The Maldivian Underwater World

No one goes to the Maldives for culture. Nor do they go for hills, lakes or rivers there aren't any. For people who love water, however, there is no place quite like it. You wake to the hypnotic sound of oceanic waves. When you step into the water, it is like being in your own private aquarium. Imagine a designer like Kenzo or Missoni being let loose on fish: those ravishing catwalk colours and patterns are exactly what you see when you look under the waters of the Indian Ocean. 

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Personally experience a close look at marine life (deep sea)

The scintillating submerged treasures, the charming coral reefs and the mesmerising marine life comprise all the mystifying depths of the underwater world! There are few experiences in a man’s life that just cannot be forgotten and plummeting deep into the unknown realms of the blue ocean is one of them! The underwater world offers a special experience and there are places where these experiences are ultra special – these places can be called destinations with best underwater attractions! 

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Maldives underwater restaurant

The first underwater restaurant in the world opened in 2005 at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort and Spa (formerly the Hilton Rangali Island).  This amazing underwater restaurant is called Ithaa, meaning Pearl in the local Dhivehi language.  The underwater restaurant is very exclusive, seating only 14 people.

The Ithaa underwater restaurant is built 16 feet (5 metres) below sea level and is housed under a transparent acrylic ceiling, through which guests can see the ocean and its creatures.  The aquarium-style tunnel gives diners 270-degree views of the aquatic panorama.

The most commonly-sighted creatures from the underwater restaurant are the Giant Moray Eel, Stingray and a wide variety of reef-dwelling fish.  The restaurant actually feeds the fish close by the restaurant, so it’s no wonder there are always fish bumbling around.

Hilton Maldives Offering Underwater Sleeping

A little over five years ago, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island opened the very first undersea restaurant. In celebration of their anniversary, the restaurant offered guests the chance to not only eat under the sea, but sleep under it as well. The 12-seat restaurant was converted into a private bedroom suite for two, complete with a private dinner and breakfast in bed. The view of the vibrant coral reef that surrounds the encased clear glass is utterly breathtaking.