Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
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Overview
- Five-star luxury with facilities for honeymooners and families alike
- Manta ray and whale shark encounters at Manta Point and Shark Point
- Luxurious beach and lagoon villas with private pools and Jacuzzis
- Mix modern treatments with traditional healing techniques in the spa
Located in remote Dhaalu Atoll, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a five-star luxury retreat offering a mix of authentic Maldivian experiences and lavish private island indulgences. Catering to honeymooners and families alike, this resort boasts a long list of amenities fit for both relaxation and recreation. Discover the meaning of comfort with private pool villas set on the beach, or above the lagoon, just steps from the gorgeous house reef. Work up a sweat with sports facilities or let skilled therapists work out your tension in the onsite spa. And, with the on-site SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre, you’ll be all set for exploring the atoll’s exhilarating channels and thilas in search of reef sharks, mantas and more.
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About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Located 145-kilometres south of Male, in remote Dhaalu Atoll, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is accessed via a quick 35-minute seaplane flight, offering spectacular aerial views enroute. A peaceful haven for honeymooners, or a care-free oasis for friends and families, this five-star retreat offers barefoot luxury at its best. Featuring pool villas set on the beach or over the lagoon, guests can enjoy the utmost privacy throughout their holiday, complemented by infinite ocean views. From decadent spa treatments combining ancient tradition and modern techniques, to wet and wild water activities, travellers seeking a blend of tranquillity and adventure will love this world-class escape.
At Sun Siyam Vilu Reef a world of all-inclusive indulgence awaits thanks to extensive onsite facilities for all to enjoy. Guests at this resort will benefit from refined dining, intimate paradise island experiences, and tailored excursions that will reveal an authentic side of the Maldives. And, whether it’s exploring the house reef in search of resident turtles, or scuba diving manta and shark hotspots, you’re perfectly-placed to discover this remote atoll’s pristine reefs, channels and thilas.
Explore the resort
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef’s beach and lagoon villas combine warm modern decor with a tropical touch, and feature private pool and Jacuzzi options. Ranging from lively gastro-hubs to fine dining, the resort’s four restaurants offer a selection of Western classics, Maldivian delights, Italian favourites, Indian treats, and fresh seafood. Wherever you indulge, you’ll enjoy spectacular views and the option to compliment your meal with draught beer, handcrafted cocktails, and vintage wines. And, while your little ones go wild in the kids’ club, take some time to unwind with the spa’s blend of Eastern traditional techniques and contemporary Western practices, including Ayurvedic rituals and hydrotherapies.
If you’re looking to leave the comfort of the sun loungers, there are plenty of daily activities to get you started. Head to the gym, hit the tennis courts, or stretch out in a private yoga class. After sundown, the resort comes to life with DJs, live music and Boduberu drums. Or, for some peace and quiet, enjoy an evening film screening with sand underfoot and stars overhead. Those seeking some ocean-based action can opt to explore the house reef, canoe across the lagoon, learn to windsurf, or keep it simple with inflatable rings and banana-boats. You can also venture beyond the shores with island expeditions, sailing trips, snorkelling tours and sunset cruises aboard a catamaran or traditional dhoni.
Diving from Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef’s SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre - Sun Diving School - boasts a team of multilingual instructors that offer SSI courses from beginner to instructor. They also teach specialties including nitrox, photography, videography, and turtle and shark courses, as well as the SSI Freediving Level One course. For fun divers, there’s a daily two-tank trip in the morning, followed by a single-tank trip in the afternoon. Plus, those with experience can explore the lagoon and house reef independently. Boat dives take place from a traditional dhoni fitted with toilets, a large sun deck and on board refreshments. Guests can also rent full equipment, and, to top it all off, nitrox is complimentary.
Dive sites range from reefs and channels, to thilas - all with the chance of encountering reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and even manta rays and whale sharks in the right season. And, with its wide channels and shallow drop-offs, beginners will find this atoll a great place to learn. Favourite spots include Bodu Thila, Lohi Caves, Yuki Reef, Velavaru Thila, Ewes Thila, Kermitt Corner, Anemone City, and the seasonal sites of Manta Point and Shark Point.
