When we consider a diving trip to the Maldives we have two options and many times we don't know which to choose, liveaboard or resort. Divers who are looking for the most quantity and quality of dives usually opt for a liveaboard, but resort diving in Maldives is also an excellent option. Which one to choose?
Both options are excellent and the decision to travel to dive in Maldives is in itself a wise one. But it is true that both options are very different and the choice, depending on the type of diving and vacation we want to have, will make the difference between having an unforgettable diving trip or wanting to repeat every year :-)
A Maldives resort diving vacation is perfect for you if...
1. You enjoy extraordinary diving
Ok, this applies to both options, but you should know that resort diving in the Maldives can be just as good as liveaboard diving. Many resorts have boats that take divers to the channels where they can enjoy coral gardens and thilas, home to many of the species that make Maldives diving famous: turtles, mantas, sharks, tuna...
2. You like diving and relaxing in equal measure
Maldivian resorts and villas have taken over habitats where once there were only coconut groves. In the Maldives, you will find yourself surrounded by the ocean, on small islands inhabited only by resort staff and other guests. No noise, no hustle and bustle, unlike liveaboards. The Maldives is a privileged environment, perfect for getting away from it all.
3. You like to do more than just diving
In addition to diving in the Maldives, you can spend your week of vacation without stopping to sleep. Tennis, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, swimming pools, golf, fishing, sailing, yoga, spa... All PADI resorts in the Maldives have plenty of activities for those who don't like diving and lying on the beach.
4. Do you want to dive with 5 Star dive centers
Almost all Maldivian resorts have PADI 5-star dive centers and most islands even have hyperbaric chambers and doctors specializing in diving related illnesses. In addition, you can expect exceptional attention, perfect guides who are knowledgeable about diving in the area, and everything you need to complete your diving equipment.
Yes, if you wish, you can reserve an island just for you and your family where you can dive
If you are not a diver and are considering getting your Open Water certification, the Maldives is the perfect place to start into diving, something you can't do on a cruise.
5. You enjoy absolute privacy
If you have been to the Maldives, you know what I mean. The vast majority of the islands where the dive resorts are located have facilities that give you an extraordinary sense of privacy. Many resorts have access to the ocean from your villa, 24 hour room service and everything you need to feel unique in paradise.
6. You are going to honeymoon
Maldives is a very popular destination for honeymooners to spend an unforgettable honeymoon. In addition to this privacy, the attention to detail by all members of the hotel team is such that you will feel like you are in the perfect environment to start your new life. Sunset dinners, beds covered in flower petals, intimate walks on deserted beaches... and if we add unforgettable dives with the marine species you have always dreamed of diving with, there is no doubt that the Maldives is the perfect destination for a honeymoon.
7. Want to dive with your family
Many divers pass on traveling to the world's best dive destinations because they can't choose a safe environment for their family, or because there are no liveaboard dive boat options. But the Maldives is one of those magical exceptions. With children of any age, you can travel to the Maldives with complete peace of mind, with numerous activities designed specifically for them, where they can start snorkeling and who knows, even diving.
