WELCOME
As guardians of places that have existed long before us, our unique vision is inspired by nature’s magnitude, mystery and enchanting beauty.
Founded on shared passions and masters of innovation, we are a thriving community working hand in hand with the environment to craft beautiful, beyond bespoke experiences where discovery is a way of life.
With our Hosts as your personal guide, we invite you to explore and delight in the possibility of each moment as time melts away and lose yourself in experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sonu and Eva
SONEVA FUSHI
MALDIVES
Hidden among dense foliage within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve lies the family-friendly, nature-inspired resort, Soneva Fushi. Everything about this magical place feels otherworldly, from the crystal clear turquoise water and dolphins at sunset, to The Den - a children’s retreat at the heart of our resort which is a playground for the imagination.
Each signature experience at Soneva Fushi brings you one step closer to discovering its unadulterated beauty. Watch for dolphins on our traditional dhoni sailboat, let our Astronomer share stargazing secrets before bedtime, or accompany our resident Marine Biologist on an underwater adventure in search of sea turtles and manta rays.
THE DEN
The Den
Inspired by childhood wonder, the Den is a playground for the imagination. Children can explore a pirate ship, two swimming pools, a Lego and Duplo room, dress-up and makeup area, cinema, library, learning area, music room filled with instruments, and more.
Open from: 10:00 - 17:00 daily
Our Den hosts are always on hand to watch over their every move, while you enjoy some quiet time. During family time, parents can head over to the Den with their littleones to enjoy their very own shallow pool.
Den Activities
- Arts and crafts using recycled materials
- Science experiments and stargazing
- Pool party
- Fun tubing, kayaking and paddleboarding
- Treasure hunts
- Eco centro tour
- Children’s sandbank station during the cocktail party
- Cooking classes
- Sunset dolphin cruise
- Trips to neighbouring islands
- Yoga and mini spa
- Football and volleyball matches
- Freediving classes
- Snorkelling with the marine biologist
- Cinema paradiso screenings
- Sandbank picnic
DON’T MISS
Private Cinema Experience
Kick your feet up and lie back on the cushioned lounger with your family as you catch your favourite classics at Cinema Paradiso, our outdoor movie theatre. The waves lapping the shore, the gentle rustle of the trees and the glimmering night sky will only add to the experience. An additional option of a barbecue dinner served during the movie is available at an extra charge.
Duration: Dependant on the movie
Sunset Dolphin Safari
Get ready for one of the most breath-taking experiences of your holiday; watching dozens of playful dolphins in the light of the setting sun. While you cruise into deeper waters, you will be served a selection of canapés and flute of Champagne.
Duration: 1 hour
Private Stargazing
Get drawn into a world of celestial glory as you gaze at the night sky through the lenses of our state-of-the-art telescope. Tucked away from the lights of civilisation, our resident Astronomer will introduce you to the splendours of the galaxies that few have been fortunate to witness. We also offer private tuition on astronomy for those keen to learn more.
Duration: 1 hour
Glassblowing Class
Enjoy the truly rare experience of learning how to blow glass in Soneva Fushi’s Art & Glass Studio. Our experienced team of glass specialists work very closely with our guests to create their very own masterpiece to take home.
All works created at the Art & Glass Studio are made using recycled glass bottles from Soneva Fushi and other nearby resorts.
A personalised tour of the Soneva Art Gallery and the Soneva Glass Boutique is available upon request.
Duration: 90 minutes
Party Nights at The Den
Join us for our daily themed Party Nights to enjoy after-hours fun between 19:30 - 22:30. Children can take part in sports challenges, dance competitions, s’mores making and more! The themes include Pyjama, Showtime and Funfair Night. Sign up before 17:00 on the day by contacting The Den team or your Barefoot Guardian.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Sustainable Evening Fishing
Head out in the boat just before the sun sets to enjoy the spectacular natural scenery, stunning sunsets and rich underwater life of the Maldives, while enjoying some canapés and cool beverages. Our captain will take you to secret spots known for big game, yet away from the reef to avoid causing any damage.
