Discovering the Beauty of Velavaru Island in the Maldives

Our package included a 2-night stay in a beach villa and a 2-night stay in an overwater villa with a Premium All-Inclusive plan. Although the room facilities were somewhat outdated and there was no personal butler service, the island's scenery was stunning and offered great value for money. The overwater villas, known as Water Pavilions, are separate from the main island, with a boat shuttle service operating daily according to a schedule posted at the dock. The day before moving to the overwater villa, the hotel slips an envelope under your door with the next day's transfer time and instructions. Simply leave your luggage at the villa door and take your personal items to the dock to board the boat. The departure process is similar. Every morning at 11:00 AM, there is a complimentary snorkeling trip around the water villa area. Guests need to pick up fins, masks, and snorkels from the main island's dive center and pass a simple test at the dock. As part of our vacation, which included both resort and local island experiences, we participated in a $300 per person activity package ($75 per night per person), choosing a spa treatment and a sunset cruise. The sunset cruise involved the captain searching for dolphins, but unfortunately, we didn't spot any. On the return trip, champagne and fruit skewers were served. The 60-minute spa session was very relaxing and enjoyable. #IslandVacation #Maldives #TurtleIsland #VelavaruIsland