Joanna James
The Maldives is famous for its incredible shorelines teeming with vast coral reefs and exotic sea life. It is one of the island nation's most priced attractions and one every traveller to the Maldives must experience.
One of the best ways to experience marine life in the Maldives is snorkelling. Most resorts with a lagoon will have a house reef. This way, you can venture out anytime and discover what lies in your reef. A villa overlooking a lagoon will be perfect for a beginner. You will be spoilt for choice if you are an avid snorkeler, with plenty of locations to fill a map. The Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve is an amazing place to snorkel, and so is the Banana Reef. Manta Point in North Male Atoll is another great spot. You will get to experience varied and colourful species of fish, like surgeonfish, black snapper, oriental sweetlips, bannerfish, soldierfish and more. There is also ample coral life to discover. Sign up for a liveaboard to tour some of the best snorkelling locations in the Maldives.
The Maldives is a diving paradise! There is no better way to experience marine life than deep-sea diving. Maldivian islands are enveloped in crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean, attracting a multitude of sea life. There are plenty of locations with amazing coral reefs harbouring a stunning array of marine life.
Places like Maya Thila, Coco Thila, Kandooma Thila, Banana Reef and Lanka Manta Point are among the best for divers. For all other kinds of beach entertainment in the Maldives, check out sites like Sandy Beach Trips.
If you want to experience marine life while seated in a posh restaurant, well, Maldives has got you covered. Some of these restaurants are built deep within the sea for a surreal experience like never before. Ithaa is the first all-glass underwater restaurant built 16 feet below the sea. Subsix, at 20 feet, is a lavish setup and an underwater nightclub and bar. SEA and Minus Six Metres are two other incredible restaurants worth checking out.
Experience the wonders of marine life on a relaxing boat ride while taking in the beautiful scenery around. These boats are equipped with comfortable seating and a transparent glass panel to provide an incredible view of the colorful underwater world. Some boat excursions even offer a cooked meal on the beach as part of the package. It's an excellent group activity that everyone can enjoy, even non-swimmers in the family. Don't miss out on this fantastic adventure!
Also called underwater walking, sea walking is a memorable experience to have in the Maldives. You get to walk on the sea floor and marvel at the abundant marine life at close quarters. Guests will wear a sealed oxygenated mask that allows them to breathe while seamlessly allowing them to walk along the seabed. This is the perfect activity for those who cannot swim! People of all ages can safely have a go at it without undue worry. In most instances, an instructor will be nearby. The most suitable time for sea walking is from January to April.
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