Vabbinfaru, Maldives – After years of scientific research, scientists watched astoundingly under the full moon as they witnessed reproducing corals eject pink-orange eggs and copious amounts of sperm, which confirms that the Maldives’ endangered reefs are on its way to regeneration.
“That was the first time in the history of the Maldives that we had discovered [...]
Maldives Regenerates its Corals
Theia Liveaboard Currently Cruising the Maldives
Theia Currently Cruising the Maldives
The newly-launched liveaboard, Theia, is currently cruising the Maldives, having set off on Wednesday, February 24 with 9 scuba divers. The orientation dive was held at Maagiri Thila, and a second dive on the first day was held at Boduhithi Thila.
Boduhithi Thila Dive Site Map
Manta Rays Spotted at Rasfari North
After the [...]
Mumbai’s Parth, World’s Youngest Scuba Diver
Parth Sanghvi of Mumbai is the World’s Youngest Scuba Diver
Mumbai’s Parth Sanghvi broke the world record to be the youngest scuba open water diver this week after he dived 40 feet underwater near Grande Island in Goa, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) said today.
10-year-old Parth awarded PADI junior open water scuba divers certificate
Anindya Mukherjee, [...]
5 Year Record for Tourist Arrivals in January
Despite the recent economic crisis, the Maldives tourist industry is going strong!
The Maldives President’s Office has reported that 67,478 tourists arrived in the Maldives during January 2010, making it the country’s strongest January in five years.
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Moosa Zameer, Head of Planning and Statistics for [...]
The Best Time to Visit The Maldives
If you are looking for the perfect season to visit the Maldives, now would be the best time!
Never worry about the bookings, we’ve got the best offers you could ever find!
The warm, tropical weather, the fine sand, the crystal clear beaches, and the best accommodations.. All those are to be found only in the Maldives. [...]
The Maldives Liveaboard
A liveaboard would be the best way to enjoy the Maldives
Experience the beauty of the islands in the middle of its pristine waters
The Maldives caters one of the best liveaboards in the world. Discover the beauty of its 26 different islands and dive into its wonderful and unspoiled reefs with its crystal clear waters which [...]
Day 10: Honeymoon Relaxation
Sunrise over the Pacific
For me, there’s something magical about watching the sun make its upward arc, and I love to hear the world wake up. This morning, I grabbed my camera and ventured out to enjoy the dawn. To my surprise, the Pacific beach had a beautiful view of the rising sun. Its reflection glistened [...]
Maldives Fish: Seamoth (Pegasidae)
Seamoth (Pegasidae)
Most scuba divers that visit the Maldives are anxious to observe large pelagic species, such as manta rays, whale sharks, napoleon wrasse and reef sharks. However, the vast array of smaller Maldivian fish provide an unending amount of eye candy for underwater explorers.
Seamoth, or Pegasidae
The seamoth, or Pegasidae, is a small Indo-Pacific family that [...]
Day 9: Sand Dollars and a Beachfront Dinner
Our beachfront suite
They say that a beach full of life indicates a healthy marine environment. If that’s true, then Playa Palo Seco is one of the healthiest I’ve ever seen. This vast stretch of secluded beach teems with sand dollars, hermit crabs, tiny snails, and ghost crabs – in addition to polished stones and colorful [...]
Day 8: Villa Vanilla and Kapi Kapi
Room service at Makanda
Knock, knock. At 7:30 a.m., room service delivered a huge tray of goodies. The waiter unpacked our breakfasts – French toast for me and an omelet for Fabian – and garnished the table with homemade bread, a fruit plate, and fruit juice. The whole meal had a homespun taste, and reminded [...]
