UD Rating - 5 Stars

Year Round

15 Hours

All Levels

From £4295

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

A refined Maldivian escape blending barefoot luxury, tranquillity and marine adventure.

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a luxury boutique island resort located in the Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, surrounded by powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons and one of the region’s most vibrant house reefs. Designed as an intimate tropical hideaway, the resort combines laid-back barefoot luxury with warm Maldivian hospitality, creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere ideal for couples, honeymooners and leisure travellers alike.

The resort features a collection of elegant beach villas and overwater villas, including options with private pools, outdoor bathrooms and direct lagoon access. Accommodation blends contemporary comfort with island-inspired design, offering spacious interiors, private terraces and panoramic ocean or beach views that enhance the secluded island experience.

Guests can enjoy a wide variety of facilities and experiences, including multiple restaurants and bars, wellness treatments at the spa, private cinema experiences under the stars and a range of water sports. The resort is especially renowned for its excellent snorkelling and diving, with a colourful house reef located just offshore and easy access to coral gardens, shipwrecks and rich marine life including reef fish, turtles and sharks.

Activities such as traditional Maldivian fishing trips, local island visits, dolphin cruises and sandbank excursions allow guests to immerse themselves in the culture and natural beauty of the Maldives, while personalised service and curated experiences add to the resort’s boutique appeal.

With its intimate size, spectacular reef and balance of relaxation and adventure, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef offers a refined island escape in one of the Maldives’ most picturesque atolls.

Board Basis

Bed & Breakfast Daily breakfast
Half Board Daily breakfast and dinner
Full Board Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All Inclusive Dine Around Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected beverages along with other outlet benefits
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Beach Villa

The Beach Villas measure approximately 76 m² and feature one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Tucked among tropical greenery just steps from the beach, they offer a private terrace and a tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Deluxe Beach Villa

The Deluxe Beach Villas measure approximately 76 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Designed with a relaxed island style, they feature a pergola with a swing bed and a spacious tropical indoor-outdoor bathroom.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Beach Villa with Pool

The Beach Villas with Pool measure approximately 78 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Positioned directly on the beachfront, they feature a private swimming pool, furnished terrace, and tropical indoor-outdoor living spaces.

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private Terrace
  • Swimming Pool
  • WC/Shower
  • Desk
  • Open Air Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Open air en-suite bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Sunset Reef Villa

The Sunset Reef Villas measure approximately 78 m² and include one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Positioned for panoramic sunset views, they feature a private sundeck and direct lagoon access from the villa.

  • Mini Bar
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Iron and ironing board
  • WC/Shower
  • Private Sundeck
  • Desk
  • Bathtub
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Sunrise and sunset view
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
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Water Villa with Pool

The Water Villas with Pool measure approximately 90 m² and feature one king-size bed, accommodating up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Set above the lagoon, they include a private infinity plunge pool, overwater hammock, and spacious sundeck for relaxed outdoor living.

  • Mini Bar
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Hammock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • WC/Shower
  • Private Sundeck
  • Desk
  • Bathtub
  • Private infinity pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sun loungers
  • Sofa beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

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Sun Diving Vilu Reef

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef

Sun Diving Vilu Reef is the dedicated dive centre at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, offering SSI-certified diving for beginners and experienced divers. The centre provides access to the resort’s Vilu House Reef, as well as a wide selection of dive sites across Dhaalu and Faafu Atoll. The house reef features sheltered entry points, caves, coral walls and abundant marine life, while boat excursions reach some of the region’s most impressive reefs and channels.

The surrounding waters offer excellent opportunities to encounter turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, moray eels, nudibranchs, octopus, tuna, barracuda and large schools of reef fish. Highlights include Manta Point, where manta rays gather at a cleaning station, as well as Madivaru Express, Shark Point, Dhara Wall and Lhohi Caves. Night and blue light diving provide additional ways to experience the vibrant marine life after dark.

Sun Diving Vilu Reef offers SSI programmes including Try Scuba, Scuba Diver and Open Water certification, with dedicated programmes for younger divers. Guests can also enjoy guided house reef and boat diving, night dives, blue light dives, private boat hire and specialised excursions. With professional SSI instructors, quality equipment and access to a diverse range of Maldivian dive sites, the centre provides an excellent base for exploring the underwater world around Sun Siyam Vilu Reef.

SSI Open Water Diver

This is a completion of a series of classroom lessons, 5 pool lessons and 5 open water lessons, the award of SSI Open Water Diver prepares the diver to enjoy their diving experience without incurring decompression stops. Kit removal and weight belt removal are included.

Open Water Lessons
5 qualification dives with 5th dive being a pleasure dive. First dive to a Maximum of 12m and subsequent dives to a maximum depth of 18m or 12m if classed as a junior.

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

SSI Advanced Diver

The SSI Advanced Diver course expands your underwater boundaries by introducing you to five distinct diving specialties across five open-water training dives.

Deep Exploration: Master the physics, physiology, and safety protocols of diving up to 30 metres.

Underwater Navigation: Learn to use compass patterns, natural landmarks, and kick cycles to find your way.

Specialty Sampling: Complete three elective specialty dives tailored to your personal diving goals.

Skill Refinement: Improve your air consumption, buoyancy control, and situational awareness.

SSI Try Scuba Diving

This course is a subset of the SSI Open Water Diver course. If you're short on time but really want to become a diver, the SSI Try Scuba Diving course is the perfect introduction.

The SSI Try Scuba Diving course will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water.

SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox course introduces you to the benefits of breathing enriched air, allowing you to extend your no-decompression limits and make more efficient use of your time underwater.

Nitrox Theory: Understand the advantages, limitations, and physiological effects of breathing enriched air.

Gas Analysis: Learn how to analyse your cylinder's oxygen content and verify that the mixture is suitable for your planned dive.

Dive Planning: Calculate maximum operating depths and no-decompression limits based on your selected Nitrox mixture.

Computer Configuration: Learn how to correctly program your dive computer for enriched air and monitor oxygen exposure throughout the dive.

SSI React Right

The SSI React Right course prepares you to respond confidently and effectively to diving emergencies by developing essential first aid, CPR, and emergency response skills.

Emergency Assessment: Learn how to assess an emergency situation, identify potential hazards, and determine the appropriate response.

First Aid & CPR: Develop practical skills for providing first aid and performing CPR in response to life-threatening situations.

Emergency Oxygen: Learn how to recognise potential diving-related injuries and provide emergency oxygen when appropriate.

Emergency Response: Practise managing incidents, communicating effectively, and coordinating assistance until professional medical help arrives.

SSI Stress & Rescue Course

The SSI Stress & Rescue course develops your ability to prevent diving incidents, manage stressful situations, and respond effectively to emergencies both above and below the surface.

Diver Stress Management: Learn to recognise the signs of stress in yourself and other divers and understand how to prevent stress-related incidents.

Emergency Response: Develop practical techniques for assisting tired, panicked, or distressed divers both at the surface and underwater.

Rescue Techniques: Practise effective rescue procedures, including approaches, assists, exits, and responses to different emergency scenarios.

Accident Prevention: Learn how to identify potential hazards, improve situational awareness, and take action before problems escalate.