The swaying palm trees, fine white sands and colourful coral reefs that peak out from the clear turquoise waters, are all the reasons to vacation on the beautifully exotic Maldives islands. Thousands of tourists visit these secluded islands to experience the Maldives Luxury Hotels, like the Adaaran Club Rannalhi for example, which is nestled away in its own little haven. The Maldives is also a sought after destination for those passionate about diving and snorkelling thanks to the abundance of exotic marine life and vast coral reefs.
There are around 70 species of coral which make up the reefs surrounding the atolls, with 700 different species of fish, of various sizes, and other marine life near the reefs. Diving here can be done at a leisurely pace as the smooth currents carrying you along the reefs. Head inland to the lagoons and experience swimming among rock pinnacles that jut up from the lagoon bed or dive through the channels where you’ll find caverns with an array of sponges in different hues to explore. There are several “cleaning stations” where you can swim among manta rays, sting rays and eagle rays along with other larger species, as the glide through the water. Dive further out and you’ll see sharks, turtles, eels and even octopus.
Resorts and tour operators all over the islands provide different kinds of diving excursion packages, that depending on your level of experience, can include lessons and even diving certification. Night dives are also popular as you get to experience a whole different side to the reefs as the nocturnal marine life wake up. Whatever you choose to do on your next vacation to the Maldives, do consider picking up some diving gear and heading out to the reefs or lagoons to explore the underwater paradise that lies beneath.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
