Not fond of scuba diving or snorkeling, but still fancy seeing the underwater beauty of Maldives. A submarine tour is the way to go. Be mesmerized by the gardens teeming with rich exotic marine life and explore the bountiful surroundings below in leisure.
Booking a Submarine tour
Submarine tours are usually provided by specialized tour centers in Maldives but you can arrange one by asking your local guest house at Maafushi. The submarine tours are usually about 100 dollars per pax and lasts about an hour with speedboat transfer to and from the submarine point arranged from and to the guesthouse for you. Submarine tours are scheduled and can be booked upon availability of seats. So be sure to communicate with your guest house before hand when planning the submarine tour on your local island holiday at Maafushi.
What to expect on your submarine tour from Maafushi?
You will be escorted to the submarine site via a speed boat from Maafushi.
The submarine submerges 45 meters beneath the surface of the ocean allowing you to see quite different species of fauna frolicking around the vibrant corals from the comfort of your seat. You will see various species of marine life residing in the reefs of Maldives such as, yellow stripped snappers, lion fishes, and even turtles among the other various dwellers of the reef.
After a delightful sightseeing session in the bountiful waters of Maldives you will be return through the island via the same speedboat provided by the guesthouse.
Why choose a submarine tour?
Maldives is reputed for its underwater beauty with the impressive display of coral reefs and the unique species exclusive to their habitat. Exploring it will certainly be a highlight of your Maafushi holiday in Maldives.
No experience is required. Unlike diving, you do not have to have a certificate in your hands or need to know the hectic task of managing your equipment’s. You could glide through the ocean effortlessly at the comfort of your submarine while communicating with other about the exciting sights you see.
For those of you require the necessity of glasses, you can wear them! Better yet the exterior lights of the submarines will allow a clear view of the deep caves and corals which otherwise tends to be a bit difficult to see. You could even capture this beautiful moment on your smart phones and boast to your friends about the experience (with stunning visual aid to aid your boasting process) after your holiday at Maafushi local island comes to an end.