Joanna James
Diving in the Maldives is nothing like you've ever experienced before – it is truly a calming experience that would thrill you to the core. But to make this amazing experience yours, you should know what to expect. Here's what you should know when planning to dive in the Maldives.
Even if diving may seem like a daunting task for the first-timers, with a proper sequence of lessons, you will get the correct knowledge required to swim alongside the vibrant marine life that the Maldives is quite famous for. Almost all Maldivian resorts such as Finolhu Maldives come with their own professional diving academy and you could opt for a Maldives diving package that matches your level of expertise out of the range of courses available. These places maintain a higher level of standard by affiliating with international diving accreditation organisations.
There are several pieces of equipment that you'll be handling when you're diving beneath the waves in the Maldives. One of the most important parts is your regulator; this is the mouthpiece through which you will be breathing underwater. If you choose to have your very own regulator, you can get familiar with it over time, which in turn would help you to be a more confident diver. Another item of your diving essentials is the Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) and it's an inflatable vest that could be used to regulate your buoyancy underwater, as the name indicates. Apart from these, you'd also require a wet suit, and diving shoes to protect your feet.
The costs of diving would vary depending on the diving school you choose and whether you are choosing to rent your equipment. It's great if you have your own diving equipment, but if not, make sure you look for an all-inclusive package that would provide you with the required items. You should compare the prices and packages offered by several resorts before choosing one and based on that you could pick where you'd be staying in the Maldives (there are other things to consider as well). Renting diving equipment may cost you around $150 whereas if you have your own, the costs will reduce to around $70.
Many fascinating diving sites would offer you a glorious experience in the world beneath the shimmering waves of the Maldivian waters. Generally, there are four types of diving sites around the Maldives and they are called reefs, kandus, thilas & giris, and wrecks. Diving among the reefs will bring you up and close with a multitude of reef fish and other fascinating sea creatures. Kandus can be described as channels found between reefs or atolls, in which you can see manta rays and whale sharks. Thilas & giris are fascinating coral formations that simply brim with the most curious lives. Wrecks would offer a splendid experience along with insights into its history.
A trip to the Maldives would never be complete without diving into the amazing marine wonderland that surrounds the islands. It is one of the top-rated Maldives attractions and only a few other experiences can surpass the one it provides humankind with. That first breath you take underwater, and the amazing feeling of weightlessness would leave you breathless along with a feeling of wonder in your heart.
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