What to do in Maldives?
The Maldives is a popular tourist destination, known for its clear waters, beautiful beaches, and marine life. Some popular activities for tourists in the Maldives include scuba diving and snorkeling, island hopping, relaxing on the beaches, and engaging in water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing and jet skiing. Visitors can also indulge in spa and wellness treatments, and participate in big game fishing. For romantic getaways, there is the possibility of having romantic dinners on the beach or over the water. Additionally, visitors can also take a trip to a local island to experience Maldivian culture and see how locals live.
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Our Recommended Activities
Snorkeling
Price: $50+ / per person
If you're not a fan of diving into the deep, you can always go snorkelling! The benefit of snorkelling is that Maldives
has over 1000 islands rich with corals, fish and marine life. Each location has its own charms and offers a range of
exciting things to see such as sharks, manta rays, barracudas etc. Maldives offers a whole different life under the sea
and you don't have to be a good swimmer to go snorkelling.
Recommended Locations: Baros, Mirihi Island Resort, Bathala Island Resort, Anantara Kihavah Maldives, Dusit Thani
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Diving
Price: $70+ / per person
One of the most famous locations to dive is the Maldives and they offer a range of packages for you to choose from. Open
diving allows you to go 12 meters deep without a license but that does not stop you from seeing the beauty of life under
the waters since Maldives has amazing marine life and biodiversity. Diving is an all-year round activity because of its
tropical climate where the water temperatures range from 26°C - 30°C. The best time to dive in the Maldives is between
August to November where whale sharks and manta rays can be seen! However, visibility is at its clearest between January
to April.
Recommended Locations: Maaya Thila, Cocoa Thila, Alimatha Jetty, Kandooma Thila, Banana Reef, Fish Head and many more
Surfing
Price: Free most places
You've probably heard about surfing in the Maldives. The islands of Maldives are located in the Indian Ocean and the
storms from the monsoon season bring big swells to the islands. The best period to go surfing in Maldives is between
March to October and of course, the best time is in June when the biggest waves are formed. It offers a range of levels
from beginner-friendly to intermediate waves. The surf zones are divided into 3 main areas which are southern atolls,
Male atolls and central atolls.
Recommended Locations: Chickens (Villingilimathi Huraa), Cokes (Thulusdhoo), Muli, Veyvah, Beacons, Love Charms
SUP, Kayaking and Jet Skiing
Price: Depends on the resort
If you're looking for a more relaxing water activity, stand up paddle (SUP) is the perfect activity to cruise on the
calm waters of the Maldives. Other than that, you can also rent kayaks in most of the resorts. If you're looking for
something slightly extreme in comparison to SUP and kayaks, Jet Skiis are always an option. The brightside of these
water activities in Maldives is because the water is so clear for you to see what is swimming right underneath the
board. You could find yourself surrounded by sharks, turtles and beautiful corals. The best part is that most resorts
offer a water activities centre where you can rent the boards from.
Recommended Locations: Anywhere in Maldives
Visit a Sandbank
Price: Depends on the package
Sandbanks are pretty much scattered all across the Maldives and these are one of the common excursions offered by most
of the resorts and hotels in the Maldives. You can spend your day exploring white sandbanks in the middle of blue
pristine waters. Make sure to bring snorkelling equipment, books and a towel for a great tan session or a cozy picnic on
the beach. Typically these excursions can last up to 5 hours and it is usually inclusive of light snacks and beverages,
snorkelling equipment, local tax and boat transfers.
Recommended Locations: Constance Halaveli Maldives and many more
Fishing
Price: Free
Fishing is an activity that is out of the ordinary but made available in the Maldives. Of course, there are a lot of
rules that come with fishing but that's to prevent people from harming the ecosystem. Fishing excursions are an option
because the local people of Maldives' source of income comes from fishing and these skilled fishermen are able to guide
tourists and organize fishing trips. There are many types of fishing trips offered such as, night fishing, shore
fishing, big game fishing and Jigging and Popping.
Recommended Locations: Anywhere in Maldives