Anantara Kihavah Maldives

Anantara Kihavah offers a variety of water sports and activities, including a PADI 5-Star Dive Center, non-motorized sports like transparent kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and catamaran sailing lessons, and high-adrenaline thrills like Seabob F7S and E-foiling. Land activities include tennis and badminton, a fitness center with Technogym equipment, beach volleyball and football matches, and cultural evenings featuring traditional bodu beru drumming and dance performances. Unique entertainment options include stargazing at the SKY Observatory, weekly movie nights under the stars, cocktail masterclasses at SKY Bar, and private secluded beach picnics. Additional add-ons include "Island Olympics" for family-friendly sports tournaments, "Full Moon Beach Party" for themed celebrations with local DJs, and "Fitness Retreats" for guest instructor-led wellness weeks.

The Thitthi Boli Kids Club is an eco-conscious initiative in Anantara Kihavah that offers marine education and creative play for children aged 4-12. Activities include snorkel safaris, coral craft workshops, and cultural discovery through traditional bodu beru drumming and storytelling. Additional features include the "Manta Ray Adoption" program, PADI Bubblemaker, and Junior Chef classes. The club employs certified childcare professionals, has a UV-protected outdoor play area, and offers allergy-aware dining options. Open from 9 AM-6 PM, it is complimentary for guests aged 4+.

Anantara Kihavah is a thriving underwater paradise in the Maldives, home to over 300 fish species and 130 coral varieties. The reef features the Golden Wall, a 25-meter vertical coral drop-off, Manta Ray Cleaning Stations, and Hawksbill Turtle Habitats. The resort offers conservation leadership through a coral adoption program, marine biology talks, and a kids' marine biology program. Exclusive experiences include "Biologist for a Day" for coral health monitoring, UV Night Snorkels, and private reef safaris guided by a PADI-certified marine biologist. Sustainable practices include providing complimentary reef-safe sunscreen, electric dive boats, and a no-anchor policy. Snorkel gear is included, and the dive center is open from 7:30 AM to 6 PM.

The PADI 5-Star IDC Center at Anantara Kihavah Marines provides exclusive access to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's pristine sites, including Hanifaru Bay and the Golden Wall. The center offers daily dive excursions, certification courses, and private dive experiences, including the "Manta Ray Scientist" program, night dives with UV torches, and macro photography workshops. The exclusive offerings include a dedicated "Platinum Dive Butler," full-face mask rentals, and a post-dive recovery lounge. The center uses state-of-the-art equipment, including Tec40-ready gear, DAN oxygen kits, and electric dive boats for silent reef approaches. Open from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, the center offers reef-safe sunscreen and underwater maps for guests.

The Water Sports Center offers exclusive access to the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll marine sanctuary. It offers PADI-Certified Diving, private yacht charters, adrenaline activities like Seabob F7S, flyboarding, and transparent kayak night tours. The center also offers exclusive programs like "Manta Ray Scientist for a Day" and "Private Lagoon Takeover" to help with conservation research. Complimentary for villa guests is snorkel gear, paddleboards, and life jackets. Open from 8 AM-6 PM.

SKY, the Maldives' only overwater observatory, offers a unique blend of astro-tourism and mixology artistry. Guests can enjoy molecular cocktails and gourmet tapas at sunset, while the SKY Guru, a trained astrophysicist, narrates constellations using the Meade LX200 telescope. The venue's 360-degree glass design provides panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and night sky, with dedicated "Stellar Date Night" experiences. The rooftop also transforms into a VIP sundowner lounge with atoll views.

SEA, an underwater restaurant and wine cellar in Anantara Kihavah, is a unique culinary experience located 6 meters beneath the lagoon's surface. The 12-seat restaurant features a UNESCO-protected house reef, where guests can dine alongside manta rays, reef sharks, and Hawksbill turtles. The restaurant also offers signature caviar tastings and gourmet menus paired by the resident wine guru. The "Chef's Ocean Table" offers private degustation experiences, and the restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, with a dedicated marine biologist narrating reef activity during meals.

FIRE, a reimagined overwater dining venue, offers a theatrical teppanyaki experience with Peruvian-Japanese flair. Master chefs perform knife skills over Himalayan salt blocks, preparing live-selected seafood and A5 Wagyu beef. The 36-seat restaurant features an interactive "Omakase Counter" for 8 guests, offering a 15-course tasting menu blending Nikkei ceviche techniques with robata grilling. Signature dishes include truffle-infused miso black cod and pisco-marinated scallops, paired with rare aged sakes or Peruvian pisco flights. The thatched-roof design offers starlit ocean views and exclusive experiences like "Chef's Catch" program, sake sommelier sessions, and private Teppan Moon Deck for groups.

Spice is an overwater Asian haute cuisine restaurant that combines traditional flavors with contemporary artistry. The restaurant features live culinary stations, including a gold-leaf tandoor oven, Thai-style charcoal woks, and a sushi counter. Signature dishes like black truffle Peking duck and 72-hour-braised Wagyu rendang are paired with Wine Guru-selected vintages or bespoke cocktails featuring rare Asian spirits. The 80-seat venue includes private dining pods suspended over the lagoon, where chefs customize meals to guest preferences. Exclusive features include a tasting menu, interactive "Market to Table" experience with the executive chef, and sunset saké & sommelier pairing sessions.

