The Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss has been broken by a loved-up couple at LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives who hope to “inspire others to fall in love with the magic and wonders of the underwater world”.
A mermaid at heart, Beth Neale, a four-time South African freediving champion, conservation filmmaker, Pure Apnea Master freediving instructor and qualified Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) advanced scuba diver, together with her husband, Miles Cloutier, a renowned director, took their love to new lengths as they smooched for a whopping 4 minutes 6 seconds beneath the water in an infinity pool at of the largest resorts in the Maldives.
Their make-out session smashed through the previous record of 3 minutes 24 seconds, which was set in Italy in 2010.
Through sharing their underwater love story, Beth and Miles hope to inspire others to fall in love with the magic and wonders of the underwater world. The couple believes that oceans need all the love possible to safeguard them for the future generations.
Their record-breaking kiss on February 4 was witnessed by the Guinness World Records’ official adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar who confirmed the achievement. The record was celebrated with a champagne ceremony on the island, followed by a surprise greeting by Trans Maldivian Airlines for the couple on their way back home.
During the celebration, Beth shared, “Breaking a Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss at LUX* South Ari Atoll is a dream come true - it is the world’s most romantic destination resort and the pinnacle of eco-conscious luxury. Surrounded by pristine ocean thriving with life, it is a true island paradise with no better destination to share our underwater love story!”
Miles enthused, “It is such a privilege to partner with The Lux Collective, which shares our goal of promoting sustainability and ocean conservation. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was the perfect location for this world record breaking kiss. We feel that Valentine’s Day is the best time to share our new record, as it’s a reflection of our love for the underwater world and for each other. And what better way to make the moment last than with a 4-minute kiss!”
LUX* South Ari Atoll’s General Manager John Rogers congratulated the couple.
“Our heartiest congratulations to Beth and Miles! It is an honor to witness the achievement, and LUX* South Ari Atoll is proud to be associated with Guinness World Records and to be part of this award-winning moment,” he said.
This record showcases the Maldives as the ultimate romantic destination, and LUX* South Ari Atoll continues to be the top island resort for wedding and honeymoon travel as well as once-in-a-lifetime romantic getaways.
Offering extraordinary experiences and surprises, the uniquely chic island offers the most inspiring ecoconscious luxury escapes for couples.
