NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort in Baa Atoll runs a Cuban-themed festive season, 'Havana Nights', from 21 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, including a sunken-rum dive on 29 December and fireworks on New Year's Eve.
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort is giving Christmas a Caribbean twist this year. Its festive programme, "Havana Nights", takes its music, food and mood from Cuba and runs from 21 December 2026 to 7 January 2027.
An anniversary to start
21 December is also one year since the resort reopened under the NH Collection name, so the season begins with an anniversary cocktail reception and the Christmas tree lighting. On Christmas Eve, Santa arrives before a gala dinner at Jumla restaurant, followed by live music and Cuban-style performances.
A rum dive
The most unusual event is on 29 December: the Sunken Rum Dive, where divers bring up an ocean-aged rum cask from the reef. Back on land, a guided tasting follows. If you want to join the dive, bring your certification card and let the resort know in advance.
New Year's Eve
The last night of the year has live entertainment, fire performers and fireworks over the ocean at midnight. New Year's Day is a relaxed brunch with live music by the beach. Between the big nights there are family activities, spa and wellness sessions, and diving and snorkelling in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Getting there
The resort has 105 beach and overwater villas on Fonimagoodhoo island. It is about 35 minutes from Malé by seaplane, or a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo followed by a 15-minute speedboat. Ask us for a quote for the festive dates.
Source: Hotelier Maldives. Photo: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort.