When you think about a holiday in the Maldives, you instantly picture the crystal clear waters riddled with colourful coral, resident turtles and beautiful tropical fish. Here we have picked our top resorts for snorkelling and diving so you can turn this daydream into a reality! For more information, or for a tailor made quote – call us on 01752 880 880 or email [email protected]
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef,
South Nilhandhe Atoll
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is a luxurious island resort with one of the most amazing beaches that we have ever seen! Just 30 meters from the shoreline is the resorts house reef which is full of sea life, making this a perfect snorkelling spot. Heading further out to the sea, the more adventurous and experienced divers can explore underwater caves and coral covered wrecks.
The resort offers a number of professionally led excursions including daily snorkelling safaris which visit a different location on each day of your holiday; and there are a number of courses available for both children and adults who want to improve their abilities.
Sun Siyam Iru Veli,
Dhaalu ATOLL
Sun Siyam Iru Veli is the latest addition to the Sun Siyam group and is a uniquely exclusive guest island with private freshwater pools and ocean views from every suite. You can walk straight from the beach or lagoon to the house reef where you’ll find a variety of tropical fish and coral gardens.
To explore further afield The Sun Dive School’s internationally recognised instructors are on hand to help you navigate around the island and beyond.
Filitheyo Island Resort,
North Nilhandhe Atoll
Filitheyo Island Resort is a quiet, authentic Maldives resort situated in the remote North Nilandhe Atoll, boasting an excellent house reef, which has numerous entry points around the island which is great for snorkelling. The resort has been included in the list of top twenty five diving spots in the Maldives with its diverse coral reefs.
In 2010 the addition of the KM Argo Mina Wreck has increased the popularity of the resort, and the dive school offers a range of PADI and SMAS courses as well as a range of non-motorised water sports.
Makunudu Island,
North Male Atoll
Makunudu Island offers guests the chance to admire the stunning coral reefs and rich marine life while snorkelling around their own house reef or the opportunity to try a free introductory dive. In addition to this, excursions on offer include guided snorkelling trips, dolphin watching and even a picnic on a desert island.
Makunudu Dive School is located on the beach which makes it the perfect spot for relaxed divers and those wanting to learn how to dive in the protected reef, the home to several resident turtles, eagle rays and harmless nurse sharks.
OBLU nature Helengeli by Sentido,
North Male Atoll
Truly a diver’s paradise, Helengeli reef lies at one of the main entrances to the Atoll, ensuring that a stunning underwater world can be viewed. It has a worldwide reputation for its exotic house reef and channel diving just meters from the shoreline where a variety of pelagic fish reside.
The five-star PADI diving school has a team of dive experts who can guide beginners or accompany well seasoned divers who just want to explore and make the most of the world famous reef.
Call us on 01752 712787 or email [email protected] to discuss your next tropical holiday, or visit our website for more information.
We offer fully bonded and protected holidays, whether booked with flights via our ATOL 5615 or for accommodation only holidays with our ABTOT 5500. This means you can rest assured that your Tropic Breeze holiday is safe and secure.
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