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The Best Water Sports Activities in the Maldives – Get Ready for Exhilaration and Entertainment on the Water!

During your holiday in the Maldives, you will have the opportunity to indulge in an array of water sports such as kayaking, snorkelling, diving, standup paddleboarding, jet skiing and banana boating. Suffice it to say that all visitors are sure to find enjoyable activities that appeal to them here.

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Kayaking

An agreeable water sport that would be accessible to many visitors to the islands is kayaking. Naturally, this pleasant and satisfying pursuit doesn’t require very specialized skills. It is always an enjoyable endeavour to explore the surroundings of your resort on a kayak. Paddling your willing craft is sure to be an entrancing experience amidst alluring natural scenery and sunny tropical weather with the chance to see marine life below as well. Kayaking is also good exercise and would help you to shed those extra holiday calories! 

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Snorkelling

Many leisure seekers holidaying in the Maldives take the opportunity to go snorkelling in the enticing island waters. Since only basic swimming skills are needed for this appealing activity, visitors can easily try it during their stay here. As you might expect, the pleasant clear waters and engrossing undersea environment of the islands will add to the pleasure of the snorkelling experience. On such adventures, you could observe beautiful corals, interesting reef fish and other marine creatures at close quarters. 

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Diving

On the other hand, if you desire to truly experience the islands’ underwater treasures to the fullest, you would be obliged to venture into the ocean on a scuba diving session. In fact, many divers take the chance to explore the amazing undersea scenery and observe the picturesque ocean life to be found here by engaging in this rewarding activity. Even if you happen to be a novice in this pursuit, you could avail yourself of expert instruction leading to recognized diving certifications during your stay. An accommodation choice to consider where you could engage in Maldives water sports activities including diving is OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi which offers PADI-certified courses too.

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Standup paddleboarding

A rather different kind of activity is standup paddleboarding where participants paddle over the surface of the waters whilst standing on a specially designed board. Naturally, this is a pleasant and unhurried pastime in which you can propel yourself at your own pace. This pursuit also provides excellent exercise involving a number of muscle groups. Consider trying this activity at sunset, a perfect time to take in the stunning spectacle at the end of each day.

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Jet skiing

Meanwhile, if you crave exhilaration and speed, you may opt to go jet skiing in Maldives during your vacation. As you might expect, manoeuvring one of these powerful vehicles is an absorbing experience enabling you to skim over the surface of the waters. You will learn how to handle your willing 'water steed' skilfully as you learn the ropes of this distinctive and satisfying activity. Soon you may be taking eye-catching manoeuvres to impress your loved one, family members or friends! 

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Banana boating

On the other hand, almost anyone would have the chance to engage in banana boating during a sojourn in the Maldives. All that is needed is to fasten your reassuring lifejacket, seat yourself on the banana-shaped inflatable and hang on. The driver of the motorboat towing you will do the rest, gaining speed and taking exciting turns and twists for your entertainment. As you might expect, this is a light-hearted and hilarious activity providing plenty of carefree excitement for the whole family.

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