
Best time to visit
19 things to do in Maldives

Manta Rays in Baa Atoll
Visit the UNESCO sanctuary of ocean giants and join them in the water

Sea Turtle Hatching
The Maldives are home to five of the world's seven sea turtle species

Kayaking
Exploring a tropical paradise on a kayak is one of the most enjoyable activities

Dry Season (Northeast Monsoon)
Warm and rainless winter is the best time to visit the islands

Wet Season (Southwest Monsoon)
Summer brings a great deal of rainfall and strong winds to the Maldives

Big Game Fishing
This is paradise not just for sunbathers and divers, but also fishermen - this is world's best big game fishing destination

Independence Day Events
Maldives commemorates its long way to independence through colourful parades, flag hoisting ceremonies, and other solemnities

Victory Day in Maldives
Festive parades and ceremonies are held to celebrate the joint victory of Maldivians and Indians

Coconuts
In the Maldives coconut means much more than just a common accompaniment for desserts

Stargazing
The star-studded night is well viewed from any beach, yet observatories offer more—views of distant heavenly bodies

Dolphin Watching
Nobody trained these local dolphins, yet they will perform amazing stunts for you when encouraged by your applause

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Explore the seabed around Maldives—its numerous channels and lagoons teem with marine wildlife

Whale Sharks
There are not many places on Earth that offer whale shark encounters on a regular basis, and the Maldives belongs to those few!

National Day
Heavily ceremonial festivities include military parades, flag-raising performances, and political speeches

Bioluminescent Plankton
When you cruise around the Maldives at night, you can reveal a colony of glowing plankton

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Stunning turquoise lagoons sheltered by reefs are made for water sports

New Year's Eve in the Maldives
The world's most romantic honeymoon destination lures even more tourists with its end-year party vibes