Joanna James
The Maldives is a destination meant for fun. The surrounding ocean makes it possible for visitors to enjoy a range of watersports. Here's a list of water sports you can try in the Maldives.
The Maldives is one of the top-ranking scuba diving destinations in the world. If you look at the other scuba diving destinations, you'll see that the Maldives sits high on the list. The warm waters of the ocean offer the best conditions for the sport, and scuba diving falls under the top things to do in Maldives. The underwater world garnished with the beautiful marine life makes scuba diving in the Maldives an unforgettable experience. If you don't know anything about scuba diving, there are Padi certified courses you can take – some of them are offered by Park Hotel Group.
Snorkelling in the Maldives is an equally amazing experience. If you want to marvel at the beautiful marine life, but not confident enough to go scuba diving, snorkelling is for you. Your resort will likely provide you with the snorkelling gear, but if you are planning to do this a lot, it's best if you can bring your own. Most resorts have their own reef, so you can snorkel whenever you want to. Some resorts may even take you to other sites.
Kayaking allows you to see this island nation in a different light. You'll be paddling around your resort island taking in the beautiful views rife with palm trees and white sandy beaches. Kayaking is also part of wellness travel as it is an excellent workout. If you want your kayaking experience to be more thrilling, try to get a see-through kayak. With a see-through kayak, you can glimpse the beautiful marine life while enjoying the land scenery.
If you don't have the energy to kayak around the island, but want to have a similar experience, you can opt for a glass-bottom boat journey. These boats come with comfortable seating for tourists to sit in relaxation. If you speak to your resort, they will definitely arrange a journey for you; you might even be able to choose from a range of packages.
While this is not a very popular watersport in the Maldives, if you really want to, you can try it. Jet skiing is not popular because of the deafening noise it makes. Staying at a resort on a small island won't give you a chance at jet skiing. If you really want to try this sport, choose a large resort that allows their guests to jet ski. This sport is thrilling and can be very addictive.
Though it sounds a little strange, you can walk underwater if you are in the Maldives. Needless to say that underwater walking is a very unique experience. If you haven't heard it before, you definitely might have seen Instagram pictures of people enjoying the activity. Unlike scuba diving or snorkelling, you won't be able to go deep in the ocean, but this is an experience you can share with your family and friends.
If you are good at balancing, this is the ideal sport for you. Kitesurfing is one of the main attractions the Maldives is known for. You'll be tethered to a board with a large kite attached to it on the other end. The board will be propelled in the direction of the wind by the kite. It is a very satisfying experience, but if you haven't done it before, it would be best if you took a few learning lessons first.
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