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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Consider visiting during the dry season from November to April for the best weather. 1
Visit from November to April for the best experience. Try snorkeling. 2
Visit from November to March for the best weather. Visa on arrival for all nationalities. 3
Accommodation Recommendations
Stay in an overwater bungalow for a unique experience. Great for snorkelling and diving. 4
Choose resorts like One&Only; Reethi Rah or Como Cocoa Island for their proximity to Male and luxury offerings. 5
Consider budget-friendly options like Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma for a more affordable stay. 6
Activities and Excursions
Venture out to tranquil beaches and spas or take an excursion to neighboring islands. 7
Explore the underwater ecosystem by snorkeling or diving to see colorful coral reefs and unique sea life. 8
Try island hopping and enjoy the underwater marine life. 9
Local Island Etiquette
Be mindful of local customs on local islands and avoid directly drinking tap water. 10
Stay on a local island and enjoy sunset cruises and dolphin watching. 11
Introduction
Top Dive Centers
- ๐ Aquaventure Dive Center: Located in Addu Atoll, offers dives with sharks, mantas, and beautiful coral reefs.
- ๐ Fulidhoo Dive: Known for shark night dives and a local island experience.
- ๐ Kaito Dive Centre: Situated in Heritance Aarah, Raa Atoll, offers dives with a great diversity of marine life.
- ๐ Dive Desk: Based in Male' City and Himmafushi, offers a range of PADI courses and professional development.
- ๐ Ocean Dive Centre Huruelhi: Provides equipment rental, air fills, and guided dives.
- ๐ Blue In Maldives: Located at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, offers scuba diving and water sports.
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Popular Dive Sites
- ๐๏ธ Baa Atoll: UNESCO Reserve with excellent dives for all levels.
- ๐๏ธ Vaavu Atoll: Known for its channels and rich marine life.
- ๐๏ธ Raa Atoll: Offers dives with a great diversity of fish, sharks, and turtles.
- ๐๏ธ North Male Atoll: Famous for manta ray sightings from January to April.
- ๐๏ธ Addu Atoll: Features beautiful hard coral reefs and common sightings of mantas and sharks.
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Marine Life
- ๐ Whale Sharks: Commonly seen from August to November.
- ๐ฆ Sharks: Includes grey reef sharks, barracudas, and dogtooth tunas.
- ๐ข Turtles: Frequent sightings around coral reefs.
- ๐ฆ Invertebrates: Colorful sponges, shrimp, and gorgonians.
- ๐ Fish: Large schools of fish, including eagle rays and manta rays.
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Best Time to Dive
- ๐ August-November: Best time to see manta rays and whale sharks.
- ๐ January-April: Offers great visibility and the driest, warmest months.
- ๐ก๏ธ Water Temperature: Ranges from 80ยฐF/26ยฐC to 86ยฐF/30ยฐC year-round.
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Travel Information
- โ๏ธ Velana International Airport: Main entry point for international travelers.
- โ๏ธ Hanimaadhoo International Airport: Direct flights to Thiruvananthapuram, India.
- โ๏ธ Gan International Airport: Direct flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- ๐ซ Direct Flights: Available from multiple destinations, including Frankfurt and Zurich.
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Accommodation Options
- ๐จ Budget-Friendly: Local guesthouses and affordable dive resorts.
- ๐จ Luxury Resorts: 5-star accommodations with private villas and water bungalows.
- ๐จ Dive Resorts: Often located near top dive sites, offering convenience for divers.
- ๐จ Heritance Aarah: 5-star luxury hideaway in Raa Atoll.
- ๐จ Fulidhoo Island: Offers a local experience with affordable diving.
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