4k Snorkelling NH Collection Maldives Havodda
2024 ж. 3 Ақп.
2 183 Рет қаралды
We travelled to the Gaafu Dhaalu Atol and sent two weeks at the NH Collections Maldives Havodda resort. We chose this one because of the excellent house reef, and we are not disappointed. Here are some of our best sightings, and a little bit of peril when two over-excited Remora Fish tried to hitch a ride on us.
We saw lots of stingrays, our best ever Spotted Eagle Ray encounter, turtles, Morel Eels, black and white tipped reef sharks and lots of other reef dwellers.
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Fantastic video ! We are going to Havodda in May 2024 , and we can't wait to be there . It will be our 3rd trip in Maldives , we have already done Baa atoll at Reethi Faru and South Ari atoll at Centara grand . We also love snorkeling a lot and the reef seems to be magic and so colorful . We hope to see as much things as you Thanks again for the sharing
Thanks for watching and I hope you have a wonderful visit. We loved it very much! There is so much beauty in the ocean 👌🏼
Hello, I would love to know how did this compare to Reethi Faru because we cannot decide, we also love snorking. I would love to hear from you.
Hi, I think if you use their handle (@) they will be notified that you’ve asked. As I’ve not been to Reethi Faru I am not if much help to you! Which ever one you go to, I suggest checking tides and currents with the staff or dive centre as they can be quite strong sometimes. I hope that helps, K&B.
PS Looks like you did @ them - apologies. I hope they reply 🤞🏻
Hello. Did you only snorkel or Dive as well?
Excellent video and fabulous trip definitely worth the 27 hours 👍🏻👍🏻 I feel very chilled and very jealous now 🤣🤣
Thanks….I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍The journey was quite demanding but it was a very unique experience! 👋👌
Great video! We’re heading to Maldives in April… what brand or type of camera did you use?
Hi, and thank you. We’re glad you enjoyed it 👍. The video was filmed with my trusty GoPro 10 in a dive housing, mounted on an El Grande pole. If you have any other questions please let me know 👋 Enjoy your trip. Which island / resort are you going to?
So you recommend I get a GoPro because your video was super clear. They are just so expensive. We are heading to Lily Beach Resort.
Thanks - I’m pleased you like the video quality. Lily Beach looks lovely! I have been very happy with my GoPro 10 - much more reliable than my old 7 - so have not felt the need to upgrade it yet. If something really good happens with the GoPro 13 or 14 I may do. With the GoPro 10 I found getting the settings right really helps with video quality. Let me know if you want more information about that. In terms of price, you could consider second hand (used) cameras - there are many available (here in the UK anyway), so that might help. Also, the GoPro 12 was priced lower than the 11 when it was introduced. I saw it on offer in the UK for £299 GBP (reduced by £100 GBP) in December. I have not yet tried other, similar cameras though. I notice that DJI has competing products and many people love theirs. I also wonder about the Insta360 Ace Pro as well. Not saying they are cheaper, but I’m sure there are lots of KZhead videos comparing them for image quality and other factors. I guess it will come down to budget, but my GoPro continues to be a good choice for me. I would also say that good light, good water clarity, and good technique can really help make the best of your footage as well. I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions please do let me know.
Jealous you saw a mobular there! Lovely video. Must have been there at the same time!
No way! Hope you had a good time 👍 The Mobular was definitely a high point but the close encounter with the eagle ray was our favourite encounter because it was just so close. Thanks for the comment too 👋
@@kirkandbear Love an eagle ray. Their faces are just so cool! What did you film with out of interest?
@@SnappyTravels will you be posting a video? We’ll take a look if you do. Currently using a GoPro 10 on an El Grande pole.
@@kirkandbear sure will. It’s in the edit at the moment 👌🏻. My GoPro 10 killed itself on the first snorkel but fortunately some friends were flying out and brought me a new 12 to play with 😂
Ouch, but nice to get the 12 so quickly! Looking forward to seeing your vid 👍 Hope you had special encounters. We had an amazing leopard encounter last year on safari and it still gives me goosebumps.
