Today, at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, I had the privilege of swimming with manta rays, a preview to the much-anticipated Manta Retreat in March 2024. The Retreat, following its successful launch in 2022, is a haven for marine enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Guided by Manta Trust experts, participants will dive into the world of these ocean giants, exploring their habitat and aiding in conservation efforts.
Created for travellers who want to experience the little bit extra, who are interested in adding true value to their vacations, and do not say 'no' to an adventure, Participants can look forward to spending some refreshing and exciting days with the island-based Manta Trust team and some close-up time with manta rays in the resort's very own lagoon.
Meral Hafeez, the Manta Trust base leader at InterContinental Maldives, will lead the retreat and take participants along to uncover the secrets of manta rays. "Most of my days are spent out in the water looking for manta rays to record and observe their behaviour to gain vital information relevant for their protection. No matter how many times I'm lucky enough to encounter these animals, each interaction feels like seeing them for the first time – the sense of awe never diminishes. I look forward to sharing the wonders of Maldivian marine life and manta rays with the participants of the Manta Retreat. The ocean is full of surprises, and I can't wait for everyone to experience their first manta ray and the wonders of the deep!"
This exclusive experience is set in the breathtaking Maldives and will take place from 9th to 12th March 2024, offering a unique blend of luxury and ecological adventure. If you're eager to be part of this extraordinary journey and contribute to ocean conservation, please contact me for more information or direct message me.
You can watch my instagram story at the Intercontinental Maldives.
ABOUT MANTA TRUST
The Manta Trust is one of the world's leading manta ray research organisations. Using co-
ordinated global research to aid conservation efforts surrounding manta rays, their relatives and their habitats, the Manta Trust aims to achieve global conservation through Research,
Education and Collaboration.
Recognizing the unique privilege of occupying an island in such close proximity to a newly
discovered juvenile manta feeding ground, InterContinental Maldives began working in
collaboration with the Manta Trust in 2019. The area around InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is home to a large and healthy population of manta rays which provides
Manta Trust researchers based at the resort incredible access to study these animals.