15 Things to tick off your bucket List in Maldives
Learn about the 15 most exiting activities nobody should miss out when visiting Maldives
While a visit to the Maldives is a Bucket List experience itself, Maldives is also a place which offers a lot of bucket list Adventures. Some of those unique opportunities can’t be matched anywhere else in the world. In this Article you will discover 15 Activities which are part of Maldives ultimate Bucket List!
Certain activities are only available in the Maldives. Discover the most famous and best rated activities that are currently offered in the Maldives.
1. Maldives Bucket List: Turtle Snorkeling
Without any doubt, the worlds best Marine Life can be found in the Maldives. While some Adrenaline Junkies might look for encounters with Maldives big 5, face to face meetings with Turtles offer a perfect chance to meet some of Maldives cutest species. Being home of several Turtle species, visitors to the Maldives have the highest chance to meet Hawksbill or Green Turtles while Snorkeling. Probably the best place to Snorkel with Turtles in the Maldives is at Le Meridien Maldives House Reef. On guided Snorkeling Trips with Sub Oceanic’s resident Marine Biologist, you will discover some secret feeding spots for Green Turtles.
2. Maldives Bucket List: Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
For those seeking a bit more thrill, Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks is an ideal Activity. Most Atolls have certain spots where a group of Nurse Sharks regularly gather. Snorkeling with those majestic Sharks is a once in a Life Time experience. Maldives is the perfect place to tick that Adventure off your Bucket List. Learn more about Nurse Sharks in our Marine Biology Section.
Discover Maldives ultimate Nurse Shark experience at Sirru Fen Fushi
For those seeking an even more extraordinary Nurse Shark Adventure, they will find their heaven at Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort. The lagoon around the remote Island is the only place in the Maldives where visitors can observe Nurse Sharks right next to their rented Catamaran. An ideal activity to combine this Nurse Shark Cruise with Drone Photos for Instagram pictures which no one else has – likely Maldives most special Bucket List Experience.
3. Maldives Bucket List: Snorkeling with Manta Rays
While Snorkeling with Turtles and Nurse Sharks in the Maldives should not be missed, Snorkeling with Manta Rays is the ultimate Snorkeling Bucket List Experience. Maldivian Atolls are home of the worldwide biggest Manta Ray population. Encounters with those gentle Giants is a peaceful and exciting experience alike. Such encounters will remain as an everlasting Memory.
The best places to meet Manta Rays in the Maldives are the northern Atolls. Especially Shaviyani and Lhaviyani Atoll are world famous playgrounds for such unique Manta Ray encounters.
4. Maldives Bucket List: Dolphin Cruises
Visitors to the Maldives who prefer to stay dry, won’t miss out on Bucket List Experiences either. Dolphin Cruises are the perfect way to explore Maldives Wildlife while staying dry. Maldives is home of several Dolphin species. Most dolphin encounters in the Maldives involve Spinner Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins or Common Dolphins.
One of the best places in Maldives to spot Dolphins is in Lhaviyani Atoll. Huge schools of Spinner Dolphins, frequently surround Dolphin Cruise Boats and love show of their Spinning and Jumping behavior in front of Cameras and Smart Phones.
5. Maldives Bucket List: Jet Ski Rides
What justifies “riding a Jet Ski” for Rank number 5 on Maldives Bucket List Experiences? Well, it can be compared with riding a Harley Davidson down the Route 66 – simply a perfect match!
While Jet Skis are the fastest and most thrilling Vehicle to fly through the Maldivian Atolls, they also posses another super Power. Most Jet Skis used in the Maldives are rather from the higher and bigger end which makes them convertible and provide enough space for other Fun equipment like Snorkel Gear or Cameras. Jet Skis in the Maldives are the perfect tool to reach Marine Life Hotspots as quick as possible. For instance Manta Feeding areas or Dolphin playgrounds. In Maldives, Jet Skis are the ultimate choice to combine fascinating experiences like Dolphin Cruises or Manta Snorkeling with the one of its kind James Bond factor. Click here to discover Maldives most Powerful Jet Ski activities!
6. Maldives Bucket List: Scuba Diving
Make sure to add Scuba Diving to your Maldives bucket list. For many divers Maldives is the best location for Scuba Diving in the whole world. The best time for Diving in the Maldives is actually all year around. Depending on prevailing currents and other factors, Marine Life like Manta Rays or Sharks will change their Locations. Click here to find out more about “how to select the perfect season for Scuba Diving in Maldives and how to meet your favorite Marine Life”.
7. Maldives Bucket List: Fishing Trip
While Fishing is available in many countries, a Fishing Trip in the Maldives is a kind of its own. Not only because of the stunning postcard environment. The most outstanding part of Fishing in Maldives is the amount and quality of the caught fishes. As an additional highlight, most Resorts have the option to cook your own catch. All prepared by their world class Chefs in your favorite cooking style.
