For groups of 10 to 400
Maldives resort buyouts & group travel
Full-island buyouts, group room blocks, and corporate retreats, coordinated end to end by a Maldivian team with direct resort partnerships.
Groups we plan
Every kind of Maldives group
Not only corporate. IM plans the full range of groups travelling together, from a single large family to a full-island buyout, with one coordinator across resorts, transfers, dining and events.
Large & multi-generational families
Grandparents to grandchildren on one island: connecting villas, two-bedroom residences, kids' clubs and a villa mix that keeps everyone close. See our family holiday planning for villa options.
Family reunions
Several households travelling as one party, with a group rate, a rooming list across families, and a private reunion dinner or sandbank event.
Friends & celebration groups
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and friends' getaways: a contiguous villa block, reserved dining, and set-piece moments built around the occasion.
Destination-wedding parties
The ceremony plus the guest room block, transfers and events coordinated together. See Maldives weddings for the ceremony side.
Corporate, incentive & MICE
Reward trips, leadership offsites and conferences at resorts with meeting space, AV and breakouts, with the room block and agenda coordinated together.
Full-island buyouts
The whole island reserved for your party at boutique resorts, for milestone weddings, leadership offsites and incentive trips that need complete exclusivity.
What we do
Four products, one team
Tell us which fits your brief, or describe what you want and we'll suggest the right structure.
Full resort buyouts
60–400 guests · from $150k
The entire island reserved for your party: no other guests, no other groups. Practical at boutique resorts under 100 villas; the gold standard for milestone weddings, leadership offsites, and incentive trips that need full venue exclusivity.
- —Full venue exclusivity
- —Custom programming end-to-end
- —Private dining, sandbank events, branded décor
- —Dedicated island team across the stay
Corporate incentive travel
50–250 delegates · from $100k
Reward trips, leadership offsites, and conference programmes: at resorts with purpose-built MICE infrastructure (meeting rooms, AV, breakout space). We coordinate the room block and the agenda concurrently.
- —Conference rooms, AV, breakouts
- —Rooming + allocation reporting
- —Gala dinners & incentive celebrations
- —Wellness & leadership programmes
Group bookings
10–50 guests · from $30k
A contiguous block of villas at a resort still operating normally, your group holds reserved dining and event space without buying out the whole island. Where most family reunions and smaller weddings sit.
- —Group rates with negotiated inclusions
- —Reserved villa block, contiguous where possible
- —Private event space + reserved dining
- —Single coordinator for rooming & dietary lists
Curated private experiences
Add-on to any product above
Set-piece moments built around the trip: private sandbank soirées, under-the-stars DJ setups, floating cocktail receptions, themed beach dinners with full décor. We design, brief the resort, and coordinate on the day.
- —Private sandbank sunset soirées
- —Under-the-stars DJ & live music setups
- —Floating cocktail receptions
- —Themed beach dinners & immersive décor
Curated packages
Buyout packages we're running right now
Live packages from our curators, bookable directly or used as a starting brief.
Sea Pleasure (Maldives Legend)·8 days / 7 nights (customisable to 6D/4N or 5D/6N)
Maldives Manta Ray Liveaboard
A week aboard the Sea Pleasure, timed for the Hanifaru Bay manta and whale shark season. 17 dives across Baa and North Ari for certified divers, a snorkelling and island-hopping programme for non-divers, and the world's largest manta feeding aggregation on the doorstep. Double and twin cabins, full-board dining, handline fishing and a deserted-island BBQ, built for couples, dive buddies and groups. Up to 30% off selected summer 2026 weeks.
5 IM Privileges included
20+ Maldives residence and group resorts·July to October value season
Maldives Group Villa Package for 20 Guests
A tailored Maldives group package for families and friends of around 20 guests. IM shortlists from 20+ large residences, villa clusters and group-friendly resorts, then builds one quote with meals and transfers.
4 IM Privileges included
20+ Maldives residence resorts·July to October value season
Maldives Family Residence Package for 10 Guests
A tailored Maldives package for extended families of up to 10 guests. IM shortlists from 20+ of the Maldives’ best large residences and villa clusters, then builds one quote with rooms, meals and transfers.