The crew can provide assistance to fishing enthusiasts of all levels, and can teach the basics of fishing with a simple line and a sharp hook. A maximum of two fish per person can be kept, while everything else must be released back into the ocean. For those lucky enough to bring back a sizeable catch, a meal featuring the fruits of your labour will be prepared by the chefs at the resort.
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Wildlife Explorer
Discover the flora and fauna native to the island of Kunfunadhoo. Follow the expedition guide along island trails, learning tricks to spot wildlife, how to read animal tracks, the names of each plant and animal spotted in Dhivehi. At the end of the experience younger guests will earn a Wildlife Explorer badge at The Den.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Fishing is a Family Matter
Embark on an ocean adventure with Soneva Fushi’s Maldivian fisherman, Rocket, and his family to learn how to fish sustainably. Rocket has been supplying fish to Soneva Fushi since it was in construction, he knows what the chefs need and knows where to find the fish. After fishing, guests can have their catch of the day prepared for them back at the resort using Rocket’s wife’s marinade recipe.
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
WATER
Snorkel with Manta Rays
Join us as we search for the enigmatic, graceful, inquisitive and charismatic manta rays in the waters of the Baa Atoll. If the conditions are right, we will go to Hanifaru Bay, just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Soneva Fushi, which has one of the world’s largest populations of manta rays. When time and tide align, fortunate snorkellers get to observe and capture a rolling, whirling feast where it may be possible to see hundreds of these large, yet harmless, creatures congregate to gorge themselves in the plankton-rich waters. There are also several other locations close to Soneva Fushi where manta sightings are common, so the exact itinerary of the trip may vary to maximise the chance of seeing these magnificent creatures. If mantas are not seen on the trip, the Marine Biologist will lead an underwater discovery tour to showcase the stunning scenery of the marine life in the Baa Atoll.
*Manta sightings are frequent but not guaranteed.
June-October
Duration: 1.5 - 3 hours
Eco-Friendly Surfing
Discover the beautiful Maldivian waters with a surf trip to one of more than 11 different locations in the Baa Atoll. Surf perfect waves in the warm sun, with no one else in sight but your own private instructor. All spots are located within 30 minutes of Soneva Fushi and are suitable for beginners through to advanced surfers. We offer half day and full day surf trips with an instructor, as well as hourly surfing classes. Surfboards are available to be borrowed at no extra charge. May to September offers the biggest waves, although beginners will enjoy the surf year-round.
Half day: 4 hours
Full day: 8 hours
Hourly classes are also available
Freediving at Soneva Fushi
Freediving is the exhilarating practice of discovering the underwater world using only a single breath. You will learn our finning technique – how to propel through the ocean, increase your breath hold capacity, the ability to both relax and focus, equalisation and of course safety, which is paramount.
Duration & Price: Available on request
Diving at Soneva Fushi
The Soleni Dive Centre’s multi-lingual PADI instructors as well as the small dive group sizes ensure that you get a world-class diving experience, whether you’re doing your first or your hundredth dive. There are many dive sites with rich marine life around the resort, sure to tempt all marine enthusiasts.
Duration & Price: Please consult the Soleni Dive Centre
Guided Snorkelling with our Marine Biologist
Accompany our resident Marine Biologist on a guided snorkelling trip to one of the spectacular reefs found in the Baa Atoll. They will introduce you to the various species of marine life. You might be lucky enough to encounter beautiful sea turtles and manta rays, which are common in this part of the Maldives.
House reef snorkelling and night snorkelling are also available. Peer through darker waters at moray eels, lionfish, octopus, lobsters, sleeping parrot fish, and bioluminescent plankton.
Duration: 2 hours
Non-Motorised Water Sports
We offer a range of complimentary non-motorised water sports, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, windsurfing and catamarans. Private tuition is available at an additional charge on an hourly basis.
Duration: As per the guest’s wishes
Motorised Water Sports
Experience the ocean with complete freedom. Gliding, diving, skimming – all of this is possible with a SEABOB. Learn to move through the water like a fish, on the surface and beneath the waves.
eFoils use a silent electric motor mounted on an all-carbon fibre hydrofoil. Riders, from beginners to those already skilled on a board, can fly for over an hour of fun at speeds of up to 40km per hour!
