An Island Destination Offering Adventure and Culture

Experiences

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As part of the integrated Fari Islands Archipelago, the resort offers access to experiences both on- and off-property. On the sand and in the sea, activities include kayaking, snorkeling, volleyball and tennis. Young guests have a space of their own in Ritz Kids, where playtime can mean video games or a dip in the dedicated outdoor pool. At the nearby Fari Marina Village discover luxury shopping from globally renowned designers, fine dining and workshops focused on arts, culture and local crafts.

Activities
Ritz Kids

At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, families and young guests are invited to engage with the destination through Ritz Kids. Designed for those ages 4 to 12, the program uses its four pillars—land, water, environmental responsibility and culture—to create a schedule of daily activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking classes and more. The experience is based out of the Ritz Kids Club, futuristic indoor-outdoor space with playgrounds, napping pods, an area for video games and movies, and a pool with slides and jets. Babysitting service is available at a charge, upon request.

On-Site Outlets
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Cardinal directions offer more than a sense of location; a powerful energy is carried within each one. At The Ritz-Carlton Spa Maldives, the experience is built around this idea and shared within a striking overwater structure open to the lagoon.

Phone:   +960 400-0999
Everyday:
9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Appointment required
Fitness Center

The Ritz-Carlton Fitness Center

The fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, classes and a yoga studio

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Complimentary
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Swimming

Ritz Kids Pool

Mon-Sun : 9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Eau Bar Pool

Mon-Sun : Open 24 Hours

A Wellness Spa Inspired by the Earth’s Energy

A ring-shaped sanctuary nestled over the turquoise lagoon, The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands offers nine spa treatment rooms including a spa suite with its own relaxation lounge, a salon and a boutique. Cardinal directions of each treatment room exude powerful energy complemented with healing massages and an organic body and skincare collection by Bamford, offering guests a luxurious wellness experience for their visit to the Maldives.

Your Spa Oasis in Maldives
The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Bamford Signature Journey

Exclusively designed for The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, this healing journey combines Japanese Shiatsu and Swedish motions to release tension and balance meridians, followed by wave-like massages to the ocean’s rhythm. 150 minutes

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Bamboo Massage

This massage penetrates deep into the tissue by using heated bamboo sticks, kneading the muscles to stimulate blood circulation and enhance flexibility. 90 minutes

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Maldivian Signature Rejuvenation

Feel the Maldives in this luxurious island-inspired treatment that incorporates organic coconuts and pearly-white sand on a full-body massage to nourish, relax and rejuvenate. 180 minutes

Maldivian Experience

The Fari islands archipelago redefines the Maldivian experience bringing a refreshing scene of art, music, culture and shopping, offering guests a balance of cosmopolitan and private island life. For more information, please contact us via email: rc.mlera.GuestRecognition@ritzcarlton.com.

Discover the Maldives

Explore the Maldives in the Water and on Land

The desire to disconnect may be what brings you to the Maldives, but as guests discover, plugging in - to nature, to family, to self - can be more rewarding. At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, activities are designed to explore the breathtaking beaches, both above and below the water’s surface; bring families together; spark curiosity in young minds; create friendly competition and challenge the notion that getting away from it all means sitting still.

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Adventures in the Depths of the Ocean

Ocean Adventures

Nowhere on earth is the sea as captivating as it is at the shore of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. The resort’s Dive Center is the epicenter for a wide selection of water-based activities including remarkable excursions, an incredible Marine Biology program, adrenaline-fueled Watersports, dazzling Diving and private Boat Charters enabling you to enjoy the endless shades of blue surrounding The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Each one of the marine-related pursuits has been verified and approved by the Dive Center’s resident Marine Biologist, helping to ensure that this fragile environment is protected and preserved for years to come. Enjoy a series of crafted experiences that will allow you to participate in a number of unique and rewarding conservation projects in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program.

Family Watersports

Dhoni Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Luxury dolphin cruise in Maldives' North Male Atoll with Ritz-Carlton's exceptional service. Spot playful dolphins in crystal-clear waters. Memorable experience with personalized attention.​

Dolphin Excursion
Tennis Court - Aerial View

Tennis Court

Enjoy a game on our synthetic floored lit tennis court. If you are in need of a tennis partner, our Ladies and Gentlemen are happy to assist in finding someone suitable to play with during your stay. Our professional tennis professional is available for private coaching sessions or as a playing partner, to help you improve your tennis game while on holiday.

