Villa Resorts has introduced a new Villa Air seaplane connection to Villa Park Maldives, creating an arrival experience that begins in the sky with sweeping views of the Maldivian archipelago.
Operated by sister brand Villa Air, the seaplanes flying to Villa Park feature some of the widest panoramic windows in the Maldives. The result is a journey that feels like gliding over a living map of reefs, sandbanks and islands, with almost uninterrupted views from takeoff to landing. Guests watch the colours shift from deep ocean blue to pale turquoise, tracing the outline of atolls and lagoons long before they reach the resort.
Because of the generous window size, almost every seat feels like a window seat. Couples, families and friends can enjoy the scenery together without constantly swapping places, making it easy to capture spontaneous photos and short videos that feel true to the moment. For many travellers, this becomes their real welcome to the Maldives, with first impressions shaped while they are still above the islands.
A defining highlight of the Villa Air experience is the sensation of taking off from and landing on water. The gentle lift from the lagoon outside Malé and the later touchdown beside Villa Park add a quiet sense of adventure, especially for guests experiencing a seaplane for the first time. The sound of the floats meeting the ocean and the sight of the resort coming into view create a natural build up to arrival on the island.
With panoramic views, an unhurried pace and the unique feeling of stepping off a plane that has just landed on the ocean, the new Villa Air seaplane connection ensures that a Villa Park stay now begins the moment guests rise above Malé and follow the chain of islands south.
Source: visitmaldives.com, retrieved 23 November 2025