Stand up paddle boarding is a dreamlike experience here in the Maldives. The reefs and corals provide great protection against the swell, which means you are treated to flat water that is crystal clear. From a standing position, you can easily see right to the bottom of the ocean and its array of eye catching corals. Manta rays, reef sharks, turtles and schools of other fishes are a common sight in the Maldives' reef.