Manzaru is a stylish lagoon-front venue that offers sun-drenched Mediterranean relaxation and authentic Italian dinners under the stars. Guests can enjoy handcrafted gelato, mezze platters, and signature spritzes featuring herbs from the resort's garden. The menu shifts to coastal Italian fare, including crudo-style Maldivian tuna with citrus olive oil and 48-hour-fermented pizzas from a wood-fired oven. The "Dolce Vita" dessert menu features a deconstructed tiramisu served with espresso martini gelato. Manzaru also features a "Gelato Lab" where guests can create custom flavors with the pastry chef, private poolside cabana dinners, and live mozzarella-making demonstrations.

Plates is a resort's all-day dining hub that offers gourmet breakfast buffets, live cooking stations, and à la carte specialties in a breezy, open-air setting. Morning highlights include Maldivian mas huni tuna salad, truffle-infused eggs Benedict, and sparkling wine pairings. The venue transforms into theme nights featuring fresh catches from the resort's fishermen. PLATES also features a "Spice Spoon" counter where guests can learn local recipes using ingredients from the island's organic garden. Exclusive features include a "Sunrise Champagne Breakfast" and a plant-based "Earth to Table" menu.

Anantara Kihavah's exclusive gastronomic program brings Michelin-starred chefs and celebrity culinary talent to the Maldives for limited-edition residencies and private dining events. Guests enjoy bespoke degustation menus crafted by masters like Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura, paired with rare vintages from the resort's award-winning wine cellar. Experiences range from 12-course underwater chef's table dinners to interactive "kitchen takeover" workshops. Additional add-ons include the "Chef's Passport" program, signed menu collections by visiting Michelin chefs, and private jet provisioning for special ingredient requests. Black-tie optional for special events.

Anantara Kihavah offers a unique culinary program in the Maldives, where guests collaborate with the executive chef to design personalized menus. These include Maldivian lobster grilled on a deserted sandbank or black truffle risotto aboard a private yacht at sunset. Each experience features hand-selected wines from the resort's award-winning cellar, served by a dedicated butler. Signature setups include "Starlit Sandbank" with barefoot sommelier service, "Golden Hour Yacht" with sunset champagne sabering, and "Reef Breakfast" with diving-for-pearls entertainment. Additional upgrades include the "Chef's Atlas" menu, live fire-cooking stations, and personalized menus as keepsakes.

Anantara Kihavah's private dining service offers guests a 24-hour gourmet sanctuary, allowing them to curate meals from an extensive menu. The service includes a "Villa Sommelier" service, themed dining setups, celebrity chef recreations, and exclusive touches like "Midnight Market" and "Barefoot Banquets." Guests can also request dishes from past Michelin residencies. The service also includes personalized recipe books documenting meals, and special dietary requests can be honored without advance notice. The service is available around the clock.

Anantara Kihavah's cooking academy offers immersive classes for guests to master Maldivian, Thai, Indian, and Japanese techniques under the guidance of master chefs. Participants select their menu and prepare dishes using local ingredients like reef fish, organic coconut, and curry leaves. Each 2.5-hour session includes market-style ingredient selection, step-by-step coaching on traditional methods, wine or sake pairings, and take-home gifts like certificates, recipe booklets, and custom aprons. Exclusive classes include "Catch to Curry" and "Sushi Mastery" workshops. Private family sessions with kid-friendly menus are available daily from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.

Anantara Kihavah's overwater spa offers a blend of ancient Ayurveda and modern therapies across six glass-floor treatment suites. The Ayurvedic Master uses local ingredients like coconut oil and coral-derived minerals, while Bastien Gonzalez's Studio Révérence provides medical pedicures. The spa features unique facilities like Shirodhara beds for oil-drip meditation, cold plunge pools, and steam rooms with Maldivian essential oil infusions. Signature treatments include a sleep ritual, Tropical Essence of Kihavah, and "Sound Bath Healing." Additional add-ons include hormone-balancing therapies, private sunrise yoga, and post-dive muscle recovery with cryotherapy.

Studio Révérence by Bastien Gonzalez, offers curative foot and hand treatments combining orthopedic techniques with luxury skincare. The treatments address post-sandal fatigue, diver's foot, and yacht-hand rejuvenation. Signature treatments include the Révérence Duo (120min), Foot De-Stress (90min), and Hand & Foot Synchronicity (180min). Additional 2024 add-ons include the "Barefoot Ready" package, post-excursion "Rescue Ritual" for tired feet, and bridal "Touch of Grace" for wedding-day hand perfection. The treatments are available by appointment and include complimentary post-treatment champagne.

Anantara Kihavah offers a unique yoga program that blends traditional practices with the Maldives' natural serenity. The program offers daily sessions in stunning settings like the Overwater Pavilion, Private Beach, and Starlit Deck. Exclusive offerings include Aqua Yoga, Manta Flow, and Private Couples' Yoga. The program is led by internationally certified instructors and includes Ayurveda-integrated classes. Private sessions start at $120 and are available for all levels.