The Maldives
Luxury Maldives Tours
Suggested trips through the Maldives, each one a starting point that our LGBTQ+ travel specialists tailor around your dates, pace and preferences.
Featured Tours in The Maldives
The Maldives: The Out Of Office Collection
Few destinations do luxury quite like the Maldives. Spread across more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean, this is a place built almost entirely around the art of doing nothing particularly well: overwater villas, house reefs at your doorstep, and the kind of stillness that genuinely resets you.
7 days | From $5,835 pp
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Sri Lanka & Maldives Wellness Journey
Embark on a wellness journey that combines Sri Lanka's cultural beauty with the tranquil luxury of the Maldives. This luxury wellness itinerary allows you to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, all whilst discovering two of the world's most tranquil destinations.
17 days | From $12,560 pp
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Dubai and the Maldives
Tailor-made VacationEscape to two of the world's most extraordinary destinations in one seamless journey. This carefully curated 10-day escape delivers the best of both worlds—the drama of a futuristic Dubai, followed by tropical island tranquility. Begin your adventure in Dubai, where ultramodern luxury and high-octane shopping await. Then retreat to the untouched beauty of the Maldives, where crystal-clear waters and overwater villas provide the perfect contrast to the bright lights of Dubai.
10 days tailor-made from $8,695 per person View trip
Sailing in the Maldives
Tailor-made VacationThe Maldives is one of the most stunning holiday destinations. It's a country comprised of over a thousand coral islands in the Indian ocean - only around 185 of them are inhabited. The crystal clear waters, colorful reefs and stunning marine life make the Maldives such an ideal place for scuba diving and snorkelling.
8 days tailor-made from $3,890 per person View trip
Sri Lanka & the Maldives: Temples, Tea Country & Overwater Villas
Tailor-made VacationOne of our most popular itineraries, we'd always recommend pairing Sri Lanka with the Maldives. Sri Lanka is a fascinating country to explore. In the space of two weeks you can stand inside ancient cave temples, watch wild elephants gather at dusk in Minneriya, take a train through tea country so green it barely looks real, and track leopards through Yala.
16 days tailor-made from $6,900 per person View tripReading on the Maldives
The Maldives or Bora Bora – which is better?
The Maldives and Bora Bora are two of the world’s most sought-after island paradises. Both are famed for overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoons, and unparalleled luxury. But if you’re planning a honeymoon or bucket-list trip, which destination should you choose? At Out Of Office, it’s a question we hear all the time from our clients. The truth is, both the Maldives and Bora Bora deliver unforgettable experiences - but in very different ways.
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The Law vs. Reality: Gay Travel to the Maldives
A vacation to the Maldives is certainly something at the top of many people's bucket lists. Not only does it offer some of the most beautiful resorts on the planet but the people are friendly, the atmosphere laid back and the drinks aplenty. It also boasts some of the bluest, clearest waters on all of the planet. For many luxury travelers, the Maldives has to be seen at least once in a lifetime.
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Overwater Villas vs Beach Villas in Maldives – which are better?
Most hotels in the Maldives offer both overwater villas and beach villas (sometimes called overwater bungalows and beach bungalows). While people tend to dream of staying in an overwater villa, beach villas can be a great choice as well and indeed are rising in popularity for return visitors to the Maldives. The amount of accommodation on offer in the Maldives can be overwhelming.
ReadThe hard part is not finding a beautiful place. It is finding the right one for you.
Frequently asked questions
Traveling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
Our Experts
The Maldives is a stand-out when it comes to luxury travel and our most popular destination. We are also proud to be able to work with properties that are welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
Staying in an over-water bungalow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I'd recommend to any traveller. It's amazing to swim in some of the world's most impressive coral reefs and the sunset's divine.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.