Dolphin watching has grown to become a popular tourist attraction in the Maldives where hosts of these lovable mammals can be seen swimming and performing endearing antics up close in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. The excitement of dolphin watching has led to many tour operators in the Maldives offering tourists the once in a lifetime opportunity to engage in a dolphin safari. Visitors will be able to witness and interact with the dolphins in a way unlike those offered by other destinations in the world where only a few dolphins can be seen at a time. The large number and the different varieties of these mammals that can easily be spotted on a dolphin safari has made the Maldives a dolphin lovers’ dream venue.

Tourists wishing to engage in a dolphin safari would need to book an excursion upon a cruise ship that is traditionally known as a dhoni. Most often, these cruises depart either in the morning or afternoon so that the dolphins can be spotted during daylight. The most common type of dolphins that can be seen in the Maldives is the spinner dolphins who are also by far the most acrobatic type of dolphins that you will witness upon your excursion. These dolphins can easily be sighted in large numbers in the Maldives. Other varieties of dolphins that you will be able see to include the Fraser’s dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin, the Risso’s dolphin, the striped dolphin and the sharp toothed dolphin.

Another major advantage of engaging in this recreational activity in the Maldives is the relaxed atmosphere in which you can watch the dolphins. You can soak up the sun and enjoy the tropical paradise surrounding you whilst dolphins of various sizes swim past you. In some dolphin safari excursions, the dhoni anchors after spotting the dolphins and allows tourists the rare chance to swim alongside these majestic creatures. Get ready for an unforgettable experience upon boarding a dolphin safari cruise in the Maldives.

Ideally located in a serene setting where turquoise waters wash up on powdery white beaches, the Velassaru Maldives is the perfect luxurious getaway in the Maldives that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.