The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Ritz Kids
Fari Islands, North Malé Atoll · Maldives
Ritz Kids for ages 4 to 12, open 9am to 9pm, with a daily programme built around Nature, Exploration, Responsibility and Culture, Naturalist sessions six days a week and a movie every evening.
- Ages
- 4 to 12
- Hours
- Open 9am to 9pm. Scheduled sessions 10am to 7pm, movie 7:30pm to 8:30pm
- What's included
- Most sessions have no charge marked.
- Cost
- Some sessions charged
At a glance
- Ritz Kids is for ages 4 to 12. Under-4s join with a parent or guardian.
- Open 9am to 9pm. Scheduled sessions run from 10am to 7pm, with a movie from 7:30pm to 8:30pm every evening.
- The programme is built around four themes: Nature, Exploration, Responsibility and Culture, with Naturalist-led sessions six days a week.
- There are indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a kids pool with slides and water jets, napping pods and a video game and movie area.
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Facilities, by name
- Ritz Kids
- Outdoor playground
- Indoor play area
- Kids pool with slides and water jets
- Napping pods
- Video game and movie area
A typical day at the club
Here is how a day at the kids club can look for your child, from the first session to the last pick-up. This is a sample day, not a live timetable.
- 10:00 Club opens
- 10:00 to 11:00 Egg and Spoon Race
- 11:00 to 12:00 Play-Dough Texture Play
- 12:00 to 14:00 Midday break
- 14:00 to 15:00 Aquatic Micro-World (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Tote Bag Painting (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 16:00 to 17:00 Solar System Modelling
- 17:00 to 18:00 Pool Gems Hunt
- 18:00 to 19:00 Uno Challenge
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
- 20:30 Latest finish
Monday
- 10:00 to 11:00 Egg and Spoon Race
- 11:00 to 12:00 Play-Dough Texture Play
- 14:00 to 15:00 Aquatic Micro-World (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Tote Bag Painting (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 16:00 to 17:00 Solar System Modelling
- 17:00 to 18:00 Pool Gems Hunt
- 18:00 to 19:00 Uno Challenge
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
Tuesday
- 10:00 to 11:00 Sunrise Fish Spotting
- 11:00 to 12:00 Wood Surfboard Painting
- 14:00 to 15:00 Reef Fish Workshop (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Slime Workshop (reservation)
- 16:00 to 17:00 Arts on Canvas (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 17:00 to 18:00 Ocean Fragments Discovery
- 18:00 to 19:00 Tug of War
- 19:30 to 20:30 Movie Under the Stars
Wednesday
- 10:00 to 11:00 Sea Salt Painting
- 11:00 to 12:00 Stamping Art Class
- 14:00 to 15:00 VR Adventure (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Face Painting
- 16:00 to 17:00 Treasure Hunt (reservation)
- 17:00 to 17:30 Dhoni Boat Cruise (reservation)
- 18:00 to 19:00 Beach Football
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
Thursday
- 10:30 to 11:00 Junior Padel (reservation)
- 11:00 to 12:00 Nature Hide and Seek
- 14:00 to 15:00 Popsicle Art
- 15:00 to 16:00 Friendship Bracelet Making
- 16:00 to 17:00 Mosaic Painting (reservation)
- 17:00 to 18:00 Kite Flying
- 18:00 to 19:00 Beach Sand Play
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
Friday
- 10:00 to 11:00 Tee's Tie Dye Making (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 11:00 to 12:00 Beach Scavenger Hunt
- 14:00 to 15:00 Coastal Wonders (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Cupcake Decoration (reservation)
- 16:00 to 17:00 Doodle Pot
- 17:00 to 18:00 Sand Art
- 18:00 to 19:00 Beach Tag
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
Saturday
- 10:00 to 11:00 Paper Plate
- 11:00 to 12:00 Sea Creature Hide and Seek
- 14:00 to 15:00 Pizza Making Class (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 15:00 to 16:00 Lagoon Life Challenge (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 16:30 to 17:00 Junior Tennis (reservation)
- 17:00 to 18:00 Island Buggy Tour
- 18:00 to 19:00 Abstract Painting (reservation)
- 19:30 to 20:30 Movie Under the Stars
Sunday
- 10:00 to 11:00 T-Shirt Painting (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 11:00 to 12:00 Sack Race
- 14:00 to 15:00 Mould and Paint
- 15:00 to 16:00 Mixologist Class (selected extra, charged, reserve ahead)
- 16:00 to 17:00 Reef Treasures Art (Naturalist programme, reservation)
- 17:00 to 18:00 Dodge Ball Game
- 18:00 to 19:00 Giant Jenga Play
- 19:30 to 20:30 Indoor Movie Time
Sample day based on a past kids club schedule shared by the hotel. Times and activities change with the season, so please check with the hotel before you travel.
