While ‘you’ll be sleeping with the fishes’ might sound like a gangster-film-issued threat to some, this Maldives resort is promising exactly that: an underwater dream come true for aspiring mer-people and nature lovers alike.

Now taking bookings, The Muraka at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island presents a world-first in accommodation. Below the surface of the Indian Ocean, this high-tech, modern stay takes seaside getaways to an innovative new level (or depth, as it were).

Not only can guests sleep among diverse marine life, but they’ll also have 24-hour butlers on hand to ensure their every whim is attended to.

Above the sea’s surface lies a stretch of luxurious beach villas, tempting dining destinations (there’s underwater dining too for those who prefer to remain below) and pristine beaches. There’s also a range of unique nature-oriented activities to choose from – including the chance to direct and star in your own underwater documentary, foraging and cooking classes, sunset or sunrise yoga and meditation sessions, and a selection of more adrenaline-fueled activities.

Images by Justin Nicholas.