Back by popular demand, Niva Kuramathi Maldives is thrilled to announce the return of Campioni Soccer Academy in 2027 — a two-week celebration of sport, sunshine, and island spirit
Premier League Football icons Stuart Pearce MBE, Andy Cole and UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach Adrian Whitbread have been confirmed as the coaches for an exclusive experience that takes football training to a whole new level.
This isn’t just any ordinary family holiday destination… it’s a dream come true for KIDS WHO LOVE FOOTBALL !
Sign your child up to the exclusive Campioni football training camp led by former Premier League players and UEFA coaches, on-site on Kuramathi Resort in the Maldives where excitement meets paradise!
It’s an opportunity of a lifetime to be coached for two-hours, daily, whilst on holiday, by legendary players who have graced the biggest stages of English football! The family welcome drinks and the mid-week parents game are an added bonus!
And when the training is done, you’ll have plenty of time to relax on the beautiful white sands and indulge in the luxurious amenities that await you. From spa treatments to gourmet dining experiences, this resort is a true paradise for both football lovers and parents looking for some R&R.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to combine a first-class getaway with a football training camp led by Premier League legends.
With daily flights from Ireland, we can offer a variety of packages and room types depending on family requirements.
Please find below some sample prices which can be adjusted depending on departure dates, duration and number of children.
2 Bedroom Duplex Beach House ( Sleeps up to 6 people )
Adults from € 3645 each
Child ( under 12 yrs ) from € 2465
Teenager 12-16 Yrs from € 3215
Pool Villa ( Sleeps max 3 people )
Adults from € 4715 each
Child under 12 Yrs from € 2945
Superior Beach Villa ( Sleeps max 3 people )
Adults from € 3549 each
Child under 12 yrs from € 2355
Supplement for Basic All Inclusive ( Buffet Dining + all drinks ) = € 89 per adult per day & € 45 per Child per day (up to 16 yrs).
Supplement for Select All Inclusive ( 9 a la carte restaurants included = €149 per adult per day & € 75 per child per day ( up to 16 yrs ). NOTE : Min age 6 yrs in certain a la carte restaurants.
5 Day Soccer Academy additional €900 per child
We have a range of accommodation options available to suit each family including Over-water Villas and Beach Villas with their own Private Pools.
Prices include return flights from Dublin in Economy Class, Return Speedboat Transfers, 7 Nights accommodation on Full Board Basis ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) plus complimentary Kids Club.
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
2027 Dates
29th March – 03rd April 2027 – with Andy Cole & Adrian Whitbread
26th July – 31st July 2027 – with Stuart Pearce MBE & Adrian Whitbread
What’s Included
• The week starts on Sunday night with a welcome drinks reception where each child is presented with a kit, cap, water bottle and bag whilst meeting our football legends.
• Daily development football training starts on the Monday at 15:30-17:30 (weekdays only). These sessions are put together based on training sessions of our ex-pro’s.
• A mid-week parents game
• An end of week medal presentation
• All Campioni families have the opportunity to socialise with the sporting celebrities throughout the week, enjoying the warm summer evenings together.
All of the UEFA Licensed coaches come from Premier League clubs and academies and have a wealth of experience in coaching children and are all committed to passing on their experience to the next generation.
The daily football training sessions focus on the children improving their technical skills, game and approach, using the FA’s 4 Corner Model, all on-site at Kuramathi Maldives, in a fun, safe and idyllic environment.
Call 07976 740860 or email via the link below to find out more
Bageecha Kid’s Club
Welcome to the world of Bageecha!
Kuramathi stands out amongst the Maldives best family resorts with its dedication to providing an exciting holiday experience for the entire family.
The term Bageecha is coined from the local name for ‘Park or Garden’ and is also the name of the Kid’s Club at Kuramathi Maldives.
Open from 08:30hrs to 18:30hrs, Bageecha offers age-appropriate fun experiences to our younger guests. A wide range of outdoor and indoor activities is organised for kids of 3 to 12 years including many activities such as nature walks, treasure hunts, beach activities, as well as marine life education in conjunction with the resort’s Eco Centre. Bageecha is also open from 18:30hrs to 24.00hrs by prior reservation, at extra charge.
Bageecha Kid’s Club also celebrates special occasions and festivals such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas with extra fun activities, just for the occasion! Dress up as a witch, help us decorate our Christmas tree or go on an egg hunt!
For more information and pictures about the activities on Bageecha, have a look on their Facebook page.
