Step aboard our privately chartered floating eco-yacht and join us for a week of unparalleled freediving or snorkeling and indulgent spa treatments. Set against the backdrop of the Maldives — with a crew of built-in Wander Women — this trip is the epitome of luxury meets adventure, with a bit of something for everyone.

It’s time to answer the call of the sea! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our most luxurious and sought-after retreat, reimagined with a focus on the captivating world of freediving and mermaiding. This is a Wander Women first, building on the incredible success of our previous Maldives retreats (read about the magic here, here and here!), we’ve secured the prime week of the year for encountering majestic manta rays in the world-renowned Hanifaru Bay along a custom designed Northern Route!

This isn’t just a vacation; it’s a transformative journey. Imagine yourself diving into the breathtaking underwater world of the Maldives, discovering the serenity of holding your breath, and experiencing the joy of moving gracefully like a mermaid. Picture yourself on the top deck with a refreshing drink in hand, surrounded by a stunning archipelago, with a community of incredible women cheering you on. This is the epitome of luxury meets adventure, designed to nourish your soul and ignite your inner siren.

This time, we’re exploring the wilder, more untouched side of the Maldives. Think pristine lagoons, secluded sandbanks all to ourselves, and unparalleled access to the planet’s top destination for manta ray encounters – all while honing your freediving skills and embracing your inner mermaid.

Whether you’re a complete newbie ready to take your surface-level snorkel squeals to sub-levels or an experienced freediver looking to deepen your practice, we’ve got you covered. This retreat offers a variety of course options and learning tracks tailored to different experience levels.

No matter your mermaid mode — freedive or snorkel — this experience blends the best of Maldives in one unforgettable journey. On Wander Women Maldives, your days will blissfully blur together underwater adventures, peaceful spa treatments, unique yoga classes, and one-of-a-kind experiences — think Underwater Photography Editing and Underwater Posing workshops with your hosts Alex of Alex in Wanderland and Rayna of Ocean Rays Photography, PADI Shark and Ray Conservation Course, and did someone say Mermaid Origami?!

Beyond freediving, courses and spa indulgence, we’ll visit deserted sandbars, experience stand-up paddle boarding in crystal-clear waters, be spoiled with private sandbar BBQs and onboard movie nights, and stargaze from the top deck jacuzzi. Spending an afternoon on an uninhabited white sand beach wouldn’t be complete without a professional photographer to capture it — so we’ll have Rayna onboard along the way to snap photos of you all week long. Need a new profile photo swimming serenely with turtles, or fingers crossed, a manta ray? We got you! We’ll be nabbing underwater shots too.

Freediving is an every body sport, so grab your water-baby besties and lush life lady-loves because together, you’ll create memories to last a lifetime as you fully immerse yourselves in the natural beauty of the Maldives.