A Season of Timeless Festive Stories, Crafted Just for You at Milaidhoo

This festive season, let the story of your celebration unfold on the soft shores of Milaidhoo Maldives, the natural island hideaway in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. From 22nd December 2025 to 6th January 2026, Milaidhoo warmly invite you to step into a Season of Timeless Festive Stories: a thoughtfully curated programme of intimate experiences, vibrant traditions and unforgettable island moments.

At Milaidhoo, festive magic is found in the gentle rhythm of the waves, the glow of candlelight on sand and the joy of sharing meaningful time with loved ones in one of the world’s most exquisite destinations. This is not just a holiday; it’s a celebration of life’s most precious stories, written just for you.

Adventure That Awakens the Soul

Float into wonder as you dive into the crystalline waters. Join for sunrise or sunset cruises where champagne sparkles in hand and dolphins may dance nearby. Snorkel Hanifaru Bay alongside graceful manta rays or try your hand at traditional Maldivian fishing, just as the locals have for generations.

This season, Milaidhoo has woven the ocean into a celebration: from The Christmas Cruise to A Farewell to 2025, every voyage is a memory waiting to be made. For those craving thrills, big game fishing awaits. Gentle discovery, bioluminescent night snorkelling and paddleboarding by moonlight promise awe.

Feasting with Heart and Flavour

At Milaidhoo, food is an experience to savour, and this festive season is a culinary journey like no other.

Step into the Shoreline Fish Bazaar, where the catch of the day meets flames and flavour or sample fresh-picked greens at the interactive Salad Project. Celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve under starry skies with elegant beachfront gala dinners, where every dish is a tribute to taste and togetherness.

Pop-ups like Smoked & Whisky and Taste of Tribes: Potjiekos & Braai bring surprises, while a Lobster & Champagne Feast sets the tone for indulgence. It will conclude with an Orthodox Christmas buffet of oysters and champagne, a fitting finale to a season of epicurean delight.

Wellbeing, Naturally Inspired

Reconnect with yourself through wellness rituals as tranquil as the island breeze. Greet each day with sunrise yoga on a sandbank, surrender to stillness in Cocoon Meditation or float your way to peace with aqua yoga in a turquoise lagoon.

Beyond the body, feed the spirit: explore Maldivian skincare secrets, enjoy beach Zumba or simply walk mindfully along the shore. Join in friendly beach volleyball or island Olympics with the Milaidhoo Family. As evening falls, let live music drift across the waves as stars scatter above.

Celebrate Under the Stars

On New Year’s Eve, begin your day with a champagne Sunrise Cruise and end it in style at the barefoot cocktail soirée. Then, gather for a spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Ocean restaurant before counting down to 2026 with fireworks, live music and your toes in the sand.

As the new year dawns, ease into it with a Recovery Brunch, a soulful Tibetan Singing Bowl session and a symbolic New Year, New Reef activity, a promise for the year ahead.

The Story Continues

Festivities continue into January with joyful moments like a Nature Walk & Symbolic Tree Planting, more culinary adventures with the Taste of Tribes pop-up and evenings beneath the stars at The Floating Cinema on Saima.

This season at Milaidhoo is not just a series of events; it’s an immersive journey of reconnection, renewal, and celebration.

“We’re incredibly excited to present our Season of Timeless Festive Stories at Milaidhoo,” says Paul van Frank, Milaidhoo’s general manager. “Our team has created a programme that blends the magic of the festive season with the beauty and authentic charm of the Maldives. Milaidhoo believes these bespoke experiences will create profound and joyful memories for our guests, allowing them to truly connect with their loved ones and the soul of this extraordinary destination.”

Space is limited for this intimate celebration. To reserve your place in paradise, please visit:
Festive Programme or mail them at welcome@milaidhoo.com