They are many things to do in Maldives, that are perfect for all kinds of travelers. Whether looking for a relaxing holiday or for a bit of adventure, the Maldives are an incredible place to visit.

As a sea lover, all travelers were clearly attracted by the pictures of white sand beaches, palm trees, clear waters and incredible sunsets. Call it the power of internet!

Known to be the perfect holiday and honeymoon spot, relaxing is certainly what to do in Maldives. We surely did a lot of that when I visited. I know most people don’t realize, but the life of a traveler can be quite stressful, and it is hard for me to relax. In time in the Maldives, traveler have realized that this paradise on earth has a lot more to offer, and that it really is suitable to any kind of traveler. There, we have managed to relax and at the same time to do some of my favorite things.

In this post, we summarize all the things to do in Maldives that can be enjoyed by all kind of travelers: adventure seekers and honeymooners will find plenty of inspiration for their trip here.

10 Things To Do In Maldives

Snorkeling

One of the reasons we love swimming is that there’s no talking to be done. It’s just our favourite and the noise of water in my ears, its taste in my mouth. Besides, all of us grew up by the sea, in Sardinia and not the weekend in the summer goes by without going to the beach. Snorkeling is mostly one of favorite things to do by traveler and the rumor had it that it reaches a whole different level in the Maldives.

We guess that rumor was right. One of the biggest Maldives attractions is its marine life, and one of the nicest things to do in Maldives is snorkeling. Within moments of getting in the water, we spotted an incredible variety of colored fish and corals. It couldn’t get any better than that.

Water flying

We had seen people doing water flying in Sardinia and it never occurred to me to try that. Then we saw it was on offer at Adaaran Hudhuranfushi, one of the splendid resorts where we stayed in Maldives, and decided to give it a try. It was one of the most fun things to do in Maldives that we got to experience, though we admit that it could hardly stand.

Water flying requires a lot of strength in the legs and abs, which we thought we had. Guess every traveler need to train more for that, but either way, every time all the traveler were pushed back in the water everyone could laughed it off. It was a blast. It definitely is what to do in Maldives for a good laugh.

Fun tubing

One of the coolest things to do in Maldives. we had tried it in Eilat in March, and wanted to do it again. When another one of the bloggers who had been invited to the conference, said it was available at our resort and asked others to join on the experience, we had no doubts.

It was an intense 8 minutes of laughter and screaming. Fun tubing has to be one of the craziest things to do in the Maldives. It’s a million miles away from the romantic picture that most people have of this paradise archipelago, and yet so much part of it!

Parasailing

We are sure not afraid of heights. We also have done zip lining in Argentina, and it was meant to be super scary but I was ok. With this in mind, we decided to give parasailing a try. After all, this is what to do in Maldives to see it from above, right?

Thinking it is a must do in Maldives, we went parasailing. A quick boat ride and the sail was spread for me, and up we were, going in the air. It was a breathtaking 15 minutes for me. Literally. we spent the first minute thinking it was rather cool. Then realized the boat down there was way too small. Then as we started screaming and wanted to go down. Then closed my eyes for a few moments to take some very deep breaths.

Eventually we calmed down, and enjoyed the time we spent in the air, admiring the gorgeous sea around me. It really is one of the nicest things to do in Maldives.

Diving

One of the experience diver there said that diving is what to do in Maldives to fully appreciate its beauty. As he never omitted to say that, with the love for the sea that feel, there was no excuse for everyone not to dive. So when we learned that Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, the second resort we stayed at, offered diving from the shore and that we wouldn’t have to put up with my epic sea sickness, we thought it was my chance.

Besides, we really wanted to check whether diving really is one of the greatest things to do in Maldives. All we have to say is a massive YES, it is. Absolutely fantastic. In the 41 minutes we spent under water, at a depth of 12 meters, we surely that everyone would admired a huge variety of fish, including sharks and an eagle ray. The only regret that we have is that we haven’t started diving sooner. Im sure everyone would hooked and want to do it more often!

