How to Enjoy Water Activities in the Maldives

Innumerable holidaymakers from around the world make their way to the beautiful Maldives drawn by its various attractions, which would include idyllic surroundings, picturesque beaches, delightful tropical weather, and plenty of interesting things to do. Many visitors to these islands would take the opportunity to engage in the numerous water activities available here both on and under the waves. Provided below are some suggestions for making the most of the entrancing marine environment in the Maldives.

Go snorkelling

Numerous visitors would take the opportunity to go snorkelling in the waters surrounding the islands. This would be a very enjoyable and uncomplicated water activity that would not require very specialized experience; if you possess reasonable swimming skills, you can easily engage in snorkelling during a stay at a resort in Maldives. Naturally, novice snorkelers should only try this activity at easily accessible locations without strong currents for which there are diverse options in this destination.

As you might expect, there would be an amazing undersea world to be experienced beneath the surface of the beautifully clear waters of the Maldives. As you snorkel in the island waters, you would have the opportunity to admire lovely coral formations and an array of vibrantly coloured exotic reef fish; you can also encounter species like Napoleon wrasse, moray eels, hawksbill turtles, reef sharks and so on.

Experience diving

If you truly desire to fully experience the underwater wonders here, you will have to venture deeper beneath the waters by scuba diving which would be one of the iconic things to do in Maldives. As you dive in the waters of these islands, you will encounter mesmerizing undersea scenery with features such as rock pinnacles (locally known as “thilas”), caverns, overhangs, and swim-throughs. Many of these would be adorned with various invertebrates, colourful sponges, and gorgonians. Naturally, you may also have the chance to encounter large ocean creatures like manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles.

While you need the proper training and certification for this activity, you can find certified dive centres at private resorts which would provide courses for developing your diving skills and arrange excursions to dive sites too. Such an accommodation choice to consider would be SAii Lagoon Maldives which offers access to a PADI 5-star dive centre where you could learn and go diving.

Enjoy other water sports

You will also have the chance to enjoy many other exciting water sports during your holiday in the Maldives. Kayaking would be a pleasant activity to undertake here, enabling you to explore the environs of your resort island at your own pace. It would also provide you with a useful workout so that you could shed any surplus holiday calories that you may have put on!

On the other hand, those who crave excitement could try out water activities like jet skiing, which would be an exhilarating sport for the enthusiast when mastered. Water-skiing, wakeboarding, and parasailing would be other thrilling water sports that would draw the interest of adrenaline junkies. Meanwhile, if you just seek a fun time on the waters you could indulge in banana boating with your family or friends.

Embark on excursions

During your stay in the Maldives, you would also have the chance to head out into the Indian Ocean on enjoyable escapades. One of these would be a dolphin-watching excursion on which you could observe playful dolphins in their natural environment. Another not-to-be-missed experience would be a sunset cruise, which you could undertake on a traditional Maldivian sailing vessel called a dhoni. The highlight of this cruise would obviously be the sight of the glorious tropical sunset; naturally, one of these cruises would also provide many opportunities for romance with your loved one. A rather different kind of excursion would be a big game fishing expedition on which you would depart for the open waters where you could snare some prize catches.