Joanna James
In the Maldives, leisure pursuits can take on varying proportions, each with its own unique offerings to enjoy. Listed out below are 7 of the very best activities that you need to try before relaxing on the beach.
For a surfing experience that is both scenic and sensational with every rise and fall, make a date with the Maldives. As the local surf season takes centre stage during March to October, avid surfers and novice surfers alike will be confronted by some of the world’s finest swells that would make for one memorable encounter.
If you are a holidaymaker obsessed with speed, then nothing ought to get in the way of you honing your skills as a jet skier. Enjoyed either alone or with a partner, Jet Skiing will help you navigate lagoons and the open water almost effortlessly. What’s more? Your operator will teach you the tricks of the trade to manoeuvre your jet ski in a way where you will soon be found showing off to all and sundry.
Born out of the disciplines of Sailing and Surfing, the sport of Windsurfing is an incredible pastime to while away the hours with, given that the Maldives is home to excellent wind conditions. During your lesson, you will be taught how to balance and position your sail in a manner that will help you achieve the best possible outcome. Through Windsurfing, not only will you develop an understanding of the technicalities associated with Sailing but will be drawn towards the freedom that comes with being a skilled surfer.
In this part of the world and especially, the Indian Ocean, the ocean floor is dotted with many a marvel. From colourful coral reefs to strikingly beautiful marine mammals that come in all shapes and sizes. Through a Scuba Diving outing, you will place yourself in an excellent position to stumble upon whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and countless schools of reef fish that live and breed in these oceans.
As a water sport that does not require any special training, as is the case with scuba diving or force you to go deep diving, Snorkelling is more suited for those travellers who yearn for laidback adventuring, down below. Snorkelling is one of the top things to do in Maldives with facilitators in the calibre of Eriyadu Island Resort seen as an example of this thought. Perfect for solo vacationers as well as groups, Snorkelling will allow you to enjoy and appreciate the marine world at your own time and pace with only a mask and fins for company.
For a bird’s eye vies of shallow waters, palm tree-fringed islands and some of the Maldives’ most treasured marine species, do take note of the value of Stand-up Paddleboarding. Armed with your paddle and board, you can take to the water for an activity that will also give you a full-body workout.
Fancy a bit of fishing out in these seas? Then embarking on a fishing adventure with a local fisherman will certainly assist you in fine-tuning your skills as an expert angler. By this, you will also have an additional story to narrate of your exploits in the Maldives.
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