Activities by type
Science & Discovery, 5 activities
Current weekly programme
- Aquatic Micro-World
- Solar System Modelling
- Slime Workshop
- Ocean Fragments Discovery
- VR Adventure
Nature & Wildlife, 7 activities
Current weekly programme
- Sunrise Fish Spotting
- Reef Fish Workshop
- Dhoni Boat Cruise
- Beach Scavenger Hunt
- Coastal Wonders
- Lagoon Life Challenge
- Island Buggy Tour
Making & Creativity, 22 activities
Current weekly programme
- Play-Dough Texture Play
- Tote Bag Painting
- Wood Surfboard Painting
- Arts on Canvas
- Sea Salt Painting
- Stamping Art Class
- Face Painting
- Popsicle Art
- Friendship Bracelet Making
- Mosaic Painting
- Kite Flying
- Tee's Tie Dye Making
- Cupcake Decoration
- Doodle Pot
- Sand Art
- Paper Plate
- Pizza Making Class
- Abstract Painting
- T-Shirt Painting
- Mould and Paint
- Mixologist Class
- Reef Treasures Art
Active & Beach, 13 activities
Current weekly programme
- Egg and Spoon Race
- Pool Gems Hunt
- Tug of War
- Treasure Hunt
- Beach Football
- Junior Padel
- Nature Hide and Seek
- Beach Sand Play
- Beach Tag
- Sea Creature Hide and Seek
- Junior Tennis
- Sack Race
- Dodge Ball Game
Together & Social, 4 activities
Current weekly programme
- Uno Challenge
- Indoor Movie Time
- Movie Under the Stars
- Giant Jenga Play
Cost
Most sessions have no charge marked. Six sessions a week are charged and need a reservation in advance.
- Tote Bag Painting: Charged
- Arts on Canvas: Charged
- Tee's Tie Dye Making: Charged
- Pizza Making Class: Charged
- T-Shirt Painting: Charged
- Mixologist Class: Charged
Good to know
Four themes
The Ritz Kids programme is built around Nature, Exploration, Responsibility and Culture. Many sessions are led by the resort's Naturalists, who run a session six days a week (none on Thursday).
Booking
Sessions marked as booking ahead or extra need a reservation. Reserve through your Aris Meeha (island butler) or at Ritz Kids.
Under-4s
Children under 4 join with a parent or guardian present.
Babysitting
USD 35 per hour, per child, plus 28.7% tax and service charge, from 8am to midnight. Two babysitters for three or more children. Up to 9 hours a day including a meal break, in the villa or at Ritz Kids. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
Frequently asked questions
What ages does Ritz Kids take?
Ages 4 to 12. Under 4 join with a parent or guardian.
What are the opening hours?
Open 9am to 9pm. Scheduled sessions run from 10am to 7pm, with a movie from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
Are activities charged?
Most sessions have no charge marked. Six a week are charged and need a reservation in advance: Tote Bag Painting, Arts on Canvas, Tee's Tie Dye Making, Pizza Making Class, T-Shirt Painting and Mixologist Class.
Is there babysitting?
Yes. Babysitting is USD 35 plus 28.7%, available from 08:00 to 00:00.
How do we book?
Book your stay through the hotel or the booking link on this page, then confirm Ritz Kids registration for your dates directly with The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.