Joanna James
When on holiday in the Maldives, you will find all the reasons to live life to the fullest & leave no stone unturned in this endeavour. Listed below are 5 eco-friendly activities that may interest you.
The Maldives is a magnet for those who crave all things centred on surfboards, swells and breaks. A surf boat tour which mirrors the experience of liveaboards will hand you an opportunity to hire an entire vessel and crew to yourself en route to accessing the most sought-after surfing spots in the archipelago. Further, the fixed date charters would be your ‘go-to’ if arriving during the local surfing season and there remains a possibility to join such outings as a single traveller for a cost of USD 90 a night.
The vibrancy of the Maldivian oceans cannot be summed up in words alone and to speaking, dive a bit further, discovering its marine species as part of a diving expedition will surely add another layer to your stay in the island nation. While you can easily sign up for a PADI course for beginners, the range of diving experiences that the Maldives offers will leave you in complete awe. One may choose to go wreck diving, blackwater diving which is a practice limited to certain parts of the Maldives and the popular activity of diving with hammerhead sharks where you are bound to stumble upon a rich array of mammals ranging from manta rays, dolphins and olive ridley turtles.
Even if you harbour some reservations about sporting diving gear, the prospect of swimming a few strokes that will bring you to where sharks live and breed would more than just whet your appetite for exploring the diversity that is found in these turquoise seas. While average whale shark and manta ray trips last for between 4 to 5 hours, the experience will have you longing for more as you study the movement and behavioural patterns of these creatures. If looking for the best region to voyage to, then look no further than the South Ari Atoll which is reputed for its whale shark population. On the flip side, should you want to spot manta rays, then it is prudent to make plans and schedule an outing to the Baa Atoll where Hanifaru Bay will be awaiting its next visitor keen to swim alongside its manta rays.
Whether you are a budget traveller residing at Kandolhu Maldives where time can be spent exploring a charming house reef filled to the brim with many a fish species or you desire to invest money as part of a snorkelling expedition to nearby sections; the Maldives is just the place to be at for a riveting and refreshing escape. When you book a guided tour, you stand to benefit handsomely as you will be provided with helpful tips and insights into what makes a good snorkelling trip a great one. Generally, a 3-location tour will have you paying a fee under USD 100 per person.
Not a big fan of adventurous watersports in Maldives? Then opt for more mellowed-down activity. Allow the cool ocean breeze and dreamy sunsets to seduce you as you sail off into the distance on a Dhoni which is the nation’s traditional vessel. While being ideal for honeymooners, enthused photographers as well as leisure guests and their families wanting to get acquainted with the raw beauty of the islands; a sunset Dhoni cruise is by far the best, for you will be able to tuck into tasty snacks and a drink along the way.
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