Joanna James
The concept of island hopping, where adventurers can travel from island to island in fairly rapid succession is something iconic of Maldives, and there are many ways to experience this.
These are organised in a variety of ways by several of the best hotels in Maldives, some have a catch and release policy while others will allow you to keep your catch and even have the chefs at the hotel, or on an uninhabited island of your choice, prepare it for you in any way you would like. Organisers who are knowledgeable will ensure that you are taken to some of the best spots in the entire Indian Ocean. For an added thrill, there are night-fishing tours as well, which is sure to be the marine adventure of a lifetime.
Each of the many diving spots within Maldivian waters is very unique and offer vastly differing diving experiences. If you're a diving enthusiast a journey across many islands, exploring dive-site after dive-site is surely an enticing idea. These scuba tours are available from anywhere around the Maldives, from the many resorts to independent entities. Through a scuba-diving and island hopping adventure not only can you explore a decent bit of the Maldives, but you can also explore some of the best parts about the Indian Ocean. Any given tour will take you to amazing spots such as Banana Reef, and the North and South Atolls respectively.
For those looking to go island hopping in uncompromising luxury, then this is the experience for you. These cruises can start from the airport itself or from resorts such as Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives. There are several vessels through which you can embark on a cruise, but all of them must adhere to strict safety regulations. You can expect to travel to the most sought after destinations the Maldives has to offer such as Banana Reef, Hanifaru Bay, and Guraidhoo Kandu. The ships will also take guests to a variety of uninhabited islands which they could have all to themselves. These cruises truly deliver the most luxurious of island-hopping experiences.
This would definitely be the most comprehensive island-hopping tour you can embark on, and when it comes to full-day tours, guests usually travel on a luxurious dhoni, which is a traditional Maldivian marine vessel. Guests are usually taken not only to uninhabited islands and dive sites but also Maldivian villages where they can learn about the nation's unique culture. Additionally, guests can interact with the locals, and experience the unique houses they live in, which are built out of coral stones. During certain times you can even see the men of the villages head out into the ocean on their traditional boats to carry out their livelihood, which is fishing. Full day tours always consist of a picnic on an uninhabited island, which is sure to be an experience you won't soon forget. After all, it's not always one gets to have lunch on an island all to oneself.
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