The islands of Maldives are famous for their amazing beaches- fine strips of white sands, fringed by palm trees and surrounded by clear blue waters. These beaches make Maldives a highly popular tourist destination and the ideal destination for those who want a change of scenery. Unsurprisingly, many of the activities in Maldives have to do with the ocean.
The island paradise is a great place to try out a variety of water sports such as jet skiing and parasailing. One activity that is considered a ‘must do’ when vacationing in Maldives is taking a dolphin and whale watching tour. The activity is suitable for people of all ages and is bound to be plenty of fun. The aquatic mammals are quite abundant in the warm waters that surround Maldives and are usually easy to spot.
The waters are home to several varieties of dolphins and whales. The most common type of dolphin is the spinner dolphin and one is very likely to see several during a single trip. Other varieties include Risso’s dolphin, the common bottlenose dolphin, the Indo-pacific bottlenose, the striped dolphin and the Pantropical spotted dolphin. Of course some of these are hard to tell apart without the help of an experienced naturalist- a naturalist is usually a part of any dolphin and whale watching expedition.
While looking for dolphins cruise goers should also keep an eye out for the dolphin’s larger cousin, the whale. Common whale species found here include the dwarf sperm whale and Bryde’s whale. There are many places that operate dolphin watching tours and the staff at one’s Maldives resort could probably help pick a good one.
Those planning a vacation on the sunny island but still have not decided on where to stay can try a place like the Anantara Veli Maldives. The resort is situated by the beach and is surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, with an atmosphere that is sure to help guests ease into holiday mode. They offer Maldives bungalows that are situated right over the water, which is perfect for those that cannot get enough of the ocean.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.