The island nation of Maldives is a dazzling collection of 26 atolls sprawled throughout the Indian Ocean. If you’re planning a vacation at a luxury Maldives island hotel like the iconic Maafushivaru Maldives, there are plethora of things to do in Maldives for you to explore and try out, and one of the best of them is snorkeling.
The shimmering, blue waters of Maldives are home to a plethora of Marine life and this and the temperamental tropical-monsoon climate make it an ideal snorkeling location. The best time to go snorkeling in Maldives is from January to March, as it is during this time that visibility underwater is at its best giving you the chance to see hundreds of feet all around.
The marine life of Maldives consists of nearly 70 species of vibrant coral and 700 species of aquatic animals and fish, some of unique to the islands, and while you’re snorkeling through the clear shallow waters, you will be able to see and get closer to some of them. Be awed at the kaleidoscopic array of coral reefs and its inhabitants. You will be able to see schools of colorful Sweetlips, Dogtooth Tuna, Butterfly fish as well as eels, Jacks, Wahoo and Fusiliers. Snorkeling in Maldives also gives you a chance to see rare marine life species like the giant Napoleon Wrasse.
If you want a truly unique snorkeling experience why not go snorkeling at night? Many luxury Maldives resorts like the Maafushivaru Maldives offer nighttime snorkeling excursions. Going snorkeling at night gives you the opportunity to see nighttime predators such as giant Manta Rays and whales.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
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