Amongst the most popular things to do in Maldives is to go snorkelling and for those on their first visit, these insights will be useful.
Choosing a Resort
When it comes to selecting a resort, choose one that’s near a thriving house reef and provides complimentary use of masks, snorkel and fins. Dhigali Maldives is one such example that also offers lessons for newbies, guided excursions and overwater villas with direct access to the water below for snorkelling anytime you desire!
Where to Go
For this activity in the Maldives, beach resort options in the Raa Atoll are ideal; apart from exploring a house reef, you can also go on reef snorkelling excursions in and around the atoll. Another hotspot is the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, while the Rasdhoo, North Male and North Ari atolls are also popular.
Marine & Coral Life
The number of fish and other marine species you can encounter is truly stunning. Amidst the clear waters, you may see batfish, clown triggerfish, Napoleon wrasse, bannerfish, butterflyfish, turtles, eagle rays and even blacktip reef sharks! There’s also lots of coral that add more vibrant colour to this magical underwater environment.
Special Experiences
Did you know you can go night snorkelling in Maldives! It offers a whole new perspective with nocturnal marine life encounters; there’s also fluo night snorkelling to see marine and coral in bright fluoresce. Not to be missed is snorkelling in the Baa Atoll’s Hanifaru Bay, where depending on the season, you can snorkel amidst manta rays.