Positioned on a private island in the picture-perfect Raa Atoll, You & Me is an adults-only resort that’s ideal for a Maldives dive vacation. It offers a relaxing retreat that feels a world away from other hotels while being just 10 minutes’ by boat from the Ifuru domestic airport.

With a PADI 5-Star dive center on site and a spectacular underwater landscape in the immediate surrounds, You & Me offers exceptional diving. Experience a colourful diversity of soft and hard corals, exhilarating channel and wall diving, as well as close encounters with large species such as sharks and manta rays.

Accomodations

There are 109 suites and villas to select from at You & Me by Cocoon, with 99 rooms overwater and 10 positioned on the beach.

Manta Villas Overlooking the ocean, each of the Manta Villas features polished wooden floors, a king-size bed, a rain shower and a seaside deck boasting views of the lagoon.

Dolphin Villas Each of the rustic Dolphin Villas is positioned overwater and with stunning sunset views. They feature polished wooden floors, a king size bed, and a comfortable sofa, as well as a rain shower and seaside deck.

Dolphin Villas with Pool These spacious villas offer the same amenities as the Dolphin Villas, with the addition of a private infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

Beach Suite with Pool Situated on the beach, these spacious suites feature a couple’s bathtub and rain shower, as well as a king size bed, private deck and a swimming pool on a private stretch of beach.

Aqua Suite With a large outdoor deck and sunrise views, the Aqua Suites are spacious water villas with polished wooden floors. They feature a rain shower and couple’s bathtub, as well as a king size bed overlooking the ocean.

Aqua Suite with Pool These large water villas offer the same amenities as the Aqua Suites, with the addition of a private infinity pool and a large sundeck.

You & Me Suite The largest suite at the resort, this spacious villa features a huge living space, kitchen and recreational room with a private gym, as well as a cinema and massage table. It overlooks the lagoon with spectacular sunset views and has a private pool where you can relax.

Amenities

There’s a 24-hour front desk where staff are available for all your needs, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi provided throughout the resort. For a pampering experience, head to the You & Me Spa where their experienced spa therapists offer a wide range of treatments from around the globe. The wellness center also features a sauna and fitness center so you never have to miss a workout on your Maldives dive vacation.

At the heart of You & Me by Cocoon is a sparkling pool, with plenty of sun loungers where you can relax.

If you need to catch up on any work, there’s also a dedicated business center that guests are welcome to use.

Food

You & Me by Cocoon offers an enticing selection of restaurants positioned around the private island where you can dine on cuisine from around the globe. Discover the Maldives’ stunning marine environment from the fully submerged H20 restaurant or settle in at the Green Carpet garden restaurant.

You can experience all the theatrics of the live cooking stations at The Sand or enjoy Japanese fine dining at the Rising Sun. This Maldives dive resort is also home to an Italian restaurant known as Italians Do It Better that specializes in pizza and pasta, as well as the Cheers Bar beside the main pool where you can sip on cocktails accompanied by live music.

Diving

Emperor Divers is the resident dive operator at You & Me by Cocoon, with their 5-Star dive center positioned right on the arrival jetty and with direct access to the lagoon. It’s from here that their dive dhonis (boats) depart for local dive sites, with travel times ranging from 10 minutes to one hour. You can opt for individual dives or two-tank and full-day trips, with dive sites to suit both beginners and experienced divers.

Emperor Divers You & Me has a full range of brand new Scuba Pro rental equipment and offers a selection of PADI certification courses from beginner to professional level. The dive center features a well-organized equipment room and rinses facilities, as well as a teaching area for students.

The resort is on the doorstep of some of the Raa Atoll’s most vibrant dive sites, including exhilarating wall and current dives where you can spot grey reef sharks, manta rays, turtles and Napoleon fish. Water temperatures only vary slightly throughout the year (83-86°F/28-°C), with most divers comfortable in either a shorty or full-length 3mm wetsuit.

The Maldives experiences a warm, tropical climate, with the Northeast monsoon (November to April) marked by generally sunny days. The Southwest monsoon (May to October) brings significant rainfall, with the heaviest showers descending between June and August.

Other Activities

Aside from scuba diving, there are a variety of other water sports to keep non-divers entertained at You & Me by Cocoon. From snorkeling to jet skiing and big-game fishing trips, there are plenty of ways to experience the natural beauty of the Maldives. The resort’s Guest Relation Team can organize a range of local island tours and cruises to spot dolphins, with Maldivian cultural shows regularly presented at night.