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Snorkeling or Scuba Diving in Maldives
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Snorkeling or Scuba Diving in Maldives

5.7

Maldives is world-famous for its blue sea and sky, swaying coconut trees, and luxurious resorts. It is also a paradise for diving enthusiasts. Unique creatures and landscapes:The waters around the Maldives have more than 700 species of fish, mostly coral fish, with various colors and shapes. Here, divers can observe spectacular scenes such as Manta Storm, Nurse Shark Storm, and Ray Storm up close. If you are lucky, you can also see rare marine life such as whale sharks, tiger sharks, and hammerhead sharks. In addition, the Maldives also has many beautiful coral reefs, which form colorful underwater gardens and provide divers with an excellent shooting background. Excellent Visibility: The water in the Maldives is clear and transparent, with extremely high visibility, with an average visibility of more than 35 meters.  Comfortable air and water temperature: Maldives. It has a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 24-33°C all year round and water temperatures ranging from 26-30°C, so diving is possible all year round. Beginner Difficulty: MaldivesDiving in the Maldives is difficult, with an average depth of 24 meters. There are occasional currents, so you may consider bringing a current hook. The Maldives is famous for its rich underwater life and landscape, excellent visibility, andwarm and pleasant climate, and has become an ideal place for diving enthusiasts. Here, divers can explore the mysteries of the underwater world and feel the magic and beauty of nature.

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Maafushivaru

Maafushivaru

4.3
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8 reviews

Maafushivaru (full English name: Maafushivaru Maldives) is one of the 5 resort islands developed by Universal Resorts in the Maldives, and it belongs to the same group as Kandholhudhoo and Kuramathi. Although Maafushivaru is not as well-known as Kandholhudhoo and Kuramathi, Maafushivaru is a truly charming island within the Universal Resorts group. Located in the South Ari Atoll, about 68 km from Malé, you can reach this paradise on earth after a 24-minute seaplane ride, during which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Indian Ocean. The island is small, and it only takes 20 minutes to walk around it. Looking down from above, you will see that the entire island is surrounded by lush coral reefs, making it a typical coral island with A-grade snorkeling. Additionally, there is an uninhabited sister island diagonally opposite, which features a pristine natural environment and is very beautiful. Maafushivaru belongs to the well-known Maldives hotel group, Universal Resorts, which has developed 7 islands in the Maldives, among which Kandholhudhoo, Kuramathi, Bandos, and Vihamanaafushi are all well-known. Although 48 rooms have been built on the island, the natural scenery and environment have not been damaged at all. Half of the island is close to the sea, and thanks to the protection of the coral reefs, the island is protected from erosion; the hotel has also built a row of breakwaters for this reason. The villas on the island are built in the Maldivian style. There are 2 pool beach villas with private swimming pools, while other rooms, including water villas, do not have this feature. The water villas are built over the lagoon and are very romantic. The consistently great value, combined with the beautiful and charming scenery, makes it very popular with European tourists. Maafushivaru also has a sandbank nearby, which is also part of the resort's property. Couples who wish to visit can have the hotel arrange a castaway experience. Guests can also enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling, and fishing. The resort's spa center can arrange relaxing massages. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a children's pool and also provides free Wi-Fi. Maafushivaru villas are built in the local Maldivian style. Only 2 pool beach villas have private swimming pools, and the remaining rooms, including water villas, do not have this feature. The water villas are built over the lagoon and are very romantic. The affordable price makes it popular with European guests. There are beach villas and water villas here, and the island is very small—it takes just over 10 minutes to walk around it. It feels like a private island, with great privacy and a quiet atmosphere. The beach is excellent, the snorkeling environment is very good, and it includes three meals. The room rates are affordable, and it offers great value for money. There are few Chinese tourists, and there is no Chinese-language service on the island.

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Vakarufalhi

Vakarufalhi

3.5
9 reviews

Vakarufalhi Island Resort, also known as Vakarufalhi Island Resort, is located in a remote and secluded corner of South Ari Atoll, Maldives, 90 kilometers from the airport. The beautiful Banana Leaf Island stands out among the islands of the Maldives archipelago and has become a world-renowned resort. Banana Leaf Island is a tropical island with beautiful scenery, with coconut trees, clear water and sand. The pristine lagoon that surrounds Banana Leaf Island is full of magnificent coral reefs around the island. The buildings on the island adopt traditional Maldivian architectural concepts, making Banana Leaf Island a natural and calm haven. Fifty seaside villas are evenly distributed on about a quarter of a square kilometer of Jiaoye Island, plus twenty-five water villas, creating a perfect environment for a honeymoon vacation. After being fully renovated in 2010, a new water house with large area and first-class facilities has been built. It also includes three meals a day. There is afternoon tea on the island every day. , a variety of juices, beer, wine, etc.) cost-effective! The hotel's main source countries are Britain, Italy and Switzerland, and currently there are very few Chinese guests. Banana Leaf Island was fully renovated in 2010. The water houses were newly built in 2010. The facilities on the island are relatively new. In addition to three meals a day, the restaurant also includes drinks and afternoon tea, which is equivalent to one price. All-inclusive, great value for money.

Vakarufalhi · 3.3 km from Maafushivaru

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Harlan Sun(China)May 15, 2026
5.0
Maldives was the destination of my first overseas trip.Machchafushi have a wide varity of entertainment activities on the island,including dolphin and whale shark chasing.At the same time,there are three restaurants on the island,which can better meet the needs of all kinds of people.Reasons to Recommend:Apart from the buffet,remember to make reservation in advance for all kinds of food and activities on the island.Finally,I wish all the travel enthusiasts around the world a wonderful time.

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Teresa FangMarch 20, 2023
5.0
It's pretty good, there are few people, the scenery of Maldives is beautiful, the service is good, the buffet is also good, but the snorkeling is a bit regrettable, there are not many live corals around, but there are many fish

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非你不渴May 26, 2021
5.0
The beauty of Sun Island can be left in memory forever, especially when the Maldives is about to disappear, especially in the days when we can’t travel around the world as we please, that blue becomes the most impressive beauty.

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118***16September 28, 2017
5.0
This island is very small. There is only one restaurant on the island, which only has buffet. The scenery of the water house and the sand house is very good, and the water is super clean. The key is that there are few people. There are more Europeans living there, and then there are Chinese. The black guy in the restaurant told us that Angaga is cheaper than other islands, but in fact, the blue sky, white clouds and sea water are the same. In short, it is cost-effective! The sunset bar can see the panoramic view of the sunset, which is very beautiful! Tips are still required, and the service will be obviously much more enthusiastic! There are also many water projects, but it may be that there are few people playing. Foreigners like snorkeling and don’t play much. Paid services need to be charged taxes and service fees, but if you choose AI, you basically don’t have to spend money except for self-funded projects!

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travelerererNovember 17, 2019
5.0
Lily Island is a private beach affiliated with Lily Beach Resort. The beach is very beautiful. Many couples come here for vacation. The most important thing is that the supporting facilities here are very complete and it is worth a visit.

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栖霞风雨February 28, 2020
5.0
Vilamandoo Island is a very good snorkeling island in the Maldives. The shore is very close to the trench, there are abundant underwater fish, and the price is relatively cheap.

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