Cru

• Maldives DMC since 2006
• Direct contract with Velaa Private Island
• Air + sea transfer coordinated

• Cuisine
  Champagne and wine
• Style
  Champagne bar
• Setting
  Refined oceanfront bar
• Reservation
  Walk-in OK
• Atoll
  Noonu Atoll

About Cru

Dining at a glance

• Champagne and wine
• Champagne bar
• Refined oceanfront bar

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  Aragu

  Chef Gaushan De Silva

  Contemporary European with Asian influencesFine dining and tasting menuElegant overwater restaurant with piano and ocean views

  View restaurant
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  Tavaru

  Japanese teppanyakiLive teppanyakiElevated tower restaurant above the palms

  View restaurant
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  Faiy

  Balanced seasonal wellness cuisineWellbeing diningGarden restaurant among lush greenery

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  Athiri

  International and MaldivianAll-day diningRelaxed beachfront restaurant

  View restaurant
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  AVI

  Cocktails and bar beveragesPoolside lounge and live-music barPoolside sunset lounge

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  Beach Bar

  Light bites, snacks and drinksBarefoot beach barWaterside bar on the beach

  View restaurant

The Velaa Private Island experience

Velaa Private Island is a 5-star resort on its own island in Noonu Atoll, reached by an approximately 45-minute seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. The property is known for its service-led approach at the upper end of the Maldives market. Accommodation is made up of one-bedroom beach and overwater…

Getting there

45 min seaplane from MLE

Located in Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island is reached by a 45-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Malé. A 35-minute speedboat transfer is also available. Transfer arrangements are coordinated with guests' international flight details.

Atoll

Noonu Atoll

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Questions about Cru

• What cuisine does Cru serve?+

  Cru at Velaa Private Island serves Champagne and wine in a champagne bar format, set refined oceanfront bar. Resortlife can share the current menu on request.
• Do I need to reserve a table at Cru?+

  No reservation is needed at Cru. Mention any dietary requirements to your specialist and they will be passed on to the resort.
• Is Cru included in the meal plan?+

  What is included depends on the meal plan you book at Velaa Private Island (Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board). Your quotation sets out which venues and meals it covers.
• Where is Cru located?+

  Cru is at Velaa Private Island on Orimasvaru Island, Noonu Atoll. Ask the resort about the route from your villa.