Joanna James
Be it for exploration or exhilaration, water sports in Maldives will offer plenty of unforgettable experiences. With so much to choose from, you should consider trying multiple water-based activities during your stay. Below are some of the best water sports to be enjoyed here.
An activity that both young and old can try, snorkelling is amongst the best things to do in Maldives; marine life and colourful coral abound beneath the waves and the clear waters provide amazing visibility. If you stay at a resort that has a house reef nearby and offers complimentary equipment rental too, you can spend all day if you want, exploring the seas! Some properties will also feature guided tours to select snorkelling hotspots so you can witness more marine life and get help in identifying them as well.
While snorkelling offers a great way to observe the underwater world, for in-depth discoveries nothing beats diving; you have a chance to see manta rays, reef sharks, napoleon wrasse, turtles, scorpionfish, tuna and more. Resorts the likes of Kandolhu Maldives make ideal choices since they not only provide easy access to well-known dive sites but also have diving centres or schools with SSI and PADI certified courses. Check to see if the property provides excursions to sunken wrecks and fluorescent night dives too which provide whole new perspectives.
Kayaking is a fun water sport that can be as laidback or challenging as you desire. The relatively calm waters around the islands make it an ideal activity to experience while providing you with glimpses of the array of marine life beneath. Apart from single kayaks, you get tandem ones as well, perfect for you and that special someone to try when at a honeymoon resort! Maldives ocean exploration can be enjoyed even more if you have access to glass-bottomed kayaks which offer even better visibility.
Two similar water sports that cater to different skill levels, kneeboarding and wakeboarding are also worth giving a go when here. These two activities feature the use of a speedboat making them ideal for those in need of an adrenaline rush too! For kneeboarding, you will have to kneel on an almost flat board (called a kneeboard) which is pulled by the speedboat; it is relatively easy to learn and well-suited for beginners. Those trying wakeboarding will have to master the art of balancing upright on a comparatively shorter board (called a wakeboard) as they zip across the water.
Embark on an exciting escapade from a lagoon out to sea as you journey into the horizon with the wind in your hair; such experiences await those who try catamaran sailing when at their Maldives resort. Some properties even offer this activity on a complimentary basis along with an option for private lessons for beginners. Depending on the resort, you can enjoy just being the passenger as an experienced instructor does the sailing or even look to venture out at sunset, on a romantic adventure for two!
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