Joanna James
There will be many reasons for going scuba diving during your holiday in the Maldives; you can enjoy pristine dive sites, encounters with whale sharks and manta rays, outstanding visibility, and a choice of diving courses that provide opportunities to explore a captivating underwater world.
Of the numerous islands of the Maldives, many are uninhabited and wouldn’t have been visited by humans for years. Accordingly, it wouldn’t be surprising that divers will encounter an array of pristine and stunningly beautiful dive locations across the nation. At these entrancing sites, you could experience flourishing marine ecosystems which are filled with numerous kinds of exotic sea creatures. There would be few locations on the globe that could match the marvellous unspoiled dive sites in this destination.
Naturally, the opportunity to encounter whale sharks in the waters of the Maldives would be a marvellous attraction for divers. Many divers would be enthralled by the chance to view these huge creatures which happen to be the largest kind of fish to be found on the planet. As these massive creatures are generally placid and gentle, many divers will relish the prospect of getting close to them as well. The waters surrounding the Maldives make an excellent habitat for these gentle giants and they could be observed year-round here.
Another remarkable kind of marine creature that you could spot whilst diving in Maldives would be the huge manta rays. Not surprisingly, many divers visit these islands with the primary objective of observing manta rays at close range. Amongst the highlights for viewing these entrancing creatures would be the cleaning stations where mantas arrive to have their teeth, gills and skin cleaned by various kinds of small crustaceans and fish!
As you explore the world beneath the waves, you will encounter outstandingly clear waters that will be a delight for divers. This remarkable visibility may be considered to be a result of the waters’ warm temperature as well as the phytoplankton and coral reefs to be found within it. Divers could expect an average visibility level of 40 m in the waters of the Maldives, with a level of as much as 60 m to be experienced around the month of November.
During your visit, you will also have the opportunity to undertake various diving courses and avail yourself of recognized certifications. You will have the chance to boost your diving skills by undertaking recognised PADI courses at a well-equipped dive centre. You may choose from several courses ranging from those for beginners to ones which provide more specialised training. A choice of accommodation to consider where you could follow such courses and enjoy the top things to do in Maldives including diving would be the pleasingly located private island resort of Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives.
Many divers will enjoy exploring the various submerged shipwrecks to be found within the waters of the Maldives. By exploring these entrancing wrecks, intrepid divers could gain an insight into how ocean ecosystems react to and develop on these vessels. By undertaking wreck dives, you could also observe the way coral reefs develop on these vessels resulting in a marvellous abode for marine fauna and flora.
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