Joanna James
As one of the world's leading honeymoon hotspots, there's much to experience during a getaway to the paradise isles. Here are some of the best activities couples can sign up for in the Maldives.
Ranked among the world's most popular scuba diving destinations, a honeymoon in the Maldives offers couples the perfect opportunity to explore what lies beneath the waves. With its sea beds teeming with countless marine species and more coral varieties than found anywhere else on the planet, the joy of discovering these underwater wonderlands together is a memory you won't soon forget. Wreck divers will also find the seafloor of the archipelago is littered with shipwrecks that have now become verdant habitats for innumerable tropical fish species. Couples that wish to learn how to dive can also sign up for lessons at any one of the many PADI courses offering water sports centres in the country.
When it comes to dining in style, there's nothing like digging into a full-course meal on the beach with your private butler on standby to cater to your every whim. Venues such as the Reethi Faru Resort and many other Maldives water villa resorts organize similar bespoke dining events for honeymooners in search of a romantic location to enjoy a quiet meal together.
As a popular location for spa holidays and spa retreats, no honeymoon in the Maldives would be complete without enjoying a couple's massage or a similar treatment at a local spa. Offering newlyweds the chance to unwind and relax in a serene spa setting, the wellness centres in the Maldives not only specialize in Ayurvedic and Thai healing therapies but also Swedish and Balinese spa treatments.
With a geography that appears to be tailor-made for cruises, a honeymoon in the paradise isles would truly be amiss without signing up for at least one or two cruises. Sunset cruises are often ranked among the most romantic excursion options available to honeymooners as they set sail during the late hours of the afternoon and include treats such as champagne and canapés onboard. Couples who would rather spend a few days sailing around the country can charter a private yacht with a full crew and also work-in various water sports activities to the daily itinerary.
As one of the most relaxing things to do during a honeymoon getaway, couples that have a passion for angling will find plenty of local tour operators that organize trips to some of the best fishing hotspots in the archipelago.
Active couples that would rather explore the coastlines of the Maldives at their own pace can also rent a kayak and paddle in unison to brighter horizons on an island hopping tour of their making. No prior experience or even swimming skills are required to take part in a kayaking adventure to less familiar highlights in the country.
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