THE MANTA RETREAT

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF MANTA RAYS

Following the launch of the Manta Retreat in 2022, the fifth Manta Retreat is set to take place in March 2026. Spreading curiosity and excitement to learn about manta rays and their natural habitat, the Manta Retreat forms a perfect platform to learn, explore and understand these gentle giants and the work of the Manta Trust.

Created for travellers who want to experience the little bit extra, who are interested to add true value to their vacations, and do not say ‘no’ to an adventure, the Manta Retreat will take place from 24 to 27 March 2026 at InterContinental Maldives. Participants can look forward to spend some refreshing and exciting days the island-based Manta Trust team and some closeup time with manta rays in the resort’s very own lagoon.

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MANTA TRUST

The Manta Trust is one of the world’s leading manta ray research organisations. Using co-ordinated global research to aid conservation efforts surrounding manta rays, their relatives and their habitats, the Manta Trust aims to achieve global conservation through Research, Education and Collaboration.
Recognizing the unique privilege of occupying an island in such close proximity to a newly discovered juvenile manta feeding ground, InterContinental Maldives began working in collaboration with the Manta Trust in 2019. The area around InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is home to a large and healthy population of manta rays which provides Manta Trust researchers based at the resort incredible access to study these animals.

MANTA TRUST

RETREAT INCLUSIONS

Daily Breakfast and Dinner
Stay In a Beautifully Appointed Luxury Villa or Residence
Manta Ray Research Trip Once During Stay
Adopt a Manta
Manta ID Workshop
Manta Research Workshop
The Maldives Manta Talk with the Manta Trust Team
Guided House Reef Snorkelling
Coral Restoration And Planting Workshop
Plankton Workshop

CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL STAY BENEFITS

Club InterContinental Benefits Daily Breakfast From 7.00 Am To 11.00 Am In Café Umi Afternoon Tea From 03.00 Pm To 05.00 Pm Evening Aperitif From 05.00 Pm To 07.00 Pm
Private Lounge Access At Seaplane Terminal
Planet Trekkers Kids Club Access
Island Butler And 24 Hours e-Butler Service
Byredo Luxury Bathroom Amenities
30 Minutes Resort Photoshoot Session
A Range Of Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports Activities Including Catamaran Sailing, Windsurfing And Stand-Up Paddling

RETREAT ITENERARY

DAY 1

Maldives Marine Life and Guided House Reef Snorkelling
09.00 am to 10.00 am

Meet our Ocean Team at the Marine Centre for personalised snorkelling fittings, before venturing out with your guide to discover the vibrant underwater world of Maamunagau.
Meet the Group and Manta Rays of the Maldives Talk at The Retreat
03.00 pm to 03.45 pm

Explore the world of manta rays with Meral Hafeez from the Manta Trust, learning about their biology, remarkable behaviours, and the dedicated efforts to protect these gentle giants and their ocean home.

Day 2

Manta ID Workshop in the Marine Centre
03.00 pm to 04.00 pm

Here is where it begins. Meral will take you through the art of identifying Manta Rays. Understanding their journey is the foundation of our research and protection efforts.

Day 3

Manta Excursion Trip
From 09.30 am

Mantas on call, be ready to join for a snorkelling adventure of a lifetime. We keep a close eye on Manta movements in our lagoon and will inform you once the time is right to head out for your first Manta Ray encounter.
Manta Research Workshop in the Marine Centre
03.00 pm to 04.00 pm

Listen up and learn how to conduct valid research data. Meral will take you through the procedure of the data collection procedure.
Manta Research Trip
04.30 pm to 06.30 pm

Embark on your first Manta quest in Raa Atoll with the Manta Trust team. Today we are not just going to look for Mantas but also use a plankton tow, deploy RUVs and collect IDs of our friends.

Day 4

Coral Restoration and Planting Workshop in the Marine Centre
11.00 am to 12.30 pm

Our Marine Biologist, knows corals and will show you what they are, why we need to protect them and how we can make sure they thrive.
The Manta Game
From 03.00 pm

Bring your learnings from the last few days to the test. Your knowledge about manta rays, marine life, the oceans and the Manta Trust are testes in this fun and unique game, lead by the Manta Trust team.

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MANTA TRUST

RETREAT ITENERARY

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