The Maldives is attracting more and more diving travelers. And this is not surprising. The Maldives is an archipelago of 300 islands and 26 atolls.
Each island is surrounded by a coral reef, so the coastal waters are always calm and quiet. They protect the coast from large predatory fish, so that even beginners can safely enjoy the underwater beauty. At the same time, the abundance of various underwater caves, atolls and walls attracts many exotic colorful fish, so even experienced divers are interested in exploring the coast around the Maldives.
The period from January to April is considered the most favorable for diving. At this time, underwater visibility reaches 60 meters. It is also possible to go diving from August to November, but during this time you should only dive at high tide. At low tide, the transparency of the water decreases, and you can clearly see the marine flora and fauna only within a radius of 10 meters.
Scuba diving and waterproof lanterns can be found on the coastal reefs with many beautiful small fish, although the beauty of the reef itself is inferior to the reef in the Red Sea. But the Maldives attracts experienced divers by the fact that far from the coast there is a high probability of meeting large marine life. On almost every dive you can see octopuses, rays, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, turtles. There are even reef sharks.
There are scuba diving centers in every resort, but most tourists prefer to go on a diving safari. Professionals prefer to dive near the southern atolls, as it is there that you can see the most interesting flora and fauna. The safari is designed for 7-11 days. During this time, the ship drops anchor several times at popular resorts, where tourists can enjoy beach holidays, shopping and dining. And every day tourists are taken to a new dive site. Dives are made in small groups under the guidance of experienced instructors.
