The Underwater Institute by Maldives Passions

Corals 🪸 really are the flowers of the sea... Except it's actually an animal colony 😅

Soft corals in the Maldives are truly exceptional indeed !! 😍🤩

There's NO better view anywhere else in the world...

The Vermillion Rock Cod, or Coral Hind (Cephalopholis miniata), is a common, vibrant orange-red fish with blue spots found on shallow coral reefs throughout the Maldives at depths of about 20 meters.

Just another sunset in the Maldives...

Experience the magic of Hanifaru Bay’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with Maldives Passions in Maalhos — just a stone’s throw away.

Hanifaru Bay’s Manta Ray Feeding Frenzy Everything You Need to Know Before You Go — from the best months for manta sightings to where to stay, how to reach Hanifaru Bay, and why Baa Atoll is one of the world’s greatest marine wildlife destinations.

Lunch time for our house reef resident hawksbill turtle 🙂

Experience the uniqueness of the only UNESCO Biosphere reserve of Baa atoll with us...

Manta Season Baa Atoll 2026: Complete Guide to Swimming with Manta Rays in Maldives Discover Manta Season 2026 in Baa Atoll, Maldives (June-October). Learn when to see manta rays at Hanifaru Bay, where to stay on Maalhos island, and how to experience this incredible marine spectacle responsibly.

Beautiful Fulhadhoo... 😍