Private island travel Malé planning

Malé in Malediven is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.

Updated: 17 September 2026.

Why this trip

Malé is the capital of the Maldives and at the same time one of the most densely populated cities in the world, on a very small island. For a trip focused on seclusion it is a transit point, but that is precisely why it is worth taking a close look at what comes before and after. Rasfannu is an artificial beach with a jogging track, where locals swim in the evening. For divers Malé is a starting point, with dive centres and sites such as Shark Point or a sandbank.

If you travel on a dive safari boat, you start here, for example with Dune Maldives Liveaboard. From Malé, boat transfers and seaplanes go to the resort islands, including, in the catalogue, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, InterContinental Maamunagau, W Maldives and St. Regis Vommuli. The season from November to April brings calm water.

Maafushi, Dhigurah and Addu are neighbours with a character of their own. It is better to plan a night as a buffer so that the connecting flight and seaplane fit together, because the latter flies only in daylight. In a video call, Private Islands decides with you which island becomes your actual destination.

Places and experiences

These places around Malé stand for beach, lagoon and stillness.

Rasfannu, Experience
Scubaspa Maldives, Experience
Best Dives Pvt Ltd, Experience
Dive Desk Male’ – PADI 5-Star Dive Center, Experience
Dive Club Hulhumale, Experience

Place
Rasfannu
Scubaspa Maldives
Best Dives Pvt Ltd
Dive Desk Male’, PADI 5-Star Dive Center
Dive Club Hulhumale

Getting there

From Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, the journey often continues by boat or seaplane, and Private Islands plans the connections.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Malé by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Malé?

For Malé, Lonuziyaaraiy Park, Whale Submarine and Sultan Park are on file, and Private Islands checks how quiet they really are.

Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?

Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.

Which accommodations are listed for Malé in the catalogue?

The catalogue lists houses such as InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG, Barceló Nasandhura Malé and JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La for Malé, and Private Islands asks about the journey by boat or seaplane.

Which destinations in Malediven can be combined with Malé?

A second island like Addu, Baros Island and Dhigurah combines with Malé if the crossing stays short.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.

How much does a trip to Malé cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.

Plan your trip

Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.

Fill in the planner

reply within one working day by video call

Accommodation in the catalogue

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG, Accommodation
Barceló Nasandhura Malé, Accommodation
Niva Kurumba Maldives, Accommodation
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, Accommodation
Summer Beach Maldives, Accommodation
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG	4.9
Barceló Nasandhura Malé	4.8
Niva Kurumba Maldives	4.7
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa	4.5
Summer Beach Maldives	4.3
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives	4.9
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru	4.8
Nova Maldives	4.8