Wander Women Maldives:
Overwater Bungalow Extension
Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
September 20-22, 2025
Join us for two-nights of pure post-retreat bliss in an overwater pool bungalow that dreams — and instagram profiles — are made of! Experience pinch-me-perfect indulgence at one of our favorite Maldivian luxe resorts following Wander Women Maldives.
Who says the dreamy overwater bungalow experience is only reserved for honeymoons? Enjoy it now on the ultimate ‘bestie-moon’ — because fabulous memories with your gal-pals are for every season of life. And who better to capture those memories than our very own retreat photographer, along to ensure you capture these core memories you’ll look back on fondly for the rest of your life.
Soak up the luxury of the freshly unveiled SO/ Maldives, a fashion-forward resort where sustainability meets style. After disembarking from our privately chartered liveaboard, settle into your overwater oasis, complete with a personal pool that merges seamlessly with the azure Indian Ocean. Get ready for a weekend of choose-your-own-adventure island bliss — unparalleled chill or celebratory silliness! — to cap off your most recent international adventure. We’ve selected a resort within speedboat distance of both the ScubaSpa’s docking point and the Malé Airport so you don’t waste time nor travel funds on pricey seaplane transfers, and instead start soaking up the vibes instantly.
Dive into activities at your own pace throughout this weekend, with everything from spa treatments to snorkeling off your own deck on the menu. Stay in and enjoy every inch of your own private oasis, or get out and about via complimentary bicycle or paddle board to visit your Wander Women neighbors. Or if you’re feeling like toasting to your time in the Maldives, why not head down to the Lazuli Beach Club to check out the scene? The choice is yours!
But of course it wouldn’t be Wander Women if we didn’t sprinkle in a surprise or two 😉
The Details
The Overwater Bungalow Extension takes place immediately after Wander Women Maldives from September 20-22, 2025. The cost, including just about everything, starts at $2,200 for a shared room and $2,800 for a single.
What’s Included
• Two nights accommodation at SO/ Maldives
• Two breakfasts and two dinners
• Daily yoga
• A luxurious massage at the SO/ Maldives Spa
• A Coral Propagation experience at the resort’s dive center
• All local transportation, including airport and a direct liveaboard-to-resort transfer
• Professional photos
What’s Not Included
• Alcohol and meals not included in the itinerary
• International flights
• Mandatory travel insurance
The Itinerary
Subject to change, but you’re going to have a magical time — here’s the general idea!
Day 1: Final disembarkment from your floating home of the past week is at 8:30am, at which time we’ll be swiftly whisked by private speedboat transfer to Emboodhoo Lagoon for our castaway island experience. Check-in at the arrival pavilion and luggage will be handled for you while you make your way to the first stop on your weekend pool hop. Whether it’s water-sports or wellness on your agenda, we’ve got you covered. We’re staying at a resort that’s part of the Crossroads Maldives, which means we can also hop seamlessly between resorts, restaurants, boutique fashion shops — all by complimentary speedboat transfer! — and the Marine Discovery Centre where we will experience a coral propagation class with the local dive shop. When rooms are ready, we’ll bicycle race you there — there are free bikes dotted all over the resort for easy cruising around the island! In the evening pop by Wander Women HQ’s bungalow for sunset sips, or enjoy the tranquility and stargaze from your own private deck. Tonight you have the freedom to pick from the Maldivian nightlife of your choosing — dine with your besties at Hadaba Restaurant, pop over to Crossroads for drinks and a boogie, stargaze from your own balcony, or perhaps an evening stroll along the overwater walkways that have you feeling like you’re melting into the horizon.
Day 2: Rise early if you feel like and enjoy sunrise salutations with Keke followed by the most decadent breakfast spread we’ve ever seen. Spend the day topping up your tan by your preferred mode — on a sun-lounge by the pool, snorkeling the lagoon, or grab a complimentary kayak or SUP and explore the whole of our private island! For those with a thrill-streak, there’s jet-ski’s, parasailing, kitesurfing, and beyond (because why not!). Missed your local gym? Pop by this indulgent version, with an ocean view! Oh and did we mention the east-meets-west spa right at your finger tips with a cutting-edge relaxation menu? We’ll be floating in and out of our pre-booked appointments throughout the day — a massage is included in your extension! In the afternoon we’ll be soaking up the vibes at Lazuli Beach Club; swing by for a boogie! This evening, follow your feet back down to the shoreline for one last sunset dinner at the Citronelle Club — toes in the sand, spirits high and a lifetime of memories to toast to.
Day 3: Enjoy one last stretch with Keke this morning and prepare for the day of travel ahead. While fueling up at breakfast, take a scan of the schedule to squeeze in one last activity — perhaps a coconut painting workshop is calling you, or a pilates class to have you snoozing the whole flight home? And there’s no rush. There are many afternoon or evening flight options out of Malé, (and the airport lounges are pretty underwhelming), so you can delay your departure right til the last second with a later speedboat transfer. Who wouldn’t want to soak up every last second in paradise?
Where We’ll Stay and What We’ll Eat
We’ll be staying at the newly opened SO/ Maldives resort. Suspended over water in either a Lagoon Pool Villa facing the Malé skyline, or an Ocean Pool Villa with an endless sea-filled horizon — either way you’re only a step away from the crystal waters which you can access directly from your sundeck! Inside you’ll find the ultimate laidback luxury with a cloud-like setup of two twin beds or one king bed, and freestanding cocoon tub where you can indulge in guilt-free bubble baths with all in-room bathroom amenities made from sustainable vegan ingredients. Even the toothpaste and hotel slippers are eco-friendly and made from 100% natural materials! What’s more, an important factor for Wander Women, SO/ Maldives are leading the way with solar energy, with 40% of their resort powered by green energy.
For meals, we’ll mix it up with a choice fabulous dining venues available at the resort. A half-board meal plan is included for your flexibility, which includes breakfast and a three course dinner. SO/ Maldives provides a feast for the senses, with three innovative and diverse restaurants — the Citronelle Club, an all-day Pan-Asian dining destination; Lazuli Beach Club, which exudes French Riviera vibes with mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes and a day-to-night beach bar; and Hadaba, a chic celebration of Arabian flavors with incredible views from it’s second story vantage point. Feel free to eat with the group or as you please — you’re on island time baby and you ain’t got nowhere else to be! Our final night, we will host a special beachfront dinner to toast to our time together and cry into our cocktails as we prepare to say goodbye tomorrow.
Meet Your Hosts
On this trip, you’ll be traveling with Rayna O’Nan as your host, resident shutterbug, and on-island hype girl, and Keke McBride as your host, yoga instructor and on-island bestie. Having attended last year’s extension, Rayna’s got all the angles down at SO/, and as a meditation and yoga master, there’s no one better to lead your daily practices than Keke. See their full bios on the main retreat page.
Stay tuned; more hosts may be added!
Join Us
A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot for this extension to the Wander Women Maldives: A Freedive + Spa Liveaboard, with the second installment due in one month. Don’t hesitate to email us at retreats@alexinwanderland.com with any and all questions regarding this extension!
Please note that there is a minimum booking requirement, so please refrain from booking air travel until the guaranteed departure quota has been met. You will be notified when this is a guaranteed departure.
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Wander Women Maldives: Overwater Bungalow Extension 2025
$2,200.00 – $3,000.00
F.A.Q.
Can I stay longer?
Need more than just two days? Contact us with your ideal length of stay so we can use our group rate to offer you a seamless stay at our SO/ Maldives.
Can I do my own thing?
Always! We’ll always let you know what the group is up to, but you’re also super welcome to break off and enjoy a little solitude.
