Banana Reef, Maldives -The Perfect Getaway

Maldives is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world which offers a myriad of choices with holidaying, diverse cuisine, all year sunshine, amazing resorts, spas and many more. Maldives is also famed as an underwater delight among travelers for its mesmerizing coral growths. With panoramic views of the mystic ocean, Maldives ensures to present you memories of a lifetime.

If you are looking for a fantastic dive and snorkel in lagoons, then the banana reef in Maldives is the ideal location for you. Banana reef which inherits the name due to its unusual shape is the first dive site to be discovered in Maldives and is still one of the best among tourists. The dive can be from 5 meters to 30 meters if you are up for it, with many more mesmerizing traits including a pinnacle and some overhangs. This abundant and vibrant coral garden attracts an extensive variety of fish including squirrelfish, bannerfish and oriental sweetlips .Adorned by magical lagoons and pristine crystal shores, banana reef of Maldives is a divine paradise island with an abundance of luxurious amenities with a wide range of hotels around the banana reef.

That is not all that the banana reef of Maldives offer. You could experience the reef’s drop off, deep gutters, steep overhangs, underwater tunnels and caves and if you are in luck you could catch a glimpse of various exotic fish including sharks, barracudas and grey reef sharks.

The waters of Maldives offer an array of activities like underwater adventures, personal boating activities, riding the waves and many more. A diving safari is ideal to explore the stunning reefs with lots of soft corals, small canyons and overhangs giving you a unique experience or else you could simply snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon while deep dives are offered too!

The banana reef of Maldives offers you an ideal holiday experience where you can dine and pamper yourself to no end. If you are looking for accommodation in Maldives, do not forget to try Anantara Dhigu Maldives and make your stay here one of your cherished holidays. With endless choices from adventure to relaxing on a powdery white sandy beach, this Maldives resort would provide anything you prefer to make your visit just that much better.

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Whale and Dolphin Watching in Maldives

The turquoise-blue sea surrounding the Maldivian islands does not fail to amaze anyone who sets foot on the country. The clearness and the beautiful shades of blue of the water would capture the attention of anyone with no age limit for appreciation. There are many activities that one could do in this beautiful ocean while on vacation in these islands. Surfing, diving, snorkeling, and swimming are some of the most common ways of enjoyment.

Apart from diving and snorkeling, the best way to enjoy the vivid life under the water is to take a boat tour. The Maldivian waters are home to a huge number of whale and dolphin varieties. This area is considered as the 5th best dolphin and whale watching spot in the world. Whilst moving forward in your boat, cutting through the waves and the breeze touching your face, the most common thing that you would come across is the Spinner Dolphin. These creatures with amazing acrobatic skills would do awe-inspiring summersaults and twists and turns nonstop. Another unique experience that you would get is the rare opportunity to see wild dolphins frolicking in their own natural habitats.

The Tropical Bottlenose Whale, Dwarf Sperm Whale and Melon-headed Whale are some of the giant mammal species that you would come across during your excursion. The luckiest visitors would get the rare chance of witnessing the Killer Whale that lingers in the area. The experience that one would obtain here could not be compared to any other place in the world. The tropical climate that lasts for most of the time would create a perfect setting for this journey. Watch the giant whales pass by and the playful dolphins dive in beautiful patterns and the endless sea that spreads to the horizon. If one goes on a ride during the evening. they would be rewarded extra by the beautiful scene of the sunset and the change of the sky into vibrant pinks, purples and oranges.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is one of the Maldives Resorts that will provide you with a perfect vacation for a very reasonable price. The services, facilities and the amenities of this hotel are high in standard when comparing with other Maldives Spa Resorts.

 

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Fish Head in Maldives

Fish Head, Mushi Mas Mingili Thila or Shark Point is a pinnacle dive site in the North Ari Atoll that is among the best places in the world to see sharks. The “thila” or pinnacle is flat topped and rises sharply from about 35 meters down from the ocean floor stopping about 10 meters short of the surface. It features a stunning underwater landscape of caves and overhangs, among which is excellent coral growth supporting a huge variety of marine life. As it is only 80 metres wide, divers can swim around it in one dive if the current is not too strong. The reef’s popularity increased after it was declared a protected marine sanctuary in 1995. With the subsequent increase in marine life, it is now among the top ten dive sites in the world.

