The attractive Raa Atoll is a hidden gem within the Maldives, an unspoiled and quiet atoll that gives awe-inspiring marine life. Newbie divers can discover unbelievable reef dives, uncover wholesome coral, stingrays, reef sharks and hawksbill turtles. Extra skilled divers can get pleasure from unbelievable thila dives. The thilas (underwater pinnacles) are extraordinarily wholesome, not affected by any bleaching occasions, and are surrounded by giant faculties of reef, pelagic fish and gray reef sharks.
All these wonders and extra will be skilled on vacation at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. Basic Supervisor Thomas Weber remarks, “Guided by our in-house licensed specialists, Eurodivers, we invite you to find the richness of the Raa Atoll. With few inhabited islands, it provides a peaceable and pure underwater expertise with epic bucket checklist adventures to tick in 2023.”
Keep longer to expertise extra of Raa Atoll. Immerse your self within the tropical paradise with a long-stay package deal at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. Whether or not you’re on a household trip, working remotely or celebrating a special day, save as much as 15% with a minimal keep of seven nights, together with every day dinner on the beachside restaurant.
Diving Havens
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There are two lovely dive spots, Labyrinth and Sola Nook, simply 10-Quarter-hour away from Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Labyrinth is a small however lovely thila that lies 12 m to 30 m beneath sea degree. Unbelievable topography with swim throughs and overhangs to essentially the most considerable life surrounding your entire thila, Labyrinth leaves each diver in awe. An especially wholesome reef lies on the highest of the thila. Down beneath one can find rays, peacock mantis shrimp, octopus and massive lobsters.
Sola Nook is a busy manta cleansing station throughout the months of November to April. At different instances of the 12 months, it provides sightings of big eagle rays, turtles and reef sharks. Anticipate to be surrounded by enormous faculties of reef and pelagic fish.
Snorkeling Experiences
For these not able to dive deep into the ocean depths, many creatures will be noticed from the floor throughout snorkeling journeys. Raa Atoll is residence to giant populations of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, the endangered inexperienced turtle, and manta rays. Mantas usually congregate close to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives from November to March, however will be noticed all 12 months spherical by taking a velocity boat journey to different cleansing stations.
Dolphin Cruise
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Raa Atoll is inhabited by enormous pods of spinner dolphins and smaller pods of bottlenose dolphins. Head out on a standard dhoni boat at sundown for a two-hour cruise in quest of these ocean beauties. Our spinner dolphins are playful. In entrance of the boat, you will notice spinner dolphins bounce and spin out of the water. Bottlenose dolphins are a lot bigger and hold across the facet of the boat out of curiosity.
Journey to Vaadhoo Island – “Sea of Stars” phenomenon
Embark on a journey to Vaadhoo Island, among the best spots to witness the spectacular “Sea of Stars” phenomenon. When the solar goes down at Vaadhoo Island, the waves lapping the shore mild up like a shimmering subject of blue dots, giving the ocean the looks of a starlit night time sky. This mesmerizing phenomenon happens all through November to January due to the expansion of phytoplankton, aquatic creatures that glow at the hours of darkness, creating a unprecedented sight to behold.
Keep in Raa Atoll longer to find all of its wonderful marine life. Raa Atoll is the place to remain to dive deep within the ocean, snorkel with the majestic marine creatures, cruise with dolphins or expertise the bioluminescent ‘‘sea of stars’ phenomena.