Secrets of the Sea: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Reveals Manta 'Hot Dates' for 2026-27

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has announced the most anticipated manta ray “hot dates” for 2026–27, based on over 20 years of research in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to the world’s largest-known manta population.

Manta On Call Experience
Guests are alerted the moment mantas are spotted and whisked away by speedboat for a thrilling snorkel encounter.

Research-Driven Dates
The Manta Trust team analyzes decades of data on manta movements and environmental factors to predict peak aggregation periods.

Conservation Impact
In 2025, sightings included 4,265 reef mantas, 28 whale sharks, 16 devil rays, and 10 oceanic mantas.
All manta and devil ray species were uplisted to CITES Appendix I, granting them the highest level of protection.

Education & Community
Local schools, interns, and apprentices participated in marine biology programs, inspiring the next generation of conservationists.

Manta “Hot Dates” 2026
- May 14–18
- May 29 – June 2
- June 13–17
- June 27 – July 1
- July 12–16
- July 27–31
- August 10–14
- August 26–30
- September 9–13
- September 24–28
- October 8–12
- October 24–28
- November 7–11
- November 24

2027
- May 4–8
- May 18–22
- June 2–6
- June 16–20
- July 2–6
- July 16–20
- July 31 – August 4
- August 15–19
- September 28 – October 2
- October 13–17
- October 27–31
- November 12–16
- November 26–30

⚠️ Sightings depend on weather conditions and the temperament of the mantas.