Grand Sunset Beach

Recreation Beach​

From a stroll down our Grand Sunset Beach, joining one of our beach activities, staying fit with our Tennis Professional, or a visit to the Fitness Centre, to closing a day of adventures with cinema under the stars, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands presents a selection of activities to complement your unforgettable sunny getaway.

Fari Marina Village

Fari Marina Village​

Guests are welcome to visit Fari Marina Village, built around a vibrant Fari Beach Club, high-end boutiques, an immersive art installation by James Turell, Fari Lagoon Coral Adoption & Marine Biology Center, and a selection of upscale restaurants, including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands´own Bedouin-inspired Arabesque and our island food trailer Tum Tum.

A Journey Into the Wonders of the Maldives

Ambassadors of the Environment

Exclusive to the Ritz-Carlton brand, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is proud to host the first Jean-Michel Cousteau´s Ambassadors of the Environment program in the Asia-Pacific region. Guests of all ages can enrich their stay by learning more about the natural wonders both above and below water through this fun, active, inspirational outdoor education program developed over many years by Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Richard Murphy, and the team at Ocean Futures Society.

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  • Badminton

  • Diving

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Pétanque

  • Snorkeling

  • Standup paddle boarding

  • Surfing

  • Volleyball

  • Yoga (sunrise, aerial and more)

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Cinema under the stars

  • Wellness and Fitness activities

Become a true Ocean Ranger as you explore the ocean from above through our Ocean Drone X activity, while getting ready to go underwater and discover coral reefs have many residents all doing important work,  just like a city on land with our Cities Under the Sea Snorkel.

Finally, experience our Sub Aqua X activity by piloting an underwater submarine, where you will learn and understand better how species interact underwater.

  • Ocean Futures activities are for ages 4 and up.

  • All activities can be reserved separately.

  • For inquiries please email or contact your Aris Meeha during your visit.

Fill your visit to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands with educational fun.

Join our Naturalists as you discover underwater solar-powered cities full of doctors, managers, waste collectors & partnerships work through our Cities Under the Sea Snorkel. Take a journey on land and in the water with our Naturalists and Dive Butler as a guide during our Marine Biologist Scuba Dive (for certified divers) or Marine Biologist Snorkel (for non-divers). Explore the resort´s surroundings during a fascinating Night Snorkel, and watch how marine life acts from above during our Ocean Drone X research flight over our reef

  • Calypso Explorers activities are for ages 10 and up.

  • All activities can be reserved separately

  • For inquiries please email or contact your Aris Meeha during your vist

Learn about sustainability and the life that surrounds us without getting wet.

The Terra Firma activities are ideal for those passionate about the environment, both during the day and at night.

From a Sub Aqua X experience to identify corals and marine life, to a Drone Simulation Class to practice flying our research drone under the guidance of professional drone pilots, this time from above. The fun continues as you learn to “think outside of the box” and understand the value of water and energy conservation with our Eco Heroes activity.  End a day full of adventures with Pictures in the Sky, a voyage into the stars and the legends that surround the multitude of constellations, satellites, planets and stars we can see here in the Maldives.

  • Terra Firma activities are for ages 4 and up.

  • All activities can be reserved separately.

  • For inquiries please email or contact your Aris Meeha during your visit.

Tennis Academy

Hours of Operation: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M. and 4 P.M. – 8 P.M.

Enjoy a game on our synthetic floored lit tennis court. If you are in need of a tennis partner, our Ladies and Gentlemen are happy to assist in finding someone suitable to play with during your stay. Our professional tennis professional is available for private coaching sessions or as a playing partner, to help you improve your tennis game while on holiday. From private, semi-private, ‘hitting match play’ to a social group tournament… the possibilities are endless.

Tennis for All Ages

Our Ritz Kids offers numerous racket games for our youngest guests, ages three to eleven. Specially designed to help develop a feeling for the ball, improve hand-eye coordination and make their first tennis experience, a memorable one. For more information, please contact your Aris Meeha or visit Ritz Kids.

Tennis Professional

  • Join our Tennis Pro Manuel Villada, for bespoke tennis lessons designed for beginners seeking a challenge, intermediate players looking to improve their game, or advanced players that want to maintain their competitive level.

  • Manuel holds 8 different certifications from the ITF (International Tennis Federation) as well as GPTCA International Coach Level B (Global Professional Tennis Coach Association) and ATP International Coach Level B (Association of Tennis Professionals) certifications.

  • Manuel is also certified in Levels 1 and 2 by ATPCA (Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association).

  • For more information, please contact your Aris Meeha or visit Ritz Kids.