Joanna James
Experiences
Ranked among the world's top beach holiday hubs for high rollers, the Maldives offers those without budgetary constraints a wide range of exciting activities. Here are six unique and once-in-a-lifetime vacation experiences that luxury travellers can sign up for during a trip to the paradise isles.
As one of the newest and most innovative expeditions accessible to tourists in the Maldives, Seabreachers offer visitors a new way to cruise around. Called Mini Mokes, these new devices have been hailed as the "world’s first water bike." Officially named Manta5’s Hydrofoiler XE-1, these Mini Mokes offer holidaymakers who are willing to splurge on a new way to glide across the water on a futuristic bicycle.
Although there are 20-30 passenger submarine tours accessible near Male via Whale Submarine, there's a more intimate way to enjoy an underwater excursion thanks to the Ocean Pearl. The brainchild of Dive Butler International, this two-passenger submarine is a dream come true for those who wish to experience a one-of-a-kind submarine safari in the Maldives. Passengers need not worry about operating the Ocean Pearl as an onboard navigator as well as a co-pilot on land will ensure the journey is smooth and safe. This submarine tour is ideal for marine life enthusiasts and honeymooners, and the ability to ride along on this two-person submarine is akin to no other deep dive in Maldivian waters.
Whether one is based at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi or any other luxury resort in Maldives, travellers looking for unique travel encounters can't go wrong with the archipelago's underwater leisure hubs. The Maldives is home to not one but three underwater restaurants, including S.E. A and the Ithaa Underwater Restaurants, and visitors can also dance the night away in the country's submerged nightclub Subsix. Spa goers will also find that underwater spas are also part of the Maldivian vacation landscape even if the price points aren't within everyone's budget.
Jet skis have been part of the Maldives' water sports activities for years but few vacationers go beyond using these adrenalin-pumping vehicles for a short ride around the coast. Jet Ski tours, however, allow tourists the chance to make a day of it by travelling to nearby islands, lagoons and diving hotspots around the archipelago on a Jet Ski. Available through several resorts and local tour operators, Jet Ski tours can be organised for couples, families and groups even though solo travellers can also rent a jet ski for a day and travel to neighbouring isles.
Travellers in search of privacy and seclusion during their Maldivian beach holiday will be hard-pressed to find an alternative to renting a private island. With so many uninhabited isles to choose from, it is the perfect way to get away from it all and go off-grid without compromising on holiday luxuries.
Liveaboard sailing experiences in the Maldives don't get any better than private cruises conducted on luxury yachts. With a captain and a crew at one's disposal, these customised yacht charters allow visitors the opportunity to decide everything from what's on the menu to what water sports activities they wish to enjoy along the way.
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