Joanna James
If you are looking to add some fun adventures to your holiday, then a destination that would suit you well is the Maldives. Water sports abound here and provide plenty of thrilling experiences that keep bringing back adventure-seekers year after year.
Starting things off is the ever-popular water sport, snorkelling. It may not sound like an adventurous activity, but you are bound to change your mind when you witness the stunning array of coral and marine life that can be witnessed here. Some resorts in Maldives offer snorkelling safaris which add to the thrill of this experience; you will be taken to some of the best coral reefs in an atoll which are known for their mesmerising marine treasures. Apart from countless reef fish, you have a chance to spot hawksbill turtles, manta rays and more.
Scuba diving takes you deeper to discover the many wonders of the ocean. Resorts located in the North Ari Atoll such as Kandolhu Maldives are ideal for those looking to try this activity since some of the country's best dives sites are all within easy reach; these include Fishhead and Maaya Thila which are Protected Marine Areas, Moofushi Manta Point, Hammerhead Shark Point and the Fesdu Wreck. Manta rays, whitetip reef sharks, scorpionfish, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse and tuna are just some of the species you may encounter. For something more adventurous, you get fluorescent night dives too!
The thrill of going head to head on a "tug of war" with some of the ocean's larger marine species makes big game fishing another adventure-filled activity in the Maldives. Luxury resort properties will offer this water sport, though consider choosing one which also follows a "catch and release" policy; after you have caught a big fish, you can release it back safely into the ocean, after the customary photograph is taken of course! From sailfish and wahoo to grouper, tuna and mahi-mahi, there is much big game fish to catch here.
If your idea of adventure includes some speed-filled excitement, then these two water sports are for you; the great thing is, they are not just for pros and resorts will offer lessons so you can get the hang of such activities and experience first-hand the adrenaline-rush of skimming along the water. For wakeboarding, a short board that features foot bindings is used, while kneeboarding utilises a special board that you can securely kneel on; the speed element comes in the form of a speedboat that will pull you along on an exhilarating ride.
For some, an adventure would mean exploring new horizons or sailing into the sunset; both can be enjoyed while in a catamaran! While this activity can be laid-back, it doesn't have to be; some resorts will offer a fast-paced joy ride, where an expert instructor will harness the powerful ocean wind to manoeuvre the catamaran for a truly thrilling experience. You can even sign-up for private lessons and learn how to sail a catamaran and set off on your own journey of discovery.
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