Maldives is among the top five places in the world for whale and dolphin watching. More than 20 different whale and dolphin species, ranging from the giant blue whale all the way to the spinner dolphin, live in the waters around the islands, providing ample opportunities for visitors to enjoy whale and dolphin sightings. If you are looking for interesting places to see in Maldives, consider staying at the Adaaran Prestige Vadoo to arrange whale watching tours.
Spinner dolphins are the most common species of dolphin in the islands. They can be seen by the tens of thousands in the Indian oceans. These lively marine mammals have a regular routine in their daily lives. This routine includes feeding offshore at nighttime and arriving at the atolls in the early morning. They leave back into the ocean in the evenings. This dependable schedule makes it possible for visitors to catch a glimpse of the spinner dolphins at specific times of the day.
Whales are also abundant in the Maldivian waters. While large numbers of massive whales may not be all too common, they can indeed be spotted when ventured out into deep sea. Maldives is popular for its beaked-whale population.
Cruises and comfortable safari boats are a great option to catch a glimpse of dolphins as well as whales. One can hope to see blue whales, pilot whales and sperm whales along with seven species of dolphin such as Risso’s, bottlenose, spinner, Fraser’s, striped, spotted and rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to these popular species, one may also see the unique Maldivian specialty species such as dwarf sperm whales, tropical bottlenose whales and melon-headed whales. Some of these species are incredibly rare and are rarely seen in other parts of the world. Killer whales or orcas are also seen occasionally in the Maldivian waters.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
