Author: Alex Toogood

Captain of Soneva in Aqua Grant has been captaining boats of all kinds in a multitude of places around the globe for more than two decades. After being in charge of one of the first electrically propelled super yachts in excess of 100t, he … Read more

We are currently giving our iconic one- and two-bedroom Crusoe Villas at Soneva Fushi at makeover. The 10 newly renovated Crusoe Villas will be ready in time to welcome guests in December this year. Each one now offers more privacy, space and … Read more

Area Director of Food and Beverages, Maldives My pre-work routine I usually wake-up around 05:45 in the morning, say my prayers, read a few case studies, a book or go through some courses. Then I hit the gym for 30 or a little over 30 minutes to … Read more

Community Engagement Manager, Soneva Fushi I usually get a lot of confused looks from people when I tell them that I am the Community Engagement Manager at Soneva Fushi. Mainly because it isn’t typical to have a dedicated person overseeing … Read more

Kate Polenok, Area Den Manager, the Maldives Imagine standing in front of the unknown, choosing which door to pick. There are three, so choose wisely. The door takes you through the magic tunnel, and right into the Den – home to fun, learning, … Read more

Soneva Fushi’s Marine Biologist Eline joined Soneva in late 2017, and since then she has been teaching guests, Hosts, and the community at large how they can live more sustainably and take better care of our oceans. Her ultimate goal is … Read more

Surf Experience Manager for Soneva Surf I am the Surf Experience Manager for the Soneva Surf programme at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani. Soneva Surf is the world’s first fully sustainable luxury surf programme – all the equipment and … Read more

Soneva Fushi’s Barefoot Bookseller How my morning begins My day in the Barefoot Bookshop begins when I bring a stack of hardback books out to our veranda. There, I display them on a desk made of sanded down slabs of wood and I sit and read … Read more

This year we partnered with Ultimate Library to create the Barefoot Bookshop experience at Soneva Fushi. In celebration of its first successful season, we’re delighted to announce that Philip Blackwell, the CEO and Founder of Ultimate Library, … Read more

A ladle of love, a pinch of patience and a spoonful of spirit, these are some of the secret ingredients that make up any dish worth eating. Soneva’s Christmas Cake is no different, the annual ‘Soneva Cake Mix’ lets us add to these … Read more