Joanna James
The Maldives is regarded as a water sports Mecca for the masses. The excellent wind, weather, and water conditions of the Maldives make it a viable holiday destination all year round. Here are 5 water-bound activities that every visitor must experience during a getaway in the paradise archipelago.
Ranked among the world's top diving destinations, a trip to the Maldives would truly be incomplete without enjoying the depths of its marine life heritage. Home to nearly every coral species in the world, the sheer number of marine creatures occupying the waters off the coast of the country warrant a diving tour of the Maldives. With manta rays, whale sharks, sting rays and moral eels among its chief inhabitants, the large schools of tropical fish and the shipwrecks littering the sea floor make the Maldives a diving hotspot like no other. Whether it's HP Reef, Manta Point, or Banana Reef, the excellent visibility and water temperatures make diving a pleasure for those with a PADI certification. The Maldives is incidentally also one of the best places to learn how to dive.
Travellers based at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives or any other surf resort in Maldives will not fail to notice the large number of surf spots scattered around the country. The Maldives has been a surfer's paradise for decades and a holiday in the Maldives affords wave riders ample opportunities to engage in their favourite pastime. The best time to embark on a surfing holiday in the country is from April to October when the breaks and the mammoth waves are frequent and reliable. The finest wakes are accessible off the coast of the Thulusdhoo Islands and the Baa Atoll although surfing tours of the Maldives include pit stops at countless other surfing hotspots.
As an activity that can be enjoyed as a group or a pair, kayaking is also a rewarding water-based excursion for adventurous spirits. Paddling around the pristine contours of the resort islands of the Maldives, travellers can discover the unique topographical features of their holiday base at their own pace. Swimming skills are optional while no prior experience is necessary to sign up for a kayaking expedition in the Maldives.
Although most water sports offer tourists the chance to travel at breakneck speeds across the water, few allow one to soar above the waves and gaze down upon the shores from a great distance. Kitesurfing is not for the faint of heart but is undoubtedly one of the best water-bound activities to enjoy in the Maldives. Fastened to a speedboat, visitors can fly high over their resort islands on this one-of-a-kind experience.
As one of the few water sports varieties that's geared towards large groups and families, banana boating guarantees a rollicking good time for all those who sign up for this bumpy ride. Gliding across the waves on a banana-shaped inflatable boat, this bouncy and jolting experience is likely to knock the socks off even the most agile holidaymakers.
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