Sports and leisure activities - Maldives in 2024

Practical information : Move & Laze around Maldives

Budget & Tips

While vacations in the Maldives are expensive, there are a few activities you can enjoy with complete peace of mind, at no extra cost. Sunbathing on a deckchair with your eyes in the blue of the lagoon is the first of these. We also recommend that you buy fins, mask and snorkel so you can splash around in the lagoon in search of reef sharks, rays and colorful fish. Very few island hotels lend this equipment free of charge, and it costs around ten dollars (excluding tax) a day to rent it.

What's very local

By staying on an island hotel, you'll have very little contact with Maldivians. Resort employees have their own quarters on the island, and this is where they stay after their shift. Nevertheless, every island (whether local or private) has at least one soccer or volleyball field, where the men come to play at the end of the day.

Your documents please

Divers should be sure to pack a recent medical certificate of fitness for diving in English, as well as their PADI, SSI or other certification.

To be booked

Group activities (diving, sunset cruises, angling, etc.) must be booked with the diving club or your hotel reception. Space on the boats is limited, and some outings are very popular, so it's best to book as soon as you arrive. It's also imperative to book your spa treatments, and to arrive at least 10 minutes before your appointment time.

Main events

The island hotels live to the rhythm of the arrival and departure of international flights, rather than any local festivals. The Ramadan period nevertheless has an impact on life on the islands, especially locally. Business hours become more fluid, days are particularly quiet and restaurants and cafés may be closed.

Tourist traps

The Maldives is a very safe country, and there are no tourist traps or scams in particular.

Sports and leisure activities Maldives

SOUS L’OCÉAN

EURO DIVERS VILAMENDHOO

SUN DIVING SCHOOL

PRODIVERS VAKARUFALHI

SUN SIYAM DIVING IRU VELI

DHONHIYALA

COMO MAALIFUSHI DIVING

OCEAN DIVE CENTER

EXTREME MALDIVES WATER SPORTS

EURO-DIVERS KANDOOMA

SUBAQUA DIVECENTER

GOLD PALM RESORT DIVE CENTRE

SEA EXPLORER

EURO-DIVERS VELIDHU

OCEAN PARADISE

SUN DIVE CENTER

PRODIVERS

DIVE POINT

PALM BEACH DIVING CENTER

SHANGRI-LA'S VILLINGILI GOLF

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