Many people will have heard of the exotic destination that is the Maldives, but few of us – unfortunately – have had the opportunity to visit. A quick look at some Maldives pictures will give you a good idea of what this faraway island paradise is all about; the stunning white-sand beaches, crystalline waters and luxurious accommodations are the stuff of glossy travel magazines and honeymoon dreams. Recently being named on the list of New Natural Wonders: Maldives has earned the country even more recognition as a stunning holiday location.

Travel to the Maldives

All visits to the Maldives begin at the Maldives airport since practically all tourists arrive by plane. Located in Male Maldives, the Maldives international airport is a modern facility, with direct flights to hundreds of cities worldwide.

There are many activities to enjoy while on a Maldives holidays, including Maldives diving, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, fly fishing Maldives or simply indulge in one of the many services offered at the spas in one of the many amazing Maldives resorts. Thanks to the amazing Maldives weather, any outdoor activity or water sport is a perfect way to while away the days on a Maldives holiday.

Weather in Maldives

Since the weather Maldives is one of the biggest attractions to the country, it’s not surprising that most of the year is sunny, with temperatures between 27 and 33 degrees Celsius throughout the year. While it is nearly always warm, the country is susceptible to heavy rainfall at some times of the year. The rainiest part of the year, which might be described as the “Maldives winter”, is between April and October and while visitors during this time might experience increased rainfall, it typically comes in short, heavy showers and is unlikely to last for days on end – although this is not unheard of. The driest months of the year, and logically, the best time to scuba dive in the Maldives, is between November and March.

Liveaboards in the Maldives

Maldives liveaboards are a great idea for scuba divers wishing to explore the underwater world of the Maldives. There are many Maldives diving safari options to suit all tastes and budgets. Some of the best-known Maldives liveaboard boats are Theia Maldives, MV Orion Maldives, Carina Maldives, Galileo Maldives, Black Pearl Maldives, Stingray Maldives and Dreamcatcher Maldives, all of which are operated by experienced liveaboard Maldives operators and offer a good Maldives liveaboard package variety, with trips usually ranging from 5 to 15 nights. Many customers enjoy the Maldives dive safari experience because it is an almost all-inclusive holiday, with all scuba diving and meals included and it’s a great way to meet other like-minded scuba divers. To find out if a diving safari Maldives is for you, take a look on the web and read a Maldives liveaboard review to see what other people are saying about the experience. If you think it’s something you’d be interested in, you can contact Maldives Dive Travel for more information about availability, safari dates and prices.

Scuba Diving in the Maldives

Maldives scuba diving holidays are a great choice when looking for your next scuba diving expedition. With literally hundreds of reefs and dive spots, you could go diving in the Maldives many times and never visit the same Maldives dive site twice. Scuba diving in Maldives offers a wide range of diving, including some challenging dives thanks to the sometimes strong currents and deep reefs and some impressive marine life.

Definitely the best way to get the most out of diving in the Maldives is to go on a Maldives safari on one of the many liveaboards, which will allow you to cruise around a selection of the best dive sites in Maldives without being limited to one small area of the archipelago. The islands of the Maldives cover an enormous area, to get an idea of the locations of the islands, take a look at a map of Maldives atolls.

Many people are nervous that Maldives diving prices will be very high, when in fact the actual cost of diving is comparable with any other diving destination. What can be expensive, of course, is the price of actually getting to the Maldives, but the diving is not so pricey, especially if you take a liveaboard diving holiday. The price of scuba diving holidays Maldives if you base yourself at one of the country’s resorts can be considerably more expensive. To get the best deal on Maldives diving holidays, try and find a last minute Maldives scuba diving holiday.

Marine Life in Maldives

The Maldives marine life is naturally one of the biggest attractions of this island nation for many visitors, especially those wishing to engage in some diving or other marine activity. Among the most impressive Maldives sea life are the Maldives manta rays and the whale sharks Maldives. There are also hundreds, if not thousands of Maldives fish species which range from the colourful parrotfish to the ugly moray eel.

You can find guides to the many types of fish found in the Maldives on all kinds of websites, including the Maldives Dive Travel website, which includes photos and descriptions of the many types of fish in the Maldives as well as tips on finding manta rays Maldives and handy hints like when is the best time to see whale sharks in the Maldives.

Learn More about the Maldives

There are many resources online that will help you find more information about the Maldives, including photos of Maldives, resources about Maldives dive sites, special offers on Maldives scuba diving prices, and links to other sources of information including the updated Maldives weather forecast, exchange rates for the Maldives currency the Rufiyaa. If you want to read about the daily occurrences in the Maldives, you might visit the site of the Haveeru News Maldives, the country’s daily newspaper and you will also find many a Maldives blog, filled with up-to-date information about all aspects of the country’s news. We also recommend you check out the lenses on squidoo.com, there is a great deal of helpful information on diving with mantas at hanifaru bay, as well as a comprehensive guide to the Maldives.

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