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UNDER THE SEA MALDIVES

Home to the most astonishing turquoise waters and interesting marine life, the Maldives is a haven for seafarers. At Patina Maldives, Fari Islands in the North Malé Atoll, guests can head a little deeper thanks to a new partnership with pioneering diving and water sports operator Dive Butler International. Ocean Pearl is a two-person submarine that has been engineered by the world-renowned SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation (SEAmagine submersibles have accumulated over 12,000 dives — surpassing the total number of dives accumulated by all of its competitors combined) and will be operated in conjunction with Dive Butler. Its submarine pilots have gone through extensive training certi fi cation, including the completion of SEAmagine’s rigorous training program. Every expedition is led by an onboard pilot and a surface co-pilot. Ocean Pearl can get up close to reefs safely — and has a 360-degree cabin view, meaning you’ll have an unobstructed peek at the world beneath the surface. Ocean Pearl also o ff ers an opportunity to participate in interactive programs under the sea, contributing directly to the preservation and protection of the marine ecosystem. Under the guidance of marine biologists and environmental experts, guests take part in data collection and documentation, and help ongoing research e ff orts. Dives from $2,500 per person; Beach Villas from $1,900 per night. Contact reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com, +960 400 0555, patinahotels.com