Do you need water shoes in Maldives?

Wear sandals for the flights and a pair of neoprene booties for walking in the water (the occasional bit of loose coral can cut you quite badly) but other than that you should leave the footwear at home. You really don't need shoes/high heels – just flip flops and flatties!



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Every sport requires the proper shoe to help you perform your best. Ocean footwear is worn in wet conditions to give you the correct amount of support and traction: ideal for water sports such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, rafting, hanging out on a boat or your local beach, etc.

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Shoes to pack for the Maldives There are numerous islands in the Maldives that are entirely 'shoe-free zones. So, you need to specifically check your itinerary before packing your footwear. However, if the sand is coral, you will require flip-flops.

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Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offence by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs and avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, dive boat ...

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In the Maldives, it is appropriate for men to wear shorts (knee length) and t-shirts. Women in particular should take care to stay covered though, so always wear over-the-shoulder longer dresses, shirts and trousers. Never wear skimpy swimwear unless it is clearly marked that it is okay to do so.

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Do I need to take beach towels to Maldives? Generally speaking no since your hotel should be able to provide you with them.

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Bring your booties to protect yourself from the reef cuts, even if most people surf without them. Indeed, the take off zone is usually deep enough and the reef flat and dead. Wearing a helmet is recommended for bigger days. A wetsuit or a shorty is not necessary in this warm and crystal-clear water.

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They may opt for summer dresses and skirts. Both men and women tend to wear flip-flops in the evenings as well. Women may prefer low heels, but anything more than a small heel will be inconvenient due to sand walkways and boarded decks.

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SWIM WITH REEF SHARKS
Snorkel with some of the ocean's sleekest predators - white tip and blacktip reef sharks, on reefs just a 15-minute boat ride from the resort. Reef sharks are harmless to humans, but their long agile bodies and lightning-quick reflexes make them a feared predator to smaller fish.

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There are some other suggested precautions and preparations for traveling to the Maldives. They include: Do not wear/bring religious symbols (crosses, statues, etc.) or documents (e.g. Bible) into a Moslem country. If you plan to go jogging outside the Equator Village; best to check on proper attire suggestions.

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I would say 100% safe destination since the whole country is chain of small islands and all the hotel/resorts will have one full island and it's pretty small that everyone will know each other. There is no guns or violence inside the country for the travellers.

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Many of the islands are entirely 'shoe free zones', so your bag can be very small. Having said that do check your island because if the sand is coral you will need flip flops, and they are much cheaper to bring with you.

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