There are an abundance of things to do in Maldives on Honeymoon so whether you are looking for an active, lazy or cultural experience, there is a great selection. Some of the activities are spread over a wide range of islands. The best island in Maldives for Honeymoon will depend on your personal taste for activities which is why we have listed some of the most popular islands and atolls below for specific activities. Be sure to target specific islands that have the experiences you are looking for, or do some island hopping to access the full range of Maldives honeymoon experiences.
Diving – Offering some of the best diving locations in the world, diving in the Maldives is a truly amazing experience. The best time to dive is during the months of January to April which is also the dry season. Visibility can be up to 30m during these months. If you would like to dive a shipwreck, take a look at the Maldives Victory on the North Male Atoll. Otherwise for your opportunity to see rays, turtles, sharks or dolphins, below are the hotspots if you are looking to swim with a particular species.
- Whale Sharks (Gaafu, Ari, Thaa Atolls)
- Reef Sharks ( Gaafu, Meemu, North / South Male, Vaavu Lhaviyani, Laamu Atolls)
- Rays – South Ari Atoll (Vilamendhoo), Baa Atoll (Reeth, Hanifaru Bay)
- Turtles – South Ari Atoll (Angaga), South Male Atoll (Fihalholi)
- Dolphins (Meemu Atoll)
Snorkling – For an opportunity to see an abundance of tropical fish, octopus, rays, dolphins, shipwrecks, reef sharks, eels and turtle, below some of the best snorkelling locations the Maldives has to offer.
- South Ari Atoll (Athruga, Mandhoo, Vilamendhoo, Angaga, Machchafushi, Moofushi)
- North Mali Atoll (Bathala, Maayafushi)
- South Male Atoll (Biyadhoo, Filitheyo, Fihalholi)
- North Male Atoll (Bandos, Baros)
- Vaavu Atoll (Alimatha for nurse sharks, marble rays and a night dive at the jetty)
Chill out on the beach – If laying about on white sand with a tropical breeze is more your style, the Maldives is your place to honeymoon. With over 1000 islands, there is no shortage of quality beaches – a few of the best beaches in maldives listed below.
- Bikini Beach (Rasdhoo)
- Sun Island Beach (Southern Ari Atoll)
- Veligandu Island Beach (Veligandu)
- Hulhumale Beach (Hulhumale)
- Artificial Beach (Male)
Bop along to the Boduberu – A traditional Maldivian performance involving around 20 or so people, it has been around for hundreds of years and involves dancing, drumming and singing.
Surfing – Though the Maldives are not necessarily known for their waves, if you are looking to catch a wave, surfing on the South Male Atoll at Guraidhoo is one of the hotspots!
Scenic flight – Looking to see the Maldives from a different perspective, why not take a scenic flight to get an airborne appreciation of what the Maldivian Atolls really have to offer.
Visit the Male Fishing Market – A hive of activity in the morning, you can see the local fisherman cleaning and selling their catch. Maybe you can even grab some fresh tuna – it doesn’t get any fresher however make sure you get there in the morning is refrigeration is far from abundant. .
Visit the Male Food Market – Not far from the fishing market is the Male food market where you can see all the local fruit, vegetables and spices sold to the local resorts that makes the Maldives cuisine what it is.
Party in Finolhu in the Baa Atoll – Finolhu 
is known for its parties and DJ’s so if you want to let loose for a night or 2, make sure you take a look.
Visit the Hukuru Miskiiy – Built in 1658, the Male Friday Mosque is the oldest Mosque in Male. Made from Coral stone, it contains of a series of intricate carvings and has added to the UNESCO World Heritage cultural list. Well worth a visit if you have some time in the capital Male.
Water sports – Many of the resorts offer opportunities to get involved in Water skiing, Jet skiing, Parasailing, Paragliding, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayaking if any of those appeal to you.
Underwater Spa – For the ultimate relaxation experience, the Huvafen Fushi resort in the North Male Atoll is the worlds’ first underwater spa. Let all the stresses in the world be massaged out of you watch a range of tropical fish swim around the facilities.
Hook a big one – The Maldives offer a range of fisher charters and opportunities whether you are after a sport fishing or bottom fishing experience. Tours are available from Male, Maafushi, Furaveri, Vihamanafushi, Keyodhoo Island. The best sport fishing is between the months of November and March to target Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna.
LONGER DURATION ACTIVITIES IN MALDIVES
If you have a little longer, an island hopping adventure will ensure you see all that the Maldives has to offer and there are plenty to pick from. Alternatively if you would like to see more of the atolls whilst observing whales and dolphins, some companies offer dolphin / whale cruises which go for about a week. They sail from atoll to atoll – anchoring up in a different location whilst looking for the full range of dolphin and whale species which are abundant throughout the Maldivian islands.
I hope this list of things to do in Maldives on Honeymoon has been helpful. Check out this link for a full guide to a the Maldives as a Honeymoon destination.