Joanna James
The Maldives does promise an idyllic island getaway; while lazily enjoying a romantic sunset from the beach is a treat to remember, one can look forward to loads of adrenaline-fuelled activities too amidst the sun, sand and surf. Read on and start planning.
The wind whipping your hair and salty flavours on your lips is part of the allure when choosing a catamaran tour across the Maldivian archipelago. Sail across the shimmering blue ocean, skirt around beautiful white sandy beach islands and look forward to loads of relaxed vibes. Take along the cameras and plenty of sun-screen. November to April is the best season for catamaran sailing.
Kayaking around the nearest atoll is a treat; you can easily hire a kayak from your Maldives hotel or the nearest sports centre. Tandem kayaks are available for exploring the coasts with a partner while joining a kayak tour is ideal for exploring the best location around the islands. Plenty of Maldives holiday packages are available for those of you requiring a tailor-made vacation. Decide on the type of adventure you wish to savour together with the best accommodation deal; travel specialists like Maldives Resorts Club offer a wide portfolio of packages to choose from including resorts offering such water sports. As for kayaking, real fans should visit the island nation between April and October for the best experience.
Snorkelling is a sport that just about anyone with basic swimming skills can take on. One of the best locations on the globe for snorkelling, the verdant coral reefs of Maldives are quite a treat. Besides, all you need are flippers, mask and snorkel before swimming out to the nearest reef. July to September is the best time for snorkelling
An adrenaline pumping action sport, kitesurfing can be learnt quite quickly. There are plenty of kitesurfing schools and experienced instructors to get you going, while nothing is more exhilarating than the thrill of whizzing across the ocean, the wind filling your sails. April to October is high season for kite surfing.
For those of you not keen on donning all that gear and diving below the waves, glass bottom boat ride will be just as thrilling. Special glass panels located at the base of the vessels act as windows to the underwater world below. Watch in fascination as a colourful underwater world unfolds beneath your feet, from vibrant coral formations to exotic marine life.
One of the Maldives most popular sports, jet skiing is loved for its adrenaline rush brought on by the terrific speeds and thrills of zooming across the ocean. One that all adventure lovers should try, you can opt to ride tandem with an instructor in case you are new to the sport.
Best attempted between January and April, the dive locations in the Maldives are some of the best across the world. You will be treated to sights of a tropical fish from giant manta rays to tiny coral fish, swim through underwater tunnels, explore old wrecks, swim along verdant thilas or underwater mountains and watch out for lazy turtles of friendly dolphins swimming beside you.
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