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Maldives

The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ring-shaped atolls islands, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands. It’s known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The Maldivian language has the distinct pleasure of contributing to the English word “atoll”, which was derived from the Maldivian word “atholhu”. The island nation is located in a strategic area with access to major international sea routes in the Indian Ocean. Why is the Maldives a famous holiday destination? It’s simply because of the extraordinary islets of immaculate beauty, the crystal water that surrounds the Maldives, points of interest such as diving and fishing spots and more. Of course, don’t forget, the outstanding luxury and wide-ranging resorts that let guests have a memorable vacation. The Maldives is the perfect destination to share and cherish moments, create memories of a lifetime, discover and explore the underwater, relax and connect with nature.

Location
Maldives
Weather
Rainy season: December / April
Temperature
Temperature: 30°C all year round | Sea temperature: 22°C to 28°C
Best time to visit
November to April.

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Sunset and Dolphin Tours in Maldives

Did you know that Maldives ranks among the top five places on Earth for watching whales and Dolphins. Over 20 different whale and dolphin species can be seen here. Most of the resorts organize whale watching excursions during the season. The whale species found include the blue whale and sperm whale. Dolphins are a common site in the Maldives and can be seen in large pods swimming close to the reef and swimming alongside speedboats. The species found include the bottle nosed and spinner dolphins. Duration: 04 hours.

Maldives Submarine Tour

Imagine yourself cruising through an underwater garden filled with tropical fish. This is exactly what you will experience during your 45 minute dive. However the first stop is at 25 meters where you will see a colorful display of corals and different types of reef fish. In most of the dives the submarine is greeted by a school of blue or yellow-stripped Snappers. Common Lion-fish, Yellow Box Fish and turtles are usually found here. The exterior lights of the submarine will enable you to see the different types of fish taking shelter inside the cave.

Island hopping

How about a fun filled tour around Maldives? This is a great way for you to experience the Maldivian culture and to get to know the way of life of its people, visit an inhabited island nearby your island resort. Life on these islands is very different to the resort islands and it is an experience not to be missed. Arts & crafts made by the local communities are available for purchase and shopping here will ensure the money goes directly to the local community.

Cruises

Explore the Indian Ocean waters aboard a dhoni or a private yacht at sunset when the views are breathtaking. Most of the island resorts offer sunset cruises and even cocktails and a romantic candlelit dinner aboard a yacht while cruising the waters. Some of the super-luxury boutique resorts have their own yachts that are fully equipped with accommodation and even spas on board.

Manta Ray Search group excursion by speedboat.

Reaching over 3 meters in size, Manta Rays have very few predators, providing snorkelers are calm and quiet in the water, will often allow people to come very close. Lying very still in the water, snorkelers can often enjoy watching manta rays glide under them as they feed on microscopic plankton, twisting, turning and rolling, almost like a dance for them to enjoy. This is a very unique experience where you could get to experience these majestic animals on your own custom encounter.

Under-water Walking

Walking exactly on the floor of a tremendously deep ocean and being able to watch every amazing aquatic creature very closely is just a super ecstatic experience that you can have with this sport. It is undoubtedly one of the best water sports in Maldives.

Watersports

Snorkeling
Snorkeling in Maldives is a sport that lets even the non-swimmers explore the hidden secrets of the underwater world. All you need are your masks and fins. You can observe the real depth of the ocean and cover huge distance swaying in the ocean. It is one of the best water activities in Maldives.
Best time to revel in this sport: July to September

Scuba Diving
For divers, both the dry and wet seasons have their advantages during the dry season, visibility is superb, due to currents beginning to flow in November from the northeast the currents start to weaken in February. During the wet season, the water temperatures are a couple of degrees lower, and this seems to inspire larger numbers of hammerhead sharks and reef sharks to congregate, and to do so in shallower waters than in the dry season. Visibility isn’t as good, however, as the currents are less. Maldives is popular among millions of travelers and diving enthusiasts as one of the world’s best scuba diving destinations. Scuba diving in Maldives and wreck diving, is the most enjoyable watersport Kayaking which allures a lot of tourists to this place. Many
Enjoying this sport in the marvelous water of Blue Ocean in Maldives brings in a great feel to the heart. Paddling your boat yourself and driving it in the mid of the vast sea is a real fun.
Best time to revel in this sport: April to October

Glass-bottom Boats
Spot the lively tropical fish and marine life without getting wet – the ideal adventure for non- swimmers to enjoy a closer look into the tropical fish. The bottom of the boat is made of transparent glass. Once you reach far into the ocean you can actually see colorful creatures and marine plants jostling in the deep ocean. Without actually getting in to the water, you get to see all the wonderful jewels of the ocean. Admire the abundant, tropical marine life at your feet, including Sharks, Rays, Napoleon Wrasses, Turtles and more!

Banana Boat Rides
Riding a banana shaped boat can certainly fill your heart with extreme enthusiasm and excitement while you swing on the blue waters. It is amongst the most thrilling water activities in Maldives.

Parasailing
Parasailing is a wonderful activity in which you glide through the air wearing an open parachute while being towed by a motorboat. If you are looking for excitement, this should be on your must-do list when in Maldives. It is an absolutely exhilarating experience to be racing in the air feeling the wind hitting your face. Adding to this is the gorgeous aerial views of the water and islands of Maldives, making this experience even more special.

SPA experiences
There is nothing more like a good spa experience during your holiday. Even just the thought of it makes your soul feel clam and peaceful. This is an ideal destination for spa lovers. The Maldives has been recognized as Year’s best spa destination in 2016 by the World Spa Awards, which was based on votes by professionals within the spa industry. Not only you can have a Spa experience above the sea, you can also enjoy one of a kind Spa experience under water in some of the exclusive under water Spa’s in the world. The world’s first underwater spa, is the Lime spa. You can indulge in coconut, lime, and mineral spa treatments while admiring views of exotic marine life with two couple’s underwater treatment rooms offering panoramic reef views. Below are some of the luxurious Spa’s in Maldives.
• Duniye Spa
• Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives
• Lime Spa –Niyama
• Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort
• Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
• Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives
• W Retreat & Spa

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