Siyam World Maldives has officially made global history. On December 5th, the island pulled off one of its boldest ideas yet, becoming the first resort on the planet to earn a Guinness World Records title for The Most People Snorkelling Simultaneously at a Single Venue. In partnership with Freedive Maldives, Siyam World rallied an incredible 307 snorkellers from guests, local islands and ocean lovers across the region, diving past the required 250 participant mark and turning the house reef into a spectacular sea of fins and fun.
Guinness World Records officials flew in to verify every detail, and for the first time ever in the Maldives, every participant received an official Guinness World Records medal, making “Snorkel World 300” a milestone etched in the record books.
The event aligned with Sun Siyam Resorts’ ongoing sustainability initiatives, encouraging guests and locals alike to appreciate and protect the natural beauty of the Maldives’ underwater world. It also served as a proud moment for the destination. As the first Guinness World Records medal ceremony ever held in the Maldives, the event spotlighted Maldivian hospitality, creativity, and ocean culture on a global stage.
“What a moment. Being the first resort in the world to set a Guinness World Records title is something we will always carry with pride, not just for Siyam World and Sun Siyam Resorts, but for the Maldives as well. We have never been the type to follow the usual path; doing the unexpected has always been our style. A huge thank you to everyone from the nearby islands who came together to make this possible,” said Ausy Waseem, Resort Manager, Siyam World.
If any resort was going to break a world record, it was always going to be Siyam World. From adrenaline-fueled adventures to quirky island experiences, Siyam World has earned its reputation as the Maldives’ most unrestrained, maximalist playground. This Guinness World Records title adds yet another chapter to its growing list of “only-at-Siyam” moments, proof that the resort is not just a place to stay, but a destination where the extraordinary is the everyday.
Siyam World now stands proudly as a Guinness World Records titleholder, an extraordinary accomplishment shared with the Maldives and the global travel community.
About Siyam World Maldives:
Siyam World, Maldives is an unapologetically quirky, all-embracing five-star all-inclusive island destination that transcends cultures and borders to offer guests an ever-expanding array of ‘never-seen-before’ experiences, from the Indian Ocean’s biggest floating water park to the Maldives’ first resort horse ranch.
Part of the Sun Siyam Resorts Lifestyle Collection, the natural 54-hectare island resort boasts an enticing variety of 16 accommodation categories ranging from 89 to 3,000 square meters, one to four bedrooms, from lush Pool Beach Villas, expansive Beach Suites and breath-taking Beach Residences to playful overwater Villas complete with irresistible water slides.
Forget any preconceptions of monotonous dining – Siyam World guests can enjoy more than a dozen restaurants and bars with the peerless WOW! premium all-inclusive concept that offers a tantalizing selection of health, fitness and wellness activities, excursions, water sports, kids and teens activities, and way more excitement around every corner.
About Sun Siyam Resorts:
Founded in 1990 by Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Sun Siyam Resorts is a proudly Maldivian hospitality group built on a deep connection to the islands and their people. From its humble beginnings, shaped by a culture of open-hearted hospitality where every visitor was welcomed as family, the group has grown to become one of the Maldives’ most sought-after resort brands.
The resort journey began with the opening of Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in 1998, followed by steady expansion to a collection of six properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka, including its newest addition, Siyam World, launched in 2021. Unified under The House of Siyam, the portfolio spans three collections: Luxury (Sun Siyam Iru Fushi), Lifestyle (Sun Siyam Olhuveli and Siyam World), and Privé (Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, and Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka).
Anchored in the brand purpose The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, Sun Siyam blends heartfelt island soul with imaginative Signature Experiences such as Insta Villa, the Maldives’ first over-water photo studio, and Maldivian Roots, a weekly celebration of heritage and flavour. Every booking also supports marine conservation and community initiatives through the Sun Siyam Care programme.
To discover more and book direct, visit sunsiyam.com or follow @sunsiyamresorts on social channels.
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