Activities - Ocean HERO South Ari Atoll Hotel

Escape to Diamonds Thudufushi, a secluded island sanctuary in the heart of the South Ari Atoll. Experience pristine white beaches, thriving coral reefs, the world’s finest diving spots, with every moment of your stay designed to be effortless and unforgettable.

• Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
• Complimentary sunset cruise during your stay
• Stay 6 nights or more to enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers
• Best available rates and exclusive website-only deals

Luxury Island Retreat

Secure privileged rates when you reserve 14 days in advance. Select from our curated All-Inclusive or Breakfast offers, and personalize your journey with flexible or non-refundable options. Every detail is tailored to elevate your stay in the Maldives, effortless, elegant, and entirely yours.

Exclusive Perks When You Book Directly:

• Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
• Complimentary sunset cruise during your stay
• Stay 6 nights or more to enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers
• Best available rates and exclusive website-only deals

Experience the magic of South Ari Atoll during Ocean Season. A seven night all inclusive escape combining barefoot island living with guided diving at some of the Maldives’ most celebrated sites.
South Ari Ocean Season – 7 Night All Inclusive Dive Escape

Discover the quieter, wilder side of the Maldives.

Our Ocean Season Dive Package is crafted for certified divers who wish to explore the vibrant reefs of South Ari Atoll while enjoying the comfort of a relaxed all inclusive island stay.

Fewer boats, warm waters, dramatic skies and thriving marine life make this season especially rewarding for divers.

This seven night experience includes everything you need for a seamless and professionally organised dive holiday.

What Is Included

Accommodation
• 7 nights in your selected villa category
• Full All Inclusive meal plan
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Selected beverages throughout your stay

Transfers
• Return seaplane transfers from Malé International Airport

Diving Experience
• Guided boat dives in South Ari Atoll
• Up to two dives per day
• Check dive included
• Professional iDive dive guides
• Tanks, weights and standard equipment
• Dive insurance coverage during your stay

The diving schedule is thoughtfully arranged around arrival and departure times to ensure safety and comfort. On arrival day, divers complete a check dive, followed by guided dives on subsequent days, with up to two dives daily depending on weather and sea conditions.

A final morning dive may be available on departure day, subject to flight schedules and recommended no fly time guidelines.

Our priority is quality, safety and experience rather than fixed dive counts, allowing flexibility according to ocean conditions and guest preference.

Travelling With a Non Diver

If your partner or travel companion is not yet certified, they may complete their Open Water certification during the same stay, fully integrated into the Ocean Season package.

This allows one guest to enjoy guided dives while the other begins their underwater journey in South Ari Atoll.

Our professional iDive instructors coordinate schedules so both guests can share the experience and maximise their time in the water.

Arrive in Style, Seaplane Transfers On Us

Reserve 6 nights or more through our official website and enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers to our island sanctuary. Personalise your stay with your choice of All-Inclusive or Gourmet Breakfast plans, and select a flexible or non-refundable booking option to suit your travel style.

Your journey to barefoot luxury begins the moment you take off.

Exclusive Perks When You Book Website:

• Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
• Complimentary sunset cruise during your stay
• Stay 6 nights or more to enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers
• Best available rates and exclusive website-only deals

Hands-on Education and Restoration Opportunity 2026 5th-12th of July 2026

Ocean Hero – Active Holiday for the Ocean (18y +) 

Looking for a luxury resort experience while taking action to protect the ocean? Join our experienced marine biologist team for a once in a lifetime holiday. During the Ocean HERO week at Diamonds Thudufushi, we have 5 full days loaded with hands-on activities and unique experiences. Discover the secrets of the marine world and encounter the magnificent sharks and mantas of the Maldives. Be part of the marine biologist team, who will show you how to evaluate coral health and fish diversity during practical in-water activities. Discover our vibrant marine life and join us in protecting and preserving precious coral reef ecosystems for future generations. Give back to the ocean during our desert island cleaning trip, learn how to regrow a reef during our coral restoration sessions and be part of the largest ‘reef star’ restoration project in the Maldives. All Ocean Heros will receive a certificate of completion from the Maldives Marine Lab in collaboration with MaRHE Center of the University of Milano-Bicocca. 

