Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is a honeymoon-focused resort launched by the Outrigger Hotels & Resorts group in 2022, located in the marine-life-rich Ari Atoll and reachable by just a 25-minute seaplane transfer. The resort's most stunning feature is its world-class house reef snorkeling — a vibrant coral reef encircles the entire island, teeming with colorful tropical fish, graceful sea turtles, and even manta rays, fully earning its perfect 5 out of 5 snorkeling score. It achieves a perfect 5 across snorkeling, lagoon, beach, photography, and honeymoon appeal, confirming its all-around excellence. The island has just 81 villas, a refined and intimate scale. Five restaurants — an impressively generous offering for a resort of this size — serve diverse cuisine from Polynesian specialties to Asian flavors, with half-board and all-inclusive options available. The Outrigger brand traces its roots to Hawaii, bringing Polynesian warmth and hospitality to the Maldives. The PADI dive center is professionally operated, the spa offers soothing treatments, and wedding and honeymoon services create the perfect setting for romantic celebrations. Remarkably, despite being open for just two years, Outrigger has already amassed 1,100+ reviews on TripAdvisor with a near-perfect 4.9 rating, a powerful testament to its outstanding service and snorkeling quality.