Easter at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives: Transformation, Leaving better!

Throughout the week, guests will indulge in traditions of Easter from across the globe with a taste of adventure, creativity, and holistic wellbeing.

The festive programme at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives will see guests of all ages inspired and satiated. From Easter egg hunts to festive feasting, workshops for sweet connoisseurs will explore the culinary mastery of the Italian Colomba cake and a discovery of chocolate at the bean-to-bar class, with a chocolate breakfast table at La Locanda starting the celebration of chocolate at sunrise. For innovative Asian flavours, the IWAU saké pairing is a Japanese dining experience of a lifetime, and at a Maldivian village night, the resort’s Beach Shack presents the local delicacies of paradise.

Unleash Your Creativity this Easter!

Unleashing creativity with seasonal spirit, guests can enjoy the mindful benefits of crafting, from painting, pyrography to egg decorating for family fun. Combining life’s finest pleasures, a sunset sip and canvas painting experience celebrates one of the world’s most coveted vistas with the finest libations.

The holidays will embrace a plethora of active adventure including the Ambassadors of the Environment festive program. Guests can dive into awe-inspiring night snorkeling, an Easter ocean safari to discover the atoll’s diverse wildlife above and below water, coral planting and mind-expanding shark encounters. For keeping active, a tennis retreat will ace fitness and aerial hoop classes take movement sky high.

Transformative Meditation Journey with Kirat Randhawa

The highlight of transformation will welcome New York based meditation practitioner and contemplative guide Kirat Randhawa. In daily practice, Kirat will guide guests to approach life through a contemplative lens. Guests will explore the nuances of integrating contemplative practices into modern life, while Randhawa shares practical tools for self-care. On a journey of self-discovery, transformative sessions and empowering wellness practices will be themed to include – cultivating stillness, igniting and welcoming reflection, inviting expansion, practicing reinforcement and deepening integration. For intensive practice one-on-one sessions will also be available.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ snapshot of festive highlights includes:

Lighting of the Moon:

A celebration of Earth Hour at the resort’s Lighting of the Moon event honouring a more sustainable future.

Starlight concert at EAU Bar:

A chance to enjoy a live concert at the resort’s iconic EAU Bar. Guests can take this opportunity to indulging in the finest Japanese Cuisine and sustainable cocktails.

Easter chocolate breakfast table:

Start Easter on a sweet note with an edible, insta-licious display. Enjoy the delectable Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, fondant carrots and festive fancies.

Colomba di Pasqua cooking class:

Learn to bake Colomba Di Pasqua, an Italian sweet bread traditionally made for Easter. Guests are welcome to partake in this tradition in the heart of the resort’s Italian outpost – La Locanda.

Easter carnival:

Beach evenings enjoying food stalls packed with gastronomic flavours. Enjoy flavours from across the globe, with entertainment and games for guests of all ages.

Easter egg hunt and parade:

Hopping into the Easter spirit through the lush gardens of paradise to the magically themed bunny garden. A fun egg hunt and Easter parade await families.

Encounters with wildlife:

In the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program guests will be snorkeling in to azure waters. Get up close and personal with the most majestic residents of the atoll from turtles to nursery sharks!

Saké pairing at IWAU:

A chef’s table saké dinner at IWAU honours innovative Japanese cuisine under the stars.

Easter gala dinner:

A smorgasbord of flavours against the breath-taking backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Come together for this evening feast featuring a special menu and live performances.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa warmly invites guests to discover an extraordinary underwater world just meters from its shore. Recently, the resort unveiled the Maamutaa House Reef, a thriving marine ecosystem known for its rich biodiversity and easy accessibility. In fact, it’s one of the Maldives’ finest snorkeling and diving spots, just a short swim away.

To celebrate this exciting milestone, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is gearing up to host Aqua Week 2025 from 13 to 20 July. During this week-long event, the resort brings together underwater exploration, environmental care, and creative marine experiences designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages.

What to Expect During Aqua Week 2025

Aqua Week also marks the official launch of the resort’s Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project and offers guests unique chances to connect with the ocean like never before:

First, guided snorkeling tours invite guests to collect visual data on seagrass habitats while learning about their important role in the marine ecosystem.
Then, there are underwater content workshops led by Insta360, where guests get hands-on experience capturing vivid 360-degree marine footage.
Plus, underwater scooter rides powered by Edge K5 add a fun and thrilling twist to reef exploration.
On top of that, certified mermaid Gloria Xue hosts mermaid classes and performances, including fantasy-themed photoshoots and live shows at the Aqua Villa.

Altogether, this vibrant week blends sustainability, storytelling, and technology, encouraging guests to explore and protect the ocean in fresh and immersive ways.

Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project: Protecting Marine Life

At the core of Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’s environmental efforts is its three-phase Seagrass Mapping & Awareness Project, which forms part of the resort’s commitment to sustainability under the Green Globe program. Seagrass meadows play a vital role in supporting young marine species and soaking up carbon, making their conservation absolutely crucial.

The project timeline is as follows:

Phase 1 (July) focuses on seagrass identification and mapping alongside resort staff and guests.
Then, in Phase 2 (August and September), guest-led snorkeling excursions help gather images and raise awareness.
Finally, Phase 3 (October) will feature the premiere of a short documentary highlighting the project’s findings and impact.

Throughout this process, guests are invited to actively take part in this meaningful conservation initiative, turning their vacation into a valuable contribution toward ocean health.

Maamutaa House Reef: A Living Marine Wonderland

Just 100 meters from the resort’s beach lies the newly revealed Maamutaa House Reef, a vibrant underwater habitat bursting with life and color. This reef stands out as a rare gem in the Maldives, offering exceptional biodiversity along with easy access. Visitors can spot green and hawksbill turtles, blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, colorful schools of parrotfish and angelfish, and sometimes eagle rays and octopuses, all within easy reach of the resort.

“This reef is not only accessible, it’s alive,” shares the resort’s marine biologist. “Guests don’t need to travel far to witness marine wonders. It’s an ecosystem that inspires awe and action.”

The journey to the reef is part of the adventure itself. Guests glide through flourishing seagrass meadows, essential habitats for marine life before reaching the reef’s drop-off. Here, hard and soft coral formations flourish, nurtured by the atoll’s natural geography and nutrient-rich ocean currents.

Signature Reef Experiences for Every Guest

The Maamutaa House Reef forms the foundation for a variety of engaging activities that suit all ages and experience levels, including:

Marine biologist-led guided snorkeling tours
Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) sessions launched right from the beach
Night snorkeling under UV lights, revealing stunning biofluorescent marine life
Citizen science programs focused on seasonal seagrass research
Kids’ Ocean Explorers, a fun and educational program designed for young marine enthusiasts

Whether guests are first-time snorkelers or seasoned divers interested in marine research, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa offers effortless access to unforgettable ocean adventures, with no boat rides or long transfers needed.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is clearly setting a new standard for reef access, sustainability, and immersive marine experiences. For travelers eager to explore the Maldives through education, conservation, and discovery, this house reef, along with everything it inspires, offers a journey truly worth taking.