Elvin Jackson
The Maldives made up of islands and beautiful coral atolls offer tourists loads of fun excursions. Mainly water based these vibrant adventures under sunny skies take place in and around the ocean.
Book the best Maldives hotel and enjoy tours that take you out to the Indian Ocean - for a spot of big game fishing. The waters around the archipelago are well known for its abundance of marine life; making any fishing trip a wholly rewarding experience. If you book a resort fishing tour it will most likely be aboard a luxury dhoni; where an experienced crew will take you out to the best spots ideal for both beginners and professional fishermen. Beginners will enjoy the thrills of their 'first catch' while the skilled crew just may have some new tricks for seasoned fishermen. Watch out for wahoo, tuna, grouper, sailfish and rainbow runner; if you are a nature lover take on a catch and release tour where the catch is released to the ocean once pictures are take.
The velvety black sky will welcome you into its folds as you sail into the mysterious ocean. Enjoy the dark and solitude as you fish under a blanket of stars. Maldivian favourites to look out for at night include jack fish, snapper and emperor fish. Once again the catch and release policy is applicable; or should you wish your catch will be prepared and cooked to perfection for lunch or dinner the next day.
Just right for all you romantics visiting the Maldives; the sunset cruise offers champagne and hors d'oeuvres on the Indian Ocean. Set off into the setting sun on a luxurious yacht provided by the Maldives beach resort you choose to stay at. Along the way you are quite likely to be approached by friendly dolphins and other varieties of silvery fish visible under the moonlight. Enjoy drifting in complete solitude, serenading the one you love and relishing a cruise of total rest and relaxation. The Kandolhu Island Maldives is a beach resort close to the Ari Atoll and offers sunset cruises.
This is a trumpet up version of the basic sunset cruise since you can charter the yacht for just your party. Enjoy total privacy as you wine and dine on the velvety ocean with just your loved ones.
Sightseeing excursions are quite rewarding; take along the cameras for beautiful shots of deserted islands, sun bleached sand bars and glistening bays. Stop and explore the uninhabited islands, plan a picnic along the way and look forward to swimming or snorkelling off a solitary sand bar. Some sightseeing tours will take you to local islands where handmade crafts and interacting with the charming villagers is quite a treat.
Explore the house reef; where in areas such as Kandolhu the reefs are thriving with all manner of marine life. The in-house sports teams will take snorkelers to the best locations for spotting the fascinating coral, colourful little fish and other marine organisms living within the reef.
