Joanna James
The Maldives is such an amazing destination, which one simply cannot leave disappointed. If you love sun, sand, sea and ancient culture, there are plenty of activities to enjoy here and listed below are some of the best.
Sailing off into a golden sunset is a virtual reality in the Maldives. Cruises are big attractions there, and you can add dazzle to this already amazing activity, by booking a champagne sunset cruise. This means you and your loved one, or even group of friends, get to sail into a blazing sunset and enjoy celebrating with champagne and a fabulous dinner, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, under a blanket of stars. Sounds magical? It truly is, and well worth experiencing and easy to do as many Maldives 5 star hotels and resorts offer cruises of various types across the atolls.
Don't want to get wet, but want to explore the ocean? Then the answer is a whale submarine excursion! The tour is quite an eye-opener, as you explore the depths in search of the most beautiful coral and exotic marine species to grace this side of the Indian Ocean. Guests at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo will find booking a whale submarine adventure easy and those at other resorts can also simply check with their tour desk about organising such an excursion.
Diving is divine in the Maldives, but do this at night, and you experience something truly spectacular. A night dive has your senses working on over-drive, the ocean feels and looks different, and nocturnal marine life can be found all around. Corals open up and extend their otherwise curled tentacles and shy shrimps can be seen leaving their shells and heading out in search of food, all under the silvery light of the moon.
Picnics on sun-bleached strips of sand are quite a thrill in the Maldives; book a tour and you will be whisked off to the nearest sandbank, where a luxurious picnic is spread out. Later look forward to, catching a few rays on the soft sand, a swim in the warm ocean and thrills of snorkelling. Wave goodbye to your sandbank as you leave, knowing the rising tide will soon swallow it up, to be relinquished the following day.
Snorkelling is one of the most popular activities in the Maldives, anyone with basic swimming skills can indulge; and really all you need are flippers, snorkel and mask to swim to the nearest coral reef. Joining a snorkelling tour will put you in the care of experts who will whisk you around the atoll, to swim and snorkel in some of the best locations. Discover the secrets of hidden bays, and verdant coral reefs surrounding isolated islands, and as you do, enjoy discovering the amazing sea life of the Indian Ocean.
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