Turquoise blue ocean, the possibility of wading in for dozens of yards, waters swarming with marine life and soft sand that fondles your feet with warmth greet you as you step in to the Maldives, the archipelago of the Indian Ocean which lies south west of Sri Lanka. The almost too good to be true features of this strand of islands makes it a welcoming hub for diving, snorkeling and a plethora of other water sports. As a result, putting up diving resorts in Maldives is a flourishing business and water sport training centres is a close second. Tiny islets that have only one or a few hotels such as the island near Moyo Island where Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located, the diving water sporting opportunities are completely unaffected by others.
The experience of the warm Indian waves is unsurpassable; the merciless rays of the sun beat upon your back, the water glistens blindingly but once submerged, the same rays illuminate what is hidden beneath the waves like a torch and once fused with the chill of the waves create a comfortable atmosphere for swimming and diving.
PADI instructors are the best to tutor you through the steps of diving and snorkeling. The water sport centres would have a range of equipment that can be chosen based on the suitable size, fit and level of competence. The trainers would dive in the first few times to ensure you gain sufficient dexterity at the act before allowing you to lunge away on your own. Manta rays, eels, shoals of fish and even sharks may join in certain instances as you amble by; the instructor would guide you on how this distraction should be handled intelligently. They would also teach you to dress appropriately such that you do not end up with bruises and scratches courtesy the rich coral reefs.
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