Diving and Fishing in Maldives

If you are a diver, there would be several diving destinations on your mind. However, one destination that always in the top priority is Maldives. Plan holidays to Maldives to excurse through some of the most popular diving sites in the world. No matter whether you are an expert or just starting off with the water sport, diving sites in Maldives would never disappoint you. One of the most popular diving sites in the country is Manta Point. Manta Point is a must visit diving destination for those looking to admire large sea mammals. This intriguing diving site is strategically located just off Baros Island. Cheap holidays to the Maldives between June and November allow you to take a look at manta rays. In single dive, you would come across number of majestic marine creatures which is enough to enhance your diving experience. Another worth mentioning diving site in Maldives is Gurufushi Thila. According to experts, this is one of the most beautiful diving sites in the city. This site is located between two atolls. While diving in, you would come across lush corals and sea fans that have ample of fishes, sharks and manta rays. It has strong currents. Therefore, every year number of expert divers plan cheap holidays to Maldives to take a look at exotic sealife. If you are a novice, don’t hit the waters of Gurufushi Thila without accompanying a guide or an expert diver. The Maldives Victory also remains in the priority list of divers planning Maldives holidays. Unlike other diving sites in the country, it is a genuine wreck. This wreck is a 100 meters long cargo vessel that sank newar west coast of Huhule Airport Island. While exploring the wreck, you would come across tunas, groupers and sea turtles. This site also experiences strong currents which make it an incredible diving site for the experts. Next diving site that should be there on your list is Lion's Head. This is a protected marine and features an overhand that resembles shape of a head of lion. Spend time in the waters of Lion’s Head to admire colorful corals and exuberant underwater plantation. According to experts, this is the best place in Maldives to take a closer look at grey reef sharks and Hawksbill Turtles. Okobe Thile has also been listed in the list of breathtaking diving sites in the country. The site features three underwater rock formations that consist of astounding variety of marine creatures. Holidays to the Maldives are not only limited to diving, you can also indulge in fishing to feel the magnificence of beach life of the country. Some of the most popular fish species that you can catch in the waters of Maldives are marlin, wahoo, swordfish, barracuda and tuna. If you are planning to be a part of sport fishing, you get an opportunity to catch the fishes that way locals do. You can easily find number of fishing liveaboards that offer fishing tours. There are few liveaboards that offer week-long tours.