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Manta rays, whale sharks, reefs and dive sites: our long reads, the resorts' own news from the reef, and the reference pages, in one place.
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Resort news19 Oct 2026Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru unveils ‘The Secret Underwater Garden’ this festive seasonBanyan Tree Vabbinfaru · North Malé Atoll
Resort news14 Oct 2026CROSSROADS Maldives Achieves Official OECM Status, Advancing Singha Estate and S Hotels & Resorts’ Commitment to Marine Conservation
Resort news23 Sept 2026Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives celebrates third annual Manta MonthKandooma Maldives · South Malé Atoll
Resort news21 Sept 2026Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon celebrates World Manta Day with encounters in the blueEllaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon · North Ari Atoll
Resort news8 Sept 2026Autumn ocean exploration: Nova Maldives and PADI unite for Project AWARE Week this SeptemberNova Maldives · South Ari Atoll
Resort news8 Sept 2026Sun Siyam Vilu Reef takes home Best House Reef at TTM Awards 2026Sun Siyam Vilu Reef · Dhaalu Atoll
Resort news1 Sept 2026Royal Island named best dive resort at TTM Awards 2026Royal Island Resort & Spa · Baa Atoll
Resort news16 Aug 2026Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives introduces ‘Kodhipparu Reef Connection’ – a new way to experience the Maldives’ award-winning house reefGrand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives · North Malé Atoll
Resort news4 Aug 2026Sun Siyam Vilu Reef connects guests to reef restoration through 'Adopt-a-Coral' initiativeSun Siyam Vilu Reef · Dhaalu Atoll
Resort news3 Aug 2026A weekend underwater: Nova Maldives' Women's Dive Day, in reviewNova Maldives · South Ari Atoll
Resort news28 Jul 2026A living reef classroom takes root at Villa NauticaVilla Nautica, Maldives · North Malé Atoll
Resort news19 Jul 2026Coco Bodu Hithi celebrates PADI Women's Dive Day with a purposeCoco Bodu Hithi · North Malé Atoll
Resort news30 Jun 2026Her ocean, her moment: Nova Maldives to celebrate Women's Dive Day with barrier-breaking Maldivian diverNova Maldives · South Ari Atoll
Resort news25 Jun 2026Fine-dining beneath the ocean: Introducing BUBBLE Underwater Restaurant at Meyyafushi Maldives
Resort news25 Jun 2026In partnership with the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre, Six Senses Kanuhura signs as title sponsor of the Lhaviyani Turtle FestivalSix Senses Kanuhura · Lhaviyani Atoll
Resort news24 Jun 2026Amilla Maldives Recognised Among the Maldives' Top Family Resorts and Best House Reefs in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026Amilla Maldives · Baa Atoll
Resort news22 Jun 2026Sun Siyam Iru Veli marks Ocean Week with new coral planting programmeSun Siyam Iru Veli · Dhaalu Atoll
Resort news22 Jun 2026Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort partners with rrreefs on an innovative 3D-printed clay reef restoration projectAnantara Dhigu Maldives Resort · South Malé Atoll
Resort news10 Jun 2026Milaidhoo Maldives celebrates World Ocean Day 2026 with local community and young guardians of Baa Atoll's marine heritageMilaidhoo Maldives · Baa Atoll
Resort news3 Jun 2026Eri Maldives unveils ocean awareness programme celebrating marine life and conservationEri Maldives · North Malé Atoll
Resort news2 Jun 2026InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort launches immersive programme of events for marine conservationInterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG · Raa Atoll
Resort news31 May 2026Now is the time: Manta ray encounters await at The Standard, MaldivesThe Standard, Maldives · Raa Atoll
Resort news26 May 2026Manta Season Returns: Front-Row Encounters at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo ResortThe Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort · Baa AtollGuide22 May 20268 min readVaavu Atoll Maldives: Diving, Channels & Resorts 2026
Resort news14 May 2026Large-scale coral restoration event held at Dhoonier Wreck as part of Asia Media Summit 2026
Resort news12 May 2026Surprise sighting of whale shark near Kandooma MaldivesHoliday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives by IHG · South Malé Atoll
Resort news11 May 2026InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort debuts ‘Calm Waters: Swim with nurse sharks’: a wellness-led ocean encounterInterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort by IHG · Raa Atoll
Resort news10 May 2026Into the blue after sunset: a new manta experience at Sun Siyam OlhuveliSun Siyam Olhuveli · South Malé Atoll
Resort news10 May 2026Dive free in the Maldives: Kandooma unlocks access to top South Malé Atoll dive sitesKandooma Maldives · South Malé Atoll
Resort news5 May 2026Baros Maldives launches fully ocean: a week of marine stewardship and discoveryBaros · North Malé Atoll
Resort news3 May 2026Dive into the legend: Rannamaari Dive Fest returns to Dhawa Ihuru on 23 May 2026Dhawa Ihuru · North Malé Atoll
Resort news26 Apr 2026Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives introduces adopt-a-coral-frame experience in celebration of Earth DaySun Siyam Olhuveli · South Malé Atoll- Resort news22 Apr 2026Ocean Discovery Week returns to The Nautilus Maldives with award-winning underwater photographer Tobias Friedrich and familyThe Nautilus Maldives · Baa Atoll
- Resort news8 Apr 2026A living reef: Eri Maldives showcases one of North Malé Atoll’s finest house reefs for underwater explorationEri Maldives · North Malé Atoll
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Resort news is summarised from the resorts' own announcements, via Visit Maldives.