Four Seasons has announced the opening of its first private island and the only private hospitality destination located inside a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Slated to open in late 2016, Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll, occupies five acres and accommodates up to 22 guests across seven bedrooms, a beach house, a dive center, a spa and a 62-foot yacht.
Designed as an intimate and highly customizable retreat, the island offers a range of indoor and outdoor living areas. The beach house features an open-air living room, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a pool deck, a fitness center, a library and a lounge. Accommodations are distributed across three locations on the island: beachfront suites, overwater villas above the lagoon and elevated suites with panoramic views.
Dining is flexible and personalized, with guests able to choose nearly any spot on the island for meals. The on-site spa delivers tailored wellness experiences, including massage and beauty treatments, yoga sessions and hair consultations. For active guests, the island’s dive center provides access to world-class snorkeling and diving sites.
One of the island’s defining features is its direct access to the extraordinary marine life within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Experiences focus on this unique environment and include opportunities to dive with whale sharks and snorkel with manta rays. Dedicated guides and conservation-minded teams lead environmental excursions and educational outings suitable for visitors of all ages, emphasizing marine protection and the natural significance of the reserve.
Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah is reachable from Malé International Airport by seaplane in approximately 40 minutes, making it a convenient yet secluded escape for travelers seeking privacy, conservation-focused experiences and bespoke luxury service.