The Maldives
The Maldives is a chain of 26 atolls lying 600km Southwest of Sri Lanka at the Southern tip of India.
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The archipelago is made up of about 1,200 small coral islands in the Indian Ocean, more than 1,000 of them uninhabited and none of them much above sea level.
All of the islands are covered in tropical vegetation and have beautiful white sand beaches, they provide visitors with one of the most breathtaking views of underwater life in the world.
Resort Islands in Maldives are self sufficient and have their own power, water, telecommunication, restaurants and transportation. Don't expect lots of nightlife, some resorts have perhaps two evenings a week that they arrange entertainment but do expect stunning beaches, good weather, friendly people, relaxation and great diving.
Aquatours offers a range of hotels and live-aboards in the Maldives, and can pre-book all your scuba diving for you too. We work with several dive centres and can offer excellent pre-booked rates.
Use the navigation bar panel on the left to view the hotels and boats we offer, or read on below to continue our Maldives introduction.
Hotel based holidays
The Maldives provide an ideal location to refresh, unwind and totally relax. Shallow lagoons formed by encircling coral reefs, hold back the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.
The Maldives is not a destination for lots of nightlife - some resorts organise entertainment during the week for their guests, but what you can expect is stunning beaches, great weather, friendly people, relaxation and superb diving.
Aquatours have selected islands and hotels that vary in character and location, but offer clients idyllic surroundings, friendly service and a gentle pace. Most food & drink is imported in to the country, so you will find menus are varied and suited to western tastes. Fresh fish features strongly in Maldivian cuisine, with the local delicacy being a delicious fish curry.
Live-aboard holidays
Aquatours offers a range of live-aboard dive boats in the Maldives.
These trips are typically 1-week duration and you spend the whole time onboard the boat.
A live-aboard holiday is most suitable for keen already qualified divers.
Combo: Hotel & Live-aboard
We can arrange a holiday combining hotel based and live-aboard stays. The live-aboard holidays are typically 1-week duration, but you could extend your stay at an island resort for just a few days or another week if you wished. Contact us for a quote.
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Resorts & Live-aboards
Use the navigation panel on the left to view the hotels and boats we offer, or click their icons on the map.
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Further Info
We have a page of General Information about the Maldives which should help answer some of the queries and questions that you may have. This should be useful when planning your holiday, and prior to travel.
