The best way to see and experience a country comprising of 1,192 coral islands is to island hop by sea plane or by boat to explore its natural beauty and famed marine sites and to meet the country’s people on the inhabited islands. Island hopping trips by seaplane or boat can be undertaken from Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, a Maldives luxury resort.
A seaplane ride allows for the aerial appreciation of green islands fringed with white sand, dark coral reefs beneath the sea and sandbars scattered across the sea. Seaplanes can be chartered for full and half a day excursions to desert islands, snorkeling, surfing and diving destinations and for family picnics. On the other hand island hopping by boat can be a somewhat more leisurely experience. The yachts and multi decked catamarans available in the Maldives come equipped with modern navigational equipment and comfortable even luxurious interiors that facilitates a luxurious island hopping experience. Many resorts also arrange island hopping tours on their own vessels. Visit famous dive sites with stunning coral formations, hundreds of species of fish and dramatic underwater landscapes. Learn to fish using a hand line while on board, visit water sports facilities at other resorts to brush up surfing and water skiing skills or to try windsurfing and parasailing. At the same time take advantage of spa treatment at these resorts to revive and rejuvenate. Island hopping is also a great way to be introduced to Maldivian cuisine, local culture at inhabited islands and the country’s natural environment. Watch prancing dolphins from the deck of your boat and maybe if it is the right season a whale will decide to make its presence known. It is even possible to enjoy the solitude and the many hues of some desert island, to walk on its beach and to swim and snorkel in clear and calm lagoons away from prying eyes.
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