Finolhu hosts Maldives’ first PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course
Dive Butler International, in collaboration with Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, is highlighting the achievements of Mara Restelli, recognised as the Maldives’ only certified PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer. With this rare qualification, Restelli offers a series of exclusive experiences designed to introduce guests of all ages to the art of mermaiding. The programmes range from […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island certified as PADI Eco Center
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has been officially certified as a PADI Eco Center, becoming one of only two resorts in the Maldives to receive this recognition in 2025. The certification is awarded to dive resorts that extend their efforts beyond standard operations, with a strong focus on protecting marine environments and raising awareness among future […]
Diving in, fearlessly: How OBLU NATURE Helengeli and PADI forged a new generation of female ocean advocates
By Maaish Mohamed and Ali Naafiz The ocean has always held a mirror to the human spirit—vast, deep, at times turbulent, yet holding within its depths a profound and silent beauty. For a unique group of six international female journalists, the turquoise waters of the Maldives became more than a destination; they became a classroom, […]
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO launches inaugural International Women’s Dive Month
PADI Women’s Dive Day, observed globally on 19th July, serves as an invitation for more women to engage with the underwater world, gain new skills, and become stewards of the ocean. At OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, this vision was extended into a month-long celebration, welcoming solo travellers, adventurous women, and families to take part. […]
COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island celebrate 10th anniversary of PADI Women’s Dive Day
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of PADI Women’s Dive Day, COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island will host dedicated dive experiences in tribute to the passion, resilience, and adventurous spirit of women divers worldwide. Scheduled for Saturday, 19 July 2025, this global initiative brings together divers in a united effort to increase female participation […]
PADI and Victor Ma join forces to promote marine conservation in the Maldives
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has collaborated with Chinese celebrity Victor Ma and the Tiger Shark Residence, with support from the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and the national airline, Maldivian, to create a short film that promotes global marine conservation. Filmed on Fuvahmulah Island, this project seeks […]
NASA astronaut Nicole Stott leads underwater exploration at COMO Cocoa Island
PADI-Certified NASA Astronaut Brings Ocean Exploration to COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives for Exclusive Diving Event. Luxury private island resort, COMO Cocoa Island, recently hosted an extraordinary “Island Astronaut Camp,” offering guests a unique chance to explore pristine dive sites alongside NASA astronaut and aquanaut Nicole Stott. The event included guided reef dives at the resort’s […]
PADI unveils Master Scuba Diver challenge with Maldives trip
PADI has launched The Master Scuba Diver Challenge, incentivising scuba divers around the world to reach the peak of recreational scuba diving and obtain their PADI Master Scuba Diver rating, where they will join an elite circle that less than 2% of divers achieve. “The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is considered the ‘black belt’ […]
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi launches Underwater Snorkeling Adventure package
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Dhevanafushi resort is inviting guests to explore its incredible house reef with an ‘Underwater Snorkeling Adventure’ package. The package offers guests the chance to discover some of the world’s rarest, largest and most beautiful coral reefs under the guidance of the resort’s expert marine biologist. Located in the southernmost tip of the Maldives, the […]
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli slated for September
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The highly anticipated St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort by hospitality giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open on 1 September. Located in Dhaalu atoll, the luxury resort is a 40-minute seaplane ride away from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Designed by Singaporean architecture and design firm, WOW Architects| Warner Wong Design, Vommuli’s contemporary design scheme […]
Kurumba Maldives unveils renovated dive centre
Kurumba Maldives has unveiled its newly renovated dive centre, fully equipped with state-of-the-art gear and improved storage for in-house guest equipment.
Anantara unveils first PADI free-diving centre in Maldives
Anantara Resorts has announced the opening of the first PADI free-diving centre in the Maldives.