DAY 1 – Arrival in Paradise 

Welcome to Paradise at Diamonds Thudufushi 

Check-in and relax in your villa, first dip into the Indian Ocean 

Introduction to Ocean Hero Program 

Meet the marine team and get ready for some exciting days ahead 

Receive your personal participant kit 

Special Ocean HERO Dinner

DAY 2 – Island Paradise 

MORNING 

Program Overview: Setting the Scene 

Knowledge Dive: The Maldives – Sustainable Paradise? 

Introduction to the Maldives: geography, tourism, challenges and solutions for a sustainable future Island Activity: Tour of the Marine Lab Thudufushi 

Water Activity: Guided snorkel on Thudufushi reef, visit the“Big Build” 

AFTERNOON 

Boat Excursion: Desert Island visit, beach clean-up and snorkel 

EVENING 

Island Dinner under the palms 

DAY 3 – Crazy Corals 

MORNING 

Sunrise Salutation Yoga session before Breakfast 

Knowledge Dive: The Coral Reef – a fascinating underwater metropolis Coral reef ecology: who lives on a reef, what are corals and why are they important? Island Activity: Coral Health Check 

Learn how to do determine the condition of a coral reef 

AFTERNOON 

Water Activity: Coral Health Check 

Let’s assess the health of our reefs together in the water 

EVENING 

Thudufushi Ocean Film Festival 

A coral restoration journey around the world

DAY 4 – Fantastic Fishes 

MORNING 

Sunrise Snorkel – Experience the reef waking up 

Boat Excursion: Snorkeling trip to buzzing coral reefs 

A morning of snorkeling with our marine biologists, who will show you how to distinguish between different types of fish and how to observe their behaviors 

AFTERNOON 

Knowledge Dive: Finding Nemo & Co. – Coral reef fish diversity Learn about the most common fish families, their habits and surprising behaviors Water Activity: Fish Transects: counting all the fish in the sea? 

Active fish census exercise (transect) under the guidance of our biologists 

EVENING 

Sunset Ocean Cocktail on the Beach 

Dinner over the Ocean at Aqua Restaurant

DAY 5 – Maldives Uncensored 

MORNING 

Knowledge Dive: Everything you need to know about Maldives Learn about local history, culture, food and fisheries of the Maldives Boat Excursion to a Local Island 

Meet the locals, island tour, school visit and Bodu Beru drumming session Lunch with the Locals 

AFTERNOON 

Reef Snorkel Boat Excursion on the way back to Thudufushi 

EVENING 

Maldivian Dinner and Bodu Beru Performance

DAY 6 – Sharks and Rays 

MORNING 

Boat Excursion: Manta, Manta! 

We will look for Mantas by dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) and swim with them! We will also collect their favorite food, plankton! 

AFTERNOON 

Knowledge Dive: Sharks and Rays of the Maldives 

Learn about their unique biology, the threats they face and how we can protect them Island Activity: Marine Lab Shark Time 

Investigate the plankton we collected under the microscope and enjoy a virtual swim with whale sharks, mantas and tiger sharks 

EVENING 

Sunset boat trip to Diamonds Athuruga with a thrilling night shark snorkel Dinner in Athuruga and return to Thudufushi

DAY 7 – Saving Corals with Reef Stars 

MORNING 

Knowledge Dive: Saving our coral reefs 

Why are coral reefs disappearing and what can we do to protect and restore them? Learn about different restoration methods and a global movement that is trying to save coral reefs Island Activity: Microfragmentation Workshop 

Try this coral restoration technique that uses a diamond band saw and a smart trick to make corals grow faster. 

Water Activity: Collecting corals of opportunity on the housereef 

AFTERNOON 

Island Activity: Be a Reef Star! 

Together we attach the collected corals to reef stars and add them to our large-scale coral restoration site, the Big Build! 

EVENING 

Program Closure: Recap and Presentation of Certificates 

Ocean Hero Special Team Dinner

DAY 8 – Departure from Paradise 

Check out and Departure 

Return to reality as a true Ocean Hero – empowered with new skills, unforgettable memories, and lasting friendships! 

Ocean HERO – Terms and Conditions: 

Inclusions: 

5 full activity days with theoretical and practical activities led by our marine biologist team Snorkeling excursions by Dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) 

Free rental snorkeling gear 

Training material, Ocean Hero kit bag and certificate 

Conditions: 

Participants must be 18+ years 

Participants must be able to swim confidently in deep water and be able to use snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins; a snorkel lesson/refresher can be booked ahead of the program) – all water activities are conducted snorkeling. 

