Meet your pre-arranged transfer at Velana International Airport and take the short 10–15 minute speedboat to Kurumba Maldives for a fast, scenic transfer. Speedboat transfers operate throughout the day but must be scheduled to match your flight.
Complete check-in and tour the resort facilities: kids club, pool, snorkel centre and dining venues. Standard check-in is around 2:00pm — luggage can usually be stored and rooms prepared earlier where possible.
Enjoy the plentiful buffet at Vihamana with international and local dishes — great for families and picky eaters. Buffets typically run 12:30pm–2:30pm for lunch.
Relax on the white sand and snorkel off the house reef — Kurumba’s house reef is easily reached from the beach and is child-friendly; snorkel gear can be rented or hired from the dive/snorkel centre.
Register the children at the Kurumba Kids Club (open typically 9:00am–9:00pm) so they can join supervised games and craft activities while adults relax. Opening hours and age rules are confirmed at check-in.
Reserve a table at Kandu Grill for fresh seafood and grilled dishes with sunset views; typically open for dinner 7:00pm–10:30pm. A relaxed family-friendly option with high-quality dishes.
Set out on a morning dolphin-watching cruise to see spinner and spotted dolphins — boats usually depart between 6:30am and 9:00am depending on conditions. Early morning trips give the best sightings.
Casual beachfront lunch with grilled dishes and salads — great for kids to play on the sand while adults eat. Beach Grill typically serves lunch from 12:00pm–3:00pm.
Join a guided snorkelling boat that visits a barrier reef for colourful coral and fish; afternoon trips commonly depart around 2:30pm–3:30pm and include basic equipment and a guide.
Enjoy the resort’s Christmas Gala buffet or set-menu dinner with live music and family entertainment; special event timings usually 7:00pm–10:30pm and require prior reservation.
Boat out to a private sandbank for snorkelling, swimming and a picnic BBQ — trips usually depart 8:30am–9:30am and return late morning or early afternoon; fantastic for family photos and shallow swimming for kids.
Book an afternoon spa treatment (Kurumba Spa open ~9:00am–9:00pm) while the kids enjoy supervised activities at the kids club for a toddler-friendly break.
Unwind by the pool, try paddleboarding or let the kids enjoy shallow pool play; non-motorised water sports are often complimentary during daylight hours.
Try paddleboarding or family kayaking in calm lagoon waters — non-motorised equipment is often complimentary from about 8:00am–5:00pm, ideal for safe family fun.
Book a private sandbank photo session (or short private picnic) for lasting family photos and a special experience — sessions usually scheduled mid-afternoon to capture soft light.
Choose a special final dinner at Kandu Grill (overwater) or the main buffet for variety and a festive atmosphere — book ahead for your preferred seating.
Have an early buffet breakfast, confirm transfer time with the front desk and finalise any bills. Standard check-out is usually noon but many resorts arrange luggage storage for you if you have a later flight.
Depart the resort by scheduled speedboat back to Velana International Airport; transfers to Malé take roughly 10–20 minutes but allow extra time for traffic and airport procedures.
If your flight is late afternoon, visit Malé’s Fish Market, Sultan Park and Grand Friday Mosque (open generally 9:00am–4:00pm); allow plenty of time to return to the airport for check-in.
Complete airport check-in and security for your international flight. Ensure you arrive at least 2–3 hours before your departure time to allow for immigration and baggage drop.