That’s because the Maldives is actually a really strict Muslim country. Alcohol is banned in the country, even on Male. The only way you can get around that is to stay on a resort as they’re classed as separate islands away from it all.It looks beautiful don't get me wrong. Its a bit of a head scratcher for me as to what people do there. Everyone stays in 5* resorts where they eat their meals so can't be experiencing much local culture or local food and the resorts don't seem to have much going on.
I stayed on a small local island so we had no alcohol but the accommodation and local restaurant was amazing as the chef works on the resort islands but it was super cheap! All local women walk around in full burkas and if you want to be in a bikini/shorts yourself you have to choose a local island that has created a ‘Bikini beach’ where you’re allowed.
If you love the sea it’s good as there’s various snorkelling excursions and the sealife is incredible there - lots of whale sharks and manta rays, but that’s about it.