Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives introduces underwater wine ageing experience for second anniversary
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is marking its second anniversary on 13 November 2026 with the introduction of an underwater wine ageing experience, bringing together wine appreciation and the marine environment of the Maldives.
Developed in collaboration with the resort’s Best Dives team, the initiative will allow guests to witness selected wine bottles being prepared, sealed and placed beneath the ocean, where they will remain submerged for a minimum of two months.
The experience forms part of the resort’s anniversary celebrations under the theme “Two Years of Family Wonder”, which also includes marine conservation and environmental activities.
Exploring underwater wine ageing
The underwater wine ageing experience is the principal food and beverage highlight of the anniversary programme.
Guests will be invited to observe the preparation and sealing of selected wine bottles before their placement underwater by the Best Dives team.
The bottles will remain submerged for at least two months, with guests able to reserve their bottles for collection during a future visit to the resort.
Underwater wine ageing is an approach that has attracted interest within the international wine industry, with producers and collectors exploring how submerged storage conditions may influence the development of bottled wines.
Factors such as temperature, pressure, light exposure and movement are among the considerations associated with underwater storage. However, the effects on wine quality and maturation remain subjects of investigation, and results can vary depending on the wine and storage conditions.
For sommeliers and beverage professionals, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives’ initiative introduces an opportunity to explore an alternative approach to wine storage while connecting the experience with the resort’s surrounding marine environment.
The collaboration with Best Dives also demonstrates how resort food and beverage teams can work with marine operations to develop guest experiences beyond conventional restaurant and wine service.
Two years of family hospitality
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives opened in November 2024 and has since received several recognitions for its family-focused hospitality.
These include Best Resorts for Families at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, Best Family Resort at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards 2026 and Best Family Friendly Hotel in the Maldives by Little Steps Asia 2025.
Jorge Fernandez, Cluster General Manager of Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, said the resort had developed its accommodation, recreational activities and dining experiences around the needs of families.
“From the outset, our vision for Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives has been to create an immersive destination where families can come together, discover new experiences and make lasting memories,” he said.
“To have this vision recognised through leading regional travel and hospitality awards within just two years of opening is a significant achievement for our team.”
Anniversary experiences connected to the ocean
Alongside the underwater wine initiative, the anniversary programme will include coral planting, sandcastle carving and a tree planting ceremony.
The coral planting experience will introduce guests to marine conservation efforts, while the tree planting activity will mark the resort’s anniversary and its connection to the island’s natural surroundings.
For food and beverage professionals, the underwater wine ageing initiative is a notable addition to the programme, demonstrating how wine-related experiences can be developed around the characteristics of a destination.
As Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives enters its third year of operation, the initiative will provide a new way for guests to engage with wine, combining the process of underwater storage with an experience linked to the Indian Ocean.
