V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

A tiny private island in South Ari Atoll with only 42 villas, reached by seaplane from Malé, with a 6km lagoon and a thriving house reef steps from the overwater villas. A resident marine scientist runs the Project Hope coral nurseries, the resort works with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme, and the dive team is candid that whale sharks "are less predictable, but the southern outer reefs of Ari Atoll are known for frequent sightings." Water sports here are non-motorised only. Booked for you by an affiliated travel advisor.

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