Arriving in Maldives a day before your scuba trip and looking for a resort day pass without staying overnight? You can experience the white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, snorkelling, water sports and luxury resort facilities of the Maldives for the day – perfect to unwind after or before a flight.
A Maldives resort day pass is a great option if you not embarking on your Maldives liveaboard until much later than when you arrive, or simply want to experience a luxury private-island resort without paying for an overnight stay.
We’ve put together this guide to some of the best Maldives resort day passes, including prices, visiting times, transfers and what’s included.
Maldives Resort Day Passes from Malé
One of the biggest advantages of a resort day pass is that you don’t necessarily need to stay on a resort island to experience one.
Several of the resorts in this guide offer transfers from Malé, Hulhumalé or Velana International Airport, making them possible options if you’re staying in the capital or nearby.
When choosing a Maldives day trip from Malé, remember to check exactly what’s included in the transfer and how long you’ll have at the resort.
A resort that looks inexpensive at first can become considerably more expensive once transfers and additional activities are added, so it’s worth comparing the total day-pass price rather than just the resort entrance fee.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
The day-pass package includes:
- Welcome drink
- Lunch buffet
- Soft drinks and water during meals
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Beach access
- Resort shower facilities
- Towels
- Freedom to explore the island and beach
How long can you stay?
11:30–17:30
The exact timing may vary depending on the departure and arrival times of other resorts.
How do you get there?
Combined transfers are available from Velana International Airport, Hulhumalé and Malé.
Price
US$125 per person
Club Med Kani Resort
Club Med Kani day pass: what’s included?
- Lunch buffet
- Bar access
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Swimming pool
- Beach access
- Towels
- Diving equipment
- Freedom to explore the island and beach
Visiting hours
09:00–17:00
Arrival and departure times depend on the arrivals and departures of other resorts.
How do you get there?
Club Med Kani is around 30 km from Malé, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes by boat.
Pick-up can be arranged from Velana International Airport, Hulhumalé, Malé or Hulhumalé Hotel.
Price
US$170 per person
Reservations must be made one day before travel.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
What’s included in the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru day pass?
- Return speedboat transfer
- Welcome drink
- Lunch buffet
- Beach access
- Shower facilities
- Towel
- Snorkel set on request
- Free Wi-Fi
- Freedom to explore the island
- Free snorkelling around the island
Visiting hours
09:00–17:00
How do you get there?
The resort can be reached by speedboat in approximately 30 minutes from Malé International Airport.
Pick-up is available from Malé, Hulhumalé or the airport.
Price
US$165 per person
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
What’s included?
- Return speedboat transfer
- Lunch buffet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shower
- Beach access
- Towel
- Beer, wine and spirits
- Alcoholic drinks and cocktails
- Soft drinks and cocktails
- Free snorkelling around the island
You can also walk freely around the beach and resort.
A mask and snorkel can be hired for US$20, while fins cost US$5.
Visiting hours
09:30–17:00
Price
US$125 per person
Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Resort
What’s included in the day pass?
- Transfer
- Welcome drink
- All-inclusive morning snacks from 10:30–11:30
- Lunch buffet
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Evening snacks from 16:00–17:00
- Beach access
- Showers
- Swimming pools
- Towels
Premium alcoholic drinks and fresh juices are not included.
Visiting hours
10:00–17:00
How do you get there?
Pick-up is available from Malé, Hulhumalé or the airport.
Price
US$125 per person
Centara Ras Fushi Resort
- Transfer
- Lunch buffet
- Beach towel
- Sun lounger, subject to availability
- Snorkelling kit with a deposit
- Some non-motorised water sports
- Shower facilities
- Beer, wine, spirits and cocktails
- Soft drinks and cocktails
- Free snorkelling around the island
- Island and beach access
How long is the day pass?
Visits last approximately 6–8 hours.
Price
US$140 per person
Maldives & Hard Rock Cafe
What’s included?
- Transfer
- Set lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe, Kinkao, Kebab & Kurry or Nihonbashi Blue
- Four hours of complimentary alcoholic drinks for adults at the beach club
- Four hours of free soft drinks for children
- Beach club access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to the Marine Discovery Centre
- Swimming pool
- One hour of mask and snorkel equipment rental
- 20% discount on spa treatments
- Island walks
- Beach access
- Snorkelling
Price
US$140 per person
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