Your Passport to Ocean Exploration: PADI x Nova Maldives' Ocean Adventure Week
Eight Days of Discovery, Conservation and Adventure This July
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.
Featured Guests / Speaker
About India Black
PADI AmbassaDiver, marine activist, and speaker, India Black is known for her work in ocean conservation and storytelling. Her mission: to inspire a new generation of ethical divers through immersive experiences and personal connection to the sea.
About Zoona Naseem
Nova Maldives’ resident marine biologist and a passionate advocate for coral regeneration and local reef protection, Zoona brings science to life through engaging, guest-facing programmes.
Why It Matters
- Intimate Encounters with Ocean Giants: Swim alongside manta rays, whale sharks, and endangered sea turtles in their natural habitat—guided by experts with deep knowledge of local migration routes and behaviours.
- Meaningful, Hands-On Conservation You Can Actually Do: From reef clean-ups to coral planting, guests gain tangible skills in ocean restoration that extend their impact well beyond the trip.
- Deeper Learning Through PADI AWARE: Engaging talks and certified AWARE courses offer fresh insight into marine science, ethical diving, and how to travel with a lighter environmental footprint.
- Championing Women in Diving: Nova’s Women’s Dive Day celebrates female leadership beneath the surface, with all-female dives, story-sharing circles, and visibility for women making waves in marine conservation.For additional information and more images, head over to this official release here and album here.
For additional information and more images, head over to this official release here and album here.
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