Maafushivaru Maldives is a typical island epitomizing all the one dreams of when thinking of the Maldives. With its small island charm, lush vegetation surrounded by the white beaches and a house reef that provides an enchanting snorkelling experience.

(TRAVPR.COM) MALDIVES - November 30th, 2015 - Situated in a prime spot to spot excellent underwater life, Maafushivaru Maldives resort is your ticket for some vivid encounters with the wild. We will guide you through the best sites for snorkelers, so gear up for your next aquatic adventure. 

Boli Thila is the first pick. Reached in 20 minutes, you’re bound to meet and greet turtles, varieties of soft corals and reef fish comprising of snappers and groupers. Basic level of snorkelers can ace through this site.

Manta Point, as the name suggests get you close to these graceful creatures of the sea. Best during November till February, this is an experience not to be missed as sightings are almost guaranteed. Beginner to advanced levels can partake in this excursion.

Pro Tip: Mantas can be identified easily by taking a photograph of its belly. Black distinct marks tell if the manta has been registered. If it isn’t already registered, you’re lucky since you get the chance to name them! Do speak with our dive team dive team on arrival to get more info on this.

Night snorkeling is also available for advanced level snorkelers. Plunge into the water and discover enthralling marine life after the sun sets, opening your eyes to the strange and queer behaviour of nocturnal animals when it’s dark on the house reef.

Whale Shark snorkelling is the holy grail of snorkelling experiences in Maafushivaru. After all it’s not every day you get to swim next to the biggest fish in the ocean and live to tell about it. The journey to this site takes approximately an hour and is a rewarding moment. You are guided by the resident marine biologist who explains cool facts about the gentle giant of the sea.

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Note to Editors:

Maafushivaru Maldives is a typical island epitomizing all the one dreams of when thinking of the Maldives. With its small island charm, lush vegetation surrounded by the white beaches and a house reef that provides an enchanting snorkelling experience. The island is just over 500 metres in length and even has its own baby island, Lonubo, just 5 minutes away. Lonubo is exclusively for the use of Maafushivaru guests and a holiday on Maafushivaru will not be complete without at least one visit to this beautiful deserted islet.

Refurbished in 2010, the resort is owned and managed by Universal Resorts.

Bookings for Maafushivaru can be made through Maafushivaru website www.maafushivaru.com

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Images of Maafushivaru can be viewed via the website www.maafushivaru.com

High resolution images are available for download at: http://www.universalimagesonline.com/maafushivaru/index.html

For any further information, please contact:

Mohamed Fairooz

Public Relations Executive

Maafushivaru Maldives

Email: pr@kuramathi.com

Website: www.maafushivaru.com

Phone: +960 668 0596

Fax: +960 668 0524

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