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Diving
Spectacular life is to be found underwater, where rainbow-hued tropical fish teem amongst the multi-colored coral reefs, along with crustaceans, turtles, shells and fantastic seaweed growths to form a spellbinding world. For neophytes, most resorts have fully equipped diving schools to get you started.
Snorkeling
A trip to the Maldives will never be complete without donning a mask and a pair of fins and experiencing the beauty that sustains these tiny islands. Each island offers a beautiful house-reef that you could snorkel in everyday. Those resorts with far out reefs have boats that take snorkellers to the reef. Mask and fins can be rented from the dive schools if you need them.
Windsurfing
Large lagoons with waist deep water for hundreds of meters with soft sandy bottoms and the protective barrier provided by the house reef offer ideal, safe conditions for windsurfing, especially for beginners. Almost all resorts have windsurfed schools or water sports centers where you can get instructions and lessons and even get an international certificate. Some schools are equipped with a variety of boards and sails to suit different levels of windsurfers. All windsurf schools and water sports centers without exception, have the basic equipment for windsurfing, and in most cases one or more catamarans and a few canoes.
Banana riding
Banana riding has become a popular pastime at resorts. This involves up to a dozen people climbing onto a giant, inflatable banana, which is then dragged around a lagoon by a speedboat. Coconut volleyball is only a matter of time. And if that is not enough to satiate your appetite for adventure then you can go on a romantic sunset sail or go island hopping in catamarans or small dhonis. So, feel the adrenaline rush as you have the adventure of a lifetime!
Water Skiing
Many resorts have their own speedboats and water skis for rent on an hourly or daily basis. Some even have instructors available to give you lessons.
Parasailing
Most of the bigger resorts offer the excitement and fun of parasailing for those adventurous enough to try it. Some offer instruction for beginners. In addition to the excitement of being high up over the islands, it gives you a fantastic aerial view of your resort and the surroundings.
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