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 Maldives
is a perfect destination for diving enthusiasts around the world.
Resorts around Maldives conduct daily all year round diving and
only on rare events would any diving expedition have to be cancelled.
Most resorts in the Maldives have access to protected reef on the
leeward side of the island; this enables divers to enjoy a dive
even during rough seas and strong winds.
Each and every one of the resorts in Maldives caters for scuba divers
and international certificates of all types are accepted. Dive schools
are even available and well equipped with essential diving equipment
for hire. Those who are eager to learn would be happy to know that
there are various dive courses conducted in the resorts. All resorts
conduct open water and advanced courses such as night diving, rescue
diving and underwater photography. But, the most popular diving
experience would be the naturalist course and shark specialist course
due to ever growing interest in the conservation of marine environment.
If you are not into deep sea diving, snorkelling would be an ideal
way to explore the underwater world of Maldives. The house reefs
of the islands in Maldives are just a few strokes away from the
beachfront. Some resorts organises regular snorkelling 'expeditions'
which give visitors a rare chance to experience the vast diversity
of marine life and reef structures in the Maldives. Even when the
reefs are just a quick swim away, snorkelling is still the preferred
mode of enjoying nature’s underwater castles.
Those who have an affinity for the extreme would be happy to discover
that Maldives has unexpectedly become an established destination
for surfers worldwide. The sport is still relatively new to Maldives
if compared to more established excursions such as scuba diving.
It is however not to be taken lightly, with surfing contests taking
place in the Maldives which firmly plants the sport as one to keep.
Resorts around the eastern side of North Male' Atoll are considered
to be the best place to gain access to a number of excellent surf
breaks. Basically the best surf breaks are to be found around the
Male' Atoll.
 For
eager surfer aficionado, the best time to go surfing in Maldives
is during the months of May to October. The reason is because of
the southwest monsoon; one of the two monsoons to reach the island,
even though it is mostly wet and rainy, it does provide the best
surf. The northwest monsoon on the other hand, from November to
April, brings fine weather and coincides with high tourist season.
Even with all these alternative sports and activities to enjoy in
Maldives, there are sure to be a few people who rather not get their
feet wet. For this, safari boats are available for tourists for
a cruise around the islands. If it seems boring just to cruise around
the islands, no worries because that is not the main purpose of
this cruise. It is not called safari boat just for show; travellers
are able to watch whales and dolphins during this cruise. With an
abundance of different species of whales and dolphins around Maldives,
such as the Blue Whale, Sperm Whale and Pilot Whale and also as
much as seven different species of dolphins, such as the Spinner,
Bottlenose and many more. Even more fascinating is the chance to
spot a pod of extravagant Killer Whales or Orcas, which contrary
to popular belief do not live only in cold waters.
With an abundance of natural activities and sports to enjoy in Maldives,
it sure is a fine way to relax while embracing the nature around
you.
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