Joanna James
The Maldives is heaven on earth for water excursions. The country is almost 90% water and has plenty of great water sports for you whether you love swimming or would rather not get in the water. Experience thrilling and adrenaline-pumping sports starting with these five.
Wakeboarding is standing on a wave. Wakeboarding a waters port that will get you pumping your adrenaline while taking you on an adventure of a lifetime. Climb onto the board and cruise atop the waves while trying to figure out how to balance your centre of gravity so you don't get rolled off the board. Once you have figured out how to find your centre of gravity making a balance would be easy. The best time to do this kind of activity is from April to October.
Flyboarding is for those adrenaline junkies that aren't satisfied with the simple ones. You need to be daring to attempt this which is having propellers attached to your feet and exerting enough pressure on the water that it shoots you about 20 ft into the air. Flyboards are attached to a jet ski and that jolts it up into the sky. It is popular with many thrill-seekers as an extreme water sport in the Maldives. The best time to try out the sport is from May to October. If you are a beginner, it is advised that you inform the people organising so they can properly equip you considering safety. There are also starting lessons which will cost you about 150 USD for 30 minutes.
Fun-tubing is also called banana boat rides and is something that you will often find recommended by websites such as The Adventure Travel. This is because it is a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in. All you have to do is sit on an inflatable that looks like a giant banana and get tugged along the waves. It is one of the safer water sports that the whole family can get involved in. The best time to go fun tubing in the Maldives is from April to October. It is recommended you wear sea shoes or a pair of old sneakers.
If you have always dreamed of flying, parasailing is the closest you can get to it. This is not a sport for those afraid of heights. A motorboat will anchor you and pull you along, so you don't have to worry about your trajectory. The best time to try it out is from May to October but you will always have to check the weather beforehand and listen to the advice of your instructors.
If you are an expert windsurfer, then the Maldives will be your dream come true. With some choice waves and an even breeze and relatively calm conditions all the time. If you go around May to October, you can enjoy yourself and also catch as many waves as you want. It is a popular sport in the area and some shops will rent the equipment to you if you require that.
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