Snorkeling : Baros Maldives launches a new house reef experience

Baros Maldives, a paradise for snorkeling, launches a new guest experience on its house reef called : “Deep Inside The Baros House Reef”.
With this new series of discoveries, Maldives marine life will have no more secrets from you.

A turtle on Baros Maldives house reef. © Baros Maldives

Baros world-class reef is rich in tropical marine life, healthy corals, and impressive resident creatures

Baros Maldives House Reef is a Wonder for snorkeling

The Maldives amazing marine life will have no more secrets from you with Baros Maldives new & dreamy snorkeling experiences.

A few steps from the Villa, snorkelers and divers of Baros Maldives have the unique opportunity to witness the beauty of one of the most acclaimed house reefs of the Maldives. Baros world-class reef is rich in tropical marine life, healthy corals, and impressive resident creatures: more than 20 identified sea turtles and peaceful reef sharks.

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night snorkeling house reef baros maldives — night snorkeling on the resort house reef © Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives is known to be one of the best Maldives resort for snorkeling

Baros Maldives is known to be one of the best Maldives resort for snorkeling. The small luxury island is surrounded by a superb house reef at proximity offering great snorkeling discoveries at only a few meters away from the beach or directly from your water villa.

Baros Maldives amazing House Reef. Aerial view

View of Baros Maldives snorkeling house reefs aerial — Aerial View of Baros Maldives snorkeling house reef. © Sakis Papadopoulos / Dreaming of Maldives

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Why Snorkeling at Baros Maldives is a Dream

Deep inside the Baros House Reef guest Experiences

Baros Maldives newly launched programmes under the theme of “Deep inside the Baros House Reef” are targeted to divers and snorkelers of all levels, carefully considering their requirements, safety and knowledge needs.
Guests are invited to dive into the shallow reef and enter the water from a different angle to take a deeper, more silent path to advance themselves.

A beautiful squid. © Baros Maldives

While the programmes emphasise the Baros House Reef wonders and highlight its qualities, guests can also discover the reef at night, where the fluorescent lights and bioluminescence brighten up the evening. Guests will not need a boat, as it is only a few steps from the shore. Put your dive mask on, and set off to explore the wonders underwater, and when you return, share the brilliant adventures with us.

peaceful nurse shark house reef baros maldives — A peaceful nurse shark on Baros Maldives house reef. © Resort

Whoever is seeking an easy introduction to the underwater world, the Baros House Reef offers attractive waters for any guest, from newbies snorkelers to advanced divers.

Baros house reef is the home reef of many divers looking to improve their skills and strengthen their relationship with the ocean. They can spot the small sunken boat, or a reef shark, as they patrol the shallow waters. The sunken speedboat sitting on the sandy bottom at 20 meters beneath the surface, is surrounded by active Jacks and curious Bat Fishes for guests to explore.

maldives common fish threadfin butterflyfish baros maldives — A pair of Threadfin Butterflyfishes on Baros Maldives house reef. © Resort

While it may seem like that is all there is to witness, an extraordinary world of wonders awaits to be observed if you dive a little deeper into your curiosity.

Deep inside the Baros House Reef, Nurse Sharks, black and White Tip Reef Sharks repose on the sand and underneath the colorful coral blocks – away from the usual divers’ noise and bubbles. During the summertime, these blocks are hidden by clouds of Glass Fish, creating a protection screen and adding to the curiosity of what you can discover behind it as you wave your hands to set the crowd apart.

Black Tip Shark at Baros Maldives. © Resort

Uncover a relaxed Moray Eel during its beauty procedure performed by various shrimps. Observe a bit closer to see the one-of-a-kind Scorpion Fish, barely moving and camouflaged by the corals.

giant moray eel house reef baros maldives — Giant moray eel © Baros Maldives

The Red Bubble Anemone hosts one of the most emblematic fish of the underwater world, the Clownfish. It stays still down at 24 meters depth, shining in a vibrant red that you cannot miss, making each encounter with them unique.

clownfish maldives — Clown fish in its natural habitat : an anemone © Dreaming of Maldives

The abundance of food suspended in the water attracts schooling Fusiliers and Rainbow Runners, dancing and sinuously swinging in the blue for nourishment. The schools will submerge you in an infinite rain of fish, with spectacular coordination and the mystery of where they come from and where they are heading.

fusiliers house reef baros maldives — School of Fusiliers on Baros Maldives house reef. © Resort

The great light and the infinite visibility during the winter add to the magnificence as all the creatures appear to live in a tropical aquarium-like environment. In this safe and perfect habitat where visitors can form an unbreakable connection with the ocean.

Baros Maldives coral restoration programs

Baros Maldives coral restoration programs are an important commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of the house reef. Coral nurseries are established in the shallow depths of the lagoon, where the nutrients coming from the reef and the sunlight’s energy aid in the colonies’ successful growth.

Coral Cube restoration program at Baros Maldives. © Resort

There is always a way to give a second chance to damaged corals, and the most impressive feature is that every one of us can contribute to the care of the reef.
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Night snorkeling on Baros Maldives House Reef

Baros house reef is a perfect setting to do a night snorkel tour. It is sheltered and thus makes it a delightful and safe experience.
The resort organizes several discoveries on a weekly basis.

Coral by night during a night snorkeling Baros Maldives — Coral by night during a night snorkeling © Baros Maldives

About Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives is an award-winning luxury private island resort in the Maldives, a short 25-minute speedboat ride from Maldives International Airport. This tropical haven is home to 75 sophisticated villas framed by a seemingly endless powder-soft white beach and a glittering lagoon surrounded by a world-class house reef.

It’s paradise personified.

Welcoming guests since 1973, Baros has spent decades honing its services and cultivating its environment, making it the Maldivian Icon. A multiple award-winning resort, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, Baros Maldives is celebrated for its authentic spirit, legendary service, outstanding comfort, and understated elegance.

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