Raise your hands if you are devoid of sun, sand, crystalline waters. You must fly to the Maldives to unwind at the sparkling sandy beaches and calm blue waters. Ask for a window seat to get a panoramic view of the vast Indian Ocean on your descent. This archipelagic country in the Indian Ocean is one of the best places to enjoy all sorts of watersports.
The Maldives is the watersport playground because 99% of it consists of the ocean, and some private island resorts have house reefs close to the resort’s accommodation.
So if you are unanimously craving to discover underwater sights of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is an excellent place to go! From snorkeling to wakeboarding, along with catamaran sailing and, yes, scuba diving.
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A few watersports in the Maldives are for everyone, and amongst them, the jet ski is the one. This water activity allows you to explore the closeby islands on a jet ski where you can do snorkeling in the hidden accessible reef. The Maldives has the world’s best jet skis made using the latest craft that emits low emissions and noise.
However, if you want to get up close to the inhabited local islands uniquely, you must be above 18 years of age, and people below 18+ can enjoy this watersport with their parent’s consent. Some of the best jet ski islands are Veligandu Hulhumale, Kudaddoo, Soneva Fushi, Baros.
Jet Ski cost in Maldives (approx.): $30 to $60
Duration: 45 minutes (approx.)
7. Standup Paddle Board
Making a unique splash on Maldives surfing scenes, Standup Paddle Board is one of the Maldives’ water sports that can be performed without waves on the flat water. The Maldives has calm, shallow waters in some of its private island resorts and local inhabited islands, and hence, you must try this newly added water activity in the Maldives with your favorite people.
Gliding on the shimmering waters at the Maldivian reef will surely inject the shot of wanderlust in your veins.
Standup Paddle Boat cost in Maldives (approx.): $30 to $60
Duration: 30 minutes (approx.)
8. X Jet Blade (Flyboard)
Imagine yourself flying over the glittering blue waters of the Maldives for a spill of 15-30 minutes. Buckle X Jet Blade water sport in your Maldives itinerary to unlock the thrill of hydro flight.
If you want to set your pulse for adrenaline-pumping, who’s stopping you from flying, whirl and soaring high above the pristine waters of Maldives? Did we mention X Jet Blade is often called Flyboarding?
Flyboard cost in Maldives (approx.): $30 to $60
Duration: 15 minutes (approx.)
9. Scuba Diving
With dozens of diving sites scattered from north to south atolls, there is no dearth of scuba diving destinations in the Maldives. One must have the endurance and thrill quotient to dive into the deeper pockets of the Indian Ocean at the white sand beaches to come across coral reefs and vibrant marine life, including manta rays, turtles, clownfish, sharks, and the kaleidoscopic board range of sea creatures.
Scuba diving in the Maldives is enjoyed throughout the year since it has two monsoon seasons – southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon.
Scuba Diving cost in Maldives (approx.): $60 to $100
Duration: 45 minutes (approx.)
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10. Banana Boat Ride
Get yourself drenched in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives on a Banana Boat Ride adventure. This adventure watersports in the Maldives is a great way to unlock fun and thrill. It’s an activity conducted in inflatable boats suited to speedboat tugging.
You can sit with a maximum of 6 people from your family/group in the inflatable boat for 30 minutes (approx.). There is no risk of falling in water since you are covered with protected life jackets. The best part? Banana Boat Ride is a kids-friendly water sport in the Maldives.
Banana Boat cost in Maldives (approx.): $60 to $100
Duration: 35 minutes (approx.)
11. Underwater Sea Walking
Put on special sealed oxygen masks to do underwater sea walking in the Maldives. This watersport in the Maldives is becoming more and more popular because the underwater visibility of Maldives is excellent.
Book an underwater sea walking activity inclusive Maldives tour package to make some good memories underwater with your friends, family, spouse. People of all ages can enjoy underwater sea walking in the Maldives and the best time to do this is from January to April.
Underwater Sea Walking cost in Maldives (approx.): $60 to $100
Duration: 20 minutes (approx.)
12. Glass Bottom Boat
How about unlocking the underwater marine world of the Maldives without getting wet? Yes, you can! All you just need to do is try the Glass Bottom Boat activity to glide into the deeper pockets of the white sand-sational beaches.
This Maldives water sport allows people of all ages to spot lively tropical fish and magical marine life moray eels, gray reef sharks, sea cucumbers, rainbow-colored fishes. Both private and local islands in the Maldives are great for Glass Bottom Boat Ride.
Glass Bottom Boat cost in Maldives (approx.): $60 to $100
Duration: 45 minutes (approx.)
13. Kayaking
Head to Baros, Male, Hulhumale, Biyadhoo Island to closely observe the enchanting marine biodiversity beneath the surface without getting wet. Kayaking is a mainstream water sport of Maldives as it allows you to explore the water at your own whim. Imagine yourself paddling around the palm trees and the sugary sand beaches.
All you need to do is stay protected with the life jacket and try kayaking under the supervision of expert certified instructors.
Kayaking cost in Maldives (approx.): $60 to $100
Duration: 45 minutes (approx.)
Wrapping Up
The Maldives have soft white sands, bright blue waters, so watersport activities in the Maldives are perfect for unplugging from the monotonous life. The price of water activities in the Maldives hovers a lot depending on the fact whether you are trying it either at private islands resorts or local inhabited islands. You can club the best experiences in the Maldives with watersports and overwater/beach bungalow stay that has accessible house reefs.
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