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Maldives
Padi Aware Week
Sept 12 - Sept 21, 2025

Join Nate & Amy
PADI Aware Week
Maldives

A Different Kind of Adventure – No Boats, Just Mantas

For the first time ever, we’re stepping off the boats and bringing the Expedition Drenched experience to land. Join Nate and Amy for a week of hands-on ocean education, conservation, and underwater filmmaking at the beautiful Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, located in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

This special program is part of PADI AWARE Week and is designed to inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages to the marine world. Whether you're an experienced diver or just love the ocean, this is a rare chance to experience something meaningful, accessible, and unforgettable.

Led by Nate Porter, PADI Ambassadiver, and award-winning underwater filmmaker Amy Lawson, the week blends purpose-driven adventure with professional storytelling and conservation.

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Trip Highlights

  • Exclusive underwater filming & storytelling workshops with Nate and Amy

  • Participate in PADI AWARE specialty courses, including:

    • Manta Ray Awareness

    • Dive Against Debris

    • Coral Reef Conservation

    • AWARE Specialist (open to all ages and non-divers)

  • Snorkel with guaranteed manta ray encounters in world-famous Hanifaru Bay

  • Freediving and breathwork sessions with renowned ocean advocate Hanli Prinsloo

  • Coral planting workshops and local island beach cleanups perfect for families

Whether you're a diver, snorkeler, content creator, or conservationist — or you just want your kids to fall in love with the sea — this land-based experience offers something truly unique.

Join us for a week that’s not about sailing, but about impact, exploration, and connection. Spots are limited and mantas are guaranteed.

This is PADI AWARE Week with Expedition Drenched. Let’s make it count.

In your Booking Details: Write you are here for Nate & Amy of Expedition Drenched so they put you in our courses.

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The Facts

Location: Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Fares Island, Baa Atoll
Dates: Sept 12 - Sept 21
Arrival Airport: Malé (MLE) + Transfer Flight to Avani
Departure Airport: Transfer Flight from Avani to Malé (MLE) 

Cost: As Low as $211 per room per night + Scuba

Itinerary

Join Nate & Amy for PADI AWARE Week

Location: Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Baa Atoll
Dates: Sept 12 - 21
*Where Adventure Meets Purpose in the Heart of a UNESCO Biosphere
 

This Week’s Ocean-Filled Itinerary Includes:

 GET THE SHOT

How to Capture the Perfect Manta Ray Shot
Join professional underwater filmmakers Nate & Amy as they share their secrets for filming and photographing manta rays — from lighting to lens choice to in-water approach techniques.

 Bonus:

  • Includes PADI Manta Ray Awareness Course

  • Explore manta biology, behavior, and conservation efforts

  • Optional manta-focused dives
     

DIVE FOR CHANGE

Take Part in Impactful PADI AWARE Specialty Courses

  • Dive Against Debris
    Conduct a real underwater cleanup and contribute valuable data to global marine conservation efforts.

  • Coral Reef Conservation (Dry Course – All Ages)
    A fun and interactive session where you'll learn how reefs work and what threatens them — no dive gear required!

  • AWARE Specialist (Non-Diving)
    Learn everyday actions that help protect our oceans. Perfect for kids, snorkelers, and non-divers too.

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 OCEAN ADVENTURES & CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES

  •  Freediving & Breathwork with Hanli Prinsloo
    Journey inward and downward with ocean legend Hanli Prinsloo, who will guide you through powerful breathwork sessions and freediving exploration.

  •  Coral Planting Workshop
    Help restore a reef! A hands-on, family-friendly coral planting session with our marine biologists.

  •  Snorkel Hanifaru Bay
    Venture to the world-renowned Hanifaru Bay, known for mass gatherings of manta rays and even whale sharks during peak season.

  •  Local Island Beach Clean-Up
    Join the team for a meaningful beach clean-up and gain insight into the environmental challenges facing local c    ommunities.

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Why You Should Join:

  • Learn from world-class PADI Ambassadors

  • Dive and snorkel in one of the Maldives’ most vibrant marine ecosystems

  • Contribute to real-world conservation

  • Build memories that matter​
     

In your Booking Details: Write you are here for Nate & Amy of Expedition Drenched so they put you in our courses.

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