- Sure! I don't quite know where that is, but why not.
Four days later it was booked. Nine of us were going to this magical destination, some only dream of. We were doing it on a budget though as many of the island resort prices are exorbitant. Voyages Maldives is a company that offers cruising, surfing and diving safaris all at an affordable price. If sea sickness is not an issue for you, I would highly recommend this method of travel, at least once in your lifetime.
There are close to 1,200 tiny islands around the Maldives and Malé is no different, itself being one of the smallest capitals in the world. Every resort has its own private island surrounded by coral reefs and the clearest of turquoise waters. Everywhere you turn a picture perfect sight greets you. It feels like you have been consumed by a postcard.
Upon arrival in Malé, we were greeted by our boat crew who had prepared snacks and fresh coconut water. Not long after we left the port and traveled the Indian ocean. The main draw of any Maldives experience lies beneath the crystal clear ocean. Everyday our captain would cruise us through the atolls and guide us on an underwater snorkelling experience. We were able to spot manta rays, sea turtles, white fin sharks, starfish, nemos, dorys and pods of dolphins. Back on the boat our cook would satisfy our hunger with his culinary expertise. One night, our crew set up a buffet on one of the uninhabited islands, with tiki torches and sand carvings. We were also able to take part in some cultural activities on a couple of the inhabited islands, which take ten minutes to walk around, no joke.
On our last day, Alicia and toured Malé, the tiny capital city before boarding our plane for our next adventure; Sri Lanka.
In all, the Maldives experience is on a completely different level and well deserving of the acclaim it gets.
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