“…to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” These are some of the unforgettable starting words from the title sequence of the cult TV series, Star Trek and if you are a “Trekkie” or even a casual fan, then you will relate to it even more when you embark on a snorkelling excursion in the Maldives! While exploring the seas around the country’s islands may not be quite the “final frontier”, it does provide a look into a whole other “world”, full of mysterious creatures of the deep, some of which do look alien-like as well!
Exploring this surreal underwater world is easy to do with many resorts and hotels offering plenty of opportunities for snorkelling. If you are looking for some of the best hotels in Maldives where you can enjoy this activity along with other water sports then consider Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa. One of the great things about snorkelling is that it is an activity that can be tried out by the entire family and no prior experience is needed. This coupled with the fact that the ocean waters around the Maldives is crystal clear and that marine and coral life is in abundance here, make snorkelling the ideal recreational pursuit.
With the Maldives home to a stunning array of fish species, you can expect to see a truly diverse selection of marine life as you explore the waters of the Indian Ocean. As you make your way in and around the country’s coral reefs and house reefs, keep on the lookout for the fascinating unicorn fish, vibrantly stripped sweetlips, colourful butterfly fish, graceful angelfish and the characteristically orange and white striped clownfish which in case you are wondering, is the kind of fish that “Nemo” was in the animated movie, “Finding Nemo!”
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
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