Conservation
Conservation
To support the local sea turtle population’s future, new hatchlings are cared for at the resort through its rearing programme, where staff protect their nests and release the babies back into the sea. However, some require extra care and are reared in the resort’s specialised pools for up to 18 months. While in the care of the resort team, the turtles are monitored, kept clean, weighed and measured on a weekly basis. And, to improve the local turtle population’s chances of survival, the resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility Department partnered with students at the nearby school to host an educational programme raising awareness of their conservation.
About
About Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Located 145-kilometres south of Male, in remote Dhaalu Atoll, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is accessed via a quick 35-minute seaplane flight, offering spectacular aerial views enroute. A peaceful haven for honeymooners, or a care-free oasis for friends and families, this five-star retreat offers barefoot luxury at its best. Featuring pool villas set on the beach or over the lagoon, guests can enjoy the utmost privacy throughout their holiday, complemented by infinite ocean views. From decadent spa treatments combining ancient tradition and modern techniques, to wet and wild water activities, travellers seeking a blend of tranquillity and adventure will love this world-class escape.
At Sun Siyam Vilu Reef a world of all-inclusive indulgence awaits thanks to extensive onsite facilities for all to enjoy. Guests at this resort will benefit from refined dining, intimate paradise island experiences, and tailored excursions that will reveal an authentic side of the Maldives. And, whether it’s exploring the house reef in search of resident turtles, or scuba diving manta and shark hotspots, you’re perfectly-placed to discover this remote atoll’s pristine reefs, channels and thilas.
Explore the resort
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef’s beach and lagoon villas combine warm modern decor with a tropical touch, and feature private pool and Jacuzzi options. Ranging from lively gastro-hubs to fine dining, the resort’s four restaurants offer a selection of Western classics, Maldivian delights, Italian favourites, Indian treats, and fresh seafood. Wherever you indulge, you’ll enjoy spectacular views and the option to compliment your meal with draught beer, handcrafted cocktails, and vintage wines. And, while your little ones go wild in the kids’ club, take some time to unwind with the spa’s blend of Eastern traditional techniques and contemporary Western practices, including Ayurvedic rituals and hydrotherapies.
If you’re looking to leave the comfort of the sun loungers, there are plenty of daily activities to get you started. Head to the gym, hit the tennis courts, or stretch out in a private yoga class. After sundown, the resort comes to life with DJs, live music and Boduberu drums. Or, for some peace and quiet, enjoy an evening film screening with sand underfoot and stars overhead. Those seeking some ocean-based action can opt to explore the house reef, canoe across the lagoon, learn to windsurf, or keep it simple with inflatable rings and banana-boats. You can also venture beyond the shores with island expeditions, sailing trips, snorkelling tours and sunset cruises aboard a catamaran or traditional dhoni.
Diving from Sun Siyam Vilu Reef
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef’s SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre - Sun Diving School - boasts a team of multilingual instructors that offer SSI courses from beginner to instructor. They also teach specialties including nitrox, photography, videography, and turtle and shark courses, as well as the SSI Freediving Level One course. For fun divers, there’s a daily two-tank trip in the morning, followed by a single-tank trip in the afternoon. Plus, those with experience can explore the lagoon and house reef independently. Boat dives take place from a traditional dhoni fitted with toilets, a large sun deck and on board refreshments. Guests can also rent full equipment, and, to top it all off, nitrox is complimentary.
Dive sites range from reefs and channels, to thilas - all with the chance of encountering reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, and even manta rays and whale sharks in the right season. And, with its wide channels and shallow drop-offs, beginners will find this atoll a great place to learn. Favourite spots include Bodu Thila, Lohi Caves, Yuki Reef, Velavaru Thila, Ewes Thila, Kermitt Corner, Anemone City, and the seasonal sites of Manta Point and Shark Point.
Conservation
To support the local sea turtle population’s future, new hatchlings are cared for at the resort through its rearing programme, where staff protect their nests and release the babies back into the sea. However, some require extra care and are reared in the resort’s specialised pools for up to 18 months. While in the care of the resort team, the turtles are monitored, kept clean, weighed and measured on a weekly basis. And, to improve the local turtle population’s chances of survival, the resort’s Corporate Social Responsibility Department partnered with students at the nearby school to host an educational programme raising awareness of their conservation.
Diving
Diving in Dhaalu and Faafu Atolls
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SharksYear round -
TurtlesYear round -
RaysYear round -
Manta RaysJanuary - April
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Schooling reef fishYear round -
Healthy coralsYear round
