7 Days in the Maldives
Overwater bungalows, house reefs with sea turtles and reef sharks, and the most impossible blue water in the world. The Maldives is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that families never forget.
Plan to save
Your weekly savings target
A$704 / week
to save before you go · A$19,004 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
2 stops across 7 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of Maldives.
Stop
01
Malé
1 nightFly into Velana International Airport (MLE)
Highlights
- Malé Friday Mosque
- Malé Fish Market at dawn
- National Museum of the Maldives
- Hulhumale Island beach (near airport)
Local tips
- Malé is just a transit point for most — your seaplane or speedboat to the resort leaves from here
- Confirm your resort transfer timing the moment you land
- Keep your luggage under 20kg for seaplane transfers — weight limits are strict
Suggested stayAirport transit hotel near Velana Airport
Stop
02
Resort Island
6 nightsSeaplane transfer (30-60 min, spectacular views) or speedboat
Highlights
- House reef snorkelling with turtles, reef sharks, and manta rays
- Dolphin cruise at sunset
- Glass-bottom kayak on the lagoon
- Sandbank picnic excursion
- Night snorkelling with bioluminescence
Local tips
- The house reef is often better than day trips — snorkel every morning at high tide
- All-inclusive is usually better value than à la carte in the Maldives
- Kids under 12 often get massive discounts at resorts — negotiate directly with the property
- Book snorkelling excursions on day 1 as they fill up quickly
Suggested stayFamily overwater bungalow or beach villa at a mid-range resort
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what Maldives costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) $945 per person | $3,780 |
Accommodation 2 stops | $8,750 |
Activities & local transport Activities & local transport incl. speedboat transfer (estimated) $170 per person | $680 |
Daily food & local transit 7 nights × family of 4 | $364 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | $13,574 ~A$21,311 |
What it covers
The ~A$19,004 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 2 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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