Fresh off its win as Best Dive Resort 2024 by Travel Trade Maldives, Avani+ Fares Maldives is diving even deeper into ocean conservation with the launch of its first PADI AWARE Week, running from 12 to 21 September 2025.
Set in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, the inaugural week-long event promises guests a purposeful underwater journey with marine-focused activities and conservation-led courses all designed to inspire a deeper connection to the ocean.
Highlights include PADI Specialty Courses like Manta Ray Awareness and Dive Against Debris, led by expert AmbassaDivers. Guests will not only learn how to safely remove underwater litter and log it into global databases, but also explore the world of manta rays, from their graceful anatomy to the critical conservation efforts needed to protect them.
In honour of World Manta Day, travellers to Avani+ Fares Maldives can join a guided snorkelling trip to Hanifaru Bay, one of the world’s largest seasonal manta ray gathering sites, offering a rare and awe-inspiring wildlife encounter.
Adding to the line-up are freediving and breathwork sessions with world record holder Hani Prinsloo, daily reef dives, coral workshops, and hands-on conservation activities like beach clean-ups and marine biology talks — all complimentary for resort guests.
‘This is more than just an event, it’s a commitment,’ says General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives, Judd Rabbidge. ‘As we launch our first PADI AWARE Week, we aim to inspire a new wave of mindful travellers who want to not only experience the magic of the Maldives but help protect it for the future.’
All PADI AWARE Week experiences are complimentary for resort guests, with diving and snorkelling sessions available at a special rate during the event period.
