Wreck diving is a type of recreational diving which allows divers to explore parts of ship wrecks. There is a famous ship wreck just off Male. It is the wreck of MV Maldives Victory which lies off the coast of Male. The ship sunk in 1981. The wreckage sits up straight and is perfect descent line gives the perfect opportunity for dive boats to moor around. When the currents aren’t too strong this is a perfect place to gain an introduction to wreck diving.
Situated in the close proximity of Male , there are plenty of places to stay if one wants to explore the wreckage. Maldives resort is known world over for their unmatched luxury. Among the highly recommended places to stay in Maldives Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa Maldives takes a prominent place when the accommodation choices are taken into account. Having around 110 villas , this is an ideal place to enjoy the pristine water fronts and the island itself.
The MV Maldives victory wreck is 110 meters long and lies at around 35 meters. The ship being a cargo ship , there are still remains of the cement bags , bottles and paper it was carrying. It is advisable to take caution when diving around as there are some sharp seashells and hydroids. The wreckage has become a habitat to a large number of corals and water planktons as well as there are large number of fish that hide among the wreckages.
Maldives has many other diving spots across the islands for those interested in diving. Being a cluster of island , it is the perfect holiday destination fro anyone who loves the sand and salt. Apart from diving there are other water sport activities that take place in Maldives such as jet skiing, banan boating and other such.
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