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Famous Dive Sites

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:32:32 +0000

Lankan Manta Point is one of the Maldives famous dive sites, known particularly for sightings of manta rays. The key with visiting Lankan Manta Point is to go at the right time of year. Lion’s Head, named after the lion-shaped coral formations here, is considered one of the most beautiful Maldives diving travel sites in the Maldives and is a common playing ground for many different reef-dwelling types of marine life, including rainbow fusiliers and napoleon wrasse. It’s also one of the few places where you can expect to see mobula rays. Check out this fascinating underwater clip shot at the Lankan Manta Point in the Maldives. The divers were plunged amidst a large group of manta rays, peacefully gliding through the water.

Holidays in the Maldives

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:05:39 +0000

What better backdrop for a lazy fishing trip than the beautiful Maldivian scenery? There are numerous places to go fishing on your holidays in the Maldives; you will find many an isolated lagoon with crystal clear waters and plenty of fish. Or you can journey out into the open seas to try your luck; there is no shortage of water and exotic marine life on your holiday to Maldives. Snorkelling is also a popular pastime, as it is not as taxing as scuba diving, yet it can offer similar thrills. One may not have the same underwater freedom and range as with scuba diving, however you will find much of the marine life attractions simmering right below the surface, as well as in the nether regions. When snorkelling with whale sharks, a known whale shark habitat will be sourced by your experienced dive master. Once the whale shark is spotted near the surface, you simply dive straight in, floating in and around these astounding creatures. It is important not to aggravate them, even though they are not dangerous; better safe than sorry!

Maldives Currency

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:34:41 +0000

There are multiple materials online that will help you get more knowledge on the Maldives, including photos of Maldives, materials just about Maldives dive sites, special offers on Maldives scuba diving prices, and links to additional sources of information as well as the updated Maldives weather forecast, exchange rates for the Maldives currency the Rufiyaa. If you want to read about the day by day occurrences in the Maldives, you might visit the website of the Haveeru News Maldives, the country’s daily newspaper and you will also observe many a Maldives blog, packed with up-to-date info regarding all aspects of the country’s news.

Whale Shark Maldives

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:00:54 +0000

The whale shark maldives might get scared and swim away quickly, which can lead to injuries caused by their powerful fins and tails. No matter how tempting it might be to touch these gentle, curious creatures, scuba divers maldives should never forget that a reef is no petting zoo. Where does a whale shark live? The whale shark habitat is made up of all the warm and temperate oceans. Because whale shark diets consist mainly of plankton, most habitats are found around areas of high plankton-density. Whale sharks are mainly diurnal creatures and it is unlikely that you will ever see a whale shark at night.

Maldives Vacation Packages

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:15:15 +0000

For scuba diving maldives vacation packages, the best time of year to visit is in November or in April. This time of year signifies the transition between the two monsoon seasons in the Maldives, and as a consequence guarantees the best visibility conditions under water.
We offer numerous vacation packages for Maldives, specifically tailored for scuba divers and diving vacations Maldives. The cost of Maldives vacations scuba diving can range drastically depending on time of year, dive sites, travel etc. The average cost for one dive is around 50$, excluding the price of travel. When diving several times a day at distant vacation dive sites in Maldives, the costs can add up to astronomical amounts! Fear not, there are plenty of cheap Maldives vacation packages on offer, providing you with a fully catered Maldives scuba diving vacation option. Prices for a Maldives liveaboard scuba diving vacation package including costs for accommodation, meals, travel, equipment, instructors and several dives a day, range between a mere 180$ – 220$ per person, per day. Also keep an eye out for last minute Maldives vacation offers, as well as last minute scuba diving vacation deals. A truly unforgettable experience, don’t let opportunity pass you by! For more information feel free to check out our cheap Maldives vacations packages.

Buy Manta Ray

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:52:11 +0000

What Eats a Manta Ray? The various species of shark in the world are predators of the manta ray and unfortunately, also are humans. The manta ray is now protected in the Maldives, which stops people from being able to buy manta ray meat at the market and this is helping to increase chance of manta ray survival in the future. The manta ray lives in warm, tropical waters particularly in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. While the manta ray is known to swim quite deep, they are most commonly spotted scuba diving maldives in shallow waters, close to coral reefs, where they feed on plankton.

Maldives Weather in June

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:53:35 +0000

The June weather in the Maldives is deep into the rainy season, brought about due to the southwest summer monsoon. Consequently, the weather update for Maldives shows increased rainfall and strong winds during the month of June.
Maldives dive weather show an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, with the water temperature in Maldives at 29 degrees.
Frequent strong winds can dominate the Maldives during this period, with the average rainfall at 172 mm.
The average number of rainy days in June is 16, which shows why even during the rainy season in the Maldives, the June Maldives weather forecast can still appeal to tourists. And not just tourists from Europe – the Maldives attracts visitors from all around the globe.
Below you can see some visual data depicting the average weather conditions in Maldives for June; Feel free to check out the Maldives weather live forecast or a detailed breakdown by month!

Theia Maldives Liveaboard Video Tour

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:14:55 +0000

Take a virtual tour of the upper and top deck as well as the dive boat of luxury liveaboard Theia in the Maldives.

Theia Maldives Liveaboard Video Tour is a post from: Maldives Blog

Diving Holidays in the Maldives

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:35:20 +0000

Other diving in maldives alternatives to Theia, Maldives diving include Black Pearl diving, another quality liveaboard that offers more cheap scuba diving trips. One thing is for sure, there is enough variety in the ships available to guarantee that you will be able to find the perfect diving holiday Maldives. And, while the Maldives diving price may vary significantly, last minute scuba diving holidays typically help you find the best diving Maldives price. To give you an idea of the diving prices, you should expect to pay around $180-250 per person per day, which will give you a diving holiday that includes all scuba diving holidays diving, meals and some excursions.

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admin — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:15:24 +0000

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