Five Must-do Underwater Experiences in Maldives

Aerial view of Baros island at dusk with a sailing dhoni

The most mesmerising attractions in the Maldives can be found beneath the water. These must-see, enchanted underwater adventures ensure an extraordinary experience for everyone who visits, but few resorts are as well equipped as Baros in making the most of this underwater paradise. With a world-class house reef, 30 nearby dive sites and a resident marine biologist, Baros is a haven for underwater enthusiasts.

Here are five must-do underwater experiences whilst staying at Baros.

Freediver swimming down towards fish in deep blue water

1. Nooma Snorkelling Excursion
Indulge in a private 3-hour Nooma Snorkelling excursion. Hone your snorkelling skills with a private guide as you explore two mesmerising reef sites from our private Dhoni. During this exhilarating cruise, you will have the opportunity to observe barracudas, stingrays, manta rays, and various tropical fish.

2. Dive Banana Reef
Banana Reef is a famous North Male Atoll dive spot and a protected marine area that owes its name to its curved shape. Marked by soft coral formations, cliffs and overhangs, the dive site offers shelter to large schools of bannerfish, squirrelfish, reef sharks, manta rays, thousands of blue-lined snapper and groupers.

Diver by a coral-covered reef wall, and a school of silver fish

3. Dive with Manta Rays
Maldives is one of a few places in the world where you can glide along with manta rays. You will experience something truly special as you witness the massive marine creatures swim and somersault around you. It is a rare underwater experience that will live on in your memory long after you have left the Maldives. Baros is fortunate to be located in the middle of the North Male Atoll, allowing divers to enjoy manta ray sightings all year round. However, June to November is the best time to swim with these gentle giants.

Hawksbill turtle swimming above a coral reef

4. Baari Thila Dive Site
Plunge into the waters of Baari Thila, a Baros exclusive dive site. This submerged coral tower is an underwater photographer’s dream that only residents of Baros get to experience. Here, you will find sharks and rays sleeping in the sand, barracudas and eagle rays in the deeper waters and schools of oriental sweetlips swimming along with the waves.

Split view of coral below and water villas above, and coral on a sandy seabed

5. Snorkel With Our Marine Biologist
Snorkelling with our resident Marine Biologist makes your underwater experience that much more enriching, as you get to join in on our coral restoration activities. Plant a coral cube, learn more about restoring seagrass beds and protecting reef residents such as turtles, blacktip sharks, rays and an abundance of other tropical fish.

To explore the world beneath the waters around Baros, check out our underwater discovery or get in touch via reservations@baros.com.