4 IM Privileges included
The Nautilus Maldives·03 Nights
The Nautilus: Private Island Buyout
ll 26 private houses at The Nautilus Maldives, reserved exclusively for your group. No other guests. No fixed schedules. The most intimate island buyout in the Maldives.
Group package routes
Start with the right group structure
Most Maldives groups do not need a full-island buyout. These package routes help IM shortlist the right structure before checking live resort availability and seasonal savings.
6 to 10 guests
Maldives family residence package for 10 guests
Best for extended families who need one large residence or nearby villas with clear rooming, meals and transfer planning.
Open route →16 to 20 guests
Maldives group villa package for 20 guests
Best for families, friends, milestone birthdays and small wedding groups where villa proximity and shared dining matter.
Open route →Wedding guests
Maldives wedding packages
Use this route when the group includes ceremony planning, guest rooms, private dining and photography requirements.
Open route →A few we work with
Some resorts we plan buyouts at
Not an exhaustive list: these are the resorts we work with most often for buyouts and group blocks, where we know the team, the dining, and what's realistic at scale. Smaller resorts work as full buyouts; larger ones as committed group blocks. Tell us the brief and we'll add resorts beyond this list if they fit.
| Resort | Atoll | Villas | Up to (guests) | Transfer | Format | Tier |
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| The Nautilus Maldives | Thiladhoo, Baa Atoll | 26 | ~52 | seaplane · 30 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane | Full buyout | $$$$$ Ultra-luxury |
| Villa Nautica Paradise Island | Lankanfinolhu, North Male Atoll | 282 | ~564 | speedboat · 20 min speedboat from Velana International Airport | Buyout or block | $$$ Premium |
| Kandima Maldives | Kandima Island, Dhaalu Atoll | 264 | ~528 | domestic flight and speedboat · Approximately 30-minute domestic flight followed by a 20-minute speedboat transfer | Group block | $$$ Premium |
| Soneva Jani | Medhufaru, Noonu Atoll | 59 | ~118 | seaplane · 40 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane | Buyout or block | $$$$$ Ultra-luxury |
| Siyam World Maldives | Dhigurah, Noonu Atoll | 475 | ~950 | seaplane · 45 minutes from Velana International Airport by seaplane | Buyout or block | $$$ Premium |
| Finolhu Maldives | Kanufushi Island, Baa Atoll | 125 | ~250 | seaplane · 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé (or a 20-min domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + ~25-min speedboat) | Buyout or block | $$$ Premium |
| Dusit Thani Maldives | Mudhdhoo Island, Baa Atoll | 94 | ~188 | seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat · Approximately 35 minutes by seaplane, or 25-minute domestic flight plus 10-minute speedboat | Full buyout | $$$ Premium |
Tier legend: $$ value · $$$ premium · $$$$ luxury · $$$$$ ultra-luxury. Tier reflects general market positioning, not a per-resort quote. Indicative bands (3-night minimum): full buyout $150k–$1.5M+ depending on tier; group block $30k–$300k+ depending on villa count.
Group size
From 10 rooms to a full-island buyout
IM Maldives handles group room blocks from around 10 rooms up to full buyouts. The level of contracting scales with the group; exact rates, villa mix, concessions and minimums vary by resort, dates and contract, and are confirmed in your proposal.
10 rooms
A contiguous villa block with a group rate and reserved dining. The simplest tier, workable at most resorts.
20 rooms
A villa mix of beach and overwater, transfers coordinated across arrival flights, and a private dinner or reserved event space.
30 rooms
Formal group contracting with a rooming list, group meal plan, and one or two dedicated events such as a gala dinner or sandbank party.
40 to 50 rooms
Large-group logistics: multiple international arrivals, seaplane and speedboat scheduling, and, at boutique resorts, the start of full-exclusivity conversations.
