Editor’s Pick: A Divers’ Paradise at OBLU NATURE Helengeli
OBLU NATURE Helengeli is a fantastic Island resort in the Maldives for diving. Renowned for its exotic house reef with resident silver-tipped sharks, lobsters and giant sea turtles, there’s so much here to explore underwater for an unforgettable holiday in paradise.
With a natural channel on both sides of the island, OBLU NATURE Helengeli is an ideal destination for channel diving and seeing predatorial deep-sea fish. With 30 exotic sites nearby, this really is a diver’s dream destination.
The PADI Certified Dive School & Water Sports center at OBLU NATURE Helengeli has a team of multi-lingual dive experts that are highly experienced with the local area. If you’re a beginner or a keen diver, enjoying the aquatic life of the Indian Ocean at OBLU NATURE Helengeli is sure to sate your appetite for adventure!
A thrilling 50-minutes speedboat ride from Male’ International Airport, OBLU NATURE Helengeli offers up all the magic of Maldivian flora and fauna. With its island-inspired, bohemian vibe, Helengeli is a favorite amongst Maldives all-inclusive resorts for avid explorers, snorkelers, and channel divers. Comprising 116 villas with vibrant, tropical interiors amidst lush vegetation, the resort has its very own house-reef just metres from the shore that is home to a spectacular display of marine inhabitants all year round.
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