Joanna James
The Maldives is an archipelago of over 1000 small coral islands. Hence, most of the nation's thrills are based on the sea. In fact, the Indian Ocean on which the islands are located offer some of the best dive sites in the world. Here are some ways to explore the underwater world of the Maldives.
The Maldives is home to some of the world's best dive spots, which attracts professional divers from across the world. The Indian Ocean in that area is home to over 500 species of fish and is rich in coral formations, underwater caves, and cliffs, which make every dive a unique experience. And the best part about a holiday in the Maldives is that anyone can learn to dive, and enjoy the gorgeous wonders of the island's underwater world. This is because many of the private luxury resorts like Grand Park Kodhipparu not only offer those heavenly Maldives villas but are ideal for one to earn their PADI diving certificate. Dive courses offered in the Maldives encourage even children to take to the sport and discover the wonders of the ocean.
Snorkelling is easy to enjoy. All you need are basic swimming skills and equipment. Hence, it's a family sport and extremely popular in the Maldives. Since most of the private island resorts in the Maldives are surrounded by a house reef, all one needs to do is swim out to the nearest coral bank to relish the thrills of snorkelling, whereby discovering the thriving marine life that thrive amidst the colourful coral formations. It's quite common to have a few dolphins swim up to you, or to have a lazy turtle swim by on a random snorkelling tour in the Maldives.
Another way to enjoy the underwater world of the Maldives but not get wet is to ride in a glass-bottom boat. These vessels are equipped with glass panels on their base through which passengers can glimpse the activities under the boat. It's the ideal alternative for those who don't want to get in the ocean but still want to explore the depths. Glass bottom boat rides are organised by many of the Maldives' resorts.
The Maldives, as an island nation, has many innovative ways for visitors to enjoy the depths of the Indian Ocean. And one of these ways includes the underwater restaurants located at some of the private resorts. When you dine at one of the restaurants located on the ocean bed, you will be surrounded by glass-panelled walls through which you will get to see colourful fish and many other marine life. You may even spot the occasional manta ray swimming by as you tuck into gourmet meals.
Life in the Maldives is quite uncomplicated. And a holiday there is perfect to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. And for discovering the rich marine life and beautiful coral formations surrounding the islands, all it takes sometimes is a swim in the ocean. Head down to the powder-soft sand beaches of your Maldives resort and dive into the ocean. Enjoy a swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and savour the thrills of having turtles, dolphins, and other marine life swim past you.
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