This Maldives phenomenon is caused by a bioluminescent chemical reaction in the plankton around the island. It’s a unique experience that only occu...

Absolutely! While it’s not really stars, of course, in the Maldives, or anywhere in the world, the glowing movement of the plankton and the reactio...

There is no guarantee of when the stars in the Maldives waters will appear here, and it may not happen every year. However, the most likely times h...

This happens about once every year and may come and go for a few months when it happens. It’s not guaranteed, but it does happen here frequently.

You sure can enjoy swimming and exploring the waters on your trip here. It’s perfectly safe to swim in the waters when this occurrence is happening.