50+ rooms, MICE and buyouts
Full-island buyouts and MICE or incentive programmes with meeting space, AV and breakouts. For pure MICE we shortlist resorts with purpose-built conference facilities. Trade and agency groups are handled through our DMC desk for travel agents.
How it works
From brief to departure
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Send the brief
Group size, dates (or window), budget band, and what success looks like, formal corporate offsite vs intimate family reunion will go very different directions.
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Two proposals within 48 hours
We send two shortlists, typically one buyout option and one group-booking alternative, with cost band, transfer, and what's included so you can compare like-for-like.
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Contracting and inclusions
Once you pick a direction we negotiate inclusions directly with the resort sales team: dining add-ons, sandbank events, transfer discounts.
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On-the-ground execution
Flights, transfers, rooming, dietary lists, event setup. A single coordinator stays with you across the trip.
Common questions
About Maldives buyouts & group travel
Which Maldives resorts can be bought out?
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Smaller boutique resorts (typically under 100 villas) are realistically full-buyout-able. Larger resorts work as committed group blocks rather than full buyouts. The list above shows the resorts we work with most, from 26-villa boutique (The Nautilus) through to 500-villa multi-format resorts (Siyam World) suited to larger group blocks.
How much does a Maldives island buyout cost?
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Indicative ranges (3-night minimum, full island, in season): value resorts $150,000–$400,000; premium 5-star $400,000–$1.5M; ultra-luxury $1.5M+. Real numbers depend on dates, season, villa count, meal plan, and additional events. We send a precise quote within 48 hours of receiving your brief.
What's the difference between a buyout and a group booking?
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A buyout = the entire resort is yours; no other guests on the island. A group booking = your party shares the resort with other guests but holds a contiguous block of villas, often with reserved dining tables or a private event space. Buyouts start meaningfully above $150k; group bookings start around $30k for 10–20 villas.
What's the minimum group size for a Maldives resort buyout?
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Resorts typically require the booking to cover at least 75–90% of villa inventory to release the whole island. A 26-villa resort needs around 20 villas committed (≈40 guests minimum); a 90-villa resort needs 70+ villas (≈140 guests minimum).
How far in advance should we book a Maldives buyout?
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9–18 months ahead for peak season (December–March), 6–9 months for shoulder season. The smallest and most sought-after resorts book full-resort dates 12–24 months out. Shorter lead times are possible during May–October.
Can we host a wedding alongside a buyout?
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Yes, a common pairing. A buyout for the wedding weekend lets you host symbolic ceremonies, gala dinners, sandbank parties, and morning yoga without other guests in the frame. We coordinate the buyout on top of the same wedding services available on /weddings/.
Do you handle corporate retreats and MICE events?
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Yes. Several resorts have purpose-built conference facilities for 100–250 delegates (Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Crossroads Maldives, Siyam World). For pure MICE we filter to resorts with meeting space + AV + breakout rooms; for incentive travel (rewards trips, no meetings) the whole boutique-resort list applies.
Does IM handle 10 to 50 room group bookings?
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Yes. IM coordinates contiguous villa blocks from around 10 rooms up to full-island buyouts, with a group rate, rooming list and villa-mix allocation confirmed per resort. Group bookings typically start around $30k for 10 to 20 villas.
Can IM coordinate a group arriving on different international flights?
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Yes. IM schedules seaplane, speedboat and domestic transfers around multiple arrival times and arranges airport meet-and-assist for the whole group, so guests on different flights reach the resort smoothly.
Does IM negotiate group room blocks and rates?
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Yes. As a Malé-based DMC with direct resort partnerships, IM negotiates the villa block, villa mix, meal plans and any group concessions directly with the resort, and confirms the exact terms in your proposal. Room-block rates and any complimentary-room ratios vary by resort, season and contract.
Does IM work with travel agents and trade partners?
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Yes. IM operates as a Maldives DMC for agents and tour operators, with net rates, full trip coordination and 24/7 on-island support for trade group bookings.
Send the brief
Two proposals within 48 hours.
Tell us the group size, dates (or window), and what you want the trip to feel like. We'll come back with one buyout shortlist and one group-booking alternative so you can compare.