Best Snorkeling Spots in the Maldives: Swimming with Colorful Marine Life

Right when you hear the word Maldives, you picture a scene with endless blue water surrounding gorgeous islands and anyone who has ever been to Maldives can confirm that it isn’t even close to what you imagine, it’s way beyond. Only when you take a trip to this fantasy land will you understand that it is a dream turned into reality? 

You have so much to do in your Maldives Tour Package but a must-have in your itinerary should be snorkeling, probably the topper in the list of attractions of Maldives, and why shouldn’t it? A dive in its crystal clear water will automatically transport you to a magical scenario where you will let go of all your worries and immerse in a pool of happiness. 

When you let Nitsa Holidays plan your Maldives Island Tour Package, you can prepare to begin the best ride of your life. Here are our top choices of Snorkeling spots in Maldives that have to be added to anyone’s Maldives Tour Package:

Banana Reef

Maldives houses over 2500 reefs but undoubtedly the most unique among them all is the Banana Reef. If you haven’t guessed it yet, it does look like a banana. 

The depth of the water is just perfect for anyone from a beginner to a pro but the sights in the water are equally impressive to all. If you think Nemo is the only one that can find dory, don’t worry, here you can find a lot of those beautiful Palette Surgeonfish. The caves, canyons, and the mesmerizing corals are the biggest attraction for photography enthusiasts 

Location: Kuda Kalhi, Male Atoll, Maldives

Price: Starting from Rs. 6500/- per person

Best Time to Visit: May to July

HP Reef

Very popularly known as the Rainbow Reef, you will know why once you snorkel in this beautiful place. The colors of the corals are so vibrant and gorgeous that it leaves everyone stunned. If you wish to uncover what the underwater world looks like, this 40m deep dive spot will reveal it all to you. Surrounded by hundreds of teeny tiny fish, sharks, rays, and tunas, you might just feel like a mermaid. The reef is also breathtaking because of its amazing formations and splendid seabed! Children especially are the happiest when snorkeling in HP Reef because the colorful corals feel like they have jumped out of their crayon boxes. 

Location: Male Atoll, Maldives

Price: Starting from Rs. 4000/- per person

Best Time to Visit- December to April

Manta Point

Just like the name suggests, this is the point where a bunch of Manta Rays gather and say hello to the snorkelers. Visitors are asked to be extremely quiet and calm to let the giant yet gentle creatures come close to them. Apart from the rays, you will also be able to capture a wide array of marine life such as sharks, napoleons, and bannerfish. It’s hard to not want to join these beautiful creatures and dive into a world of marine mysteries! 

Location: Baros Island, Maldives

Price: Starting from Rs. 5000/- per person 

Best Time to Visit: May to November