Joanna James
The Maldives is rightly billed as a laidback tropical paradise where you can spend lazy days in the sand; however, that is not the complete picture because it also offers plenty of captivating and exhilarating things to do! If your interest is piqued, read on to find out more about some them.
The dazzling world that can be found beneath the waves is home to a myriad of corals of all shapes, colours and sizes as well as marine life that is as equally diverse. The best way to fully experience and appreciate the beauty of these marvels is to go scuba diving in Maldives. Resorts provide access to dive centres where you can get the needed training and certification while also organising speciality diving excursions; on your adventures, you may see hammerhead and whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, spotted eagle rays, tunas, humphead wrasse, jackfish and more.
Want to enjoy such underwater escapades but don't want to try diving? Not a problem, because equally captivating excursions await when you go snorkelling. Reefs can be found relatively close to the shore and the best thing is, this fun activity can be enjoyed by all ages and no prior experience is required. You can try this water sport independently, while some resorts offer guided reef snorkelling too. What's more, in the Maldives, villas can be found right above the ocean or lagoon with direct access to the water below where you can snorkel and explore a reef!
Fun things to do can sometimes be quite calm and serene while providing you with an unforgettable moment to cherish long after the holiday is over; one such activity is a dhoni cruise. A "dhoni" is the name for traditional local boats and resorts the likes of Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives make use of them for cruises that are magical indeed. Amongst the popular options is to take a sunset dhoni cruise which is one of the most romantic experiences too. On such journeys out to sea, you even have a chance to witness dolphins swimming or playing in the water.
If you have gone through the list so far and wondered if any exciting activities can fill your need for speed, then here it is! Wakeboarding is an action-packed water sport which takes you on a breathtaking ride. This activity is like a combination between snowboarding and water-skiing; the wakeboard is a relatively small and flat board with foot bindings that one must balance on while getting pulled by a speedboat. It can be enjoyed on a lagoon or out at sea and those who have the experience can perform some acrobatic moves too.
Want more fun? Well, how about the chance to take to the skies and soar like a bird or rather a kite! Well, that's exactly what waits for those who try parasailing, another of the popular things to do in Maldives. The concept for parasailing is wonderfully simple; you begin in the water and are attached to a parachute while also being connected by a long line to a speedboat. Once the boat picks up speed and reaches a certain velocity, the parachute lifts high into the air along with you for an amazing experience and aerial view.
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