Ranked among the best snorkelling hubs in Asia, the Maldives is a beach capital where nearly every lagoon and underwater landscape is teeming with coral reefs and marine life. Here are some guidelines to help first-time visitors navigate the watery depths of the paradise isles.
Easy Accessibility
As an island nation where nearly every island is surrounded by a coral barrier, the Maldives is ranked among the world’s leading snorkelling hubs due to several compelling reasons. In fact, the ability to snorkel nearly anywhere is what sets the Maldives apart from popular beach hotspots such as Sri Lanka and Thailand.
House Reefs at Your Doorstep
Those who are occupying Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi Maldives, and other resorts with an on-site reef as impressive as Hudhuran House Reef, can make use of the fact that they happen to be stationed at the best island in Maldives for activities related to snorkelling and underwater exploration. The ability to enjoy a snorkelling adventure whenever the fancy strikes is what makes house reefs a valuable asset for both the resort and its guests.
Visibility and Warm Temperatures
Providing excellent visibility for most months of the year, the Maldives is a year-round snorkeller’s paradise where water temperatures rarely dip below 20° -30° degrees Celsius. Providing snorkellers the opportunity to engage in their favourite pastime without braving cold waters, Maldivian snorkelling sites also boast a clarity that’s inaccessible in most beach capitals in the region.
Swimming Skills are Optional
Holidaymakers and families with children who cannot swim can also take part in the joys of underwater exploration due to the shallowness of Maldivian shorelines and the tropical fish species that are visible without having to venture into great depths. Those with an interest in learning how to swim or dive, however, will find that local instructors and structured PADI-certified programs are easily accessible.
