Is alcohol available in the Maldives, and how does that affect meal plan choice at resorts?

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TL;DR

The Maldives is a Muslim country where alcohol sales are banned on local islands - you can only get it at resort islands. This matters for meal plan choice: even soft drinks and juices are usually only included in All Inclusive packages, not Full Board.

What the community said

Alcohol isn't sold in the Maldives due to Islamic law - expect an alcohol-free trip unless you're staying at a resort island with a special license.

Local law should be respected - don't plan around having alcohol during your trip, especially since it's not really needed in the heat anyway.

If staying on a local island, breakfast only (BB) is usually enough. For resort islands, you need at least Full Board or All Inclusive.

BB / Full Board / All Inclusive

In the Maldives, even non-alcoholic drinks like juices, soda, and mocktails are usually only included in the All Inclusive rate, not Full Board.

All Inclusive

If you only drink tea, coffee, and water, Full Board is enough - no need to pay extra for All Inclusive.

Full Board

Choosing a specific island depends heavily on budget and needs - islands and prices vary widely, so there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation.