Snorkelling around the islands of the Maldives is a generally pleasant experience. However, there are tips and guidelines you should remember when you snorkel: You can rent snorkelling gear at Club Med Maldives. Alternatively, if you plan to be in the water a lot, you can bring your own gear.
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Many people ask this question when going to the Maldives, but the recommendation of seasoned snorkellers is to buy your own and take it with you. All resort islands in the Maldives have dive centres that hire out snorkelling equipment, however costs soon mount up as the Maldives are an expensive destination.
Honestly, Maldives is a year-round snorkeling destination, but still, the northeast monsoon corresponding to the dry season between December to April is the best time for snorkeling in Maldives.
CO2 can build up with these devices and put you in a very dangerous situation. There have been deaths, and many near death experiences. Can you breathe underwater with a full face snorkel mask? No, you can't breathe underwater with any snorkel.
The US Dollar is accepted as legal tender throughout the Maldives. Should you arrive with no USD$ then other major international currencies can be exchanged at the Bank of Maldives Foreign Exchange counter located in the arrival hall.
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.
If North Male, South Male, Ari and Lhaviyani are Maldives' most visited atolls, plenty of other options are scattered throughout the Maldives chain. Filitheyo in the Faafu Atoll, as well as Kihavah Huravalhi and Mudhdhoo in Baa Atoll, are considered to be among Maldive's greatest resorts for snorkeling.
Prices are higher during the dry season (December to April) and lower during the off-peak season (May to November). It is generally cheaper to fly to the Maldives from nearby countries such as India or Sri Lanka rather than from farther away locations such as Europe or the United States.
You can enjoy snorkelling everywhere in the Maldives as well as diving, but not always directly from the beach of your hotel. Sometimes, you will be offered a snorkeling trip by boat to get to the nearest reef.