Travel Noire

For 2024, we’re taking our travels to new heights by adding unusual and exciting new experiences to our itineraries. And what could be more thrilling than sleeping beneath the waves surrounded by colorful marine life? If you’re dreaming of zzz’s under the seas, then these unique underwater stays around the world are sure to fulfill your wildest fantasies.

Manta Resort, Tanzania

The Tanzanian island of Pemba is part of the Zanzibar archipelago. It is where you’ll find the Manta Resort, which is situated in a conservation area surrounded by coral reefs and a multitude of fishes. The resort’s one-of-a-kind Underwater Room is a three-level suite featuring a floating deck where you can relax and stargaze. Below, a glass-walled bedroom reveals breathtaking views of vibrant marine life. 

Reefsuites, Australia 

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is known for its abundance of diverse sea life, which attracts divers and aquatic animal enthusiasts from all over the world. The unique accommodation offers an unrivaled way to experience this natural wonder. Just imagine sleeping with the vibrant coral reefs as your backdrop. Upon waking, you’ll be able to enjoy an exclusive front-row seat to the happenings of the world’s largest coral reef system. 

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives

The Maldives is synonymous with luxury and natural beauty. And the Muraka suite at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island takes underwater opulence to a whole new level. The two-level accommodation sits 16 feet below the water’s surface and was the world’s first underwater residence. Its 180-degree dome allows guests to feel enveloped by the surrounding Indian Ocean, providing one of the most immersive underwater stays.

Atlantis the Palm, United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s uber-luxe Atlantis the Palm is home to an extraordinary hotel suite beneath the Ambassador Lagoon. The sumptuous Underwater Suite is perfect for those who want to sleep alongside the exotic marine species found therein. The stay includes your own 24-hour butler service and a private elevator by which you can access the outdoor lounge. Enjoy views of the water’s inhabitants from the comfort of your bed or while soaking in the marble bathtub.

Resorts World, Singapore

Resorts World, located on Singapore’s Sentosa island, is home to the Equarius Ocean Suites. The luxurious suites offer a jacuzzi and outdoor patio on the upper level. The lower level bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into a huge aquarium. Over 40,000 fish reside here, including rays, sharks and more.