Things to do Maldives

Maldives

Scuba-diving is one of the main attractions in the Maldives and it's estimated that over 60% of visitors try and dive at least once during their stay. There are hundreds of recognized famous and named dive sites, many of which are accessible from our island resorts - the rest can be reached by boat on diving-safari trips.

There's plenty to see in the depths of the warm Indian Ocean from tropical fish and corals, through to the thrill and possibility of diving with turtles, moray eels, manta rays and reef sharks. Alternatively, explore some of the accessible dive-wrecks, including the Maldives Victory, believed by many enthusiasts to be one of the most exciting wrecks in the world. For the less experienced or first-time diver, even holidaymakers who prefer to stay above the surface with a snorkel - the Maldives has thousands of shallower reefs just waiting to be experienced.

Some sites on offer (varies by resort):

Maldives Victory - Depth Range: 16m-30m

This wreck dive is not to be missed! Sunk on Friday 13th, 1981, a 110m steel cargo ship. All cargo rooms are all open for easy penetration. Teeming with fish; even some of the pelagic variety. Limited to experienced divers due to the great depth and strong currents sometimes found in the area. Good opportunity for Photographers.

Banana Reef; Male Atoll - Depth Range: 5m-25m

Driftdive along a steep slope with overhangs and nice soft and hard coral. Napoleon wrasse and white tip reef sharks are sometimes seen in this area where the lobsters sleep between the rocks and the overhangs. The beautiful site is well suited for beginner and less experienced divers.

Aquarium; Lonifushi Island - Depth Range: 10m-30m

Driftdive along the outer reef of the Island. Once round the corner, a slope covered with corals goes down to 20m, curling and creating a bay of sorts.

A massive coral block is home to thousands of fish and countless golden moray eels. Sharks, napoleons and big pelagic are to be encountered in the aquarium. At the sandy bottom, you may even see some sting rays.

Embudhu Canyon; Male Atoll - Depth Range: 8m - 30m

A huge rock in front of the reef creates an exciting canyon with lots of caves and overhangs. Colourful soft corals make this site a delight for photographers With schools of yellow snappers and oriental sweetlips unconsciously posing for the perfect picture. Chances are 'high that you will encounter eagle rays, napoleons and sharks.

Colosseum; Male Atoll - Depth Range: 10m - 30m

On the outside is a crescent shaped cliff. a great place to watch pelagic fish swimming by. The reef here drops down very steeply and is covered with hard coral. While inside the channel, the reef turns into a slope with nice soft coral. The marine life here is rich with pelagic species, sharks, eagle rays and all sorts of reef dwelling fishes.