Where Curiosity Leads At Four Seasons Maldives

For guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, the answer begins beneath the surface of the ocean.

From May through November, manta ray season unfolds within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This is one of the most important periods of the year for the marine biologists working with the Maldives Manta Conservation Programme, founded at Landaa and now part of the Manta Trust.

Their days begin early, monitoring plankton blooms, tracking manta ray movements and studying oceanographic conditions using insights gathered over more than two decades of research.

The information they collect helps identify periods when manta rays may be present nearby. Guests can then be invited to join the resort's Manta On Call experience, travelling by speedboat alongside the same experts conducting the research.

Alongside guest experiences, the team contributes to international conservation efforts, supports training programmes and continues work that helps protect these remarkable animals for future generations.

At Landaa Giraavaru, discovery begins with understanding.

People think of the Maldives as a destination defined by calm waters and easy-going days. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa introduces another element. Waves.

Nearby surf breaks, including Sultans and Ninjas, attract visitors eager to experience some of the region’s most celebrated conditions, with the surf season getting under way from around March. Throughout the day, surf guides monitor wind, tides and swell, adjusting schedules and helping guests make the most of the ocean around them.

Yet what makes Kuda Huraa particularly appealing isn’t surfing alone. Palm-fringed pathways, breezy pavilions and beachside spaces invite guests to spend more time outdoors, while the Sunset Lounge takes on an atmosphere all of its own as the day draws to a close. The result is an island that feels active and relaxed in equal measure.

Summer 2026 provided the answer. The inaugural Four Seasons Maldives Summer Camp introduced a programme unlike anything previously offered across the resorts.

At Landaa Giraavaru, guests joined football sessions led by Jill Scott, Arne Friedrich, Casey Stoney and Steve Sidwell, exploring leadership, resilience and elite performance alongside the game itself.

Beyond the football pitch, the programme expanded even further. Oceanographer Dr Phil Hosegood, endurance adventurer Ash Dykes, ONE Championship World Champion Angela Lee, Chinese Kung Fu national champion Guo Jing and Shaolin philosophy practitioner Hurssh Verma all brought their own expertise and perspective.

Rather than a rigid schedule, the programme was designed to let guests join the sessions that interested them, discovering new passions and conversations along the way. It was less like a timetable and more like a continuous invitation.

A second edition is planned for summer 2027.

The memories are almost guaranteed. The stunning photographs too. But after speaking with both properties, it felt as though the best experiences here often begin with curiosity.

A question asked to a marine biologist studying manta rays in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. A conversation with an adventurer, filmmaker or oceanographer during the Summer Camp programme. A surf guide sharing their knowledge of the waves that shape life around Kuda Huraa.

At both Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, a stay isn't simply about spending time in the Maldives. It's about understanding a little more of it.

Whether you’re drawn by the chance to learn from the experts helping to protect one of the world’s most remarkable marine environments, the surf at Kuda Huraa, or the return of the Summer Camp in 2027, the Lusso team can help you find the experience that’s right for your clients.

To learn more about Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, current offers and summer experiences, speak to our specialists today.