Northern Maldives

Baa Atoll

9 luxury resorts · seaplane from Male · 120km

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — home to Hanifaru Bay and the world's greatest manta ray gatherings

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Distance from Male

120km

Transfer Type

seaplane

Luxury Resorts

Region

Northern Maldives

About Baa Atoll

Baa Atoll is the only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives and one of the most biodiverse marine environments on earth. At its heart is Hanifaru Bay — a small bay where hundreds of manta rays congregate to feed between June and November, creating one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles. The atoll's coral reefs are among the healthiest in the Maldives, supporting extraordinary marine biodiversity. Several of the Maldives' finest ultra-luxury resorts are located here, including Soneva Fushi, Anantara Kihavah, Milaidhoo, and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru.

Highlights

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Hanifaru Bay manta rays
Exceptional snorkelling
Pristine coral reefs

Marine Life

Manta raysWhale sharksReef sharksHawksbill turtles

Best For

Marine life loversDiversSnorkellersHoneymooners

Getting to Baa Atoll

Baa Atoll is located approximately 120km from Velana International Airport in Male. Resorts in this atoll are reached by seaplane. Seaplane transfers operate during daylight hours only and take approximately 20-45 minutes depending on the resort.