As ubiquitous as yellow cabs are in New York, no one leaves the Maldives without noticing the seaplane taxis. Albeit impractical to flag down, they are the safest and fastest transportation in this island nation.
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The use of seaplanes gradually tapered off after World War II, partially because of the investments in airports during the war but mainly because landplanes were less constrained by weather conditions that could result in sea states being too high to operate seaplanes while landplanes could continue to operate.
A seaplane can land in rough water, but a pilot will have to minimize the stress on the aircraft. This can be done by reducing the landing speed to its lowest safe and distributing the stress evenly by landing on both floats at the same time. Overall, the landing is similar in approach to a normal landing.
Seaplanes in the Maldives are indeed a very fun way to travel, though each journey will cost several hundred dollars. Taking off on a Maldives seaplane is a really interesting experience. It can be quite noisy, so make sure you use the earplugs that are provided.
Dress exactly as you would to be outside the day that you fly. The air is always a bit cooler up at flying altitude so if it's a warm day then it will be more comfortable up high. If you're flying on a cooler day then bring a jacket just in case.
Airplanes are generally considered to be safer than cruise ships, as they have more stringent safety regulations and experienced pilots who can react quickly in an emergency.
The wet season is accompanied by fairly strong westerly or south-westerly winds, making the sea rough. Diving during this period is therefore only for experienced divers. From June to August, rainfall is high, and the wind and rain are sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms.
The Lack Of Cultural Attractions: While the beaches and water are beautiful in the Maldives, there aren't always many other things to do on these islands. If you're looking for a more diverse travel experience, you may find that the Maldives doesn't have quite as much to offer as some other destinations.
Flying in and on the descent, you would see Maldives if you're on the right side. However for the final approach they will turn around and land from south to north direction, and that 5 mins or so when you are really low to clearly see everything, you would wanna be on the left.