Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is all about rediscovering your fun side with breath taking excitement, so embrace adventure at this family friendly resort, and set out on snorkeling and diving expeditions. Explore some of the best dive spots in the Maldives and discover a vibrant house reef teeming with marine life, including the magnificent nurse sharks. During the day, enjoy thrilling water activities or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments to unwind and recharge. As the day transitions into the evening, witness the captivating pink sunset from our beachside bar, savour a delectable meal at our diverse restaurants, or retire in one of our 90 exceptionally spacious rooms.
Location
The island of Velifushi is situated 67km from the Male in the Vaavu Atoll and is accessible by sea plane journey of 25 minutes during daylight hours or on a speed boat journey of 75 minutes which is operating 24 hours.
Vaavu Atoll embodies tranquility and tradition. Its many small islands embrace a more traditional Maldivian lifestyle with an obvious love of fishing and music. Vaavu Atoll is the smallest and least commercialized atolls in the Maldives. The beaches are often deserted and dive sites empty perfect for divers looking for that private experience.
Vaavu Atoll is also home many famous dive sites and “Fotteyo Kandu” is considered as one of the best in Maldives and also the largest unbroken barrier reef in the Maldives.
Accomodation
The island provides minimalistic Italian designed 90 rooms, a wide array of local and international cuisines, the bars with breathtaking views and number of on-site activities that boosts your adrenaline limits or relaxation in plush and comforting luxury.
At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, the in-house experience is unparalleled. We have an array of fabulous options for you to select from. The choice of accommodation varies from Spacious Beach Lofts, Beach Bungalows to Luxurious Water bungalows with Jacuzzi’s with a picturesque sunset view and Water suites with pool. Nevertheless, each option is unique where you can savor it in absolute luxury.
Infrastructure
A must do!
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Velifushi shores especial the Jetty area attracts a large number of marine life including the magnificent Nurse Sharks and it’s within our reach to take you to show these unhurried, harmless to human creatures glide leisurely along the reef.
Dolphin safari
Maldives is ranked among the top five places on Earth for watching dolphins with over 20 different species of dolphins present in the Maldives waters. If you are lucky, you might even spot some Dolphins on your way to Velifushi.
Diving
Diving in Vaavu Atoll is fantastic for large pelagic fish life as the atoll have the most numerous channels in the Maldives archipelago which ensures lots of amazing dive sites.
The island of of Velifushi is located conveniently at the best possible position in the atoll which is in the middle of the eastern barrier ensuring access to all the best dives sites in the atoll from the north and south in a relatively short time.
