2011 December

Dec 30 2011

Scuba Dive Sites

Cocoa Corner is one of the top scuba diving sites. Due to the fascinating marine life and landscape it is one of the best dive sites that can be explored in several different ways and with the right current and conditions, it’s is the best shark show around Male Atoll. Many dive guides consider crossing from Cocoa Corner to Kandooma Thila. With the right current, divers begin the dive from Cocoa Corner and while maintaining a depth of 25 to 29 meters, they swim across the current while parallel to the edge at 40 meters. This gives a natural reference that divers are maintaining the correct position while crossing to the Thila and divers are not taken too far inside the channel. Cocoa Corner dive site lies in the middle of the channel about 15 meters from the channel edge. Here, divers will see heaps of Grey Reef Sharks from big mother sharks to newborn babies patrolling the edge of the channel together. Eagle Rays and schooling Jack Fish are also common at the beginning of the Thila. By the time divers reach the Thila, their bottom time should be running out and the best thing to do is to swim to the top of the Thila and continue diving in shallower waters. A safety balloon is a must at Cocoa Corner and divers should be prepared to make an open water safety stop.

Dec 28 2011

Maldives Vacation Resorts

The Maldives is a superior place for a holiday for those wishing to experience the best in vacation resorts, scuba diving, With reefs, clear blue water, encounters with whale sharks as well as giant manta rays, It offers an abundant of marine life for all levels of divers. After a day of diving enjoy the acclaimed resorts and wonderful hospitality with great food, beautiful weather, scenic views of the water in a friendly atmosphere, the Maldives resorts are a must see for anyone wanting a new experience.

Dec 27 2011

Top Diving Sites

Fotteyo Kandu is one of the top diving sites. Many scuba divers consider Fotteyo Kandu to be the best dive site in Maldives and it is also rated among the top 5 dive spots in the world. The mouth of the channel is exposed to the ocean and during north east monsoon when the currents are incoming, a good variety of fish species gather at the entrance to the channel. Animals commonly spotted at Fotteyo Kandu dive site include Gray Reef Shark patrolling the channel mouth, Jack and Tuna in the deeper water, schools of Midnight Snappers and Red Snapper form in huge groups. The wall features caves, overhangs and swim-thoughs at different depths. These caves and overhangs are filled with colourful yellow color like soft coral, deeper caves and overhangs are filled with huge bushes of black corals. The Thila in the middle of the channel entrance is the best place to do the safety stop. A surface balloon is a must at Fotteyo Kandu.

Dec 24 2011

Best Diving Sites

Fushi Kandu in Maldives is one of the best diving sites. This is a spectacular Maldives scuba diving site spanning a one kilometer wide channel containing five separate thilas. The thilas are mainly very narrow and long, initiating from a sandy bottom of around 20m – 25m. Once inside the main channel, the depth drops to over 30 meters, with the outside ledge decreasing steeply from 30 meters. These thilas attract many schools of fish, along with moray eels, eagle rays and even sharks. The main location to spot sharks would be along the outside drop off, whereas returning to the thilas for a leisurely dive across the entire channel would bring you face to face with sting rays and possibly nurse sharks, dwelling in the sandy channels. Fushi Kandu dive site is a strong favorite of scuba divers visiting the Maldives on holiday, do not miss out on this spectacular dive route; it is an aquatic experience not soon forgotten.

Dec 21 2011

Top Dive Sites in the World

Embudhoo Kandu is undoubtedly one of the top dive sites in the world. Inside the channel itself is one colossal cave ranging between 5m – 25m, with a swim-through at 11m. A majority of the dives initiate on the outside reef and conclude in this very cave. The Maldives marine life that is found inside the cave consists of seafans, sponges, large morays, angelfish, octopus, lionfish and even the odd squirrelfish. Embudhoo Thila (Coral Garden). The best dive site at Embudhoo Thila is a spectacular underwater reef located on the north corner of the Embudhoo Kandu. The reef top ranges between 12m – 15m with a lavish decoration of hard and soft coral upon the reef plateau. On the south side of the thila you will find a protruding ledge alongside a small cave. It is here that reef fish congregate in large numbers, whereas around the outskirts it is not uncommon to find sharks patrolling the waters. Embudhoo Kandu dive site is suitable for beginners if the current is favorable; most of the channels in the North-West direction of South Male Atoll are pretty shallow with one or more thilas at the entrances. At Mas Thila you will find sharks, trevally and deep caves, whereas at Bolifushi Housereef lies the wreckage of a 9 meter fiberglass yacht, which attracts white-tip reef sharks, napoleon, triggerfish, remoras and eagle rays.

