Booming with marine life among the vibrant coral reefs, azure waters described as crystal clear, snorkeling while on your island vacation and discovering the stunning underwater beauty of Maldives is one of the best ways to enjoy an exhilarating experience at Maafushi.
With the aid the aid of a plastic tube and mask, snorkeling is a great way to observe the colorful faunas of Maldives swirling around majestically through the stunning landscapes under the ocean, as it requires little effort and can be done by almost anyone. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the underwater world, without needing to come up for air every few minutes. Truly an escape from the everyday stressful life.
Where to Snorkel in Maafushi
You can snorkel the waters which surround the island on your own with your own gear, or buying or renting one from one of the shops or guesthouses in Maafushi. Although is an option, you will find that the snorkeling trips provided at Maafushi are far more exciting.
Snorkelling trips from Maafushi
Discovering the worlds beneath the vast ocean of Maldives at Maafushi is a unique and thrilling process offering various diversity, as different environment displays their own species of fauna exclusive to the location. This is exactly what these snorkeling trips at Maafushi intends to deliver.
Some of the sites that you will venture on your snorkelling trip are:
Maavilaath Reef
The coral reef and shallow lagoon of “Maavilaath Reef” host tropical exotic marine life booming with vibrant colors.
Turtle reef
The there is a high chance of meeting turtles at the “Turtle reef” elegantly swimming across the azure waters of Maldives.
Banana Reef
The secluded environment “Banana Reef” is famous for one of the giants on Maldives, the Manta Rays. The underwater world of Maldives is famous for its protected species such as manta rays and whale sharks. Seeing a Manta ray would certainly be a highlight of your Maafushi trip.
Biyadhoo Reef
Moray Eels, Sharks, and turtles can be seen in the gorgeous house reef of Biyadhoo Island resort. The waters and the reefs are some impressive compared to the ones at local islands, hence a dive trip to the reef of Biyadhoo Island is a great opportunity you should take.
These trips usually last about an hour and costs about $30 per pax depending on the location you are choosing. They can be booked at various dive centers, and guesthouses even provide packages for diving.
Anything else?
All though there are plenty of places you could purchase or rent snorkelling equipment, you could save some few bucks if you bring your own equipment as they tend to be a bit pricy.
For more snorkelling experiences check the Vaavu Atoll Adventure section.