The warm azure blue waters that surround the Maldives are teeming with all kinds of marine life. Just under the water’s surface, you’ll find vibrant coral reefs and old abandoned shipwrecks that are now home to oceanic giants. Simply put, the Maldives is a paradise for scuba enthusiasts!
The Best Time to Go
Though the Maldives experiences generally warm weather throughout the year, you will want to avoid the monsoon season which generally lasts from November to April and May to October. The heavy rains that are persistent through these seasons not only make the seas rough, but it makes most marine life skittish as well. So, the best time to spend your holidays in Maldives would be February and March.
The Best Locations
Now, there is a litany of options when it comes to scuba diving locations in the Maldives. Most prominent resorts on the island, such as the Kurumba Maldives, will offer their own scuba diving expeditions, so be sure to check with your hotel. Some of the notable locations you’d want to visit include the Broken Rock reefs in South Ari Atoll, the Miyaruga Thila and the Barracuda Thila in North Ari Atoll.
Getting Around
With all these locations to visit, you might be wondering how you are supposed to get around. Well, there are two main ways to do this – boat and seaplane. If you’re moving between islands and locations that are linked together the boat is a better option, while far away excursions are best reached via plane.
The Scuba Experience
So, after all this, what can you expect once you get underneath the waves? The Maldives seas are home to a spectacular array of marine life – and most of them can be found amidst the reefs. It’s here that you” spot countless coral colonies, all with radiant colours, stretching as far as the eye can see. Keep an eye out for reef denizens like the colourful parrotfish and the curious moray eel. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter some oceanic giants like the manta ray and the colossal whale shark.