The island nation of Maldives is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Diving in Maldives is a major activity among tourists. The country’s rich history and culture is a major attraction among tourists. The country has some of the best beaches and diving spots. The numerous atolls are popular places for Diving in Maldives.
The island nation of Maldives is situated southwest of Sri Lanka on the Equator. The country consists of 1,190 coral islands which forms an archipelago of 26 major atolls. The country stretches from 820 kilometers from north to south and 120 kilometers from east to west. The capital is the city of Male which is a bustling metropolis. There are numerous island resorts which are ideal for Diving. Some of the places to see are Male’s Fish Market, the Islamic Centre, Local Market, Huskuru Miskiiy, Mulee-aage and The National Museum.
While Diving in Maldives experience the rare underwater beauty which this country is famous for. The country is a major diving destination in the world. The kaleidoscope of colors and the variety of underwater life has fascinated divers from a long time. The waters are crystal clear and make diving very easy. Some visibility underwater exceeds 50 meters. Some of the popular places for Diving at Maldives are Baa Atoll, South Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and North Nilandhe Atoll.
Nearly all the resorts in Maldives have professional diving schools. These diving schools have multi lingual instructors and offer courses from beginners to advanced divers. Apart from Diving in Maldives tourists can also go snorkeling amidst the colorful reefs underwater. Many of the diving schools conduct daily dive trips to different diving sites all around the islands. Advanced divers can also choose from different dive sites at the resorts.
But if you want to experience this magical underwater planet without getting wet then you can take a submarine trip in the German built Whale Submarine. It is also the largest passenger submarine and dives to a depth of 100 feet to bring visitors close to this enchanting and colorful world. Some times tourist can also go for night Diving in Maldives. Tourists can also enjoy Snorkeling in Maldives at the numerous reefs, whale and dolphin watching, surfing and take part in a number of water sports.
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