Joanna James
With around 2500 reefs, out of which approximately 900 represent house reefs, the Maldives is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for snorkelling. Thanks to the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, the visibilities are also precise in the Maldives for snorkelling.
The Maldives is great for underwater explorations throughout the year. But, it's believed that the season from January to April is the best of all because of the clear visibilities underwater. This season is also the best for swimming and diving experiences. Keep in your mind that for an unforgettable snorkeling experience, the availability of clear waters is a must!
If you take a list of fun things to do in Maldives, snorkelling will surely be among the top 5. Because of the same reason, every resort in the Maldives offers their guests exclusive snorkelling packages which normally charge around $8 per day/per person. These packages are inclusive of well-maintained equipment so, this fee is highly reasonable. However, if you request for more days and if you have more people with you for the same experience, you may negotiate the prices for sure.
The Maldives has some great spots for snorkeling. The Banana Reef (north of Male Atoll), HP Reef, and Manta Point (Baros Island) are considered the greatest of all. Once you choose resorts such as Baros Maldives, Bandos Maldives, W Maldives, and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for holidaying, snorkelling, and diving experiences will be more awesome indeed, particularly due to their locations. You may refer to online sources such as The Maldives Travel to get more recommendations and suggestions.
One of the most important tips is to pick the right season for your snorkelling experience. Yes, the Maldives is great throughout the year, but if underwater visibilities are hindered due to rains, you'll not be able to have a joyous experience. The other advice is about the equipment you are going to use. Choose a certified supplier to rent quality equipment for you, and get the equipment checked by the trainers before venturing into the water. Listen to your trained guide carefully all the time, and when snorkelling, don't try to go too far away from your guide. Also, it is important to remember not to get too fascinated by the corals and marine life and try to touch them without the instructions by the guide.
Just as how you'll imagine the experience, yes, you will meet fish belonging to different breeds, and other marine creatures such as manta rays and sea turtles. In addition to all of them, you will also meet sharks! Meeting sharks while snorkelling is an experience that you can only have in the Maldives, and among the many breeds of sharks, the most common are the blacktip reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and the spotted leopard sharks. But, do not panic – they are not going to harm you or disturb your explorations!
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