Best for water babies

June 20, 2022 - We call it Earth, but 70 percent of our planet is covered by water. Water is also provides the perfect way to explore our Earth. Whether you surf the surface, dive into the depths or sail into the wide open, lose yourself in paradise found.

Why do we travel to the ocean and then stop at the shore? Why do we see a beach as the destination and forget that it is a path to another world? One that’s teeming with life and colors, yet a place of tranquility and serenity. From water babies to ocean enthusiasts, prepare for your jaw to drop and your soul to lift as you make waves and leave with memories.

Reef breaks renowned and revered the world over at Six Senses Fiji

Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Malolo island, home to Six Senses Fiji, is a tropical playground for water first-timers and seasoned pros alike. Beginners can start their surfing experience from a protected lagoon to get comfy and confident on the board with the resort’s partner, Tropicsurf, before heading out to ride beginner waves the locals call Swimming Pools.

Skim the shimmering waters, be your own captain, and learn the language of the seas on a windsurfer or hobie cat, both available for hire. Stick to the shallows, or row away and venture further while experiencing the real Fiji and immersing in the local way of life with On The Sea excursions.

Fiji is also known as one of the best sites for unbleached corals. Progress deeper and discover a whole new world under the surface, starting with introductory sessions in your residence’s pool, with options to complete your PADI or SSI dive courses. Another bonus: you can learn your theory from your favorite hammock! The adventurous can add a bit more spice with a shark dive. Encounters with Lemon sharks and green and hawksbill turtles – vital to the reef ecosystems – can be a humbling experience. They are curious creatures that love to watch and welcome humans with open arms (or, shall we say, fins).

End the day with a sunset spin around the bay on a stand-up Paddleboard and experience a tropical twilight where golden moments transform into twinkling stars.

Having seen the beauty of our underwater world, pass your experience on to others and contribute through underwater clean-ups and conservation at the coral reef nursery.

Celebrate life as nature intended at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles

Experience Six Senses Zil Pasyon resort from a new angle – the ocean. The coral reefs of Félicité Island are abundant in color and marine life.

Kayak over to the protected Coco Islands, accompanied by resident eagle rays, small reef sharks and needlefish. Keep an eye out for dolphins! A ten-minute boat ride takes you to La Digue. Say hi to the giant turtles at the Union State Park and finish your tour at Grand Anse with its picture-perfect waves.

The possibilities to enjoy life as nature intended under or above waters are endless. Snorkel, dive, splash or give us your best yoga pose on a SUP.

Wrap up the day with the Sunset Cruise, aboard the aptly named Ocean Mist. Cruise through the evening to an artist’s palette of delicate and fiery colors as the sun sets and the skies illuminate, while sipping on a glass of Champagne.

Six Senses Con Dao, your isolated idyll in Vietnam

Swim among small bamboo sharks, rays, turtles, and tropical fish with professionals from the dive center when you stay at Six Senses Con Dao. Try your clam-collecting hand the traditional way. The locals have been doing it for generations, now you can learn the subtleties sensibly.

Speedboat your way to the archipelago's islands and discover their best-kept secrets, including the perfect spots  to see some of the documented 1,493 species of marine life and impressive coral formations.

Go on an island-hopping rendezvous and end with a picnic, paired with breathtaking Con Dao sunsets!

Six Senses Con Dao has recently restored and reserved the beach to make it a protected egg-laying nest for endangered green sea turtles. Coordinated with Con Dao National Park, the project  encourages locals and hotel guests to participate in ethical hatching releases. Those lucky enough to witness it have called the experience life changing. Turtle-hatching doesn’t require you to dive into the waters but creates an understanding of the seamless interconnection of life on land and in water. Miracles start small and  being part of a hatchling’s first journey offers an immeasurable sense of joy.

Six Senses Laamu, an ever-evolving Maldivian paradise, as sumptuous as it is sustainable

It is almost unheard of for mantas to stay and play all year round quite like they do in Laamu. Dive the deep blue as early birds or night owls. Surf the Yin Yang. Or just splash about at Six Senses Laamu.

Positioned as the masters of high-end surfing, our partner Tropicsurf assures that everyone can enjoy a good thrill in safety and style, regardless of age or experience. Diving enthusiasts can look forward to becoming certified divers accompanied by Deep Blue Divers diving instructors.

If you are looking for a relaxing voyage, a popular excursion combines a cruise out on a traditional dhoni, sunset, and dolphins. Playful and intelligent, they can often be seen putting on a show, swimming, and leaping alongside the boat. Or enjoy a Robinson Crusoe experience with an entire island to yourselves for a day. Grab your snorkeling gear, a picnic basket, and a bottle of wine for a secluded getaway with your loved ones, embraced by turquoise waters and the sea’s charm.

The Ocean Sports Center offers a variety of other options for aqua lovers. Experienced instructors will help you with the equipment and give you inside tips to improve your technique.

Whichever you choose, arrive with a swimsuit and leave with memories.

May your feet be sandy and your mood be sparkly at Six Senses Kanuhura

A northerly sister to the popular Six Senses Laamu, Maldives - Six Senses Kanuhura is joining the Six Senses family early next year

“Six Senses Kanuhura is a unique opportunity to combine our three best-loved ideals in life: sustainability, wellness, and locally themed experiences,” says Six Senses Chief Executive Officer Neil Jacobs. “By day, your feet will be sandy and your hair salty. By night, your soul will be soothed, and your mood will be as sparkling as your sundowner.”

Six Senses Kanuhura resort will provide the romantic setting, discreet wining and dining, star-filled skies, deserted beaches, and pioneering wellness for a restful and restorative stay.

If you’re feeling constrained by the four walls of the world right now, why not do something different and dive in!