Joanna James
Spread across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives offers loads of water sports adventures above all else. From scuba diving to snorkelling and surfing to parasailing you have plenty of choices. Read on and start planning your awesome Maldives holiday!
Sail across the beautiful blue Indian Ocean in a catamaran. You can charter a private tour or join a tour party, either way, it's an idyllic adventure which lets you explore the beautiful archipelago, its islands, sand bars and marine life which can often be seen swimming along the vessel. November to April is the best season for catamaran sailing. There are lots of resorts in the Maldives offering yacht charters, and most like Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, promise quite the elegant experience on the ocean. If you are planning to book accommodation at a luxury resort Maldives has to offer, look for one that offers tours and lots of water sports in order to enjoy the best of the archipelago.
House reef diving in the Maldives is a pretty sweet experience. Even if you are not a seasoned diver, the dive centres located at the Maldives resort you are staying at will have expert instructors capable of teaching you the ropes, in next to no time. There are many resorts boasting beautiful house reefs, like the Golden Wall surrounding the private island of Kihavah. On a scuba diving tour around these reefs you are treated to marvellous sights; schools of colourful fish, huge manta rays swimming overhead, reef sharks darting about and beautiful coral formations. Even if you are not up to a scuba diving tour, simply put on a mask and snorkel and view the world below the clear blue waves. Diving and snorkelling are ideal from July to September.
One of the most rewarding sports in the Maldives, kayaking is perfect to soothe mind, body and soul. You will find a kayaking tour under the blue skies of the archipelago is very rewarding, as you are treated to the calm solitude of the vast Indian Ocean with nothing but the swish of your paddle, to break the silence. You can take on a solo kayaking tour around the islands closest to your resort in the Maldives, or join a tour which will take you to hidden bays and some of the most beautiful locations around the atoll you are staying at. April to October is best for kayaking tours.
Feel that awesome rush of adrenaline as you skim across the ocean on a powerful jet ski. Even if you are not an expert at riding the machines, there will be instructors who will allow you to ride pillion and experience the immense rush of pleasure as you speed across the ocean. April to October is best for jet skiing, which must be done under the guidance of qualified instructors.
For those of you wanting to explore the ocean without getting wet, a ride in a glass-bottomed boat is best! The vessels fitted with glass panels at the base, offer you views of the ocean below the boat. Watch out for the marine life and beautiful coral formations as your boat's sails over some of the most verdant parts of the sea surrounding the archipelago.
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