Avani+ Fares Maldives Hosts PADI AWARE Week 2025

By Anne Sewell
June 10, 2025

Avani+ Fares Maldives was named the Best Dive Resort 2024 by Travel Trade Maldives and will celebrate ocean conservation by hosting the PADI AWARE Week 2025. Moreover, the resort is teaming up with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) to host the 8th annual PADI AWARE Week from September 12 through 21, 2025. During the event, marine enthusiasts from around the world will gather for a week of conservation-focused activities, while soaking up the beauty of Baa Atoll.

Avani+ Fares Maldives to host PADI AWARE Week 2025

Guests staying at Avani+ Fares Maldives during that period will be invited to participate in all PADI AWARE Week events complimentary, whether wishing to scuba dive with the mantas, explore the art of free diving, or contributing to sustainable activities to protect the ocean and marine life.

[Photo credit: Avani+ Fares Maldives]

The resort will host the PADI Manta Ray Awareness Specialty Course on World Manta Day on September 17. Meanwhile, the course will take participants deep into manta ray anatomy, feeding habits, and cleaning stations. The group will then set off for Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the world’s largest seasonal aggregation sites for manta rays, to enjoy snorkeling among these gentle giants.

Dive Against Debris and more

Moreover, throughout the week, other PADI specialty courses will be offered including Dive Against Debris, which teaches participants how to safety collect underwater debris and contribute valuable data to PADI AWARE’s global conservation database.

Guests at Avani+ Fares Maldives can also join daily scuba diving and snorkeling adventures across some of the most vibrant reefs and protected dive sites in the Maldives. Moreover, those seeking to challenge themselves can experience free diving and breathwork sessions with Hanli Prinsloo, an 11-time free diving world record holder, enjoying the ideal opportunity to refine techniques and deepen aquatic confidence.

Hanli Prinsloo spoke about the event:

“I’m thrilled to return to Baa Atoll to offer breathwork and freediving experiences in such a beautiful setting. BRBR Avani+ Fares’ location is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers, with depth and structure for exploration, as well as stunning shallower reefs. Its proximity to Hanifaru Bay makes it a perfect base for observing extraordinary manta ray aggregations during this time of the year.”

Talks and workshops at PADI Aware Week 2025

Rounding out the exciting program, guests will have the opportunity to contribute in coral conservation workshops, interactive marine biology talks and beach clean-ups, ensuring the ocean thrives for generations to come.

Hanli Prinsloo and a Manta Ray [Photo credit: Avani+ Fares Maldives]

All PADI AWARE Week experiences are complimentary for resort guests, with diving and snorkeling sessions available at a special rate during the event period. Readers can learn more about the full program and book a stay on www.avanihotels.com/en/fares-maldives, email fares@avanihotels.com, or call +960 660 1660. .