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.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa celebrates trio of eco awards
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has been awarded Gold Certification 2016 by EarthCheck. The resort also recently received its third consecutive prize from the World Travel Awards as Maldives’ Leading Green Resort 2016 while its Dive and Activity Center was recognised with a PADI Green Star™ Award in February 2016.
