Maldives - Water sports in the Maldives

Not only do you discover aspects of the planet denied to most people, but you make a lot of good friends as well!

The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. The highest level of visibility that one could expect- sometimes exceeding 50 metres - and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving.All resorts in the Maldives have professional dive schools with multi-lingual instructors and conduct courses for beginners as well as the advanced. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs. Just a short swim from the beach and snorkellers too can experience the same pleasures from the surface.

Surfing

The Maldives is a new destination for surfers. The ideal waves that characterise the sea around the resorts on the atoll edge, accompanied by the good facilities, on the resorts make the country a superb destination for surfers.

Windsurfing

The breeze and the wind movement and the large lagoons that surround most of the islands are ideal for windsurfing. A majority of resorts have windsurfing schools where you could take instructions and lessons and even be certified. Like the diving schools the surfing schools are well-equipped. Most of the time the condition is suitable for beginners.

Snorkeling

Even if you cannot dive or if you do not particularly want to try learning it, you could still enjoy the breathtaking underwater life by simply donning a mask and fins, and wading your way along the surface of the waters. One thing which every visitor marvels about is the distance / depth you could see into while you snorkel in the Maldives. The superb visibility of the sea contributed by the clearest waters on the Earth, would let you witness the busy colourful natural world beneath you as you snorkel. All resort islands offer a beautiful house-reef that you could snorkel everyday. Those resorts with far out reefs will have a boat that will take you to the reef. Mask and fins can be rented from the diving schools if you need them.

Water Skiing

Many resorts have their own speed boats and skis for rent on per hour basis. Some even have instructors available to give you lessons. Prices vary form resort to resort.

Para-sailing

Equipment and service (boat and sail, and guide) for this adventurous pastime is offered by the more luxurious resorts. This would be ideal for those adventurous enough to go through the challenge. It will give you a fantastic Arial view of your resort and the surroundings.

Catamaran Sailing

This is a very relaxing and refreshing sports enjoyed by the visitors. It is always possible to embark on a new adventure sailing on the beautiful blue waters of the Maldives. Endless stretches of deep blue Indian Ocean waters awaits you, and the lush green islands dotting the horizon in thousands would tempt you to continue sailing foreve

Big Game Fishing

The resorts offer you the chance to experience night fishing using the traditional local style fishing line with weights. Some resorts have arrangements for Big Game Fishing on fast boats. It is advisable to bring your rod and lures for this type of fishing. Fishing in the Maldivian waters can be an adventure of a lifetime for keen fishermen and first-timers alike. The Maldivian seas are azure blue and deep, the fish numerous and varied. Sailfish, huge tuna, wahoo, barracuda and jackfish are common games.