Surfing and SUP

One thing hadn’t realized before going, is that the Maldives have some of the best waves in the world. We didn’t try surfing myself, because apparently the waves are for quite advanced surfers. But we have seen several people surf and I concluded that surfing has to be one of the top things to do in Maldives.

As we did try stand up paddle (SUP) though, and it was fun. The water was very smooth, and I could see the corals and fish below! SUP is what to do in Maldives for a fun, chilled and easy (well, sort of!) sport and great water views.

Doing a SPA treatment

Among the things to do in Maldives, there’s having a spa treatment. We surely appreciate that! We are tremendously busy, all the time. When we travel, we move from one place to the other. When we stayed at home, we mostly spend my days sitting at my desk, creating content for this blog and managing my online business. We hardly have time for beauty treatments. Yet when we feel we owe them to ourselves.

When the manager of Adaaran Prestige Vadoo mentioned the presence of a SPA at the resort and suggested that one of the top things to do in Maldives is going for a Balinese massage, We had to check it out. We just did it so that we could confirm what he said, and for good measure we also booked myself in for a facial and a manicure.

The manager was right: doing a SPA treatment is what to do in Maldives.

Admiring a splendid sunset (or sunrise)               

Nothing sounds more quintessentially romantic than watching the sunset or the sunrise. And it is well known that one of the nicest things to do in Maldives is admiring that special light towards the end of the day.

For perfect results, we suggest doing so from the plunge pool of an overwater bungalow – most resorts in Maldives have them. The effect is fantastic. This is what to do in Maldives for a quintessential local experience.

Eating (and drinking)

As we were starved before arriving in the Maldives. we also had spent 3 full weeks in Sri Lanka, where we weren’t a real fan of the local cuisine. Forgive me, but we can’t stand curries and the overpowering taste of garlic. We was relieved to see that the choice of food in the Maldives is incredible. And the quality outstanding.

If there’s one thing that is not missing in the Maldives, that is good food. From fresh tropical fruit to delicious fish; from barbecued meat to Japanese or Italian cuisine; one of the greatest things to do in Maldives is eating. I made sure to complete the experience with a good cocktail.

Enjoying a gorgeous villa

Among the things the Maldives are known for are the overwater villas that have direct access to the sea. All we can say is that staying in one is an incredible experience, and definitely one of the top things to do in Maldives.

Rooms are incredibly large, with the most comfortable beds; there’s a plunge pool and a deck for sunbathing; as well as a jacuzzi at the back. The only noise one can hear is that of the breeze and of the sea. And the view is simply spectacular. It is so relaxing that we concluded that staying in an overwater bungalow is definitely what to do in Maldives.

But there’s more. In my years of travel, we have seen many amazing hotels but we have hardly had the opportunity to enjoy the comforts offered. Finally we were able to actually make use of my beautiful room. we’d say that relaxing in a gorgeous room is one of the nicest things to do in Maldives. All we can say is that we didn’t want to leave!

The best resorts in Maldives

As we mentioned staying in overwater bungalows and beautiful rooms as one of the things to do in Maldives, we suppose it is good to point out the best resorts in Maldives.

Here’s a selection of the nicest places to stay:

• Adaaran Select Huduranfushi is suitable for all sorts of budgets and also for sports junkies, as it offer cheaper packages and is located on an island that gets excellent waves.
  
• Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is located on a tiny island, and perfect for a romantic or relaxing getaway. There is a spa and a diving center that offers dives directly from the shore.
  
• Bandos is located in Kaafu Atoll and offers all the nicest things to do in Maldives at really competitive prices. 
• Constance Halaveli is possibly the most luxurious all all the best resorts in Maldives.
  
• Zest Cabana, in Maafushi, is a lovely place suitable for people traveling on a budget. Staying is what to do in Maldives for those who want a bit more of a local experience.
  

Practical information

Best time to visit Maldives

The weather in the Maldives is hot and sunny throughout the year. The best time to visit is between November and April, with December being the peak season. The monsoon goes from May to October. I went in September, and I can say the weather was absolutely perfect: hot, with a touch of breeze that made it actually pleasant and never suffocating, and good enough to enjoy all the things to do in Maldives.