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.
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
- BirdÕs 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.
WHALE SHARK POINT
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.
DIVING
Famous for its ivory beaches and turquoise shores, the Maldives is one of the worldÕs top diving destinations, and South Ari Atoll in particular is renowned for its biodiversity.
The resort partners with a highly accomplished diving team to help guests discover the incredible beauty of the Maldivian underwater ecosystem.