5 Excursions You Have To Take In The Maldives – A Holiday In Paradise!

Diving is by far one of the best activities you can experience in the archipelago. The best part is you don't have to be PADI certified to dive. One is allowed to dive up to 12 meters, which is ample to observe the colourful underwater life. You can glide along with gentle manta rays almost 2 meters long and if you are lucky giant sea turtles. If you are keen on diving deeper and have enough time to get certified, this can be easily done, as there are many reputed dive centers you can enroll at to get certified. Alternatively, many Maldives luxury resort hotels including the likes of Atmosphere Kanifushi have their in-house water sports centers and instructors whom you can get certified from.

Curious to discover more about the local culture while immersing yourself in the slow – pace of island life? Then going island hopping will prove ideal. A tour will usually consist of visiting a local island and interacting with friendly locals. You will get the opportunity to experience their way of life, traditional cuisine, and more.

Surfing in the Maldives is not talked about much, but the option is still available. Most dive centers offer surf tours, where a boat will take you to the top surf destinations in the archipelago, where the best and strongest waves hit, and where you can hit the waves and surf to your heart's content. The best part is when it comes to surfing in the Maldives, you will not have to compete with other surfers to catch some waves. The best time to surf in the Maldives is usually from April, till the end of October, and is ideal for intermediate and pro surfers!

Fishing remains an integral part of this island nation and if you are someone who enjoys fishing, then a sunset fishing cruise would be truly memorable. This experience is especially great because even if you are not keen on fishing, you will get to enjoy a sunset ride aboard a traditional Maldivian fishing boat.

There are plenty of deserted little isles and sandbars spread out around the Maldives, which most hotels would arrange a picnic at with a butler to serve you upon request. Usually, it can be arranged to spend half a day out in a tiny strip of land! Do remember to take along snorkelling gear, plenty of sunscreen, and a shady umbrella to relax and sunbathe under, as usually there won't be much shade to retreat under. An excursion to a deserted island or sandbar would usually cost around $300 US.