5 Must Do Water Activities if You’re Planning Your Next Trip To The Maldives

If you’re lucky enough to visit one of the most beautiful countries in the world, then you better take full advantage of it. Let’s admit, Maldives is one of the most breathtaking countries in not just South Asia, but on the entire globe with scenic views of the Indian ocean surrounding it. If you plan your next visit to Maldives, here are 5 must-do water activities that you should take up during your stay;

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving cairns is one of the most beautiful experiences you will have in your life. Surrounding yourself with the vast ocean, exploring the life under water will give you a new understanding of life itself. The water is nice and warm and there is no need for wet suits. If you don’t know how to swim, that’s not an issue either because your diving instructor will be there to guide you throughout the experience. There is also great visibility in the clear water of Maldives so you get to see a lot of sea-life!

Jet Skiing

If under water sports aren’t your thing, then you can have your adrenaline fix by racing the clear blue waters on a jet ski. There is no better place to have this experience than the clear, vast blue waters of the island, the wind in your hair, the water caressing at your feet and nothing to stop you!

Kayaking

This is an experience quite a lot of people enjoy in the Maldives because of the water being so clear. You get to experience the transparent ocean bed at the edge of your kayak even at a distance from the shore. Make sure you don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience with your loved ones!

Swimming with the Dolphins

This is an experience you don’t want to miss! Maldives is a great place to spot dolphins and since it’s a tourist spot, the dolphins are quite used to people being around their environment so they are quite playful. They’re also great entertainers and want to put on a show if they see people watching. Keeping a distance so not to disturb them, you can swim in the same waters in proximity with them and watch them in their natural habitat. And if you’re lucky and they like you, they come up close to say hi!

Snorkeling

If you’re not much of a diver, then you can take up snorkeling. It doesn’t require any of the heavy equipment that scuba diving does and can be done on your own. All you need is a mask and a pair of fins to get you going. The reefs aren’t too deep either and you can observe schools of fish as well as turtles and exotic fish, even near the shore.

Travel Wikipedia

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