Listly by Tiroy Benjamin
Made up of over a 1000 stunning islands, Maldives has a plethora of amazing scenic attractions to offer. This combined with history and culture offer guests a holistic dose of fun
The sparkling blue waters of the Maldives are one of the most tranquil locations to set sail on for the sheer setting - backdrop and all, can do wonders to the soul. Boats for cruises are readily available in the Maldives and in fact there is plenty of variety for one to choose from in this arena. The most popular however are the Dhoni's which is one of the most historical modes of transportation in the island of Maldives. Onboard this rustic boat from the yesteryears one can experience the blissful and unspoiled ambience that the Maldivian islands are so famously known for. An opportunity to explore all corners of the Maldivian archipelago here you can relish the best that Maldives has to offer in terms of both inhabited as well as uninhabited islands.
The Maldives is famed around the world for its stunning underwater setting. Home to a plethora of exotic marine life there is a world you can discover when you delve underneath this deep blue. A paradise among all those who love an underwater setting, the Maldives draws to its shores many divers and snorkelers from all corners of the globe. From fish to coral to sponges and what not, Maldives has an attractive variety to admire. Dive sites are found in abundance in the Maldives and this includes the Vaavu Atoll, the Kuredu Express in the Lhaviyani Atoll, the Okobe Thila in the North Male Atoll, the Kandooma Thila in the South Male Atoll and the Broken Rock in the South Ari Atoll. Apart from all the marine life you can enjoy in a diving expedition, Maldives also flaunts caves, overhangs, swim- throughs and shipwrecks giving the entire expedition an intriguing touch.
For those who want to explore underwater Maldives but are not up for diving, snorkelling is a far more appropriate option. An activity that requires minimum gear as well as expertise, snorkelling opens doors to the exotic coral life of this nation and gives you a unique opportunity to admire the entire ecosystem that thrives within these reefs. Facilities required for a snorkelling expedition such as gear, etc. are commonly available in most Maldives five star resorts. In fact in places like Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort snorkelling is a highly recommended activity.
Maldives is paradise for all sorts of water sports and wind surfing is no exception. A sport to indulge in when the season is favourable, wind surfing is plenty of fun and comes with a healthy dose of adrenaline. The best seasons for wind surfing are between March and October and some of the best possible spots for this activity are Lhohifushi and Dhonveli both of which are located in the North Male Atoll.