DELECTABLE DELIGHTS

Drift’s team of highly-skilled chefs create delicious dishes incorporating a signature island flair. With an emphasis on exceptional ingredients and fresh seafood, sourced locally wherever possible, you will experience unique and memorable flavours bursting with authenticity.

The retreat’s restaurant offers a sumptuous buffet as well as a la carte options in a stunning open-air environment that ensures you will never forget your beautiful surroundings.

For the epicureans at heart, a carefully curated selection of culinary focused experiences are available for you to enjoy, as well as themed dining evenings, and both in-villa and private beach dining options.

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THE BAR

Our beachfront bar offers the perfect opportunity to witness the stunning Maldivian sunset as you sit and sip on one of our cocktails. With light meals and snacks available throughout the day, it is the perfect spot to relax and mingle with other guests.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Set yourself up for the day with a sunrise breakfast cruise, or learn to scuba dive in the crystal clear waters to discover the vibrant colours and marine life of our coral reefs. Plan to do as little or much as you like, from the thrilling to the relaxing, Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat is yours to explore.

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Curated moments for two, with a signature Drift flavour.

• A Local Fisherman's Journey
• A Maldivian Family Experience
• The Castaway Sandbank Picnic

SHARED EXPERIENCES

Discover the sights and sounds of South Ari Atoll.

• The Coral Garden Adventure
• The Ultimate Desert Island Experience
• An Afternoon Spent Fishing
• Bird’s Eye View from a Seaplane
• An Island Hopping Adventure
• Going Dolphin Watching

WATER SPORTS

A rush of adrenaline on the clearest of waters.

• Snorkelling
• Wind Surfing
• Kayaking Paddle Boarding
• Catamaran Sailing
• Water Skiing
• Kite Surfing
• Wake Boarding        

Snorkelling gear of a variety of sizes are available at Drift. For those looking for adventure close to home, our House Reef is a just short swim away.

AN AWE INSPIRING EXPERIENCE

Just a 30 minute speedboat ride away from Drift Retreat, close to Maamigili Island, is the famed Whale Shark Point of South Ari Atoll. Known as the foremost location in the world for spotting and snorkelling with the gentle giants of the sea, over 80 unique whale sharks call this protected region home.

Join our highly experienced team to go on an unforgettable adventure to swim alongside these remarkable creatures. Our team will always take the utmost care to be ecologically considerate during the excursion, and will be on hand to advise on how to enjoy this experience in a responsible way.

Drift Retreat is proud contributor of whale shark sighting reports to The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme, a charity which studies and advocates on behalf of whale sharks.

HOME OF DANCING ANEMONES AND SEA TURTLES

Famous for its ivory beaches and turquoise shores, the Maldives is one of the world’s top diving destinations, and South Ari Atoll in particular is renowned for its biodiversity.

The resort partners with an internationally renowned diving team to help guests discover the incredible beauty of the Maldivian underwater ecosystem.

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POPULAR DIVE SITES NEARBY

Theluveligau Giri              10 Minutes

Miaru Thila                        25 Minutes

Lilly Beach Thila               25 Minutes

Vilamendhoo Thila           30 Minutes

Kuda Thila                          30 minutes                    

Noogiri Dhangethi Thila  30 minutes

Orimasfaru Thila               40 minutes

Ranveli Rock                       40 minutes

Dhangethi Beyru                40 minutes

Hudhuthila                          50 minutes

Broken Rock                       1 hour 15 minutes

Macchafushi Rock             1 hours 20 minutes