Scuba diving to some is an activity for the purpose of leisure. For others, it is a world renowned sport that requires prominent skills and professional knowledge. As early as the 12th century, long before formal scuba diving gear existed, a group of ancient swimmers were believed to have used primitive snorkels made from hollow [...]
Galileo Reports Seeing 17 Dolphins in South Male Atoll
Galileo Reports Seeing 17 Dolphins in South Male Atoll Galileo Liveaboard, one of the Maldives’ most well-equipped scuba diving liveaboard ships has been experiencing some amazing scuba diving in the last few days. After seeing 72 grey reef sharks yesterday at Kandooma Thila in the South Male Atoll, the boat went on to also see [...]
Maldives Diving on Galileo Continues to be Excellent!!!
Unbelievable Scuba Diving in Maldives on Galileo The Galileo Liveaboard reported more spectacular scuba diving in the Maldives today, Sunday December 13th, 2009. Cruising around South Male Atoll, guests on board were treated to some amazing sights. 72 Grey Reef Sharks Seen at Bodo Kandu Dive Site Grey reef sharks are common in the Maldives, [...]
Galileo Dive Safari Gives Guests Amazing Diving Experience
Galileo Gives Guests Great Diving Experience in the Maldives The Galileo liveaboard, a true explorer-style vessel regarded as one of the most well-equipped scuba diving safari boats in the Maldives, is currently cruising around the northern part of the Ari Atoll. There are 13 guests currently on board Galileo, from countries around the world, including [...]
Tourism in Maldives: The Presidential Green Award
Tourism in the Maldives turned 25 on 1997. For some, it feels like only yesterday since the first group of tourists in Maldives arrived in 1972. Today, tourism in Maldives has flourished into a strong global industry, with approximately 600,000 visitors every year. At present date, there are already more than 10 recipients of the [...]
Scuba Diving Certification
Scuba diving certification is essential for any person with the interest of venturing into any diving activity. A diving certification has a lot of purposes. Obviously, it is a document that ensures that a diver is equipped with sufficient knowledge for a particular diving activity. With a scuba diving certificate, you are also assuring your [...]
Scuba diving: the ultimate boys’ adventure
Scuba diving: the ultimate boys’ adventure Taken from Times Online, December 2, 2009 I don’t think I knew what the ultimate boys’ adventure was until suddenly I was on it. A journey 20,000 leagues (or at least 40 feet) under the sea – scuba diving for the first time in my life. Two weeks earlier, [...]
Maldives Over-Water Bungalows
Maldives over-water bungalows are popular accommodation types in the many island resorts of Maldives. These rooms are built on stilts over the crystal clear lagoons of the Indian Ocean. Maldives over-water bungalows are usually the more expensive guest rooms available for tourists because of the unique ocean view it provides. It also displays luxurious furnishing [...]
Surfing in the Maldives
Surfing in the Maldives has become a popular activity in the country following its rise during the 90s. It all started during the 1970s when surf travelers Tony Hussein-Hinde and Mark Scanlon were shipwrecked on their way to somewhere else. Accidentally, they discovered the potential of surfing in Maldives for commercial purposes. Maldives surfing season [...]
Maldives Diving Holidays in January
Enjoy a diving holiday in the Maldives in January! January in the Maldives is an ideal time of the year for a diving holiday. January ushers in the Maldivian dry season, where the average temperature is 81°f (27°c), with an average low temperature of 77°f (25°c) and an average high temperature of 84°f (29°c). The [...]
