Spice member? Sign in to see your bookings.
Mon–Fri, 9am–4:30pm 0161 873 8788
Spice Escapes Login Shortlist Find a holiday

Indian Ocean

Maldives holidays for solo travellers

Everything we run in Maldives, soonest first.

Hosted by Jonathan

1 holiday

  • ATOL 9046
  • Bonded trust account
  • Never forced to share
  • A named host
ATOL protected, licence number 9046

The Maldives is the trip people picture when they think "escape" — turquoise water, private islands, very little to do but exactly the right amount. Spice Escapes runs it as a small group holiday with a host, which is a genuinely different experience from the honeymoon-brochure version.

Company built in, not left to chance — you are not the only one there without a partner.

When to go

November-April is the dry season and the most reliable window for calm seas and clear skies; May-October brings more rain and rougher conditions for boat transfers between islands.

Getting there

Flights from the UK route via the Gulf or direct depending on the airline, landing at Malé before a short seaplane or boat transfer to the island itself. Your host confirms the exact route once you book.

Why book our Maldives holidays with Spice?

A named host travels with the group the whole way, not just the airport transfer — you'll meet who they are further down this page. Nobody is paired off, nobody has to arrive with someone else, and every flight-inclusive departure is ATOL protected.

November 2027 1 holiday

Only 2 places leftSpice exclusive

Maldives Wildlife Cruise & Beach Chillout

Maldives | November 2027 | 12 nights

Jonathan Banks
Hosted by Jonathan Banks

Discover the real Maldives on this immersive escape. Stay on a traditional crafted gullet discovering stunning and hidden islands, where you’ll connect with local communities and experience authentic island life. Snorkel with turtles, reef sharks and rays and enjoy cultural evenings under the stars. With coral nursery visits, island clean-ups and guided explorations to secluded beaches and sunset spots, this trip blends adventure, sustainability, and pure relaxation in paradise.

from £4,199pp

with flights £5,049pp

  • Places available

What travellers say

4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google

  • Google review · Jan 2025

    Fantastic holiday island hopping around non-resort atolls in Maldives. Excellent service from local guide - Secret Paradise Maldives.

    Ruth Tomlin

See more reviews →

The hosts on our Maldives holidays

Named before you book, and travelling with the group the whole way.

Questions people ask about our Maldives holidays

Will I be the only one on my own?

No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.

Do I have to share a room?

Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.

Is there a single supplement?

There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.

Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.

How big is the group?

Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.

What does the host actually do?

Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.

They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.

Is my money protected?

Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account and the holidays are ATOL protected under licence 9046.

What age are the other travellers?

It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.

Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.

Ask about Maldives

Dates, pace, who comes along. A person replies.

Only from Spice Escapes, and you can stop at any time from the link in any email.

No payment is taken here. This does not book anything.