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Sustainability·May 2026

Now is the time: Manta ray encounters await at The Standard, Maldives.

The Standard, Maldives

The Standard, Maldives is spotlighting manta ray season, the annual gathering of the rays drawn by plankton-rich currents to nearby Hanifaru Bay. The resort sits a short distance from the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,…

The Standard, Maldives is spotlighting manta ray season, the annual gathering of the rays drawn by plankton-rich currents to nearby Hanifaru Bay. The resort sits a short distance from the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, giving guests guided access to one of the destination's most sought-after marine encounters.

Curated excursions take guests to Hanifaru Bay to swim alongside the rays in their natural habitat, complemented by a house reef reachable directly from the overwater villas and swimmable lagoons off the beach villas. Carlos Pradas, operations director at the resort's Drift Dive Centre, described the season as being about sharing the moment in the water rather than simply observing.

The resort pairs the season with snorkelling safaris, dolphin cruises and a Premium All-Inclusive option spanning dining, excursions and wellness, positioning the period as one of its most active times of year.

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Your Maldivian dreams are about to come true at The Standard's first island escape. Located on Huruvalhi Island in Raa Atoll — just a 35-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport — this oasis offers a unique blend of relaxation and social life, perfect for a romantic escape or a getaway with everyone you know. Whether an overwater villa floating above the lagoon or settled on a pristine sandy beachfront, each of the 115 villas features its own private lounge deck and plunge pool. Spend your days snorkelling the naturally protected house reef — home to 98 types of coral and over 220 species of marine life — or dive deep on a boat excursion, with proximity to Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve renowned as one of the world's largest manta feeding hotspots. Relax in the indoor hydrotherapy oasis at The Standard Spa, complete with communal hammam, aroma steam room, daily yoga and nine private treatment rooms. From Mediterranean bites at Onda to authentic Maldivian cuisine at Guduguda, all-day dining at Kula and fiery beachfront grills at BBQ Shak, then end the night at Beru Bar — an overwater glass-floored nightclub. Listed among the Best Hotels in the Maldives by Condé Nast Traveller.

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