Velassaru Maldives Unveils a Sun-Kissed Festive Season for 2025–2026

As the year draws to a close, Velassaru Maldives once again transforms the holiday season into an elegant island celebration, blending timeless festive traditions with its signature island bliss. The resort’s Festive Programme 2025–2026 promises a carefully curated calendar of experiences, inviting guests to celebrate Christmas, New Year, and Orthodox Christmas beneath the Maldivian sun.

From the sparkle of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony to the glamour of a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala, the season at Velassaru is designed to bring people together through exceptional dining, immersive island experiences, and moments of pure celebration. 

Festive Days Filled with Island Experiences

Running from 20 December 2025 through early January 2026, Velassaru’s festive calendar balances adventure, wellness, and leisure. Days unfold with sunrise cruises, guided snorkelling and diving excursions, dolphin and turtle safaris, and an array of water sports, while quieter moments invite guests to yoga sessions, spa workshops, and creative art experiences.

Families are thoughtfully catered for, with children’s activities such as pizza-making, sushi masterclasses, nail art, marine biology presentations, and festive games creating joyful moments for younger guests, while adults enjoy champagne tastings, cocktail masterclasses, tennis clinics, and sunset cruises across the lagoon.

A Culinary Celebration of the Season

Dining lies at the heart of Velassaru’s festive programme. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy themed dinners and curated menus that showcase global flavours alongside Maldivian culinary traditions. Highlights include festive barbecues, seafood-led dining, Italian Riviera-inspired evenings, and authentic Maldivian cooking classes that celebrate the islands’ rich food heritage.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are marked by vibrant buffet dinners, live entertainment, and Santa’s festive arrival at the jetty, complete with Boduberu drumming and island-style cheer. As the season builds toward its crescendo, the New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala Dinner takes centre stage, combining gourmet cuisine, live music, fireworks, and beachfront celebrations that continue into the early hours of the New Year.

Welcoming the New Year in Island Style

The celebrations extend seamlessly into January, allowing guests to begin the New Year at a relaxed island pace. Late breakfasts, wellness sessions, marine encounters, and social gatherings such as wine-and-cheese evenings and management cocktail parties ensure the festive spirit lingers long after midnight on 31 December.

More than a holiday programme, Velassaru Maldives’ Festive Season 2025–2026 is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate life’s special moments in one of the Indian Ocean’s most refined island settings. With its blend of thoughtful programming, exceptional cuisine, and relaxed elegance, Velassaru once again redefines what festive celebrations in the Maldives can be — sun-drenched, stylish, and effortlessly memorable.

For More information and bookings, visit: https://www.velassaru.com

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