Is LTI Maafushivaru still open or has it changed?

LTI Maafushivaru Maldives has been rebranded and is now officially operating as OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort under the international Outrigger Hotels and Resorts brand. The island, location, and core experience remain the same — a boutique private island in South Ari Atoll just 25 minutes by seaplane from Malé — with enhanced service, an expanded villa portfolio of 81 rooms, new dining concepts, and a dedicated personal experience curator assigned to every guest. The resort is still bookable through RAWNAQ Tourism with the same VIP access and benefits.

Can you see whale sharks at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru?

Yes — OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is one of the best resorts in the Maldives for whale shark encounters. The resort is located in South Ari Atoll, which is world-renowned as one of the most reliable year-round whale shark aggregation sites in the Indian Ocean. The resort's resident marine biologist leads guided snorkelling excursions to whale shark and manta ray sighting spots. The house reef surrounding the island also teems with reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, and a rich variety of tropical fish directly accessible from the beach.

How do you get to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru from Malé?

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is located 96 km southwest of Velana International Airport (MLE) and is accessible by a 25-minute seaplane transfer. Resort ambassadors holding an OUTRIGGER sign greet guests at the airport arrivals hall and escort them to the seaplane check-in counter. A comfortable lounge is provided for guests while waiting for their seaplane departure. Seaplane transfers must be arranged in advance and are coordinated by the resort based on international flight schedules.

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

South Ari Atoll

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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort — formerly known as LTI Maafushivaru — is a boutique five-star private island resort set in the pristine South Ari Atoll, 96 km from Velana International Airport and 25 minutes by seaplane. At just 350 metres in length, Maafushivaru is one of the most intimately scaled luxury resort islands in the Maldives, where every villa offers direct beach or lagoon access and the entire island can be walked in around 10 minutes. The resort features 81 thatch-roofed villas combining contemporary architecture with bespoke Maldivian design touches, including Beach Villas, Beach Pool Villas, Water Villas, Water Pool Villas, Sunset Overwater Pool Villas, and Duplex Pool Villas. A vibrant house reef encircles the island and the South Ari Atoll is one of the world’s most reliable destinations for whale shark and manta ray encounters. Dining is led by Moodhu Grill — the resort’s overwater signature restaurant with a live teppanyaki performance — alongside the Cuisine Gallery, Library Lounge, Edgewater Bar, and private island dining on nearby Lonubo. A dedicated resident marine biologist leads conservation activities and custom experience curators personalize every stay. The resort also offers access to 20 dive sites and watersports from a fully equipped centre.

At RAWNAQ Tourism, we offer exclusive access and VIP benefits at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort for GCC travelers. As a specialist luxury travel agency serving Saudi and GCC guests, we provide tailor-made packages, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service for those seeking the finest luxury travel.

Resort Features

Beach Villas

Water Villas

Private Pool Villas

Overwater Spa

Infinity Swimming Pool

Fine Dining Restaurants

House Reef Access

Seaplane Transfer Experience

Facilities

Spa and wellness center

Gym / fitness center

Swimming pool

Free Wi-Fi

Restaurants and bars

Recreations

Snorkeling

Scuba diving

Fishing

Water sports

Island excursions

Location

Bathrobes & slippers

Dining

Floating Breakfast

Wake up in the Maldives and let breakfast come to you. Floating Breakfast at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is served right in the private pool of your villa, with a generous morning spread that includes eggs your way, fresh fruit, pastries, smoothies and juices, plus a bottle of sparkling wine with Champagne upgrades available. It is an easy, iconic Maldives moment that turns a slow morning into a standout memory.

Sunset teepee at Koto

Make it a Maldives dinner on the beach to remember with the Sunset Teepee at Koto. This intimate shoreline setting is reserved for guests dining from the Koto menu, pairing warm sunset light with elevated service for a truly romantic Maldives sunset beach dinner.

Hideaway teepee at Swing Beach

Plan a romantic dinner in the Maldives with the Hideaway Teepee at Swing Beach. Set on a quiet stretch of sand with the ocean nearby, this private setup creates the perfect scene for a romantic beach dinner in the Maldives, paired with attentive service and a menu designed for an unforgettable evening together.

Sunset cabana at Moodhu Beach

Savor a beach dinner Maldives travelers dream about with the Sunset Cabana at Moodhu Beach. Timed for golden-hour views, this private setting turns a sunset dinner in the Maldives into an effortlessly romantic occasion, complete with attentive service and a 5-course dinner guests can linger over long after the sun dips below the horizon.

Wellness

Navasana Spa

Blend your inner beauty with the beauty of the landscape.

An oasis individually designed to help you realize your ultimate state of wellbeing. Our signature product line, Voya and Yonka, uses hand-harvested seaweed to provide organic treatments to our guests that blend well with our environment.

Our Spa facilities include: