The best places in the Maldives to get engaged

The Romantic Residence at Velaa Private Island Resort is a specially-designed honeymoon suite. Everything about the villa screams romance and privacy, making it an idyllic place for popping the big question when the two of you are alone. 

There are a few perfect spots in the villa – out on the terrace during an alfresco dinner; while sharing a soak in the huge sunken bathtub; or in your private Jacuzzi hot tub at sunset. It’s down to you.

Wherever and whenever it happens, your private butler will be waiting in the wings with a celebratory bottle of champagne to toast with.  

Have you always dreamed of a beachy Maldives marriage proposal? The private dining experiences at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort are the ultimate romantic gesture, especially the island-fantasy dinner you can have on the soft golden sands of Gulhifushi.

As a small and secluded island only accessible by boat, Gulhifushi is an out-of-this-world proposal location – the type you see in movies and never think is actually possible. Well, think again. Here you’ll dine on a delectable three-course candlelit dinner as the gentle waves lap at your feet. Plus, each course is served with the perfect wine pairing, the last of which is a bottle of bubbly to toast the exciting times ahead as a newly engaged couple. 

With the help of attentive resort staff, a proposal in the Maldives can take place wherever you wish – so how about the most opulent place possible? A luxury private yacht. 

At The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, you can charter the resort’s most glamorous private yacht for the day: the Azimut Flybridge 66 yacht, AKA Norma. Onboard you’ll have access to your own private cabin and a chef who will cook you up a custom menu of world-class international cuisine. Let them know your preferences, and they’ll tailor the dishes to your personal tastes. 

We recommend waiting until sunset and getting down on one knee while dining on the yacht’s intimate outside terrace. 

Are you a couple of adrenaline junkies? If your partner would appreciate a thrill-seeking proposal up in the skies, Amilla Fushi Hotel & Resort has the perfect idea - a parasailing proposal. 

Picture this: You’ve just reached the top of the ascent and you’re gazing out at the gorgeous blue waters… then you pop the question. This one will (literally) make you feel as though you’re on top of the world - just make sure you keep the ring safe while you’re sky-high! 

If parasailing isn’t your thing, there’s a whole host of other extreme water sports and fun activities over at the resort’s HUB (Home of Underwater Biosphere) – diving, snorkelling, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and more. Whatever your favourite activity is, you can make an adrenaline-fuelled proposal happen with the right planning. 

Sometimes the simplest Maldives marriage proposals are the best. A private table at the resort’s nicest restaurant will do just fine. 

At Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, the most romantic restaurant is Terra: a fine-dining and intimate restaurant comprising seven individual treetop nests and serving some of the world’s finest ingredients. For mains, choose from Maldivian Lobster or Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, and for dessert, share dark chocolate mousse and cassis ice cream - all washed down with the resort’s signature Krug Champagne. This is one of many Instagrammable restaurants in the Maldives sure to make the perfect backdrop for your special evening.

Don’t worry about privacy either, you’ll be tucked away nicely in your own candlelit bamboo nest.  

Last but by no means least, how about the ultimate night-time proposal in the Maldives? At Soneva Jani, you can book a table at So Starstruck: the resort’s awe-inspiring stargazing dining experience and the perfect spot for a unique kind of date night.

Situated on the Maldives’ first overwater observatory, you’ll dine on a delicious set menu whilst learning fascinating facts and figures from a resident astronomer. With their expert knowledge, they’ll take you on a journey through the galaxy and you can gaze into a 16” telescope pointing right at the sky. 

There’s a total of just five tables, but if you want to be alone, you can hire out the entire observatory for yourself at an extra cost. Sometimes your special moments are best experienced just one on one.
 

Of course! Resort staff are always willing to lend a helping hand with your big proposal plans. Just let them know what you’re thinking, and they’ll help bring your vision to life. Maldives resorts are known for their outstanding hospitality, so no doubt they’ll pull a few strings to make your plans extra-special. 

Most are great, but our top pick for the best resort in Maldives for honeymoons is Velaa Private Island Resort. The entire island is designed around privacy, especially the Romantic Residence built on stilts out in the open water. Other than the presence of your private butler, your first holiday away as newlyweds can be intimately secluded away from anyone else in the world.

But it’s not exclusively available for honeymooners only. It’s also the perfect place for your once-in-a-lifetime Maldives marriage proposal. Let the resort staff know your plans and they’ll be happy to help in any way they can.

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