Most Popular Places and Activities to Explore in Maldives 

Best Islands In Maldives For Honeymoons

If you are wondering how many islands are there in the Maldives, then here is an exhaustive list. There are many islands in the country that offer unique 

romantic experiences. However, we have prepared a list of best islands to visit in Maldives for honeymoon. Have a look at the best Maldives islands for a blissful honeymoon.

• Whale and Dolphin Watching 

Home to more than 20 distinct varieties of dolphins including rare species, Maldives serves as one of the top 5 destinations around the world for watching spectacular Whale and Dolphin species during the day. Cruises to spot dolphins are offered by almost all resorts serving as a rather relaxing activity. The most common dolphins that you can spot are Melon-headed Whale, Spinner Dolphin, and Blue Whale. 

Scuba Diving

One of the most popular adventures in Maldives is Scuba Diving. Famous dive sites include HP Reef, also called Rainbow reef. Scuba diving in the HP

Reef requires you to take a lot of precautions considering the strong currents it faces throughout the year. Despite this, it remains as one of the most attractive sites for tourists because of the large variety of corals found there.

Banana Reef is yet another dive spot which is shaped like a banana. With coral growths, caves, breathtaking cliffs, and species like blue stripped snapper and jackfish, the Banana Reef also serves as an excellent spot for scuba diving. 

Fish Heads, another diving site in Maldives, is one of the top 10 dive sites of the world with black corals, underwater caves and rock formations.  

Snorkelling with Maldives

Being the most popular destination for snorkelling for a reason, you can snorkel anywhere in Maldives, be it your hotel or the reef nearby.  When adventuring underwaters, the most common species you will spot are feed sharks, manta rays, dolphins, snappers, napoleons, and hawksbill turtles. The best places for snorkelling include the Banana Reef where you can view exotic species, or the HP Reef which is home to the gigantic pelagic species and the small reef fishes, or the Manta Point where schools of sharks and bannerfish can also be spotted. 

Surfing in Maldives

Riding the waves in the Indian Ocean is the most well-suited sport for Maldives. The ideal surfing seasons range from March to October for intermediate to 

advanced level surfers. Some of the best places for surfing include the North and South Male Atolls in the Northern Atolls, Muli, Veyvah, and Mikado in Central Atolls, and the Rockets, Antiques, and Voodoos in the Southern Atolls. 

Blessed with a tropical, warm climate, Maldives sits at the equator which means that the average temperature around the year are between 25 to 31 degrees Celsius with little variations in sunny hours, humidity levels, and rainfall.

The ideal time to visit Maldives is from November to April when the Monsoon season is off. Staying in Maldives during the dry, hot weather of March and April would be recommended so that you can enjoy the serene and quitter resorts. Even though these months are the peak season time especially with higher prices during the Easter break, the hotter days and lower humidity levels will serve to be the perfect conditions to enjoy the beaches and adventurous spots.