Dec 20 2011

Cheap Diving Holidays

Also, package prices for cheap diving holidays in the Maldives tend to include numerous extras such as airport transfers, dive transfers, meals plus snacks and select beverages, island visits, sports activities and so on. Most safari boat excursions in the Maldives include free visits to uninhabited islands and, if the weather allows it, dinner is served on the beach. Having an island (almost) all to yourself is an unforgettable experience: once you land on the island and venture away from the shore, you might well come across a variety of exotic birds, flowers and butterflies. On a few islands, you can even find remains of old settlements and temples. As mentioned at the beginning, diving from a liveaboard in the Maldives is easy. During the trip, there is no need to carry back and forth diving equipment, because all diving equipment is stowed directly on the “Dive Dhoni”, a refitted traditional Maldivian fishing boat, which acts as a floating dive base and accompanies the mother ship.

Dec 17 2011

Diving Maldives

You are almost likely to see several diving maldives whales sharks here, which also thrive on this planton. Diving Hanifaru Bay is just one of the many places where you can enjoy shark diving in Maldives. Maldives shark diving is possible throughout the archipelago, where you will see many different species of sharks, although whale sharks are perhaps the biggest attraction to divers in the diving Maledives, because of their enormous size and docile nature. If youâre keen on shark diving Maldives, youâll be interested to know that you can also expect to see a variety of reef sharks and zebra sharks while in the Maldives. The other great thing about diving holidays in the Maldives is that they can be enjoyed year-round. There are several Maldives diving season. The best time to enjoy Maldives scuba diving holidays is between December and March, when the weather is at its driest and the visibility at its best. Diving holidays February is probably the best month of all to enjoy Maldives diving trips, but since most of us donât have the luxury to enjoy holidays in the month of February, Christmas diving holidays are a great idea and you might even see Santa Claus diving!

Dec 12 2011

Cheap Maldives Holidays

Imagine enjoying the glorious sunshine and crystalline waters of the cheap Maldives holidays while your friends and family back home are shoveling snow! If you can’t manage a trip at Christmas to visit scuba diving santa and you don’t have a chance to experience the best scuba diving in February, you can enjoy liveaboard diving holidays every month of the year. When you go on a Maldives liveaboard diving safari, the experienced crew will know the best diving sites according to the time of year, and they will make sure you get the Maldives best diving experience possible for the time of year that you visit. There are many different liveaboards to choose from when you’re looking for a Maldives diving holiday. You will find a liveaboard for every budget and level of comfort. Theia diving liveaboard is one of the most luxurious Maldive diving liveaboards, featuring Jacuzzis, massage tables and gorgeous finishings. Theia diving is quite expensive, however, so if the Maldives diving cost is something that concerns you, you might choose a different liveaboard, like Maldives diving Adventurer 2, that offers cheap diving holidays. Other alternatives to Theia, Maldives diving include Black Pearl diving, another quality liveaboard that offers more cheap scuba diving trips.

Dec 8 2011

Best Dive Sites

Just beneath the water’s surface lie some of the planet’s best dive sites; home to an incredible variety of marine species. With stable politics, white sandy beaches, a balmy climate and friendly people the country’s overwater charms are also second to none. In other words, choosing the Maldives as a diving destination is a no-brainer. But choosing between land-based or liveaboard diving can leave even the most seasoned scuba diver confused. Here is our guide to what makes liveaboard diving in the Maldives a firm favorite of the international dive community. First things first: because they are mobile, liveaboards offer a level of freedom and ease that is unmatched by other kinds of diving in the Maldives. Imagine arriving at Male International Airport and, instead of facing a long transfer to a far-flung island, being personally welcomed and swiftly taken to your boat, which is already anchoring nearby. Then, imagine spending your days being chauffeured between the best dive sites in the Maldives, enjoying top notch onboard service and cuisine, visiting local islands and watching the exotic scenery pass by as you relax on deck.

Dec 5 2011

Scuba Diving Holidays Maldives

If you are looking for a more luxurious scuba diving holidays Maldives, you should be aware that luxury liveaboard diving trips cost over US$200 per person per day, but conditions will be far more comfortable and elegant. As you begin your research into diving holiday destinations, you will find that the marine life and the sheer beauty of the Maldives make diving Maldives one of the best diving destinations in the world. The best diving Maldives can be enjoyed at many times and places, although many people will agree that to enjoy the ultimate Maldives diving experience, you should come scuba diving in February. Going diving in the Maldives is one of those experiences in life that stays with you long after youâve left the country’s pristine islands, swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters behind. One of the top destination of choice for divers from all over the world, this tiny Indian-Ocean Republic is made up of more than a thousand tropical islands crowning an intricate network of coral reefs, which spreads over some 900,000 square kilometers.