Soft sandy beaches, soothing ocean breezes, lazy days spent in a hammock by the sea; if these sound like what your ideal holiday getaway should be like, then the Maldives is the place for you. But what if you have a need for more “action”? If zipping along the water at breathtaking speeds, soaring high up in the sky and delving beneath the waves to discover a whole new world is what gets you going, then the good news is, that the perfect destination is once again the Maldives! Water sports here offer action packed thrills indeed and cater to those of whom “The Fast and Furious” is more than a movie but rather a way of life.
Thrill seekers are definitely spoilt for choice here. Jet skiing offers the perfect way to ride out to sea; think of it as having a pretty much unlimited area in which to open up the throttle and cruise along the surface of the water, the wind in your hair and the open ocean beckoning you forward for more adventure. There is much fun to be had underwater too. Snorkelling is easily one of the most popular water sports as it requires no experience and gives you unbelievable vantage points of the vibrantly vast marine and coral life that call the waters around the islands home.
For something that combines underwater exploration with a touch of speed you can try what is known as an underwater rocket. Available at such resorts as Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, this wonderful invention propels you at speeds of around 20 km/hr below the ocean surface and gives a feeling akin to a dolphin! However, if you really want to unlock the secrets of the deep, nothing beats scuba diving and most resorts even offer PADI certification courses so even novices can learn this activity in no time.
Of course, you don’t only need a motorised vehicle to give you that thrill and for an equally action-packed activity, one could try surfing in Maldives. For more water sports powered by Mother Nature, one can try kite surfing or windsurfing, while sea kayaking and deep sea fishing do require you having to put some concentrated effort! And while not technically taking place on the water, parasailing is also a wonderful water sport to try as the wind and velocity of a high-speed boat lifts you into the air, to enjoy a bird’s eye view of paradise.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.