The main attraction here is sharks, particularly grey and white tip reef sharks that gather in large numbers. Sixteen are known to be resident in the area. Other pelagic species frequenting the thila include hump head wrasse, eagle rays, giant trevally, barracudas and a Napoleon wrasse measuring 1.5 meters in length. Schools of bat fish and hordes of fusiliers are found at shallower depths. The thila rises steeply and around 25 to 30 metres, its walls feature caves, overhangs and ledges covered in a profusion of sea fans, anemone and black coral. Divers usually float around at 15 metres to obtain the best possible views of the underwater landscape and marine life. As sharks can be spotted here in the up-current part of the reef unlike at other shark dive sites, divers can observe them from many secure locations without getting in their way. This is one of the best spots to observe shark behavior such as exposing their teeth to cleaner wrasse, resulting in some of the best photos of marine life in the Maldives being shot here.

As an all-year diving destination, Fish Head is most suitable for intermediate divers. A surface balloon attached to an ascent/descent line is recommended to mark the dive spot due to the presence of a large number of water craft and also because of unpredictable currents. The best way to dive here is from a liveaboard boat as otherwise it involves a rather long journey by boat to get here. Experience the best of the Maldives with a little help from Naladhu Maldives. Stay in a selection of spacious, beautifully appointed villas and houses that have to be some of the best accommodation among Maldives Island Resorts to enjoy the natural beauty around. Enjoy relaxing days with your every wish taken care of, whether it is rejuvenating spa treatments, dinners under the stars, water sports or excursions to the nearby islands. Take advantage of the special offers to enjoy this very special Maldives Hotel that considers pleasing their guests of paramount importance.

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Glass Bottom Boat Ride

The Maldives has long been synonymous with sparkling white beaches and glistening blue seas home to a vibrant collection of flora and fauna. Come nose-to-nose with these fascinating creatures via a ride on a Glass Bottom Boat, which many of the Maldives resorts are happy to organize for your viewing pleasure. The Kurumba Maldives is one of many fine luxury hotels Maldives features for its discerning visitors, and offers a range of exciting activities for those ready to explore the Maldivian deep – with or without swim gear! While the country offers you the opportunity to experience the vibrant world underneath the waves in the form of a scuba dive or snorkelling, if you don’t feel up to donning a swimsuit, there is another option. The Glass Bottom Boat ride is an excellent way to delve into the decadent turquoise deep without the hassle of getting even a pinky wet. These unique vessels will give you the chance to relax and witness the colourful fish swimming and then shooting into hiding in the vibrant coral reef. And if you are truly lucky, you might even spot an elusive shark, a shy moral eel or even an impressive manta ray. So bring your cameras and be prepared to dedicate a few gigabytes of memory capturing the amazing sights of the Maldivian seas to take home!

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Maldives Adventure Sports

While your idea of the Maldives may be of an idyllic coastal getaway full of lazy days on the beach, this enchanting destination also offers plenty of thrills and fun spills for adventure sports enthusiasts as well. Those looking for a Maldives hotel which offers its guests easy access to many of these activities can consider Naladhu Maldives. Located on the island of Naladhu, it is one of the leading Maldives island resorts and provides plenty of fun filled recreation for the entire family.

One of the most exciting adventure sports visitors can try out here is diving. Giving you the chance to explore the mysterious deep blue depths that lie beneath the waves, diving excursions let you discover the colourful coral and fascinating array of marine species that inhabit these waters. Those in search of eve more adrenaline pumping thrills can try such sports as waterskiing, surfing and windsurfing which take you on a wild ride upon the waves and in the case of parasailing, a chance to soar in the sky!

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Maldives Safaris

Travellers who visit Maldives for a perfect beach getaway must experience a Maldives safari which is unparalleled to any other usual safari in any other tourist destination. Luxury resort, Naladhu Maldives is one of the top Maldives island resorts available for the holidaymakers to the islands. This Maldives hotel offers all modern amenities along with luxurious comforts to relax and unwind. Popularly known as a perfect destination for an aquatic safari, Maldives has a range of cruises available for the travellers looking for cruises. During a Maldives safari cruise, thrill seeking travellers could engage in many water sports such as snorkelling, diving, and explore the riches in the underwater life in Maldives.

