To go scuba diving in Maldives is to enter a new realm beneath the waves where spectacular sights and encounters await; here’s why you should try this activity on your holiday!
It’s Easy to Do
For starters, such underwater adventures are easy to experience; in the Maldives, diving resorts have dive centres with expert instructors offering the needed basic or advanced level courses and certifications. After you have been certified, you can head off on excursions and depending on your skill level, enjoy night dives too.
Diverse Dive Sites
The diverse dive sites in Maldives are truly amazing and at resorts like Adaaran Club Rannalhi, you also have access to thriving nearby house reefs. Key places to explore include the South Male Atoll’s Guraidhoo Corner and Kandooma Thila, Manta Point in the North Male Atoll and Kuredu Express in the Lhaviyani Atoll.
Marine & Coral Life
Amongst the highlights of diving here, is the chance to encounter a huge array of marine life; this can include blacktip reef, hammerhead and whale sharks, manta rays, humphead wrasse, jackfish, barracuda, turtles and more! The underwater environs also consist of all manner of colourful corals which add to the allure.
Sunken Wrecks
You will also come across sunken wrecks which feature coral growth and have become homes for various marine species. The Victory Wreck in the North Male Atoll, the Kuda Giri Wreck in the South Male Atoll and the Shipyard which is two wrecks in one location in the Lhaviyani Atoll are amongst the popular attractions.
