Leisure Activities in Maldives
A vacation in Maldives can be spent either by learning the art of doing nothing, or by enjoying activities you love to pursue in your free time. Activities including Beach and water sports can be enjoyed here. The waters around Maldives attract not only vacationers but also professional divers and surfers from all around the world.

Cruising
As the top diving and cruising spots are widely scattered around Maldives cruises around the islands provide you with the best opportunities to indulge in your hobbies.
A sunset boat cruise aboard a dhoni, the wooden boat that is the Maldives' standard mode of transport, is a blissful way to end the day. You'll cruise around uninhabited islands, where you'll be served drinks and snacks while local musicians play their traditional bodu beru drums to attract dolphins.

Spa
For an enormous range of treatments, massages, therapies and other pampering, make an appointment at your resort's spa - now a feature at almost every resort. For a real treat book a double massage for you and your partner.

Sailing
Get sailing in the waters surrounding Maldives, which captivates you with its immense beauty. The waters are colored in different hues of blue, turquoise and green. The islands making up Maldives dot the ocean like scattered pearls. All in all, it is an experience not to be missed. A vacation in Maldives through a cruise around the beautiful, colorful atolls can be a breath taking experience. A cruise is usually planned on a 7 day or 14 day itinerary. Covering around 2-3 atolls or more, these cruises also provide you with opportunities to pursue your hobbies like diving, snorkeling, fishing etc.

Scuba Diving
The surrounding waters of Maldives are literally a city under water. The crystal clear waters offer visibility up to 60 meters - a rarity in the world of divers. This combined with the veritable mine of aquatic life makes Maldives a top diving destination - a dream destination of divers from around the world.

Snorkeling
The abundance of marine life is a source of attraction for not only divers but also for those passionate about snorkeling. Around 70 different species of colorful coral reefs make up the flora of this underwater city with more than 700 species of fishes and other aqua marine life taking the role of the fauna.

Surfing
A popular diving destination for years, Maldives has become a dream destination for surfers too. Surfing in the clear, warm waters of the Maldives is an experience very few would want to miss. A veritable source of enjoyment for novices and professional surfers alike, surfing in Maldives attracts surfers from all around the world.

Parasailing
Are you in two minds? Can't decide what to do - water skiing or parachuting! Want to go for water skiing, but don't want to miss the thrill of parachuting?
The thrill and exhilaration of water skiing and parachuting can be had together through the sport of parasailing. Fly with a parachute over the multi-colored Indian Ocean and at the same time be towed by a speed boat. Get an unsurpassed aerial view of Maldives as you fly over the droplets like islands. Get sprayed with droplets of water. Enjoy the kick of feeling the wind rush past you, as the boat speeds through the water.

Catamaran Sailing
A Catamaran is a vessel with a twin hull, and is propelled by either sails or by steam. Another type of sailing, Catamaran Sailing is very popular. Every one including novices and experienced sailors enjoy this sport. Catamaran sails are available with all windsurfing centers. Once you start sailing on one of the catamarans, over the exquisitely beautiful waters of Maldives, you will never want to stop for even a single second.

Angling
Angling or Sea Angling is for those wishing to spend a leisurely day or two on the sea with nothing but angling on their mind. Set off on a 'dhoni' for a two to three day trip, and sail to fresher pastures - unexploited remote coral reefs - where the fishes are relatively unaware of the modern and traditional baits used for fishing. Angling in the remote coral reefs provide anglers with a new experience everyday. Angling can be done from the 'dhoni' itself and from its own speed boat or the 'dinghy'. Reef fishing, Trolling, Bottom Fishing and Flats fishing - anything and everything is possible. The 'dhonis' are fully furnished and air-conditioned to make your journey of discovery a truly memorable experience.

Excursions
Different types of excursions are available. Island-hopping tours usually last for a full or half day and frequently combine a visit to a fishing village with a trip to an uninhabited island (where often a beach barbecue will be served). Traditional boats (dhoni) or speedboats can be hired privately. There are options for spending a day and night alone on an uninhabited island. Aerial excursions usually combine aerial sightseeing with diving. Photo flights are also possible

Local crafts
Many resorts offer day trips to inhabited islands where you can usually visit local artisans in their workshops and buy some of the beautiful local arts and crafts. Malé, the capital, also has several markets of fresh and wholesome food produce for those wanting to sample local fare.

Uninhabited islands
A day and a night spent alone on an uninhabited island is quite the experience. You can usually do so as part of an island-hopping tour. Another option is to visit a fishing village with a trip to an uninhabited island (where often a beach barbecue is served).

Fishing
For the people of the Maldives, fishing has been a lifeline and, with over 99 per cent of the Maldives’ total area consisting of water, the country has some of the world’s best fishing grounds. Many resorts offer fishing trips on modern speedboats equipped for big game fishing. Night fishing for groupers, snappers, squirrelfish or barracuda is particularly popular. Fishing trips will usually end with a barbecue at the resort with the day’s catch being cooked and eaten.
Fishing in the Maldives is usually dependent on the weather. Generally, warm and sunny throughout the year, Maldives has 2 main seasons - the South West and the North East monsoons. Although bad weather is rare, the varying temperatures can affect the underwater currents leading to varying fish movements

Reef Casting
Reef Casting is one of the most exciting types of fishing. Sail towards the coral reefs on a dinghy or a medium-sized motor Dhoni, early in the morning or in the afternoon. Head towards the coral reefs and get ready to tackle some of the strongest fighters of the reefs. At the edge of the reef and directly above it, you are greeted with groupers like the 'purple colored luna-tailed rock grouper' & the 'black spotted panther grouper', Barracudas, Snappers, Bluefin Trevally Jack and the Giant Trevally Jack. A fully grown Giant Trevally Jack, which can reach a length of around 1.70 meters, is one of the strongest fighters of the reef.
Sometimes, these fishes take the bait and disappear into caves and coral shelves. During such times, do your best to stay steady. Hold on to anything stable and keep your rod high.