Hi , we are going there in 2 weeks, were do you consider the best snorkling area ? How was it current wise ? Thx Per
Enjoy! The strongest currents are at the tip of the island at the dive centre end (the staff there will advise you). We had the most sightings between the dive jetty swimming along past the main restaurant towards the over water villas. Currents vary in strength during the day and can be strong at their highest levels so just be aware of what’s happening and change your direction accordingly. Mostly absolutely fine though. I hope that helps and thanks for watching! Have a great trip 👋
Fantastic video. Enjoyed watching it all. Was that a manta ray at 15:16?
Hi, and thank you…we’re glad you enjoyed it. Yes - it was a Reef Manta (Manta Alfredi), which is a bit smaller than the Giant Mantas (Manta Birostris), and our first ever Manta encounter 👌 There will be a Galapagos video in April if you’re interested.
Thinking which villa should I choose. May I know is the room still looks new? How’s the food? Any free activities?
It’s a difficult choice. The people we met who changed room said that the outside space of over-water villas are either in shade or full sun, and they didn’t like the walk from the villa to the restaurant / bar. While we didn’t stay in one we were completely satisfied with the sunrise villa we had and would choose it over an over-water villa again - plenty of space, with a good deck that is under cover and sun loungers you can move onto the beach, which is at the bottom of your small “garden”. They even put large water vessels by both doors so you can wash the sand of your feet before entering. The room we had was in excellent condition- not brand new, but nothing stays brand new for ever. There was no dirt or broken fixtures, so I would say “nearly new”. It was clean, spacious and the covered outdoor bathroom was a delight. Aircon was superb. Food is good - I don’t know what you like to eat, but there is plenty of choice for all meals, it is all fresh, and the staff are very accommodating if you need something. I think there are some free activities. There is one free guided snorkel, and one free “try scuba” session. Also daily yoga (I think, but didn’t try) Their website also lists other stuff. We are fairly independent, and spent hours in the sea snorkeling twice a day but we did pay to do a guided night UV snorkel and it was super, but may be off-putting to anyone who doesn’t like not being able to see in all directions. Most of the paid activities are quite pricey, but because there are relatively few people I suppose that makes sense. Here is the website, although you may have already found it: world.nh-hotels.com/en/nh-collection-maldives-havodda I hope this is of some use. Just ask if you have any other questions and I’ll do my best to answer.
PS There is also free loan of mask, snorkel & fins for your entire stay with a small refundable deposit. Looked like decent gear, but we always take our own so didn’t need it.
@@kirkandbear thanks for the information
Great video
Hi, and thanks for watching. Yes - it was all filmed when snorkeling - no diving. It is very easy to get into the water, and it is also very easy to swim in the lagoon, with lots to see. It is also easy to swim outside the reef, however outside the reef there are currents in some areas on some days. We snorkelled twice a day for 1-2 hours each time and only on one day did we have to work against a very strong current and, in the end, we turned round and let the current take us back to our original entry. We did not find it excessively tiring at all. The Dive Centre team and good at talking you through where is safest and there is a red flag / green flag system to help you. Red flag = advice not to swimming outside the reef. If there is a current then there are some places you can get in at one entrance, swim with the current, and get out at the next entrance. In particular, between the dive jetty and the arrival jetty. It’s all shown on the reef map and the most dangerous area is clearly shown. The house reef here is recognised as one of the best, so I do recommend this resort. We have spent a lot of time in the Red Sea and at this Maldives resort we saw many more rays and sharks, which we enjoyed enormously. We stayed in a sunrise villa on the island, and not an over water villa. There is more shade and it is easier to access the sea in our opinion. By all means choose over-water, however we met a couple while there who asked to change to an island villa as they couldn’t escape the sunshine when in their over-water villa. I hope that helps, but if you have any more questions please feel free to ask.
PS In case it is useful to know…The resort includes free mask, snorkel and fins loan (small refundable deposit required) for your stay, although we take our own. It also includes one free guided reef snorkel during your stay, which may help to familiarise you with the reef and conditions in the sea.