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These trips might be the best weeks of your life and you might experience strong depression symptoms upon returning home.
Upcoming Trips
Mystical Mayan Cenotes
Yucatan, Mexico
30 Nov - 7 Dec 2024
The best possible trip to discover Yucatan, a mix of cenotes, ancient Mayan ruins and mexican culture.
Best Of The Maldives
Ari Atoll, Maldives
23-29 March 2025
Experience the underwater magic of the Maldives and its abundance of life. Where we fell in love with diving.
Freediving Workshops
Y-40, Italy
2025
Workshops to start freediving or advance your skills in the deepest thermal pool in the world Y-40.
8-Day Dolphin Dream
Marsa alam, Egypt
November 2025
Swim and dive between amazing coral formations and playful pods of dolphins.
Orcas & Northern Lights
Norway
Oct-Nov 2025
Explore the Norwegian Fjords to have a chance to swim with Orcas and Humpback Whales.
Past Trips
Best Of The Maldives
Ari Atoll, Maldives
24-30 March 2024
Experience the underwater magic of the Maldives and its abundance of life. Where we fell in love with diving.
Fall in Love with Freediving
Y-40, Italy
8-9 June 2024
A one day workshop to take the first steps in your freediving journey in the deepest thermal pool in the world Y-40.
Sail & Dive italy's blue wonders
Sardinia, Italy
20-27 July 2024
Get freediving certified with us and live a true Mediterranean dream aboard a sailboat in Sardinia.
8-Day Dolphin Dream
Marsa alam, Egypt
19-27 October 2024
Swim and dive between amazing coral formations and playful pods of dolphins.
Why us?
Bonny & Gava Retreats: the ultimate adventures for ocean lovers in the most special hand-picked underwater locations across the globe 🐬
We have designed each week with the goal of making the most out of each unique destination. We have tested each trip and experience personally to make sure every detail is the very best possible.
Our retreats are all about disconnecting from everyday life to dive into gorgeous underwater landscapes that will fill the heart with joy. Not only do we connect with nature, but we also connect with each other. One of the best parts of our trips is getting to know the amazing group of fellow ocean lovers who share the same passion and enthusiasm for the ocean 🐬
Guest Reviews
Vittoria
from Italy, joined the Maldives trip 2023
“On this journey I have amplified the connection with other people. People I didn't know, that I had never seen before. I left not knowing who to expect. Everything was born in a natural, harmonious, clean, simple way. People, like me, passionate about my own things, able to get excited about the same things I got excited about. It is a kind of feeling and energy that only those who connect can understand it. It's strong, it's pure, it's solid."
Maurizio
from Switzerland, joined Egypt trip 2023
A wonderful experience that I recommend to everyone who loves dolphins and the sea!
You give up a little comfort in exchange for excitement, unforgettable moments and close encounters with dozens and dozens of dolphins! The group was fantastic and there was an immediate spontaneous connection and friendship that made the vacation even more special.
The helpfulness, kindness and enthusiasm of Carlo and Miki then helped make it all special and unforgettable! A heartfelt thank you for giving us the opportunity to live an experience that will remain forever in our hearts and in my memories!
Veronica
from Italy, joined the Maldives trip 2023
"The retreat organized by Carlo and Micky was more than a diving trip to the Maldives. It was an experience, an emotional and personal journey. It made it possible for me to improve my skills in the water, to enjoy the wonders that only the ocean can give you, to consolidate that magical bond between me and nature and to create new bonds with amazing strangers, where each of them brought passion, joy, lots of laughter and shining eyes full of wonder and emotion."
Sarah
from the USA, joined the Maldives trip 2023
“Thanks for making this trip so wonderful and a safe place for us!!! I will repeat it over and over again, this trip was truly magical and unforgettable. Thank you thank you thank you!
❤✨🤟”
Christian
From Switzerland, joined Egypt 23' and Maldives '24
These retreats 🥰 I can't wait for the next one 🥹
Marie
from France, joined the Maldives trip 2023
“Thank you for organising an absolute dream of holidays! Couldn’t have wished for better than this! Love you guys!!”
Loredana
From Switzerland, joined Maldives trip 2024
I absolutely loveeed this trip! Its a dream coming true. You're in paradise and having the best time of your life and see so many animals! It was insane, every day we saw different animals and had different experiences outside & under water!
