Joanna James
Listly by Joanna James
There are several key activities that visitors to the Maldives should undoubtedly take the opportunity to experience, such as dolphin watching, diving, stand-up paddleboarding, going on a sunset fishing cruise and more; these diverse things to do are sure to capture your imagination.
A very popular experience that many visitors to these islands would choose to enjoy would be taking a dolphin-watching excursion. Observing these adorable marine mammals in their natural habitat would always be a captivating experience and there could hardly be a finer setting for this encounter than the lovely Maldives. Irrespective of whether you seek romance with your one true love or an enjoyable family outing, a dolphin-watching trip would not disappoint and provide plenty of unforgettable moments to share.
As this island nation happens to be renowned for its remarkable diving opportunities, it wouldn’t be surprising that many holidaymakers would take the chance to go scuba diving during their sojourn here. Beneath the waters of the Maldives, you would encounter a mesmerizing undersea world featuring spectacular underwater scenery and numerous fascinating marine creatures. As you dive in these waters, you will be able to explore lovely coral gardens and other natural marvels as well as intriguing shipwrecks. Private resorts will often have a dive centre offering the needed training and certification for those looking to try this activity for the first time.
An activity of a rather different nature would be stand-up paddleboarding which would be an appealing pursuit for visitors to these islands. This water sport would not require sophisticated equipment or very specialized skills, meaning that it would be accessible to many holidaymakers. Additionally, stand-up paddleboarding would provide useful exercise that would help you to shed any superfluous holiday calories you may have accumulated! One of the Maldives romantic resorts to consider from which you could go stand-up paddleboarding with your beloved would be OBLU SELECT Lobigili.
Another not-to-be-missed leisure experience that you could enjoy during your holiday would be taking a sunset fishing trip. You would embark on this cruise on a Maldivian wooden sailing vessel called a dhoni which would add to the charm of the excursion. As you fish for a prize catch, you can admire the stunning surroundings of these exotic tropical islands. Since the local waters would contain a plentiful collection of fish, you would have a good chance of landing a catch.
Music and culture lovers visiting the Maldives should undoubtedly take the opportunity to view a traditional Maldivian bodu beru performance. Observing one of these shows which would include drumming, song and dance would be a captivating experience and provide insights into the rich cultural heritage of the nation. This form of music would demonstrate an array of different influences including the rhythms of Eastern Africa and interestingly, has been incorporated into symbolic wedding ceremonies at private island resorts.
If you are looking to splurge, a must-do experience during your visit to the Maldives would be taking a seaplane flight. You would find that one of these flights would provide spectacular aerial views of the islands and the vast ocean that surrounds them. As you might expect, the natural features of this nation would present a breathtaking sight when viewed from this perspective. A seaplane flight is likely to become one of the treasured memories of your holiday, bound to bring you back year after year!
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