Top 5 newly opened luxury Maldives diving resorts

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Top 5 newly opened luxury Maldives diving resorts

Enjoy some of the best diving in the world with the Maldives’ incredible marine life and stunning crystal clear waters. With over a thousand individual islands with stunning surrounding reefs, it’s no wonder that the Maldives is a diver’s paradise. And in 2018 you can enjoy the ultimate in luxury and these newly opened luxury resorts in the Maldives:

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The Residence Maldives

Nestled on the pristine island of Falhumaafushi, The Residence Maldives was opened for business in 2016 and offers incredible luxury on an island with unparalleled beauty that creates a mesmerising backdrop for your relaxing holiday. This amazing new resort has 94 villas that draw design inspiration from the island’s beauty with their thatched roofs, natural materials and lush fabrics. Experience the amazing marine life with the over 50 breathtaking Huvadhoo Atoll dive sites which can be reached by boat in up to 60 minutes. Huvadhoo Atoll is most famous for its sharks and whale-sharks and the beautiful marine diversity.

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St Regis Vommuli

This stunning St Regis Vommuli that recently opened its doors in late 2016, is tucked away on a distant private island and is the perfect getaway for families, honeymooners or single diving enthusiasts. This stunning new resort is the epitome of a luxury island paradise with stunning overwater villas serviced by a private butler and a world-class spa. The Vommuli dive centre has everything you need for your dive adventure in the incredible Maldivian waters.

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Cocoon Resort

Get to the stunning Cocoon Maldives Resort situated on the island of Ookolhufinolhu which is located in the Lhaviyani atoll. This resort was opened in December 2016 and is set on an island that is surrounded by pristine coral reefs and seas full of majestic manta rays, dolphins and turtles. The resort offers incredible luxurious accommodation and stunning overwater villas. Enjoy views of the lagoon and ocean from your private pool. The atoll has some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Maldives.

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Carpe Diem Resort

Look forward to this new resort opening in June 2018. A new addition from one of the best Maldives liveaboard fleets means this resort is going to have some great experienced management. This stunning and unique resort and spa is situated on a private island in the Raa Atoll. The Carpe Diem Resort will be a perfect spot for a Maldives dive holiday. The resort will emphasize an activity-driven atmosphere with the resort’s tagline being ‘Social by Nature’ which will be reflected against the backdrop of a healthy house reef and a significantly large lagoon.

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Amari Havodda

The Amari Havodda is an incredibly luxurious resort that opened in 2016 and is tucked away on an undisturbed island. Take in the dazzling island which is surrounded by a powder white sand beach and hidden turquoise lagoons that are home to breathtaking coral reefs. Dive the abundant Maldivian waters thanks to the resorts on-site dive centre or take on any one of the numerous activities available at the resort. This paradise island has incredible overwater villas with a private pool for that perfect luxury dive holiday. 

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Experience these luxurious resorts and enjoy the amazing diving on offer in their surrounding waters. Contact us to help plan your dive holiday to the Maldives in 2018.