Joanna James
Home to some of the world's most breathtaking beaches, Maldives offers holidaymakers a wealth of exciting experiences to enjoy. From taking part in water sports activities to discovering the country's unique geography, here are some insanely wonderful things to do in the archipelago.
As one of the most romantic things to do in the Maldives, sunset cruises are a great way to watch the sunset from the water. Setting out as the sun goes down in the late afternoon, visitors can enjoy champagne and canapés on board their yacht or catamaran as they gaze upon the sun dipping its head in the ocean.
Ranked as the best way to get a sense of just how vast and beautiful the Maldivian archipelago really is, island hopping tours are available through resorts such as the Reethi Faru Resort and most other Maldives water villa resorts in addition to private tour operators. Cruising from one pristine island to the next, visitors can not only marvel at the stunning beaches but also take part in kayaking expeditions and fishing at various pit stops along the way.
Found on Vaadhoo Island, the Glow Beach lights up by the veil of the night thanks to the 'Bioluminescence' of the plankton that live on its shores. The living organism gives off a magical blue light as night descends and literally lights up the beach with what resembles fairy lights on the ground. This natural phenomenon alone is worth the visit to the island.
Although Male is often ignored in favour of the resort islands, the capital of the Maldives is a captivating cultural hub in its own right. Not only is this city by the sea home to countless presidential palaces and the Grand Friday Mosque but a host of heritage sites as well. The Islamic Centre, Sultan Park and the National Museum are also found in Male while Chandanee Magu and some of the top shopping venues in the country are also located in the city.
Tourists that wish to give back to the island can take part in various conservation activities and initiatives including coral planting. Coral bleaching has destroyed the natural ecosystem and reef networks in some areas of the Maldivian sea bed and visitors can volunteer to plant new corals to create new reefs.
Regarded as a scuba diver's dream destination, HP Reef, Banana Reef and Manta Point are not the only reasons to go scuba diving in the Maldives. The sheer number of shipwrecks on the seafloor also makes the country ideal for wreck divers.
No swimming skills and prior experience is required to enjoy a snorkelling tour in the Maldives. The house reefs of most resorts alone are home to hundreds of colourful fish species.
Where else but in the Maldives can you explore the underwater world without getting wet? The 45-minute tour one hundred feet below the ocean's surface offers visitors the chance to watch marine life from the comfort of an air-conditioned vessel named the Whale Submarine.
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