Great choice — the Maldives is perfect for a snorkeling-focused honeymoon. Below are 10 top resorts (different styles and price-levels) selected for outstanding snorkeling (house reefs, easy reef access, or reliable megafauna trips) plus a short note on why each is great for honeymooners.

Top picks (what makes them special)

• Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru — UNESCO Baa Atoll site, on‑island Marine Discovery Centre, “Manta On Call” and guided snorkel programs; excellent for manta encounters and marine‑biologist experiences. (fourseasons.com)
• Milaidhoo Island (Baa Atoll) — small, intimate island with a protected, very accessible house reef and direct access from many villas; quick boat rides to Hanifaru Bay for manta aggregations in season. Ideal for couples who want privacy + marine life. (milaidhoo.com)
• Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas — famous, healthy “Golden/Yellow Wall” house reef, resident marine biologist, and snorkel/manta excursions; has the unique SEA underwater restaurant for a romantic dinner. (anantara.com)
• Baros Maldives — classic, easily accessible, highly regarded house reef a few kicks from shore; strong marine‑education programs and private reef tours — great if you want frequent, effortless snorkeling from your villa. (baros.com)
• Vilamendhoo Island Resort (South Ari Atoll) — one of the Maldives’ most famous house reefs and regular whale‑shark & manta excursions from the resort; excellent for seeing large megafauna. (vilamendhoo.com)
• Kandolhu Maldives — boutique island with a highly rated, well‑preserved house reef right off the beach/jetty; intimate (fewer villas), great for couples who want easy reef access and privacy. (kandolhumaldives.net)
• Soneva Jani — ultra‑luxury, very private overwater villas with superb lagoon snorkeling and strong environmental/marine programs; great for honeymooners looking for privacy + eco‑focus. (soneva.com)
• Mirihi Island Resort — small, romantic island with one of Ari Atoll’s top house reefs (easy entry, lots of life); excellent for couples who want fuss‑free snorkeling and a relaxed vibe. (maldives-magazine.com)
• Hurawalhi Island Resort — adults‑focused luxury resort (romantic dining including 5.8 Undersea Restaurant), strong house reef and guided snorkel/manta programs — good for honeymooners who want an adults‑only vibe. (hurawalhi.resortmaldives.net)
• LUX* South Ari Atoll — large resort in South Ari (known for year‑round whale‑shark sightings), good for couples who want both beach luxury and high probability of big‑animal excursions. (thetimes.co.uk)

Practical honeymoon/snorkeling tips

• Choose a water villa (or beach villa close to the jetty) with direct or very short access to the house reef — it makes spontaneous snorkels easy and romantic. (Many resorts advertise villas with direct reef access; check the villa map when booking.) (baros.com)
• Book guided snorkel tours led by the resort’s dive/marine team or marine biologist — you’ll see more and learn the best entry/exit points while protecting the reef. Many resorts include or offer guided house‑reef tours. (baros.com)
• If you want mantas / Hanifaru Bay: plan for the southwest‑monsoon season (roughly May–November), with peak chances in June–Oct; resorts in Baa Atoll (e.g., Four Seasons Landaa, Milaidhoo, Anantara Kihavah) run Hanifaru trips. (snorkelaroundtheworld.com)
• For whale sharks: South Ari Atoll (e.g., Vilamendhoo, LUX* South Ari) is a top spot — sightings can occur year‑round but are often more frequent May–Dec (plankton season). (mymaldivesguide.com)
• Transfers matter: many luxury resorts require seaplane transfers (or a small domestic flight + speedboat); transfer timing/costs can affect arrival day logistics — check the resort’s