Crown & Champa Resorts Reveals the Round-up of Festive Programmes Across its Resorts in the Maldives

Crown & Champa Resorts invites travellers to reconnect and celebrate with family and friends in the Maldives this holiday season. Crown & Champa, the leading resort collection in the Maldives, is set to bring holiday cheer with an extravaganza of exquisite gourmet, locally-inspired, and entertainment experiences, offering global travellers safe and vibrant festive celebrations across its properties.

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

Crown & Champa Resorts Reveals the Round-up of Festive Programmes Across its Resorts in the Maldives

The holiday season at Kudadoo promises magnificent moments sprinkled with magic and joy. Residents will enjoy a lavish gala dinner, bountiful feasts brimming with festive fare, and a collection of experiences carefully curated by a personal butler, with lots of opportunities for dolphin spotting, swimming with mantas, and snorkelling with sea turtles. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island is where discerning travellers can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year amidst luxury and effortless adventures.

Kagi Maldives Spa Island

The wellbeing-focused paradise of Kagi Maldives will be transformed into a festive destination where guests can practice mindfulness by slowing down and enjoying the present moment with those they love. Staying true to its promise of offering ‘Pure Life’ experiences, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in an array of renewing spa treatments, stress-melting massages, and holistic healing sessions that will help them balance mind, body, and spirit.

Hurawalhi Island Resort

Guests at the naturally chic Hurawalhi can live their ‘Little Mermaid’ dreams as the resort presents ‘Opera Under the Sea’, a series of performances by renowned Turkish soprano, Burcu Hanci at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant. They can enjoy not only spectacular dining and entertainment but also the awe-inspiring setting surrounded by thriving sea life and beautiful warm waters. Furthermore, guests can become more in tune with themselves with Master of Wellness guided by Hania Opienski and enjoy a game of padel with a world-renowned padel tennis coach, Marcos Fernandez Bevan. Sparkling, bright, and full of cheer, Hurawalhi Maldives guarantees holiday celebrations like no other.

Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

The adults-only island retreat of Komandoo Maldives will set the festive season mood with a ‘Jazz and Blues’ theme. Guests will enjoy a programme featuring lots of incredible live music performances, holiday feasts, a beach party, ‘under the stars’ dining experiences, the traditional underwater treasure hunt organised by Prodivers Maldives, alongside plenty of sparkles in the form of champagne-sipping opportunities. In addition, guests can fill their days on the island with personalised excursions, excellent diving & snorkelling, pampering spa sessions, and moments of inspired tranquillity with their nearest and dearest.

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Inspired by the flourishing house reef encircling the island, guests at Veligandu are invited to enjoy the festive season with the theme of ‘Glowing Underwater World’, which highlights a sparkling programme of festive culinary offers, luscious dinners, live music performances, Christmas carols, and cultural shows. The resort will also stage another eco-inspired activity, installing more coral frames in the existing coral garden on the island’s western side.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Vilamendhoo continues to live up to its promise of offering an island of adventure, with a thrilling line-up of events and activities. Alongside fun holiday activities, festive feasts, Christmas carols, and themed parties, guests can always enjoy a myriad of experiences, such as swimming with whale sharks, world-class scuba diving, sunset cruising, and snorkelling in the vivid house reef.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

As the season to indulge with family and friends, the palm-fringed paradise of Meeru Island offers an abundance of sumptuous feasts, fun-packed activities, and party celebrations, with ‘Blue and Silver’ echoing throughout the festivities. Additionally, Santa will continue his journey along the idyllic shores of Meeru, as he arrives in style and delivers special gifts and surprises to all children on the island.

Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

Guests will experience a ‘Winter Wonderland’, Kuredu Maldives-style, as the resort presents an unforgettable holiday with hues of blue, silver, and white to set the festive spirit. A splendid plethora of holiday-inspired activities await holidaymakers of all ages, from merry celebrations and buffet feasts to aqua-themed parties and the resort’s much-anticipated open-air festival.

Innahura Maldives Resort

The laid-back paradise of Innahura Maldives will entertain sun-seekers, the young, and the young at heart with an excellent festive programme with the theme of ‘White and Gold Coastal Christmas’. Guests will have so much fun with a Christmas pool party, gala dinners, and the exciting arrival of Father Christmas himself, along with cookie-making and decorating sessions, tinsel treasure hunt, and Christmas-card making for the little ones.

For reservations and more information, visit the Crown & Champa Resorts website.

LUX* South Ari Atoll announces its exciting collaboration with The Clay Studio Maldives. From 20 December 2024, the resort hosts a pottery pop-up at its Junk Art Studio. This partnership offers guests a hands-on artistic experience, encouraging them to explore their creativity while supporting a local Maldivian business.

John Rogers, General Manager of LUX* South Ari Atoll, expresses enthusiasm for the initiative.

“We are delighted to bring this hands-on pottery experience to our guests, in collaboration with The Clay Studio Maldives. As a resort that celebrates creativity and connection, this partnership allows families to create meaningful memories while supporting local artisans.”

A Range of Creative Workshops for All Ages

The pottery experience includes a wide range of interactive workshops designed for all ages. Guests participate in activities such as wheel-throwing, hand-building, and the popular “Paint a Pot” sessions. These workshops inspire creativity and provide an engaging, enjoyable experience. The resort also offers special options for children. Private sessions allow couples and families to enjoy personalized experiences.

Skilled artisans lead each class and share their expertise in pottery. They introduce guests to the local artistic traditions of the Maldives. The partnership supports The Clay Studio Maldives, a local business committed to preserving these traditions.

The pottery experience coincides with the resort’s festive celebrations. Guests enjoy a variety of holiday activities, traditions, and dining experiences designed to create unforgettable memories. This lively program adds excitement to the holiday season.

This announcement follows LUX* South Ari Atoll’s recent recognition as “Best for Families” at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards For Excellence 2025. This award strengthens the resort’s reputation as a top family-friendly destination. By offering pottery workshops and festive activities, LUX* South Ari Atoll continues to provide experiences that celebrate creativity, culture, and family connection.