Activities and order of topic days is subject to weather conditions and may be altered or substituted Min/Max participants (4 -12) 

Program language: English (assistance in Italian and German is available) 

Exclusive Maldives

Experience the magic of the Maldives at Diamonds Thudufushi. Relax on pristine beaches, dive into vibrant waters, and enjoy tailored stays with flexible meal plans and attentive service.

Exclusive Perks When You Book Directly:

• Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
• Complimentary sunset cruise during your stay
• Stay 6 nights or more to enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers
• Best available rates and exclusive website-only deals

Diamonds Signature Experience

Indulge in two iconic Maldivian islands with one seamless, all inclusive or bed breakfast journey. A Luxury Island Hop, Diamonds Signature Experience invites you to slow down, explore deeper, and enjoy the best of both worlds at Diamonds Thudufushi and Diamonds Athuruga.

Stay longer, travel smarter, and unlock exclusive experiences curated for discerning island lovers.

Your Signature Inclusions

At Diamonds Thudufushi

• Teppanyaki dinner experience

• Private guided snorkeling on the house reef

• Sustainability program activities (Reef Stars)

• Complimentary internal island transfers

• Free sunset dolphin cruise

• Complimentary seaplane transfer

At Diamonds Athuruga

• Night shark snorkeling adventure

• Private snorkeling with marine biologist

• Sustainability program activities (Coral Cookies)

• Free sunset cruise

• Complimentary seaplane transfer

Terms & Conditions

• Booking Period: Valid for reservations made from now until 23 December 2026.

• Stay Period: Applicable for stays until 23 December 2026.

• Distribution: This package is exclusively available for bookings made via the official website.

• Minimum Length of Stay: A minimum stay of 5 nights is required.

• Payment Policy: Full prepayment is required at the time of booking. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Terms & Conditions

• Booking Period: Valid for reservations made from now until 23 December 2026.

• Stay Period: Applicable for stays until 23 December 2026.

• Distribution: This package is exclusively available for bookings made via the official website.

• Minimum Length of Stay: A minimum stay of 12 nights is required, with a minimum of 6 consecutive nights at each resort: Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi.

• Payment Policy: Full prepayment is required at the time of booking. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Discover the Maldives Marine Life

Reconnect with the ocean through a softer, more meaningful exploration at Diamonds Thudufushi. Maldives Marine Journey is curated for guests who wish to experience the Maldives beyond the surface—where marine encounters, conservation, and serene moments blend naturally.

This journey invites you to explore vibrant reefs, encounter gentle marine life, and enjoy exclusive benefits when booking directly.

Signature Inclusions

• Reef Stars Experience – Participate in our sustainability program and learn about coral reef conservation
• Coral Garden Turtle Safari – Snorkel through pristine coral gardens with the chance to encounter sea turtles
• Free Sunset Dolphin Cruise
• Complimentary Seaplane Transfer

Terms & Conditions

• Booking Period: Valid for reservations made from now until 23 December 2026.

• Stay Period: Applicable for stays until 23 December 2026.

• Distribution: This package is exclusively available for bookings made via the official website.

• Minimum Length of Stay: A minimum stay of 7 nights is required.

• Payment Policy: Full prepayment is required at the time of booking. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Fall in love all over again.

Discover the Maldives Romance Getaway at Diamonds Thudufushi.Celebrate love in its purest form at Diamonds Thudufushi, where intimate moments unfold naturally against the backdrop of turquoise lagoons and starlit skies. Maldives Romance Getaway is thoughtfully designed for couples seeking privacy, elegance, and unforgettable shared memories.

From candlelit evenings to barefoot adventures on secluded shores, every detail is curated to create timeless romantic moments.

Romantic Inclusions

• Romantic Dinner Under the Stars – A private candlelit dining experience beneath the Maldivian night sky

• Island Picnic Experience – Escape to a sandbank for a peaceful picnic

• Romantic Room Set-Up with Champagne on Arrival – Begin your stay with a beautifully prepared room and celebratory champagne

Terms & Conditions

• Booking Period: Valid for reservations made from now until 23 December 2026.

• Stay Period: Applicable for stays until 23 December 2026.

• Distribution: This package is exclusively available for bookings made via the official website.

• Minimum Length of Stay: A minimum stay of 5 nights is required.

• Payment Policy: Full prepayment is required at the time of booking. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.