Celebrate International Women's Day with Nova Maldives in a Dive!

Nova Maldives s proud to welcome a female PADI Course Director and diving enthusiast to its serene shores for a two-day scuba and snorkelling event in celebration of International Women’s Day. 

Nestled in the renowned South Ari Atoll, Nova offers a laidback, eco-friendly island experience where guests can reconnect with themselves, each other, and nature amidst a soft-luxury setting. Surrounded by a vibrant marine ecosystem, Nova is renowned for its exceptional marine experiences and is committed to preserving its waters and the gentle giants within them, through education and conservation efforts.

As the first female PADI Course Director in the Maldives and owner of Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre on Villingili Island, Zoona Naseem brings her expertise and passion for diving to the soulful Nova island resort. A trailblazer in the global diving community, Zoona is dedicated to empowering women in the tourism and diving industries, inspiring young people to explore the wonders of the underwater world. 

Nova’s empowering event promises an exciting lineup of activities, including guided dives for beginners and advanced divers alike, snorkelling in the resort’s beautiful, surrounding house reef, and an insightful presentation on Zoona’s diving journey. Guests will have the unique opportunity to learn from Zoona firsthand, with novices experiencing a complimentary trial dive ‘bubblemaker’ session in Nova’s shallow lagoon. Additionally, discounted rates and course credits are available for Discover Scuba Diving courses and entry level scuba diving courses.

They will also have the chance to win a complimentary Open Water Course for two!

To further enhance the Nova experience, the island resort is offering a 40% discount for direct bookings made via their website during this period, with a starting price of $1,262 inclusive of all taxes and green tax on Full Board Basis and $1,498 inclusive of all taxes and green tax on All Inclusive basis. Direct bookings also offer 15% off selected watersports, spa treatments, complimentary snorkelling gear, and daily sunrise yoga.