Maldives is a popular choice of destination when it comes to unwinding and set into the complete zen mode. The most popular searches however are of resorts and guest houses. But how much do we know about the full capacity of the Liveaboard experiences?
Some people believe that liveaboards are only for scuba divers and surfers. Of course, liveaboards are fantastic for those who adore the sea, but they offer so much more! There are liveaboards that cater to those who simply want a 'floating resort' experience with gourmet haute cuisine, luxurious spa facilities, Jacuzzis, and incredible nightlife.
You can book a liveaboard entirely for yourself and invite some business partners to sit and discuss that lucrative new deal while cruising through the Maldives' atolls, cocktails in hand, and breathing in the salty tang of the tropical breeze.
The liveaboard experience is unlike anything else. It's one of the most exciting ways to see the Maldives while also being one of the most rewarding and relaxing. In total, there are 154 liveaboards dotted around the Maldives. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and standards, just like any other Maldivian tourism product.
Are you looking for a luxurious cruise with fine dining and even finer wines? Or would you prefer a more affordable, humble, yet exciting ride? Liveaboards are available in any standard you desire. There are liveaboards with as few as three rooms and as many as a dozen, but they all provide all of the amenities that one would expect from a Maldives vacation. There are liveaboards that offer the truest forms of wellness journeys too.
For the surfers, breaks of exceptional power and perfection can also be found on the Southern, Central, and Northern atolls. In the South, notable examples include Beacons, Five Islands, and Love Charms. In the north, there are Ying-Yangs. In the Northern Atolls, there are mysterious new breaks waiting to be discovered. It's almost as if there are too many options. That's where the liveaboard comes in handy.
Staying on a liveaboard allows you to spend an entire day surfing at world-class breaks. It's no fun being stuck in one place waiting for the swell to arrive, as any surfer knows. The freedom and mobility of a liveaboard cruise allows you to go wherever you want. You don't have to pick; you can have it all.
Moreover, diving enthusiasts can explore different famous dive spots while Liveaboard-ing! The Maldives' reefs, which cover over 1,190 islands, are a haven for a wide variety of marine life. Some liveaboard itineraries include up to four dives per day, implying that you can expect to spend the entire day underwater. On liveaboards, there is a strong sense of community among the divers. Staying on one will allow you to form deeper bonds with the diving community across the island nation.
Not to forget, most of the Liveaboards offer regular stops at different sandbanks on your journey. Have a picnic with your family and loved ones or go snorkeling with the colorful marine life, an experience on a liveaboard is definitely worth it. Voyages that will undoubtedly leave you with a plethora of cherished memories. By the time you reach the end of your journey, you will have seen the Maldives from both above and below!
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