Nova Maldives invites ocean lovers and adventurers to dive into something deeper this Women’s Dive Day. Partnering with PADI, the global leader in dive training and marine conservation, Nova is hosting a programme that blends exploration with impact from the 13th to 20th July— offering guests an unforgettable immersion in one of the Maldives’ richest marine habitats.The two partners will be turning the South Ari Marine Protected Area into a living classroom next month with an eight-day programme during Ocean Adventure Week, filled with guided dives, conservation workshops and ocean-themed evenings, led by PADI AmbassaDiver and marine activist India Black, and with support from resident marine biologist Zoona Naseem.
Programme Highlights
Snorkelling & Marine Encounters
- Guided Manta Quest snorkelling adventures with India and Zoona
- Whale shark open-water snorkels in South Ari Atoll
- Turtle Quest excursions led by India
Diving & Conservation
- Ocean clean-up dive with Nova’s marine team
- Coral conservation workshop and reef restoration
- PADI AWARE certification course focused on marine conservation
Talks & Experiences
- Evening talks on whale sharks, manta rays, and marine biology
- Women’s Dive Day: all-female dive, photo call, and story circle with India
- Screenings of Blue Planet II beneath the stars
Social Moments
- Story-sharing circle hosted by India
- Sunset socials and informal gatherings at Wink Bar
NB — A second Blue Planet II screening is planned for guests extending to Mon 21 Jul.
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