When it comes to water sports in Maldives, scuba diving holds a special place and here’s more on how you can experience this amazing adventure as well.
Choose a Suitable Resort
When choosing your resort to enjoy the best things to do in Maldives, ensure it has a dive centre offering PADI-certified courses and training; remember, you need the appropriate certification to go scuba diving. Ideally, the private island property should also have a nearby house reef and be in a destination such as the North Male Atoll which has an abundance of marine life.
Consider the Certifications on Offer
Resorts like Grand Park Kodhipparu offers various scuba diving certifications overseen by PADI-certified professionals for beginners and pros alike. Some courses like the PADI Open Water Diver can include not only theory but four dives as well. You also get certification for adventure dives and even for children (8 to 9 years) called the “Bubblemaker”.
Find Out More About What to Expect
The ocean surrounding the Maldives offers remarkable visibility providing amazing views under the waves. Of course, the star attractions are the countless denizens of the deep that you will encounter! Apart from vibrant reef fish, you can also see other marine life like blacktip sharks, stingrays and turtles as well as colourful coral. You can also explore sunken shipwrecks which adds to the thrill of this activity.
Don’t Harm the Environment
It’s important to keep in mind that the underwater environment you see is part of a delicately balanced marine ecosystem. Thus, you must ensure not to cause a negative impact while scuba diving and not disturb or harm the creatures you encounter; avoid touching or obstructing marine life and never break the beautiful coral around you.