Maldives diving is one of the most exciting activities that you could explore while staying at the Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, is among the world’s top scuba diving spots due to its crystal clear, warm water, numerous diving sites, and rich coral life. The country boasts of several dive sites that offer the most exciting diving experiences. Some of the most popular diving sites in the Maldives include the Vela Islands, Lembong, The Maldives Islands, Bambolim, Male Islands, Pangani, Pinakikulam, Male island and Eivissa. Other than these the country also boasts of a huge amount of marine life, which is home to an array of sea creatures.
There are numerous Maldives diving resorts that provide expert services and personalised programmes for their visitors. The resorts provide everything that an underwater enthusiast might need including access to some of the best diving sites in the Maldives. The resorts also provide tourists with a comfortable stay, including liveabooks, pools and saunas. There are a variety of accommodation options available for visitors, including Maldives beach homes, Maldives hotels and guesthouses. In addition to these the country has a number of budget-friendly accommodations that provide great value for money.
Most visitors to the Maldives prefer to stay in Maldives diving resorts as they provide the perfect place to relax and recuperate. The waters around the Maldives are home to some of the most colourful marine creatures in the world including numerous sharks. One of the best ways to enjoy the underwater beauty of this beautiful underwater paradise is to go on a Maldives diving adventure. The Maldives islands have earned a reputation as some of the best places in the world for deep sea diving activities, and you will not be disappointed by the beautiful scenery, friendly locals and interesting marine creatures that are found in the waters around the Maldives.
One of the most popular forms of diving in the Maldives is drift diving, which takes place mainly on the picturesque north east side of the island. In drift diving you will need to bring your own gear, and most divers who opt for this form of diving will use specialist scuba apparatus. The currents are generally gentle, and one of the more common techniques used for drift diving involves using an inflatable boat to create wakes, which allows the divers to explore the underwater currents and find new spots to explore. Many of the resorts also offer lessons in this area, making it possible for divers to learn the basics of diving in the Maldives.
The liveaboard is a popular way of enjoying the best of the Maldives diving offers, and there are several resorts on the liveaboard that cater for every kind of diving experience. Most visitors to the Maldives choose to stay on one of the five beautiful liveaboard islands; these islands are named Spirit of the ocean, Oasis of the sea, Fortunate islands, and Little islands. These islands have traditionally been used for sailing and commercial fishing and now are known for their amazing marine environment and vibrant underwater scenery. On any of these islands, you can enjoy all the benefits that a Maldives diving vacation offers, from the spectacular marine animals and plants to the chance to dive and see the unspoiled marine ecosystem.
Many visitors choose to stay on the main islands of the Maldives and simply head out to the waters for a day of diving, and there are many wonderful things to be seen in the warm waters surrounding the islands. On the north east side of the island you can find the Pink and White Islands, which are home to some of the most colourful marine life in the world. At the south end of the island you will discover the Little Aruban Sea, and this is where you will find some of the best diving in the region. The waters are warm, and many divers make their way deep into the depths of the waters and experience the mysteriousness of what lies beneath the waters of the Maldives. The waters are teeming with everything from clown fish, sharks, turtles, and rays, to dolphins, barracudas, sharks and more.
The most popular diving season in the Maldives is between the months of April and September, and the best time to visit is from the month of November to the first week of may. This is the best time because the waters are warmer, the marine life is better and there is less chance of weather problems, so this is the perfect Maldives diving holiday. The best time to visit during this time is between the months of June and December, as well as in the months of January and February. The waters will be colder at this time of year, but it is still a wonderful location to go to, and if you choose to take a trip during the summer months it is still a wonderful spot to dive and snorkel the amazing underwater sights.
The most popular diving locations are the archipelago itself, located on the Indian Ocean; Easia Island, which are located on the western tip of the Maldives; and further south at Lamai, which is located on the central part of the island chain. All of these islands have different, unique, beautiful diving spots and some are more suited to a particular species of marine life, such as the blue water of Easia Island, or the black coral of Lamai. As, well as the diving options there are a great deal of activities available, from scuba, snorkelling, banana boat riding, windsurfing and sailing, as well as a whole host of water sports and other fun-filled activities that you will never be bored with. On the top of all this, there are also a huge number of restaurants, hotels and bars where you can relax, enjoy a glass of wine and discover the true beauty of the Maldives. If you get the opportunity to explore further, you may even get the chance to visit the villages themselves, which are often hidden away and only open during certain times of the year.