For your next holiday, let yourself be tempted by a stay of escape and fun by flying to the Maldives. The archipelago is mainly renowned for the splendor of its beaches, for the beauty of the landscapes of its many islands, and above all, for the quality and diversity of the different water activities that can be practiced there. If the idea of leaving for this dream destination appeals to you, let's take a look at some of the activities at sea that you can indulge in during your getaway to the Maldives islands.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving and snorkelling are among the top water activities not to be missed during your trip. holidays in the Maldives. This South Asian country is a very popular destination for visitors for the quality of its scuba diving spots. Its long and fabulous stretches of coral reefs are made up of particularly translucent waters and a rich seabed that is home to remarkable fauna and flora.
By joining a guided scuba diving tour, you'll have the opportunity to access sensational dive spots to admire manta rays, surgeonfish, sharks, beautiful corals of various hues, and sometimes even a shipwreck. The most demanding divers will find their happiness through the various dry, fish passes and drop-offs found all over the archipelago. Some of the most popular sites for visitors to observe underwater life include Kanuhura Lagoon and the waters of Lhaviyani Atoll.
Learn about big-world fishing
The Maldives archipelago, whose waters extend over an area of more than 90,000 km², is a true paradise for fishing. Maldivians, whose lives revolve mainly around marine resources, are fishermen and sailors. Thus, during your stay, on one or more of the country's islands, sailors can teach you various fishing techniques, including sport fishing, big game fishing. The latter is carried out in areas of great depth and attracts a large number of enthusiasts.
This type of fishing is called "sport" because of the fish it is looking for. These include large fish, such as swordfish and sea bream dolphinfish that take the bait. Removing them from the water requires a lot of patience and, above all, strength. Big game fishing is done offshore and in a boat equipped with sturdy reel rods. While this activity offers a fabulous and memorable experience, it must be practiced in a way that respects the environment and the standards set by the government for the preservation of marine resources.
Surfing
Although surfing is fairly recent in the Maldives, today it is one of the most popular water activities on the archipelago. Due to its many atolls, the destination offers an anthology of surf spots, each more incredible than the last. Maldivian waters give rise to spectacular waves. The difficulty of the spots depends on the atoll as well as the direction of the swells which can change the power of the waves at any time.
To fully enjoy the pleasures of surfing in the Maldives, opting for a surf cruise can be an interesting formula. This allows you to reach the best spots in the archipelago to offer you the opportunity to ride quality waves. During your sea journey, you will be able to admire the beauty of the landscape that emerges as you move away from the shore. While the Maldives offers a large number of spots, the most notable of them are Sultan's on the island of Thamburudhoo and the Tombstone on the island of Furara.