Kuramathi Maldives
The Resort Facilities
A dazzling lineup of facilities make the large island of Kuramathi one of the Maldives’ most popular resorts. There is a huge choice of restaurants including overwater The Reef with front-row Indian Ocean views.
Infinity pools overlooking the Indian Ocean. A breathtaking mile long sandbank. Paddle boarding along an impossibly blue atoll and snorkelling from the house reef.
Kuramathi caters to couples and families, with two bedroom beach houses to fit all the family!
Guest Villas
The 360 garden, beach and water villas on the island range from simply designed Garden Villas and Beach Villas nestled in abundant vegetation (but just a short walk from the beach) to Deluxe Beach Villas that face the lagoon and luxury Pool Villas that sit right at the edge of the beach.
Two Bedroom Beach Houses sleep six; ideal for families or friends travelling together. For the iconic overwater experience, opt for a Deluxe Water Villa perched above the turquoise lagoon.
Experiences
Before your daily football sessions, families can enjoy the numerous swimming pools, fitness centre, Spa with sauna and Jacuzzi, table tennis, water sports centre and of course snorkelling and diving with the Rasdhoo Dive School.
Diving here is particularly impressive, with the Rasdhoo Atoll featuring more than 20 sites that can be reached in just five to 45 minutes. Dive sites vary between channels, walls, reefs, thilas and even a couple of wrecks.
The marine life is diverse and abundant, including different types of sharks (and you will see sharks on almost every dive), eagle rays, stingrays, manta rays (November to April), turtles, barracuda, tuna, Napoleons, morays, schools of jacks and trevally, leaf fish and even the occasional whale shark.
Rasdhoo Divers operates a dive school on the island (PADI/SSI). The multi-lingual team offers an excellent diving experience for both beginners and advanced divers.
Eco Centre
The team at Kuramathi care passionately about the natural beauty of their island and strive to find ways to protect the island’s environment with practices they can implement on a daily basis.
The Eco Centre, established back in 1999, was set up to better understand and monitor the fragile ecosystem and now runs programs on coral reef research, water temperature measurement, they maintain a coral nursery and increase awareness for guests, including educating children as part of the kids club activities.
The team are in continuous collaboration with the local community to educate and protect the environment and to provide employment and business opportunities for local people.
The island has it’s own water purification and bottling plant, in place since 2011, to minimise the use of plastic bottles. Salads and herbs are grown in the island’s hydroponic gardens. They use effective waste management methods to create nutrient-rich compost from organic waste and have energy and water saving measures.
Restaurant & bar options
Kuramathi offers an unrivaled choice of dining options.
You can choose from three Meal Plans depending on your requirements: Full Board, Basic All Inclusive or Select All Inclusive – Chat to our travel experts to learn more about that is included within these dining options!
We recommend upgrading to Select All Inclusive for the full choice of nine à la carte restaurants – including the popular Island Barbecue on the beach, Siam Garden serving up authentic Thai dishes, and fine dining at Duniye in the verdant heart of the island.
You can find 7 bars around the island offer delicious cocktails, day and night and many offer evening entertainment. Favourites include the Sand Bar, where you can sink into a comfy beanbag with a cocktail and bury your toes in the sand, and the chic Champagne Loft.
NB. It’s worth noting that children need to be over 6 to dine at Kobe, La Belle Vie, Island Barbecue & The Reef restaurants.
The island has a weekly entertainment programme that includes discos, live music and karaoke.
Spa
The Spa at Kuramathi is set amidst lush vegetation. Offering a selection of treatments based on traditional rituals from Europe, India, Thailand and Indonesia.
Kuramathi Spa uses only the best YonKa and Voya products and natural oils and ingredients.
There’s a focus on couples – as well as seven beachside couples’ treatment rooms, there’s a couples’ over-water pavilion massage room and a private herbal bath treatment room.
Before your treatment, relax in the Spa Lounge and enjoy a specially blended herbal tea.
Location
UK to Malé – Average flight time 10 hours.
Direct flights from Heathrow to Malé operate on Tues, Thurs & Sat. with British Airways.
Regional connections are also available from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham.
From Ireland to Malé there are Daily flights with connections via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Heathrow or Istanbul. Average flight time is 11 hours.
1½ hours by speedboat or a 20-minute scenic seaplane ride (extra cost) from Malé airport
Situated in the Rasdhoo Atoll.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE
Once your holiday is booked, register your child for Football at Kuramathi here:-
The Campioni experience in photos
