What to pack for Maldives

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Luggage and bags: You don't need to worry about leaving tons of room in your suitcases for souvenirs - you won't find lots that you can't find in Thailand, Vietnam and similar places. Be sure to remember that most airlines these days will not accept a suitcase weighing more than 32kgs as this presents a moving and handling problem for staff.

If you have a seaplane transfer to/from your resort, double check your luggage allowance on that flight - you may well find it is only 15kgs compared with your international flight allowance of 20kgs.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Be sure to pack natural fibres as the heat and humidity will make you hot enough without synthetic fibres making it difficult for your skin to breathe naturally. Personally, ladies, I wouldn't bother packing anything with a heal. Most of the time you are going to be walking on sand so heals will just make walking a pain in the proverbial!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Be sure to pack prescription medicines (with certified copies of your prescription) to ensure that you don't experience difficulties bringing them into the country. I would highly recommend purchasing your sunblock and after sun lotions at home as they are expensive in the Maldives. Of course, once purchased, don't forget to pack them!!

Photo Equipment: If you're still using a 35mm camera, purchase your film in advance as it can be difficult to get hold of anything other than simply ISO200 film in the Maldives. Again, if purchased in advance, don't forget to pack it.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Resorts will provide beach towels so no need to take precious room up packing any sort of towels.

Packing a sarong is a great idea. If visiting a local island, it can be used to cover shoulders or thighs (remember you are in a muslim country and dressing modestly when away from the resort islands is a must). Additionally, a sarong can be used to drape over a beachside tree or bush to give you some shade.

Miscellaneous: Don't bother trying to smuggle alcohol into the country. It really isn't that expensive at the resorts; it certainly isn't watered down (in my experience) and you're more likely to get into trouble and fined for your efforts. If you are a drinker, go all inclusive.

Luggage and bags: small! you taking only tiny things :)

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: dont get high heels! its all so simple and sand around! walk trough the beach, swim all day, so of course will need a lot of sun protection creams, A LOT and strong.
Clothes - light, very light :)

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: whatever you might need, but creams would help to have then buying more expensive on the island.

Photo Equipment: of course!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: most things you can rent or even get for free, but if you into particular water sport (like kiting) best get your own.

Miscellaneous: Maldives is a muslim country and you are not allowed to take in alcohol or cigarettes etc.so go easy on the dutyfree shopping on your way to maldives.eventhough you are not allowed to take it into the country,the resorts and hotels serve them like any other place.enjoy!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It can be very Uncomfortable if you don't get the right clothes. Since the weather is hot and humid it is advisable that you take along with you Nice Soft Linnen & Cotton Clothing. On the resorts you can be with the least clothing as its your choice how you wish to dress.

Make sure you also carry your swim ware. ( Its a little obvious LOL )

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Suntan Lotion - for those of you who wish take away a nice tan back home.

Sunblock - for those of you who wish to protect what you have.

Photo Equipment: Underwater Camera - It is a must cause you will most probably have an opportunity to get some nice underwater pictures.

Miscellaneous: Pack very lite. You may not need many heavy clothes. Instead carry lots of juices, soda and water with you. There is no restriction on carrying this to Maldives. Will save you lots of money as each of these are very expensive

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: On the smaller islands you can go barefeet and don't need shoes.
It is a good idea to take some bathing shoes with you, because corals can be sharp!
Umbrella- it tends to rain from time to time, but an Umbrella was offered by the resort.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: What you normally need, plus a good desinfectant and band aids
Sunscreen with high protection! - this is close to the Equator
Ear drops !: if you snorkel or dive, get some divers ear drops (this is the reciept, a pharmacy will prepare it for you: Acid Aceticum glaciale - 0,5; Aqua purificata - 2,5; Alcohol Isopropylicus ad 50). Wash out your ears with fresh water every time you were in the sea and use the drops 1-2 times a day to prevent infections. There is much plancton in the sea around the maldives, many people get otitis from that.

Photo Equipment: Stock up at home with these underwater one way cameras. You will not often find them in the Maldives and if, you don't know how long they have been exposed to sun and heat. Better take some from home.

Miscellaneous: Snorkeling gear - you could also rent it on the islands, but if you have bad eyes, you may consider making yourself a mask with your correction.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquito repellent is a must !

Photo Equipment: Batteries & films for cameras sold more or less in every decent resort, anyhow expensive --- bring em from home if you can.

Miscellaneous: Books, books, books, books ... it's an amazing place as already stated but sometimes living in the heaven is not as funny as you might think if u do not have any 'occupation' ... and the best one up to me is reading !

Miscellaneous: Because Maldives is a muslim country you are not allowed to bring any alcohol into the country. Do not try and beat this as they x ray youre luggage as you enter to check.

You can of course buy alcohol at the resort bars.