List of Must do Water Sports in the Maldives – The Best Fun on the Archipelago

The islands are gaining more popularity as a surfer's paradise. And indeed, surfing in the Maldives has much to offer. If you are a professional or intermediate surfer, join a surf safari, where some of the Maldives' best places to visit are explored. There is no greater bliss than chilling on the soft sands after an invigorating ride on the perfect wave. Even if you are not a pro-surfer, the sport is quite inexpensive and easy to learn. All you need is a surfboard and some balancing skills coupled with loads of practice. You can easily rent a board or borrow one from your Maldives island resort. Many like Residence Maldives Falhumaafushi offer guests a range of amenities when it comes to water sports.

Paddleboarding is a laidback activity to enjoy on the Indian Ocean. You can choose to sit or stand on the board and paddle your way around the reef of your Maldives resort, using either your hands or paddles. Stand-up paddleboarding is ideal for enjoying views of the islands from your perch in the sea. It's also great to spot the colourful marine life swimming in the crystal-clear water below you. Choose a wider board for better balance.

A super thrilling way to enjoy your time in the water, banana boat rides promise fun and loads of laughter. The banana-shaped inflatable raft is hooked to a speed boat, which zips around the ocean dragging a gang of happy tourists perched atop the raft, as it bounces and zig-zags its way across the glimmering ocean.

Enjoy the feel of the powerful engine as you rev up and speed around on a jet-ski. The perfect type of action for the action-loving tourist, jet skis offer the perfect rush of adrenaline. Your resort in the Maldives will most likely hook you up with a jet ski operator or will provide the service in-house. And for those of you who are not ready to handle the machine alone, tandem rides with an instructor are just as thrilling. When hiring your jet ski, make sure to equip yourself with safety gear, and to follow proper protocols being mindful of other people in the ocean.

Both kite and wind-surfing are sports you can enjoy in the lagoon of your private island resort in the Maldives. The perfectly flat surface of the lagoon is ideal for beginners to get the hang of the sport, while experienced kite and wind-surfers will enjoy the ideal wind conditions.

A thrilling sport that combines water fun with sightseeing, parasailing is ideal for those of you who are not accomplished swimmers. A parachute hooked to a speedboat will help you soar above the waves and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the surroundings.