Expansive lagoons, crystal-clear turquoise waters, amazing underwater life, and pristine surroundings – the Maldives beckons you to experience some amazing water sports activities to SPICE up your life! SPLISH, SPLASH & FUN indeed!
Here are the top 5 water sports activities in the Maldives, you should certainly experience:
- Snorkelling: Holidaying in the Maldives and NOT partaking in a snorkelling session is a big NO-NO. The entire essence of the Maldives would be lost if you do not personally experience the stunning and awe-inspiring underwater life in the Maldives. Many of the island resorts have incredibly active coral reef gardens, just a few laps away from the mainland, filled with stunning & colourful fish of different types, baby mantas, baby sharks and living coral reefs. It is truly a delight to watch and the ONLY expression that you will see on a first-timer’s snorkelling experience when they come out of the water is “WOWOW”. Until you experience it yourself, you will never realise the beauty of these mesmeric coral reef gardens. Most of the resorts provide snorkelling equipment free of charge. Alternatively, you can rent out the same at a nominal cost from the dive school that is based on the island. Do NOT miss this incredible experience!
- Banana Boat rides: Time to up the FUN ante to a new level! Well, Banana boat rides with your family & friends is the way to go! Total fun, absolutely thrilling, huge bonding and a critical element of a typical Tropical Island holiday! Experienced instructors take you for this ride and the ups & downs, the swirls & the jumps, the falling offs & slipping offs, just make it a total fun experience! Another MUST-DO in your Maldives trip!
- Diving: Maldives is perfect for a professional diver who wants to explore new depth levels or a secret underwater cave OR even a beginner who is absolutely intrigued about diving. There are PADI-certified dive schools in all resort islands with dive professionals manning these schools, who have huge experience with the underwater world of the Maldives. Just spending a few hours talking to these dive experts will get your adrenaline going and you will certainly be excited to go for a diving experience. The PADI-certified courses take a minimum of 5 days and hence it is important you plan your holiday accordingly. Additionally, it is important to note that you should stay for an additional 24 hours in order to recuperate, so as to ensure that there are no health-related issues that come up due to decompression problems, whilst boarding an aeroplane on departure. Rest assured, Maldives probably has some of the best diving sites in the world and every resort has a famous dive spot close by.
- Night fishing: Ever been for a traditional fishing experience? Ever felt delighted when you caught a tuna or a barracuda? Well, here is your chance to experience this in the Maldives. Every resort organizes sunset fishing trips in traditional dhonis and you will be amazed with the ensuing excitement. Normally, these trips are for a group of 10-14, but if you wish to have a private night fishing trip arranged, this can be done too at an additional cost. But, the thrill and the screaming that ensues when someone within the group catches a fish is something to really forward to. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and some snacks will also be served imagine the mesmeric surroundings when you are in the middle of the Indian Ocean, watching a stunning sunset over the horizon and sipping a cup of tea or a drink of your choice with your loved one AND you are fishing too! Certainly, an important activity on your to-do list in the Maldives!
- Motorsports like Jet skiing, Parasailing, and Doughnut rides: Are you looking for MORE excitement? Well, the Maldives can certainly up your adrenaline MORE! Different motor sports activities like Jet skiing, Parasailing, and Doughnut riding are certainly exciting activities to give you a total adrenaline rush! You choose the motorsport that you like to do and rest assured, it is FUN-SURGE GUARANTEED! Of course, these come at a price and most of the resorts have these motor sports activities. Some resorts do not have these activities, as they focus on sustainable tourism and avoid any sports activities that generate more carbon footprint and disturb the serene environment.
Travel Escapes Maldives has a variety of Maldives resort options within the Luxury segment, which can offer you exciting options for water sports. The team is happy to create customised itineraries as per your requirement. For further details, please visit www.travelescapesmaldives.com.
Welcome to the MAGIC of the Maldives – SLOMO indeed; Thrilling when you want it, serenity at its best, when you need it! So, plan your next holidays to the Maldives and come experience the true heaven on earth, through Travel Escapes Maldives.
