Maldives, officially called the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. Legendary as the most preferred tropical island destination since years, Maldives boasts of the planet’s best beaches. The crystal clear turquoise waters and powdery snow white sands are what make the millions of travelers crowd into Maldives every year. The Island nation of Maldives gets its most income from tourism, second to income derived from fishing activities.
One of the most heavenly locations on earth, Cocoa Island is part of Maldives in the Indian Ocean. Located in the South Male Atoll in the Maldives Islands, Cocoa Island is one exquisite island paradise. In the west is the Kandooma Channel, which is one of the best dive sites in the world, and on the other side is a tranquil reef which is perfect for snorkeling. Cocoa Island is an unspoiled island, and the strict eco policy enforced takes care that the natural environment remains pristine.
How to Get There
The Maldives consists of numerous islands and atolls that include the Cocoa Island. From the International Airport located in Male, Cocoa Island is just a 30 minute speed boat ride away.
Airlines like emirates, Indian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines operate to Maldives. There are also direct flights to Maldives from a range of destinations including London, New York and Singapore.
Accommodation Options
Dhonis
Accommodation options in Cocoa Island are excellent and offer the guests a taste of the culture of the locale. The accommodation is housed in unique suites which are in local fishing boats known Dhoni. These are reminiscent of Kerala house boats. Staying in Dhonis are a totally incomparable experience. These suites are built right in the sea with water below, and wooden walkways are built that connect the Dhonis together and to the beach.
These Dhonis have full length glass windows, and the views afforded from these, of the ocean and the astoundingly beautiful horizon. Each Dhoni suite have an exclusive private deck which is an amazing place to catch the sun, or take dips from in privacy. There are also some villas and many other forms of accommodation.
What to Do?
There is a huge variety of activities you can indulge in, if you are bored of lying in the beach, and taking in the sun and swimming in the crystal clear waters. This is the location of the best diving spot in the word, the Kandooma Channel and many consider this one of the most beautiful locations for diving. The coral reef is a truly magical place to go diving in, and is a perfect location to see a multitude of sea animals, and the marine wealth that Maldives is known the world over for.
There is also a brilliant snorkeling location, which is to the east of Kandooma Channel, and many people love this location more than the other locations because of the turquoise waters. The marine wealth is also notable.
Wind surfing is another favorite activity indulged in by visitors to this island. The perfect breezes that are helpful for this activity are found over here, and wind surfers find their paradise in Cocoa Island. Paragliding is also done.
The waters of Cocoa island is perfect for deep sea fishing, as these are filled with a large amount of marine wealth, and a perfect bounty for fishermen who indulge in deep sea fishing.
There is a water sports center, where one can practice a whole range of activities, rent equipment and receive guidance. Activities such as diving, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, catamaran sailing and so on and so forth is available at the water sports center, at the heart of the island.
There is also yoga, gymnasium, fitness centers, massage centers, salons, beauty treatments, meditation centers, hydrotherapy in the pools provided for this purpose, and a hotel boutique at Cocoa Island.
