Packing for the Maldives: The Ultimate Jetset Maldives Packing List

April 30, 2019

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Planning a trip to the Maldives soon and wondering what should you pack for a vacation in the Maldives? You came to the right place, jetsetters! Last summer, I traveled to the Maldives with my fiance and we had the absolute best time. (You can read about my trip on my Ultimate Maldives Travel Guide here) I mean, how can you not? It’s the most picture-perfect place on earth. And, with the most picture-perfect place on earth, let’s be honest, you want those instagrams to look picture-perfect as well. Which means…. cute outfits, and even cuter swimsuits.

Here is my Ultimate Maldives Packing list, full of Maldives outfit inspo, my favorite bikinis and one pieces, and everything else you’ll need to have the best trip of your life, whether it’s your honeymoon, or just a warm tropical getaway.

What do I need to pack for the Maldives?

Swimsuits! I recommend as many swimsuits as possible (You’ll be in the water every day!)

Water shoes for snorkeling (these $10 ones are my favorites!)

Sunglasses – my favorite brands lately are I-SEA for a great deal, and Thierry Lasry for luxury high-end sunnies.

A couple sun hats – to protect you from the sun (I’m the girl in the airport wearing 4 floppy sunhats on her head through security since I refuse to pack and bend them)

Strong reef-safe SPF – You can help keep the reefs safe by bringing reef-safe sunscreen that doesn’t harm the ocean’s environment. The Maldivians are very eco-conscious about their fragile, beautiful, islands and you can be a sustainable tourist by just practicing a few easy eco-friendly tourism habits like reef-safe sunscreen, and avoiding bringing or using any plastic in the islands.

A power converter

A kindle or some good beach reads

Bug spray (I like this natural, plant-based , travel-sized one)

& all of your go-to travel essentials

Will I need a power converter for the Maldives?

If you’re coming from the USA, yes you will. I recommend this one from Amazon!

Will I need a rain jacket in the Maldives?

No. It is HOT hot hot in the Maldives. Don’t waste your suitcase space on rain gear. Even if you’re traveling during The Maldives rainy season, your resort will have plenty of umbrellas to keep you dry. Unless you plan on biking around in the rain all the time, you won’t need any special rain gear.

What suitcase should I bring to the Maldives? Do the seaplanes have weight restrictions for suitcases?

If your resort uses a seaplane to get to it, you’ll want to double check with the resort on the seaplane weight restrictions. I had no problems on the seaplane for Kandolhu with my 50 lb checked bag (I use the Away Medium Checked bag – you can save $20 if you use my link here, or check out all of my best luggage recommendations here) and carry ons, but if you have a lot more than a 50 lb checked bag, you may want to condense it down just to be safe.

What outfits should I wear in the Maldives?

Most of the resorts in the Maldives have a relaxed luxury vibe, meaning you can wear whatever you feel like! But you definitely will find many glamorous couples wearing their cutest cover ups, swimwear, and resortwear around the islands. Here are some of my favorite picks for what outfits to pack for the Maldives:

The best onepieces, bikinis, and swimwear to buy for a trip to the Maldives:

If you’re honeymooning in the Maldives, a cute matchy-matchy swim combo is a must! I recently designed one pieces for Watercolors Swim which match up with Kenny Flowers swim trunks! (and, for being a loyal jetsetter & reader of this blog, you can get a discount on your whole order with the code JETSET)