The hundreds of isolated and deserted Islands offer an enormous playground for divers to explore and diving in Maldives is a must for all those tourists who visit Maldives.Between the Islands, there are channels connecting the Indian Ocean to the Lagoons. This water coming from the ocean is full of plankton and nutrients which, in turn, attracts an incredible marine life. The coral is beautiful in Maldives but what makes it so special is the high density of marine life.The water is very clear around Maldives and you can expect a visibility ranging from 20 to 40 meters. That combined with the amazing marine life, makes Maldives an excellent destination for Underwater Photography. One of the most luxury resorts is the Maafushivaru Maldives. This resort offers comfort, luxury and elegance. The beautiful Villas are set amidst the beautiful, exotic gardens of the Resort, overlooking the turquoise lagoon and offering direct access to the beach.
Since the islands are scattered over a large area, and the best diving is found inside and outside the atolls’ lagoons and in the channels in between, the best way to see the region is by liveaboard.The twomain features you are likely to encounter at the dive sites in the Maldives are the current swept channels and the pinnacles that act like magnets for marine life. In the channels, you can explore the caves, caverns and overhangs where soft corals proliferate, and there is a riot of colorful sponges, invertebrates and gorgonian fans all profiting from the nutrient-rich water. There are also plenty of cleaning stations where cleaning wrasses and shrimps service the larger marine species.The best channels for diving in the Maldives with reef sharks are at – Lhaviyani, North and South Male, The best areas for whale shark encounters are Ari Atoll, and Gaafu and Thaa atolls in the south. For mantas, the best locations are Ari, Addu, North Male,For Hammerheads, plan a visit to Rasdhoo Atoll in North Ari, or FotteyoKandu at Veevu Atoll. Thresher sharks and tiger sharks can be found at Foahmulah Island all year round.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
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