Travellers in search of a luxury hotel with activities and things to do In Maldives Island surrounding should stay at the Velasaru Maldives. Offering guests a plethora of resort bound and water based activities the hotel also organizes other excursions to nearby attractions.
Revered as one of the best five locations on the planet to observe whales and dolphins the paradise archipelago of Maldives is a marine life enthusiasts’ dream come true. Home to a quarter of the world’s marine creature populace over 20 varied species of marine life are found in the crystal clear waters of the archipelago.
Dolphin watching safaris in the Maldives can be booked though the resorts or online depending on the preference of the travellers. Spinner dolphins are known to occupy the Maldivian oceanscape in large numbers and witnessing these playful creatures in their natural habitat is a once in a lifetime experience that should not be missed. Frequenting the outer reaches of the atoll in the wee hours of the morning the tours typically set out on the journey in the early morning hours or in the afternoon. Accompanied by a well-informed naturalists visitors can marvel at the speed and agility of the friendliest mammals on earth on an engaging excursions that offers up-close views of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. Dolphin species found in Maldivian waters include bottlenose dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, Rough Toothed dolphins and striped dolphins while Fraser’s dolphins, spotted dolphins are also known to make an appearance near dolphin watching boats.
Whale watching safaris are equally popular among seasoned visitors as nothing quite compares to witnessing these larger than life marine creatures splash around in the vastness of the Indian Ocean. Frequently spotted whale varieties in the Maldives include Sperm Whales, Pilot Whales and the truly enormous Blue Whale. Whale species that are rarely spotted in other corners of the globe also inhabit Maldivian oceans. Highlights include Tropical Bottlenose Whales, Melon-headed Whales and Dwarf Sperm Whale while Orcas are also known to call the waters off the paradise archipelago home. The most commonly visible whale species in the country is of course the Melon-headed whale which is known to inhabit the southernmost atolls in large fish schools of up to 500.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
