Estimated cost for two travelers — 7 days / 6 nights

Value-Conscious

$5,000–$8,000

Comfortable / Upscale

$8,000–$13,000

Luxury Resort Stay

$13,000–$22,000+

Ultra-Luxury

$22,000–$40,000+

What Goes Into the Price?

International Airfare

Airfare varies greatly by departure city, cabin and season. Most travelers connect through a major hub in the Middle East, Europe or Asia before arriving at Velana International Airport in Malé.

Broad planning estimate: approximately $1,800–$4,000 round trip for two in economy, depending on departure city and dates. Premium cabins can cost several times more.

Resort Transfers

Transfers are a major Maldives-specific cost, because most resorts sit on their own islands. Resorts closer to Malé are usually reached by speedboat, which tends to be less expensive, while more remote atolls require a seaplane or a domestic flight plus a boat.

Speedboat transfers are often the most affordable option, while seaplane or domestic-flight transfers can add substantially to the total for two. Always check the resort's transfer method and total transfer cost before booking.

Hotels & Resorts

Pricing varies widely between beach villas, overwater villas and luxury private-island resorts. Villa category and resort location often matter as much as the resort name.

• Entry/value resort stays: approximately $300–$600 per night
• Upscale resorts: approximately $600–$1,200 per night
• Luxury overwater villas: approximately $1,200–$3,000+ per night
• Ultra-luxury villas and residences can be significantly higher

Food

Meal-plan structure matters a lot in the Maldives, because many travelers eat primarily at their resort. Choosing breakfast only, half-board, full-board or all-inclusive can change the final budget considerably.

Allow approximately $150–$500 per day for two, depending on dining style and which meals are included.

Activities

Snorkeling excursions, diving, whale-shark trips, manta-ray trips, spa treatments, private cruises and water sports can add significantly to the total.

A couple might spend approximately $500–$2,000+ over the week, depending on how many excursions and treatments you plan.

Taxes, Service Charges and Resort Fees

Taxes, service charges and resort-specific fees can materially affect the final trip cost, so check exactly what is included in the quoted rate before booking.

Sample Value Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Choose a lower-cost resort or a guesthouse-style stay on a local island, with simpler dining, lower-cost transfers and fewer paid excursions.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $5,000–$8,000

Sample Dream Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Stay at an upscale private-island resort, splitting nights between a beach villa and an overwater villa if useful, with several excursions such as a manta-ray or sandbank trip and a stronger dining plan such as half-board.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $9,000–$15,000

Sample Ultra-Luxury Trip

Base: 7 days / 6 nights. Choose a premium overwater villa or residence, with private or premium seaplane transfers, spa treatments, private excursions and flexible dining throughout the stay.

Estimated total for two — 7 days / 6 nights: $22,000–$40,000+

Ways to Save Money

• Travel outside peak holiday weeks.
• Compare beach villas with overwater villas.
• Look for meal plans that include breakfast or more.
• Compare transfer costs before choosing a resort.
• Stay closer to Malé if transfer cost matters.
• Book popular resorts and transfers early.
• Consider splitting the stay between villa categories.