What happens if you fit a surfboard with a motor? You get an eSurf-board. The eSurf lets you get up to speeds of 56km per hour, making this an exhilarating water sport.
Duration: As per the guest’s wishes
Sustainable Evening Fishing
Head out in the boat just before the sun sets to enjoy the spectacular natural scenery, stunning sunsets and rich underwater life of the Maldives, while enjoying some canapés and cool beverages. Our captain will take you to secret spots known for big game, yet away from the reef to avoid causing any damage.
The crew can provide assistance to fishing enthusiasts of all levels, and can teach the basics of fishing with a simple line and a sharp hook. A maximum of two fish per person can be kept, while everything else must be released back into the ocean. For those lucky enough to bring back a sizeable catch, a meal featuring the fruits of your labour will be prepared by the chefs at the resort.
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
LAND
Barefoot Bookseller Experiences
Meet our Barefoot Bookseller who has a wealth of knowledge about books and writing.
Creative Writing Classes
Holidays are a rare moment to relax and unleash your creative spirit. The class includes writing and collaborative exercises, as well as feedback sessions to writing endeavours.
Duration: 1 hour
Bibliotherapy
Be introduced to books that lend perspective to the preoccupations in your life and expand your reading horizons for the future, as an individual or a couple looking to read together.
Duration: 45 minutes
Academic Tutoring (ages 9-18)
Whether the student has materials brought for holiday revision from school or is looking to learn the best revision techniques, our tutoring service will encourage and inspire.
Duration: 1 hour
The Barefoot Bookseller’s Literary Lecture
Listen to a presentation on the philosophy of fiction, imagination and artistic empathy. Join in the discussion of ideas, take a book away for further reading or just sit back and enjoy your drink - it’s a complimentary service.
Duration: 1 hour
Digital Detox Session
Our lives are overtaken by screens – from emails, to Instagram and apps. Holidays feel like an opportunity to digitally detox, but what if we could change our relationship with our digital devices once we returned home? Come for a personally tailored digital detox session with our Barefoot Bookseller, and discover how to re-shape your screen-time.
Children’s Tennis Lessons
Practice your backhand, volley and smash in the Maldives. Join our resident tennis coach for private or group tennis lessons or enjoy a friendly match.
Duration: 1 hour
Island Castaway Picnic
Let us whisk you away to one of our lush, uninhabited islands for a true castaway experience. Hop aboard our boat and sail to the island with your picnic basket and snorkel gear where you will be left to enjoy your day in the sun.
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Soneva Soul Spa
From soothing scrubs and oils of local coconuts, to Tibetan hot stones, we invite young guests, 12 to 15 years old, to enjoy a selection of treatments under the supervision of a guardian. Enter the peaceful enclave of the Soneva Soul Spa and choose from a variety of body treatments, specialist traditions and wellness therapies.
Duration and Price: Please consult the Spa Menu
Photography and Videography Service
Capture all your Soneva memories with our in-house photographer and videographer. Leave the hard work to us and live each moment to its fullest without the worry of missing the perfect shot. Choose to have us follow you during one of our signature Soneva experiences or set up a photo shoot to capture portraits in paradise. We also have a number of GoPro cameras available for rent if you would like to be the director of your own holiday video.
CULTURE
Trip to Eydhafushi Island
Pay a visit to the capital island of the Baa Atoll to immerse yourself in the local culture by watching the islanders as they work, rest and play. Learn how they build their houses, the traditional dhoni boats and prepare their food. We request that you please observe the dress code as detailed in the A-Z compendium.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Trip to Maalhos Island
Visit the island of Maalhos and watch at the local ladies weave mats and baskets using the same method that has been handed down on the island for hundreds of years. We request that you please observe the dress code as detailed in the A-Z compendium.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Island Hopping by Speedboat
Get a quick taste of two neighbouring islands and enjoy a special snorkelling trip to one of the reefs in Baa Atoll. Experience Maldivian islander culture as you visit the mosque, school, boat-building areas, and talk to some of the locals, Afterwards enjoy an authentic Maldivian lunch on Maalhos Island. We request that you please observe the dress code as detailed in the A-Z compendium.
Duration: 3 hours