 

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Fun with Wind Surfing in Maldives

Velassaru Maldives is one of the most amazing Maldives resort that one would come across while on the search for a Maldives island hotel. This hotel is modern and includes all necessary facilities to pamper you throughout your vacation. The friendly staff and the beautiful natural surrounding would add more value to your stay.

While in these beautiful island you would come across many activities based on the turquoise blue sea around it. Windsurfing is one such exhilarating activity that you could take part. Even if you’re a beginner do not worry because this is one perfect place in the world where you could learn windsurfing throughout the year. Sail in the beautiful Indian Ocean while feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin and the water splashes that would be refreshing. While cutting through the waves feel the soothing sea breeze that would touch your face and make your ride relaxing. Enjoy paradise and take home lovely memories.

A day at Dhangethi Island

One of the most elegant and contemporary Maldives Island Resorts that you would find is the Maafushivaru Maldives. This Maldives resort is breathtakingly beautiful and offers an impeccable accommodation service compared to other resorts in Maldives. Apart from enjoying the natural beauty of these islands spare some time to explore and witness the normal lifestyle of the friendly Maldivian people.

One of the best places for this is the Dhangethi Islands. All the government offices, business centers, schools and normal houses are located within this island. This is the third largest populated island of Alif Dhaal Atoll. You would see that the major source of income of the locals in the island is fishing, apart from this handicraft, boat building and carpentry some of the occupations of the citizens. Spend a day with these amazing people and get to know their ways of living in this beautiful country!

Marine wildlife in abundance in Maldives

The Maldives islands as a land base is quite minimal and previously uninhabited islands too have now been developed in order to sustain the growth of visitors to the island nation. As a result land based wildlife is fairly limited. Those that are present are largely water related.

However when it comes to marine wildlife there is certainly no other place quite as satisfying nor as photographic as what lies beneath the waters off the beaches of Maldives.

On land whilst there are a few goats and cats, dogs and pigs are not allowed on the island for religious reasons. There are also two species of lizards and geckos as well as two species of snakes. There are quite a number of species of birds however most are migratory who fly in from Europe during winter. Some types of heron, terns, hens and crows are island based.

A significant display that is a sight to see is when a large group of birds simultaneously sweep down onto the water in pursuit of fish. In fact many fishermen base their catches on this display.

Under the waters however sharks, dolphins, rays, tuna, coral fish of every shape, size and colour can be found in and around the island waters at different times of the year, according to weather and current conditions.

A visit to the Maldives should most definitely include a couple of days journeying to various islands, snorkelling and scuba diving in the waters as this will provide you with the most colourful and breathtaking impression Maldives has to offer. The best part is that all this is possible not too far from the comfort of your Maldives Resort and assistance and service in this aspect can be obtained easily from almost every resort.

Maldives Luxury Hotel is easy to find and accommodation options are numerous. Most offer a full gamut of services including safaris around the islands, and all water sport related activities. Cocoa Island Maldives is an inspirational resort that is well matched to meet your every comfort and luxury requirement. So indulge yourself this year in Maldives.

Diving in Maldives

Blessed with truly wondrous marine bounty, the Maldives is one of the best destinations in the world to enjoy a thrilling diving adventure! To enjoy the best of what these islands have to offer in terms of underwater exploration it is always best to stay at a Maldives resort which offers diving tours and excursions. Such Maldives resorts are offered by Adaaran who have a number of properties that let you enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Since the seas around the Maldives consist of clear waters, it is the perfect place for diving. Home to more than 3,000 coral reefs and over 1,000 fish species, these ocean waters are teeming with life. Butterfly fish, dogtooth tuna, fusiliers, sweetlips, manta rays and even sharks are among the many species one may come across. Lion’s Head, Middle Point and Banana Reef are among the many dive sites worth exploring, while not to be missed is a chance to head to the submerged wreck of the 110-metre Maldives Victory cargo vessel near Hulhule Airport Island. If you still want more, there is always the opportunity to embark on a night dive where a whole new world beneath the waves will open up for you!