Adventure travel in the Maldives presents a favored destination for a truly awe-inspiring number of watersports; adventure seekers can indulge themselves with activities in water, on water, and above water. For out-of-water fun, there’s also some vine-filled opportunities.

For those seeking an adrenaline kick, zoom several meters above the surface of the sea while holding on for dear life. Flyboarding is an activity that takes water skiing to new levels (literally - upwards!). A board is attached to your feet while you yourself are connected to a speeding jet ski via a hose, with a parachute helping dampen your momentum (but certainly not your fun!).

Water skiing is a popular activity and is offered on most resort islands with calmer lagoons. Untrained skiers can take advantage of the courses provided by trained instructors in both skiing and windsurfing. Water surfing is also available off surf resorts or charter boats. Older surfers or those travelling with non-surfers will be more comfortable with surfing off resorts water while the charter boats might be preferable to the young and daring.

If you want to explore new depths of azure waters during your Maldives travel, jump on in and explore the coral reefs. Sounds like an oxymoron, but dive deep to see a vast underwater mountain range while snorkeling, freediving, scuba diving, or underwater walking. Another great way to see the marine life is by hopping on underwater scooters. And the best part? You don’t even need to know how to swim to do it!

Extreme adrenaline-pumping activities are not the only way to enjoy adventure travel programs in the Maldives; even leisure tours are filled with fun and excitement. If you’d rather not get your feet wet, enjoy your time on the islands by jungle trekking or island hopping. You can go on guided or self-guided tours of the islands or its surrounding waters. Take a boat with a transparent hull and grab a meal the the world’s first underwater restaurant!

The Maldives have the same tropical climate year around, although It’s good to make note of the monsoon season (November and December). Also of meteorological interest: as the lowest-lying islands in the world, the Maldives are in danger of getting submerged due to increased global warming. So, don’t put your adventures off too long!

Christmas and New Year are the busiest and the most expensive time to travel to Maldives. Some activities and places on these islands restrict the number of visitors admitted to avoid overcrowding, so make sure to check in advance. April through May are probably the least crowded, with the lowest prices around.