Ocean Discovery Week 2026

A Journey into the Ocean’s Depths

2 – 8 August 2026

Step into a week shaped by the ocean. Ocean Discovery Week 2026 invites you to experience the Maldives in its most natural rhythm, where each moment is guided by the sea, and every encounter feels personal. Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Baa Atoll, this is a rare opportunity to explore a world that is constantly moving, shifting, and revealing itself in unexpected ways.

See the Ocean Through a Different Lens

This year, Ocean Discovery Week welcomes Tobias Friedrich and his family, Isidora, Kian, and Dorian, bringing a perspective shaped by both expertise and shared experience.

Tobias’s work captures the ocean in its quiet intensity, from fleeting encounters to vast underwater landscapes. Through guided sessions, he invites you to slow down, observe more closely, and discover how each image begins long before the shutter is pressed.

Alongside him, Isidora offers a thoughtful approach to storytelling and exploration, while Kian and Dorian bring a natural curiosity that adds a new dimension to the experience, especially for younger guests. Together, they create a space where learning feels effortless, and discovery is shared.

Beneath the Surface

Each day unfolds differently beneath the water. One moment may bring you face to face with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay, the next may lead you along the house reef, where colour and movement reveal something new at every turn.

With access to a remarkable collection of dive sites, every excursion is shaped around conditions, instinct, and your own sense of curiosity. Night dives, snorkelling journeys, and deeper explorations offer a way to experience the ocean as it is, unfiltered and ever-changing.

Along the Water’s Edge

Above the surface, the ocean continues to shape each experience. A quiet cruise at sunset, a sandbank appearing in the middle of the lagoon, or a day spent out on the water, moving between stillness and motion. Whether you choose something more energetic or something slower, the island offers space to explore at your own pace, always close to the sea.

For Young Explorers

For younger guests, the ocean becomes a place of curiosity and discovery. From hands-on coral planting to guided reef explorations and creative workshops, each experience encourages a deeper understanding of the marine world. Along the way, learning happens naturally, through observation, play, and exploration.

Join us by the Ocean

At The Nautilus, there is no fixed way to experience a moment. Ocean Discovery Week simply offers the space for it to happen. Whether it is your first time beneath the surface or a return to something familiar, the ocean is always ready to reveal something new.

To reserve your place, contact [email protected].