Common Fishing Techniques in Maldives
In Maldives almost all sustainable Fishing Techniques are available. The common Fishing Techniques practiced, are however traditional Handline Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Casting as well as Jigging. Regardless which Technique is applied, the highest probability for catches is in the Northern Atolls. That is due to the incredible high amount of Fish in this area. Shaviyani Atoll and Lhaviyani Atoll are both prime Spots for Fishing in Maldives.
8. Maldives Bucket List: Stay in an Overwater Villa
Overwater Villas made Maldives famous! Staying in an Overwater Villa is a once in Lifetime experience which no Ocean Lover should miss out. Some Resorts even add special features to their Water Villas. At Le Meridien Maldives for instance, all Water Villas have an integrated “Overwater Net” which is big enough to accommodate couples and can be used to spend a romantic night above the Ocean and below the Stars…
9. Maldives Bucket List: Sandbank Visit
Get the ultimate Robinson Crusoe Castaway Experience! Don’t miss out to book a private Sandbank Trip once you are already in Paradise. Your options to do so are endless. You may add a James Bond Factor and visit Sandbank by Jetski. Alternately a private Shuttle can also drop you on a Sandbank for a romantic Sunset with Champagne. Why not simply packing in your Snorkeling gear and some food for a whole day Castaway?
10. Maldives Bucket List: Instagram Posts from Maldives
Maldives Instagram Posts can be easily categorized as “Pimp your Insta”! Regardless if Snorkeling in Maldives, going for a Scuba Dive, Riding a Jet Ski with Dolphins or simply visiting a Sandbank. All of those activities are a perfect platform for a perfect Instagram post to make your friends and family jealous.
Most Diving Centers in Maldives will offer you even the Option to rent a Underwater Photographer for Diving or Snorkeling activities, so you can be the Model in your own Instagram Posts! Click here to get some inspiration for your perfect Instagram posts from Maldives…
11. Maldives Bucket List: Parasailing – On top of Paradise
Imagine Maldives as a layer cake! Enjoy the bottom layer soaked with tasteful Elements while Scuba Diving. Experience the soft core of the cake in all variations, while Snorkeling on the Surface of Maldives waters. Ideally, you discover that two layers after you have cracked already the crunchy chocolate layer on the top, which is in Maldives the light blue Sky!
Start with the Birds eye view and lift yourself up. Have a look from above and become curious about all the Marine Life Wonders you are able to meet during your future Snorkeling and Diving Adventures…
Parasailing is a very safe activity to do if Operators use the right equipment and follow safety standards. Click here to learn more about safety considerations for Parasailing.
12. Maldives Bucket List: Riding a Fun Tube
There is no better place in the World for riding a Fun Tube! Maldives offers the perfect surrounding to create any kind of Fun Tube experience. Sheltered Lagoons and the open Ocean have something to offer for everyone. Let your Guide know what you are up to and jump right into your Adventure!
13. Maldives Bucket List: Explore a local Island
While visiting Maldives capital city, Male, might not quite be what you expect from Paradise. Visiting a local Island in one of Maldives Atolls will definitely be a memorable experience. At Maldives local Islands, life has a much slower pace then most people are used to nowadays. Enjoy true Maldivian Culture and Hospitality while witnessing locals living a carefree life on a small Island. In the local community everyone knows and looks after each other.
One of the most beautiful local Islands to visit in Maldives, it the Island of Ohluvehlifushi in Lhaviyani Atoll. The Island is famous for their warm hospitality.
14. Maldives Bucket List: Enjoy the Sunset from the Ocean
While Sunsets from Maldivian Island are already breathtakingly beautiful, Sunsets observed from the Maldivian Ocean are still a league of its own! Due to the reflection of the Ocean’s surface, the colors appear much more intense and even the air seems to smell fresher and filled with a certain warmth.
Also waiting for the Sunset is anything else than boring. Flying Fishes, Turtles surfacing for their last breath of the day or sometimes even jumping Manta Rays are natural actors which will make the waiting time passing very fast. At certain areas of Maldives, visitors are even more lucky and the favorite time for Dolphins to show up is around Sunset. Combined with a glass of Champagne, Sunsets from the Ocean are the perfect way to end your day in Maldives…
15. Maldives Bucket List: Shopping for Souvenirs
Is there anything better than enjoying your favorite Activity while on Holiday in Paradise? Probably not! That is the reason why Scuba Divers and Snorkelers love Maldives. However, that does not need to be a disadvantage for their non-diving Family members, especially if the rest of the Family loves Shopping:-)
Most lucky are those who are visiting Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa or Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort. Each of those Maldivian top Resorts is home of a Sub Oceanic Dive and Water Sports Center. All Sub Oceanic Centers include a Beachwear and Water Wear Shop with Maldives latest Fashion and functional Water Wear items. Those items are not only useful for your Holiday in Maldives. Due to their high quality they are also a long lasting and fashionable reminders for your unforgettable Maldives Holiday Memories…
Curious to explore Maldives beyond the Bucket List?
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