A breathtaking 45-minute seaplane ride from Malé takes you to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, where you can find peace and adventure. Enjoy trips to Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and breathtaking dawn or sunset views from one of the 80 beachfront or overwater villas.

While a tranquil, pristine atoll with a wide diversity of marine life and something breathtaking for everyone, the stunning Raa Atoll is a hidden gem in the Maldives. Beginner divers have access to amazing reef dives where they can see hawksbill turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, and healthy coral. Some of the most magnificent thila dives the Maldives has to offer are available to more experienced divers. The thilas (underwater pinnacles) are surrounded by huge schools of reef and pelagic fish as well as a lot of grey reef sharks, who can be seen swimming in the surrounding current. The thilas are also highly healthy and have not been impacted by any bleaching incidents.

Visiting Alila Kothaifaru Maldives on a vacation would allow you to experience all of these delights and more.

Diving Havens – 10-15 minutes away from Alila Kothaifaru Maldives 

Labyrinth: throughout the year

One of the most amazing diving locations in the Maldives is Labyrinth, a little thila from 12 to 30 meters deep. Labyrinth is a dive site that is absolutely breathtaking, with swim throughs, overhangs, and the richest marine life encircling the entire thila. On top of the thila is a very healthy reef, and below that are rays, peacock mantis shrimp, octopus, and several large lobsters. Not only that, but you can also unwind on Shark Corner and observe the grey reefs swimming by if there is a slight current.

Sola Corner: November to April 

From November to April, this location is a busy manta cleaning station. At other seasons of the year, it gives the amazing sensation of being surrounded by enormous schools of reef and pelagic fish everywhere you look, as well as views of enormous eagle rays, turtles, and reef sharks.

Snorkeling Experiences

Large populations of the severely endangered hawksbill turtle, the endangered green turtle, and manta rays may be found in the Raa Atoll.

Hawksbill turtles:

Due to the quick fall in the population of the species, a group excursion is provided twice weekly to a stunning reef where hawksbill turtles gather to feed.

Green turtles:

Green turtles are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle species, growing to a maximum length of 120 cm and a weight of about 150 kg. Join us as we take a speedboat trip an hour from the resort to a remarkably healthy reef where these turtles congregate to feed. You could also have the opportunity to see some of our amiable Raa dolphins along the route.

Manta rays:

Despite the fact that manta rays are more common at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives from November to March, traveling by speedboat from the resort gives the unforgettable experience of snorkeling with these enormous, intelligent, and friendly animals year-round.

Dolphin Cruise:

Huge spinner dolphin pods and smaller bottlenose dolphin pods both live in our amazing Raa Atoll. Take a two-hour sail at sunset on a traditional dhoni boat to look for these marine beauties. While our bottlenose dolphins are much larger and hover around the side of the boat out of curiosity, our spinner dolphins are lively and frequently jump and spin out of the water in front of the boat.

Journey to Vaadhoo Island – “Sea of Stars” phenomenon

Introducing a new addition to the Alila Experiences, embark on a journey to Vaadhoo Island, one of the best spots to witness the spectacular “Sea of Stars” phenomenon. When the sun goes down at Vaadhoo Island, the waves lapping the shore light up like a shimmering field of blue dots, giving the sea the appearance of a starlit night sky. This mesmerizing phenomenon occurs throughout November to January due to the growth of phytoplankton, aquatic creatures that glow in the dark, creating an extraordinary sight to behold.

Stay longer to experience more of the Raa Atoll and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives.