Maldive in August: Liveaboard or Local Island?

[paige.c0918]

Hi all,
I’ll be in the Maldives next week for a freediving trip with friends, but I’m planning a solo trip the week before. I’m deciding between a liveaboard or staying on a local island for snorkeling and relaxing.
Is August (monsoon season) still a good time for a liveaboard in the Maldives, or is it better to wait for the dry season (Dec–May)? Any advice or experiences would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Parlem]

Hi!
The weather can be unsettled in August. The mobility afforded by a liveaboard means the skipper might be able to avoid any patches of very bad weather. If you are land-based and get unlucky, there won't be a lot you can do. A few years ago we missed two full diving days while on Fihalohi due to very bad sea conditions that made it unsafe for the dhoni to go out.
At any rate, if you are serious about diving, liveaboard is the way to go all year round.

I hope this is helpful.

 

[paige.c0918]

Hi!
The weather can be unsettled in August. The mobility afforded by a liveaboard means the skipper might be able to avoid any patches of very bad weather. If you are land-based and get unlucky, there won't be a lot you can do. A few years ago we missed two full diving days while on Fihalohi due to very bad sea conditions that made it unsafe for the dhoni to go out.
At any rate, if you are serious about diving, liveaboard is the way to go all year round.

I hope this is helpful.

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is really helpful. I’m at the point of hitting the book button on a liveaboard trip, but I can’t help worrying about the weather, safety, and visibility.