seemingly more affordable resorts may end up more expensive once you've paid individually for activities.

Surfing in the Maldives

Surf in what is fast becoming an established destination for the sport. The Eastern Reef of North Malé Atoll is a good beginners' spot, or there are sites for more experienced surfers.

Maldives Wildlife

Glass-Bottom Boat Trips

Take a glass-bottomed boat ride to see the archipelago's spectacular marine life – great with younger children in particular.

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Ask your resort about fishing and whale- and dolphin-watching trips; the Maldives is one of the top five places in the world to see dolphins and whales, including blue, sperm and pilot whales.

Maldives Culture

Local Island and Malé Visits

Experience life outside the luxury resorts with trips to islands inhabited by locals (arranged from some resorts; ask us for recommendations) or to the capital Malé.

Food in the Maldives: what families and kids will enjoy eating

Dining Options at Luxury Maldives Resorts

Luxury Maldives resorts all offer an array of cuisines in a choice of different restaurants, depending on their size, meaning you'll always find something to suit everyone's taste.

Maldivian Cuisine

Some resorts (we can advise which) have at least one restaurant serving authentic Maldivian cuisine, which tends to be on the spicy side.

Unique Dining Experiences

Some resorts also have an overwater restaurant or two, lapped by the waters of the Indian Ocean, or even an underwater restaurant with views of the marine life fluttering by.

The best time to visit the Maldives with kids

Year-Round Climate in the Maldives

Maldives is a year-round destination, with an annual daily average of 30°C and an average water temperature of a delicious 28-30°C

Peak Season: December to April

December to April is the best time to visit Maldives and we generally book family holidays here for this time of year. The Maldives are a particularly great choice for Christmas holidays with kids, with lots of festive events.

Wet Season and Monsoon: May to September

The south-west monsoon from May to September brings the wet season – with May and October recording the highest monthly rainfall, and rougher seas and strong winds common during this period.

How much does a family holiday to the Maldives cost?

The cost of a family holiday to the Maldives will depend on time of year, island choice, the hotel or resort standard, transfer types (e.g. seaplanes vs boats) and whether you fly directly from the UK or with a stop enroute. March and April are towards the end of the busiest season and can be more cost effective.

In Oct 2026 half-term a guide price for a family of four is £6,300 for a week in an all-inclusive five star resort flying with a stop enroute to the Maldives. The same trip with direct flights adds over £600 per person. Alternatively, travel outside of the school holidays from £5,100.

How to get to the Maldives from the UK

Flights to the Maldives

Direct UK to Maldives flights (seasonal) take 10 hours, or it's about 12 hours with a connection in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. Our Maldives holiday packages all include flights.

Time Zone and Jet Lag

The Maldives are five hours ahead of the UK, so allow a slower start to combat jet-lag and enjoy the holiday feeling refreshed.

Transfers to Maldives Resorts

Transfers to Maldives resorts from Malé airport are by speedboat or seaplane, taking from about 10 to 50 minutes depending on which atoll you're going to. We will arrange this as part of your tailor-made Maldives holiday. Seaplane transfers will add considerably to your holiday price but are a real thrill for kids and adults alike as you pass over the dream-like seascape.

Maldives

Kanuhura A Sun Resort, Maldives

Kurumba Maldives

Constance Halaveli Resort Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Four Seasons Resort at Landaa Giraavaru

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Dhonakulhi Maldives

LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

The Standard Maldives

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi

JOALI Maldives

Siyam World