Plunge into the northernmost section of the South Male Atoll and discover an underwater kingdom brimming with wonders: the Vaadho Caves. Explore these fascinating reaches of ocean from a prime Maldives resort that will provide you with all the necessary information and support for a successful underwater adventure. Consider the Velassaru Maldives whose seamless blend of the chic and natural makes it an ideal Maldives island hotel to host your ocean excursions. Embark on a 60-minute boat ride from Bandos out to sea, which will bring you to the Vaadho Caves, a must-see sight if you’re a dedicated spelunker of the unknown underwater. After a rapid dive of about 30 minutes, you will come face-to-face with some of the most splendid denizens of the deep who flicker in and out of sight as they play in the coral reef. Be prepared for a visual feast, as the corals emit an enchanting glow that lends them an other-worldly air against the semi-darkness of the ocean floor. You’ll encounter these illuminated wonders either in small bunches or large swatches of neon colour that will mesmerize the eyes and entrance the mind. Blink and you’ll come nose-to-nose with a vibrant collection of marine life, including the Napoleon Wrasse, Eagle Rays, Big Jacks and White-tip Reef sharks to name but a few players on this oceanic stage. You’ll also encounter immense schools of bright blue Fusiliers charging through the water as well as the puckered Oriental Sweet Lips approaching you for a closer look. For a visual and experiential encounter that has no equal, heed the clarion call of the Vaadho Caves when your travels take you to the Maldives.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.