The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colors and the abundance and diversity of life underwater have captivated divers and snorkelers since Maldives was exposed as a diving location. Sometimes exceeding 50 meters, the highest level of visibility that one could expect and the warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again. The Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit the Maldives repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving.
Therefore some of the popular dive spots available throughout the Maldives during Maldives Holidays for individuals and groups are listed below.
Victory (Ship Wreck) – Wreck of the Maldives: In the early morning hours of 13 February 1981, a Friday this 35,000-ton freighter ran onto the southern tip of the airport island near the capital – Hulhule. Panic spread through the island when everyone realized that the long-awaited foodstuffs and building materials were lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Banana Reef: Stretching from North-East to South over a length of some three hundred meters is this reef which is shaped like a banana. Close by resort islands include Fullmoon Island, Club Med and Kurumba. Ever since scuba divers started to dive in this part of the North-Male’ Atoll, twenty years ago, Banana Reef has remained an ideal spot. A favorable feature is that since the fish have absolutely no fear of photographers on this reef, one can take excellent shots. However, together with the powerful current and the fragile reef it makes anchoring your boat not always an easy task. You are advised to be careful not to harm the fragile reef when anchoring your boat.
Shark Point: As the name implies, meeting and observing sharks at this point is a frequent and normal happening. They swim to and from at the end of the channel where the currents are strongest. Friendly Gray reef sharks and white-tip reef sharks are those most likely to approach the divers at the shark point. Therefore it is totally worth trying it during your Vacations in the Maldives.
Barracuda Giri: Barracuda Giri is placed in the North Male’ Atoll, North – Northeast of Bandos Island Resort and South – Southeast of Thulhagiri Island. Barracuda Giri boasts some truly amazing dives. Life forms consist of large schools of black spotted sweetlips, schools of large batfish, black coral, barracuda and several others.
Manta Point: Manta Point, which is placed in the northern area of the channel leading out of the Ari Atoll, is – as the name suggests – a perfect place for close encounters with Mantas Rays. From December until the middle of April, the Mantas are common at this site, the landscape and the setting of the site making it a perfect habitat for all species of fish that live on plankton.
So prior to traveling and also while traveling, learn more about Maldives News and all travel information you need. Though it is for vacation or for the sole purpose of diving, it is advised to be fully prepared and learn as much as you can about the destination before planning the trip. Therefore you would know exactly what you are looking for and come to a decision.
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