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Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
Baa Atoll, Maldives · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Four Seasons Maldives at Voavah opened in 2016 as the brand's first private island and comes with a resident pod of dolphins in the surrounding lagoon. The five-acre property inside the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve takes just one booking at a time, up to 21 guests across seven bedrooms, with its own 19-meter yacht, dive center and beach house. A dedicated island team, led by an island chief, runs the entire operation for whoever has reserved it.
- 7 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Rooms from 1,012 sq ft (94 m²)
- Architect: MICD Associates
- Interiors: Avalon Collective
About Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah
- Voavah keeps a resident pod of dolphins in its lagoon, along with dive sites nearby for sharks and turtles at Baathala to the north and manta rays at Hanifaru to the south.
- The resort's 19-meter yacht, the Voavah Summer, can carry guests to a sandbank picnic at Landaa Giraavaru to the east or a sunset sail west into the atoll.
- Up to 21 guests can book the entire five-acre island at once, with a private chef and an island chief overseeing a 25-person dedicated team.
- Voavah was Four Seasons' first private-island property anywhere in the portfolio when it opened in late 2016.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,012 sq ft (94 m²).
History
Opened in late 2016, Voavah is the world’s first exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway and the first private island in the Four Seasons portfolio. The five-acre property was designed specifically for one group at a time, ensuring complete privacy within the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve. Guests have exclusive access to the entire island and its territory, managed by a dedicated team including an island chief and executive chef.
Restaurants and bars
- Beach House dining room and kitchen — Poolside
Experiences
- Ocean of Consciousness Spa treatments — Intuitive treatments based on the five pathways of Truth, Wise Action, Love, Peace, and Compassion, led by therapist and yogi Ni Made Sulastri.
- Manta ray excursions — Hosted during manta seasons (June to November in Baa Atoll, January to April in Raa Atoll) for sightings and interaction.
- Marine conservation programmes — Coral propagation, manta ray research, sea turtle rehabilitation and fish breeding led by onsite marine biologists.
- Cultural and community programmes — Support for Thulhaadhoo lacquerware artisans, bodu beru performances, school and health outreach, and local poverty relief.
- On-island PADI 5-Star Dive Centre and snorkelling — Dive centre and snorkelling on the island; PADI diving instruction for guests age 8 and up.
- Voavah Summer private yacht — Exclusive use of a 62 foot (19 metre) private yacht for excursions and exploration.
Amenities
- Voavah Summer 19-metre private yacht
- Ocean of Consciousness Spa with bespoke treatments
- PADI 5-Star Dive Centre and water sports center
- Double-storey Beach House with kitchen and library
- Private gym and yoga/meditation sessions
- Dedicated 25-person on-island team including a private chef
- Private beach
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