Kids' Marine-Biology Camp

Usually folded into the kids' club, not booked separately

It's typically one strand of the resort's regular kids' club programme rather than a stand-alone booking, run by staff who double as the island's marine-education team.

Age range follows the resort's kids' club

It sits inside the general club, so the same band usually applies — InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau's Planet Trekkers runs 4–12, Niva Kuramathi's Bageecha Kids Club runs 3–12.

Depth of programme varies widely by resort

Ayada Maldives and Anantara Kihavah fold it into their regular activity list; The Halcyon Private Isles runs the most structured version, led directly by the resident Marine Biologist.

Ask for it specifically — it's not always headline-billed

Several resorts run it quietly as one activity among many rather than a marquee programme, so raise it directly when you enquire.

What does a kids' marine-biology camp actually involve at a Maldives resort?

It's typically part of the resort's regular kids' club programme rather than a separate booking — a marine-life-focused strand alongside crafts, swimming lessons and games. At Ayada Maldives, the Zuzuu Kids Club builds educational sessions on Maldivian flora, fauna and marine life into its normal activity list. At Anantara Kihavah, Thiththi Boli Club runs kids marine-biology programmes alongside its main children's activities, on an island that also has its own resident marine biologist. The most structured version we've found is The Halcyon Private Isles' Junior Marine Biologist programme, led directly by the resident Marine Biologist and paired with guided turtle-watching across the resort's two house reefs.

Which Maldives resorts run a kids' marine-biology camp?

We track it at six resorts we work with: Ayada Maldives, Anantara Kihavah, The Halcyon Private Isles, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau, Niva Kuramathi and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. Ayada, Anantara Kihavah and Halcyon are where we have the clearest detail on how the programme actually runs; the others confirm it's on offer but tell us during your consultation and we'll check specifics for the island you're considering.

What age range is it suited to?

It sits inside the resort's general kids' club, so the same age band usually applies — InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau's Planet Trekkers programme runs 4 to 12, and Niva Kuramathi's Bageecha Kids Club runs 3 to 12. Age ranges vary by resort and aren't always published for the marine-biology strand specifically, so we'll confirm the exact cutoff for your children before you book.

Is it included in the room rate, or does it cost extra?

It depends on the resort. At The Halcyon Private Isles, the general Faru Kids Club programme — which lists the Junior Marine Biologist programme among its kids' facilities — runs daily and is complimentary. Elsewhere it's usually bundled into the same free kids'-club programming rather than priced as a stand-alone extra, though specifics vary. We'll confirm exactly what's included before you book.