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Top 5 water sports in the Maldives you must try in 2021 – for refreshing and exhilarating times

The Maldives is all turquoise lagoons, spectacular coral stretches & marine mammals whose numbers cannot be accounted for even if you tried. Hence, the country is well placed for outdoor adventuring.

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Kayaking

For a truly tranquil and engaging experience out on these tropical, warm oceans of the Maldives; the water sport of kayaking must be factored into one's travel itinerary. For this leisure escape will have you moving across the water at a pace that you can be in complete control of during all times of the journey. Kayaking is a good way to explore nooks and crannies and even stay closer to shore should this be to your fancy. Also, it is favourable for you to be able to swim in case of an emergency, and in terms of the best time to go kayaking, take note of the period beginning from April to October. Service providers will charge you anything between USD 30 to 50.

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Jet skiing

Should scenes of foamy ocean water drenching you from head to toe and travelling at breakneck speeds across the ocean be your idea of fun in the sun, then look no further than jet skiing. Considered one of the more daring, exciting, and adventure-filled escapades that travellers like you can be a part of whilst in the Maldives; jet skiing involves the maneuvering of a jet ski over the waves as you sway from side to side to generate as much speed and angle to your activity. Also, it is mandatory for life jackets to be worn and jet skiing is always best enjoyed with a partner. If travelling alone, then, perhaps, having your instructor tag along would be a wise move.

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Big game fishing

Regardless of whether you're an experienced angler or simply one who engages in fishing as a pastime with a simple line and hook, the experience provided for in the Maldives will surely leave you breathless and in admiration of what big game fishing stands for. If you head out alone, then expect to pocket out a sum around USD 85, and in turn, you will be provided with the requisite equipment and bait accordingly by the staff onboard the craft. If you see yourself in the shoes of a person catching sailfish, tuna, and the numerous other species that inhabit these waters, then the Maldives is your playground and partner in crime.

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Underwater walking

Imagine being surrounded by schools of some of the most beautiful species of fish? Better yet, how does the sound of meandering along the ocean floor at your own pace seem? If you see yourself nodding your head in approval and in anticipation of being a part of such an excursion, look up as to what an underwater walking trip in the Maldives entails. Equipped with an oxygen mask and an unobstructed view of the ocean floor ahead of you, the possibilities are endless of you exploring the delightful surroundings that comprise these isles.

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Diving

Immerse yourself in the wonders that make up the Maldives by investing one's time and energy in a diving session. Considered an outstanding way to get to know the underwaters of the country that consist of coral reefs, marine mammals, and even the odd wreck; diving can easily be organised should you have access to a PADI certified dive center such as the one located at VARU by Atmosphere which paves the way for holidaymakers to be one with some of the Maldives tourist attractions. As part of a diving excursion, one is bound to stumble upon moray eels and even nurse sharks in the event one opt to go out diving come nightfall.

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