Diving Holiday Destinations One of the top diving holiday destinations in the world is the Maldives. This amazing archipelago of over 1100 islands is home to a wide variety of dive sites and an even wider variety of marine life. While there is an extensive diversity of reef-dwelling fish and smaller marine creatures, the real [...]
The Bulhalhohi Caves Dive Site
At the Northeast of Rangali lies the magnificent beauty of the Bulhalhohi The Bulhalhohi offers a broad spectrum of natural beauty and exotic marine life As the name implies, caves are the biggest attraction to this dive and can be found North East of Rangali. Diving here is only allowed on the Eastern and Southern [...]
The “Washing Machine Current”
The “washing machine current” is mostly present within the atolls of the Maldives For scuba diving beginners, this is one thing that must not be panicked on Diving around the atolls of the Maldives is simply blissful. However, there is this phenomenon called the “washing machine current“, wherein the underwater current tends to swirl like [...]
Banana Reef Dive Site
Banana Reef, one of Maldives’ Best Dives Sites Banana Reef Dive Site ***Book your next liveaboard holiday NOW with MaldivesDiveTravel.com — Best Price GUARANTEED!*** Type of Dive Site: Wall / Thila (Pinnacle) Location: North Male Atoll. Best Time to Dive: All year sound GPS Position: 04.15000, 73.32000 Depth Range: 5m – 30m Coral Growth: Excellent [...]
The Angaga Thila Dive Site
The Angaga Thila is one of the best dive sites in the Maldives It is located at the South Ari Atoll, South of Angaga The Angaga Thila in is considered to be one of the best dive spots in the Maldives for advanced divers. With its rich marine life, the Angaga Thila has been known [...]
Maintaining Scuba Equipment
Scuba equipment should be properly maintained at all times Proper maintenance would not just prolong the function of your equipment, it could also prevent underwater problems Caring for your scuba gear should just be as articulate as the required training before you dive. Proper functioning of your equipment is very essential for your safety and [...]
Diving Tips For Beginners
Scuba diving would take you into depths of amazement and beauty And every scuba endeavor would require the right preparation in order to maximize your enjoyment underwater Before Diving Before any dive, a beginner must be in a reasonably good shape and must be comfortable underwater. The last thing you would want in scuba diving [...]
The Taj, Maldives
The Taj Coral Reef Resort is a 4-star hotel resort located at the Hembadhu Island, North Male Atoll of the Maldives. It is 32 kilometers away from the Male International Airport and an hour away via speedboat from the airport. Peace and Tranquility The Taj Coral Reef is situated in a tranquil and pure island [...]
Theia Liveaboard Cruise Update
Theia Liveaboard Cruise Update Theia set sail again on Monday, March 15 for another stunning cruise of the Maldives. Weather forecasts for the week were good with an average temperature of 31C, but a few thunderstorms and light winds expected. To book a space on a Theia dive cruise, contact Maldives Dive Travel today! Theia [...]
Preventing and Dealing with Muscle Cramps While Underwater
Maximize your enjoyment underwater by preventing muscle cramps Learn more in order to enjoy more Muscle cramping is a sudden, involuntary, spasmodic muscular contraction that causes severe pain which oftenly occurs in the legs or shoulders as a result of chills or muscle strains. Aside from the physical distraction and discomfort, muscle cramps could also [...]