Is alcohol available in the Maldives, and how does that affect meal plan choice at resorts?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
The Maldives is a Muslim country where alcohol sales are banned on local islands - you can only get it at resort islands. This matters for meal plan choice: even soft drinks and juices are usually only included in All Inclusive packages, not Full Board.
What the community said
Alcohol isn't sold in the Maldives due to Islamic law - expect an alcohol-free trip unless you're staying at a resort island with a special license.
6 days ago
Local law should be respected - don't plan around having alcohol during your trip, especially since it's not really needed in the heat anyway.
6 days ago
If staying on a local island, breakfast only (BB) is usually enough. For resort islands, you need at least Full Board or All Inclusive.
6 days ago BB / Full Board / All Inclusive
In the Maldives, even non-alcoholic drinks like juices, soda, and mocktails are usually only included in the All Inclusive rate, not Full Board.
6 days ago All Inclusive
If you only drink tea, coffee, and water, Full Board is enough - no need to pay extra for All Inclusive.
6 days ago Full Board
Choosing a specific island depends heavily on budget and needs - islands and prices vary widely, so there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation.
6 days ago