The workshops are a PLUS for this trip we learnt a lot about freediving, underwater photography and editing! Carlo & Miki made it really special & super personal, they cared for every single one of us - no matter if it's about seasickness, fears or camera problems! Would absolutely recommend and doing it again! 😍
Marius
From Romania, joined Egypt trip 2023
From an organising point of view, it was super smooth! Transfers, activities, everything! I also loved the underwater places a lot, probably I wouldn’t have found most of them, only knew about Sataya Reef before this trip.
Loved that we also got to practice scuba, although unintended, seems like we need to practice a little more of it and this came at the right time. Also liked the photography and freediving workshops, it made the trip different from other group trips.
Veronica
from Italy, joined the Maldives trip 2023
"The reality is that beyond defining it all as ‘wonderful', finding the exact words is really difficult...it was all a matter of emotions and hearts, because yes, these two guys here put their hearts into this retreat and you could feel it all. I will never be thankful enough to them for the gift they gave me, for the courage they lent me in stepping out of my comfort zone, for the hugs, the laughter... from the beginning to the end, all wonderful.
And you, are you still thinking about it?
Book that flight, trust me, you won't regret it 💙 "
Vittoria
from Italy, joined the Maldives trip 2023
"I'm happy to have stepped out of my comfort zone to realize what I imagined, to give it real proof and believe even more in myself and in my thoughts, in what I feel and believe.
There is satisfaction in saying: you were right. And I was in fact right in believing that there are reasons that drive people to connect with each other by merging their life paths because one's aura is on the same wavelength. With people like this you don't have to struggle to prove who you are, because it's as if they already know you, and it's beautiful because it's like feeling at home. The most intense and craziest experience of my life, a trip I will never forget, looking forward to the next one!”
Katrin
from Switzerland, joined the Maldives trip 2023
“The Retreat in the Maldives by Bonny and Gava was a lifetime dream come true. At just 20 years old I was visiting the paradise. The Hotel and their food was great, the staff was very courteous and the rooms clean and with AC. On the organised day trips I could freedive with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins and nurse sharks. I learned to improve my breathing and equalise technique in their workshop as well as editing underwater pictures. The organisation was so smooth and we were bonding quickly with the other retreat guests and even learned how to sign dolphin and our names in sign language. Overall it was an amazing experience I will never forget and be forever grateful for.”
Mixed comments from our clients
Loved every second of every day!
One of the best trips I've ever taken, thank you so much for creating this magic.
We were so blessed with magical moments every day!
The most beautiful and intense experience of my life. Thank you Ocean and thank you @bonnyandgava for helping me fulfil this wish 🫶🏻 I love you so much
Thank you for organising an absolute dream holiday, couldn't have wished for better than this!
Memories we will have for a lifetime
Sara
from Switzerland, joined Egypt trip 2023
I would say that the trip far exceeded expectations.
We definitely got lucky with the weather and the dolphins and the group was really great so I had a really good time🥰 (translated with Deepl)
Noël
From Switzerland, joined Maldives trip 2024
Miki and Carlo, thank you for the wonderful trip I was able to have with you all! I am infinitely grateful for what you organised and all of the work you put in! I will never forget this trip and it has a permanent place in my heart! What you can achieve with your trips is simply amazing. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for the great time! And we will definitely see each other again! 🙏🏼❤️
Carolina
From italy, Joined Maldives trip 2024
This retreat was an amazing experience! Highly recommend to everyone who loves the ocean and its underwater life: we swam with sharks, manta rays, turtles and hundreds of colorful fishes. Dhigurah Island is a tropical paradise, the hotel, food and all accommodation were great. Miki and Carlo are so kind and took incredible photos and videos of every magic moment.
Auriane
From France, joined Maldives trip 2024
The trip was absolutely amazing on all accounts and will stay forever in my memory. I'm used to traveling solo and you definitely convinced me to try group trips more often. It was great to share memories and I'm so happy I was able to make new like-minded friends ☺️ The organization was perfect, everything went super smoothly and i liked that you were able to reorganize some parts of the trip to fit the group, the weather conditions, the Ramadan, etc. And of course, you were always super attentive to our needs and our comfort. All in all, thank you so much for this unforgivable experience. I was so glad to meet you in person, you are both very beautiful persons and I really hope to share more trips with you guys 🥰
Emmeline
From France, joined the Maldives trip 2024
Thanks you so much for this trip in Maldives ! It was amazing. The organisation was perfect between transfert and excursion. Thanks you so much to share with us your passion for the ocean. If you are an ocean lover, this retreat is for you !
The workshop about freediving and photographie was great!
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