5 Exciting Water Sports to do in the Maldives in 2021 - For Both Adrenaline Junkies and Mellow Vibes

As one of the top 10 places on earth to go snorkelling, it would be a shame to visit the Maldives and not try this exciting sport at least once. The beauty of snorkelling is that it can be enjoyed even by non-swimmers (with the help of pieces of equipment such as life-jackets, wetsuits, and fins), enabling everyone to enjoy the world of beauty underwater.

If you still haven't made accommodation plans, consider staying at a luxury hotel in Maldives. Many of them, including the likes of Velassaru Maldives, offer complimentary snorkelling equipment and guided tours on their private house reefs.

Would you be surprised to hear that the Maldives is one of the best places for scuba diving too? Probably not since it is a country that earned its outstanding reputation in the tourism world thanks to its turquoise blue, crystal clear waters. While there are plenty of diving centres throughout the country, Maaya Thila, Cocoa Thila, and Kandooma Thila certainly stand at the top. Scuba diving in the Maldives offers you the chance to behold some of the most colourful coral reefs and a kaleidoscopic view of various sea creatures.

Jet skiing, the sport that requires no introduction to the adrenaline junkies, is also a popular activity among many tourists to the Maldives. Channel some James Bond vibes and feel the wind in your hair as you zip through the long waves of the Indian Ocean at thrilling speeds. While you treat yourself to a hair-raising experience, it's also important to continuously remind yourself to keep your speed under controllable levels and always wear the appropriate safety gear before you get on that racing machine.

Why limit your fun only to water when you can fly high like a kite? Parasailing offers you a one-of-a-kind experience by allowing you to fly high over the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Not only does it offer an exhilarating experience but also plenty of photogenic scenes to capture some aerial view shots of the Maldives for your Instagram. Parasailing may not sound like the ideal sport for everyone (especially not for the faint-hearted), but it's too good to pass up.

If you are looking for the perfect water sport that your entire family can indulge in, banana riding is what you are looking for. Just as the name suggests, banana riding or banana boating involves an inflatable boat in the shape of a banana. It is a sport that even a larger family of 10 to 12 people can enjoy together by interconnecting two banana boats.