Those who visit the charming land of Maldives will seldom return home without browning their skin while indulging in water sports. The plethora of possibilities and opportunities here means that one will certainly spend more time outdoors than planned. Sporting in waters is a miraculous opportunity despite myriad times they have got there. If you belong to this category, then Maldives should be your destination – more than anywhere else.
If adventure is your idea of fun, then definitely try some scuba diving as you head beneath the waves and explore a world full of colourful coral, fascinating fish and you will be awed to see shipwrecks lying deep beneath, with their rusted hulks already become home to marine creatures. In Maldives, you don’t have to worry about diving gear. Just go there on your own, and there will be plenty of outlets with diving gear on offer. You can either buy or hire them. You can also hire the services of diving centres to ensure a comfortable diving excursion.
Snorkelling exposes you to neighbouring reefs, manta ray cleaning stations and, nearby reef teeming with underwater beauty. Give your fancy a moment and slip on the flippers. With flippers, you will note that the water sports have never been this thrilling. And for that, you need to know the right type of flippers. Consult a guidebook to choose the right kind of flippers and the other snorkeling gear before you set off to the underwater world. No prior experience is required and one can head out on the waters with just a snorkel and some paddles, with the clear ocean providing excellent visibility. Many a resort in Maldives such as the Niyama Private Islands Maldives have a house reef that can be easily accessed and which provide wonderful viewing opportunities of vibrant corals and marine life.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
