Spanning more than 277,000km of the viridian Indian Ocean, the ethereal archipelago of the Maldives is revered worldwide for its unique tropical islands and atolls, surrounded by glittering lagoons brimming with exotic marine life.
Travellers flock to the destination to explore these underwater delights, and to admire the views from the comfort of day beds on the pristine white sand, but one of the best ways to experience the destination is from on top of the water. From world-class surf breaks to luxury yacht safaris, the Maldives caters magnificently to those craving aquatic adventurers.
VAKKARU MALDIVES
For travellers eager to delve into the soul of what makes the destination special – its aquatic wonderland – Vakkaru offers an impressively long list of water-based escapades, including sea bobbing, jet skiing, kayaking, catamaraning, windsurfing and relaxing in the sun on a private dhoni journey.
The Baa Atoll is renowned as a place of outstanding beauty and unique biodiversity. Guests can snorkel and explore the underwater marvels on the resort’s magnificent house reef or venture further to see the whale sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay.
A team of PADI-accredited dive instructors are on-island to show guests – from beginner to advanced – the highlights of the surrounding marine life. From guided trips for certified divers, to introductory dives for non-certified divers, and even a young divers program starting for children eight years and above, there’s an option for everyone.
Guests with a hankering for exploration and discovering the nuances of a destination can also embark on an island-hopping tour, an atoll-discovery tour, a guided expedition with a marine biologist, or pursue the best view of the stunning islands on a parasailing excursion.
