Question 1

Sustainability & Eco-Programmes

Accepted Answer

• Villas feature beautifully designed interiors made from the highest quality sustainable materials.
• Eco Centro listed on resort map.
• Organic garden supplies 90% of ingredients for So Wild by Diana Von Cranach; live cooking stations at Down To Earth feature organic garden salads; So Local is located within the organic gardens; barbecues feature Organic Garden produce.
• The Gathering Wine Cellar features organic and biodynamic wines.
• Eco-Friendly Surfing programme uses equipment made from recycled waste programme — described as "the first fully sustainable surfing programme in the world."
• Mushroom Hut & Chicken Coop, Vegetable Garden, Lakes integrated into resort infrastructure.
• Turtle Centre by Olive Ridley Project on island.

Question 2

Astronomy Programme

Accepted Answer

• State-of-the-art, James Bond-inspired observatory (So Starstruck) with a 16-inch Meade telescope rising up through the observatory deck floor.
• Resident Astronomer available for private stargazing sessions, dinners, picnics and cruises.
• Programmes: So Starstruck Astronomy Dinner; Private Astronomical Dinner Cruise; Midnight Astronomy Picnic (focus on cultural astronomy — how ancient cultures used the night sky for orientation, harvesting, hunting, teaching right and wrong; constellations).

Question 3

Cultural & Local Experiences

Accepted Answer

• Kudafari Island Experience: visit to community of Kudafari to immerse in local culture — native plant species, local cuisine, seafaring history, traditional craftsmanship and spirituality.

Question 4

Unique Cinema & Entertainment

Accepted Answer

• Cinema Paradiso: over-water, open-air cinema in a tranquil bay to the south of the island.
• Eight-table over-water Japanese restaurant (Director's Cut) integrated with Cinema Paradiso, serving set and à la carte menus.

Question 5

Marine Conservation

Accepted Answer

• Turtle Centre by Olive Ridley Project on the island.
• Marine Biology Centre with resident Marine Biologist guiding Noonu Atoll Guided Snorkelling experiences.

Question 6

Geographic & Island-Scale Data

Accepted Answer

• Medhufaru island — 150 acres in size, largest of the five islands.
• Five islands total comprise the resort.
• 5.6 kilometre private lagoon surrounding the resort.
• Distances: 92 nautical miles / 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé; 60 nautical miles / 30 minutes by seaplane from Baa Atoll; 32 nautical miles referenced on resort map.
• Catalogue updated July 2023.

Question 7

Signature Service / Hosting

Accepted Answer

• Barefoot Guardian is the personalised butler/host assigned to every villa.
• Guests are referred to as guests and staff as "Hosts" (referenced at So Local).

Soneva Jani

Soneva Jani

98 (per registry — factsheet says 58)

1 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide

2 Bedroom Island Retreat with Slide

2 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide

4 Bedroom Island Reserve with Slide

4 Bedroom Water Reserve with Slide

4 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide

3 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide

2 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide

Beach Hideaway

1 Bedroom Water Retreat with Slide

12 restaurants & bars.

The Gathering

Overseas by Mathias Dahlgren

Crab Shack

So Wild by Diana Von Cranach

So Primitive

So Imaginative

Down to Earth

So Chill

Floating Kitchen

So Local

Asian Kitchen

So Starstruck (Astronomy Dinner / The Observatory)

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Sustainability & Eco-Programmes

Astronomy Programme

Cultural & Local Experiences

Unique Cinema & Entertainment

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