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With 800+ exceptional resorts and liveaboards to choose from, you can travel green while exploring the big blue.","Book your next scuba diving holiday",[149,152,155],{"linkUrl":150,"linkText":151},"\u002Fterms-conditions","Terms & Conditions",{"linkUrl":153,"linkText":154},"\u002Fterms-of-website-use","Terms of use",{"linkUrl":156,"linkText":157},"\u002Fprivacy-policy","Privacy Policy",{"title":159,"slug":160,"url":161,"entryType":162,"date":163,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":165,"coverImage":165,"category":166,"author":168,"introduction":174,"tags":175,"articleContent":178,"featuredArticles":365,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":401},"Best overwater bungalows for a dive holiday in the Maldives","best-overwater-bungalows-in-the-maldives","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-overwater-bungalows-in-the-maldives","newArticle","24 Aug 2021","11 Jul 2024","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FThaa-and-Laamu-Atolls\u002FSix-Senses-Laamu\u002FSix-Senses-Laamu-Maldives-7.jpg",{"title":80,"slug":167},"destination-inspiration",{"firstName":169,"lastName":170,"authorSubtitle":171,"shortHighlight":172,"photo":173},"Adam","Broadbent","Co-founder, dive travel expert","\u003Cp>Adam spent over 3 years in the Maldives working as an underwater cameraman at luxury resorts including the Four Seasons, and is the author of ‘Maldives: The Underwater Kingdom’. He is our in-house expert at finding the perfect house reef, the right time of year to dive with manta rays, and the best sunset from an overwater villa.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FAdamMald\u002F100\u002Fadam_broadbent_profile_300x300-01.jpg?d=1716793860","Perched above tranquil lagoons overlooking the expansive Indian Ocean, the Maldives' iconic overwater villas are the height of sophisticated luxury. These glamorous accommodations have all you could possibly ask for from a spectacular dive getaway, including a wide choice of extravagant extras on offer, ranging from slides and glass floors to private infinity pools and personal butler service. \r\n\r\nSo, if you’re ready to take your scuba diving holiday to the next level, or if the sun-baked Maldivian sand is just a little too warm for your toes, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to discover the best overwater bungalows for a dive holiday in the Maldives. ",[176,177],"maldives","luxury",[179,182,188,193,195,200,202,210,214,217,219,223,225,231,235,238,240,244,246,252,256,259,261,265,267,274,279,283,286,288,292,294,300,304,307,309,313,315,321,325,328,330,334,336,342,344,360,361],{"type":180,"text":181},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Perched above tranquil lagoons overlooking the expansive Indian Ocean, the Maldives' iconic overwater villas are the height of sophisticated luxury. These glamorous accommodations have all you could possibly ask for from a spectacular dive getaway, including a wide choice of extravagant extras on offer, ranging from slides and glass floors to private infinity pools and personal butler service. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, if you’re ready to take your scuba diving holiday to the next level, or if the sun-baked Maldivian sand is just a little too warm for your toes, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to discover the best overwater bungalows for a dive holiday in the Maldives. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":184,"headingType":185,"text":27},"heading","Sun Siyam Olhuveli",["Reactive",186],{"label":187,"value":187,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":189,"image":190,"description":191,"size":192,"text":27},"image","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FSouth-Male-Atoll\u002FOlhuveli-Beach\u002FOlhuveli-Beach-South-Male-Maldives-2.jpg","Sun Siyam Olhuveli, South Male Atoll","large",{"type":180,"text":194},"\u003Cp>Affordable overwater bungalows in the Maldives are difficult to come by, particularly without sacrificing added luxuries and five-star service. But, at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Folhuveli-beach-and-spa\">Sun Siyam Olhuveli\u003C\u002Fa>, you can find some of the region’s most budget-friendly overwater options, complete with many of the first-class facilities you’ve dreamed of. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catering to every whim, Sun Siyam Olhuveli has three shared pools to choose from – including an adults-only infinity pool that never fails to impress – and a wide selection of watersports including parasailing, kitesurfing, and one of the widest ranges of scuba diving facilities in the atoll. Tech, sidemount, rebreather, dive scooters, and more – you name it, Sun Siyam Olhuveli can help make it happen.  \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":196,"headingType":197,"text":27},"What stands out about Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",198],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":180,"text":201},"\u003Cp>This resort’s wide range of overwater bungalows combine authentic Maldivian elegance and modern convenience, with both traditional-inspired suites and chic contemporary villas. Designed to deliver dream getaways for all guests, Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s eight overwater accommodation options each offer something a little different, from private outdoor hot tubs, infinity pools, and direct lagoon access, to extra privacy, romance, and epic sunsets. 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Lying just a short 40-minute plane ride from Male’s international airport, Komandoo Island Resort boasts a secluded adults-only ambience, creating some of the most intimate getaways in the atoll. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During your stay, you can enjoy some truly outstanding facilities, including a fitness centre, sports grounds, and award-winning spa, as well as a variety of watersports including kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and yacht charter. And, of course, you’ll also have access to over 60 remarkable dive sites – including the resort’s own stunning house reef – thanks to Komandoo Island’s highly-regarded partner dive centre, Prodivers Maldives.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":220,"headingType":221,"text":27},"What stands out about Komandoo’s overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",222],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":180,"text":224},"\u003Cp>Sitting on stilts above the tranquil lagoon, each of Komandoo Island’s water villas feature a large, partly roofed wooden deck with a staircase leading directly down to the ocean, allowing guests to slip seamlessly from alfresco breakfast to blissful morning dip. And, as the day draws on, relax in your own Jacuzzi bath whilst gazing out over the horizon, where still azure waters meet cloudless skies.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":203,"internalLink":226,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":230,"text":27},["Reactive",227],{"title":211,"slug":228,"url":229,"entryType":208},"komandoo-island-resort","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fkomandoo-island-resort","Discover Komandoo Island Resort",{"type":183,"heading":232,"headingType":233,"text":27},"Drift Thelu Veliga",["Reactive",234],{"label":187,"value":187,"selected":24},{"type":189,"image":236,"description":237,"size":192,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMaldives\u002FSouth-Ari-Atoll\u002FDrift-Thelu-Veliga-Resort\u002FDrift-Thelu-Veliga-Maldives-2.jpg","Drift Thelu Veliga, South Ari Atoll",{"type":180,"text":239},"\u003Cp>At just over a hectare in size, the intimate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fdrift-thelu-veliga\">Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat\u003C\u002Fa> promises untouched tropical surroundings that nod to a simpler time. Known for its outstanding, unspoiled natural beauty and abundant marine life, Drift Retreat promises a getaway you’ll never forget, complete with some of the most incredible snorkelling and diving in the world. In fact, the resort's PADI 5-Star dive centre is located just 20 minutes by boat from the Kudarah Thila Marine Reserve and Whale Shark Point – known for encounters with marine megafauna such as whale sharks – making it perfect for divers who want to experience the very best of Maldivian diving.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":241,"headingType":242,"text":27},"What stands out about Drift Thelu Veliga’s overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",243],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":180,"text":245},"\u003Cp>The resort’s 20 water villas are poised over the island’s vast turquoise lagoon, taking full advantage of the island’s stunning natural beauty, and are about as chic as they come. Expect blonde thatched roofs, boutique wooden furnishings, and concertina doors that allow the beauty of the Indian Ocean to be enjoyed from the comfort of your stylish designer bathtub. 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Plus, with such a small number of tables, the resort’s chefs are free to focus on creating innovative and exotic daily offerings or custom meals for special occasions. And the flexible five-star service doesn’t stop there, as Adaaran Prestige’s partner dive centre, Dive Point, specialises in concierge service and unique underwater experiences in the world-renowned Raa Atoll – known for big fish, manta cleaning stations, and spectacular underwater formations.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":262,"headingType":263,"text":27},"What stands out about Adaaran Prestige’s overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",264],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":180,"text":266},"\u003Cp>Awarded the World’s Leading Water Villa Retreat at the World Travel Awards, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fadaaran-prestige-water-villas\">Adaaran Prestige\u003C\u002Fa> was always going to make this list. 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And, it’s not just the villas that are situated above the water here, Six Senses Laamu is also home to the largest overwater restaurant in the Maldives. All of the resort’s restaurants focus on fresh, sustainably-sourced ingredients from the resort’s Leaf Garden – as well as a chocolate studio and ice cream parlour. And, if you need some exercise to work off all that food, you’ll have to look elsewhere – the concierge-style service at this resort’s state-of-the-art PADI 5-Star dive centre, Deep Blue Divers, means you’ll barely have to lift a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":289,"headingType":290,"text":27},"What stands out about Six Senses Laamu’s overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",291],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":180,"text":293},"\u003Cp>Accessed via a weathered timber jetty, the resort’s overwater villas have been carefully designed to harmonise with the outstanding beauty of the island, making the most of natural materials, and allowing for the utmost space and privacy. Each luxurious villa makes the most of their premier location with a cushioned outdoor seating area with glass-bottom table, and a sumptuous semi-open bathroom with glass-bottom bath, providing views of the water below. 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And, with its overwater infinity pool, idyllic beaches, tennis courts, well-equipped fitness centre, and luxury private yacht charter, it’s easy to see why this resort has become so iconic. Baros is also home to one of the Maldives’ original dive centres, Divers Baros Maldives, which opened its doors in 1979. This PADI 5-Star Gold Palm gives guests the chance to explore over 30 different sites, as well as Baros’ own house reef with two small wrecks, just metres from the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":183,"heading":310,"headingType":311,"text":27},"What stands out about Baros’ overwater bungalows?",["Reactive",312],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":180,"text":314},"\u003Cp>Perched high above the lagoon, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fmaldives\u002Fbaros-maldives\">Baros\u003C\u002Fa>’ overwater villas are poetically described as ‘timber cocoons of tranquillity’ – a statement that could hardly be more fitting. 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