The Maldives is one of the best locations in the world to go snorkelling. All around these tropical islands are sensational spots to dive right into, each harbouring an amazing cast unique marine animals – both big and small. So, if you’re trying to decide on a location, here’s everything you need to know.
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The Best Time to Visit
Now, before you decide on a place, you need to get the timing right! The Maldives might have generally pleasant weather throughout the year, but it does experience two seasonal monsoons. To avoid these and the rough sea waters that follow, it’s best to plan your trip between January and April. Pretty much any prominent beach resort Maldives has to offer will include snorkelling in their excursion list, like the Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, so be sure to consult them as well.
Banana Reef
Banana Reef should be near the top of your snorkelling bucket list. It gets its name from the fact that the reef is shaped like a banana! This ecosystem supports a ridiculous number of marine species, all of which are fascinating to see up close. Some notable varieties include bannerfish, black-tip reef sharks and menacing barracudas.
Manta Point
Named after the massive rays known to frequent the location, Manta Point is a location every snorkelling enthusiast should visit at least once. It is one of the best places in the world to get up-close and personal with the gigantic manta ray – a species that can weigh up to a ton!
HP Reef
If spotting dozens of varieties of coral and the vibrant denizens that inhabit them are what excites you the most about snorkelling, HP is reef is without a doubt the location for you. Here the vibrant corals extend in every direction and are patrolled by swift eagle rays, prowling reef sharks and rare sea turtles.
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