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Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Cruise - 8 days

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Start and end in Male
4.6 (2,635 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 13+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Male to South Male Atoll

    Male to South Male Atoll
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • First snorkel at South Male Atoll with tour leader guidance
    • Presentation on reef biodiversity and conservation threats
    Landmarks
    South Male Atoll
    Male International Airport
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  3. Day 2

    South Ari Atoll

    South Ari Atoll
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise cruise to South Ari Atoll
    • Visit to Dhangethi island for Maldivian cultural experience
    • Snorkel in seagrass beds
    • Presentation by Maldives Whale Shark Research on conservation and whale shark encounter code of conduct
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
    Dhangethi
  4. Day 3

    South Ari Atoll

    South Ari Atoll
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning snorkel before breakfast
    • Cruise through South Ari Atoll
    • Visit to Dhangethi island
    • Afternoon tea with hedhika (traditional Maldivian snacks)
    • Sunset viewing from Dhangethi
    • Evening presentation by Maldives Whale Shark Research
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
    Dhangethi
  5. Day 4

    South Ari Atoll

    South Ari Atoll
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Briefing on whale shark identification and data collection from Maldives Whale Shark Research
    • Whale shark safari
    • Snorkel alongside whale sharks (weather and sighting dependent)
    • Data collation and upload to MWSR database
    • Walk through Dhigurah island to explore tropical interior
    • Evening presentation by Maldives Whale Shark Research
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
    Dhigurah
  6. Day 5

    South Ari Atoll - Uninhabited Island

    South Ari Atoll - Uninhabited Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Beach BBQ dinner under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Morning whale shark safari with Maldives Whale Shark Research
    • Snorkel alongside whale sharks (weather and sighting dependent)
    • Data input into MWSR database
    • Cruise to uninhabited island
    • Beach clean-up activity
    • Beach BBQ dinner
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
  7. Day 6

    Gulhi Island

    Gulhi Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Maldivian food)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gulhi island
    • Walk through the village and boatyards
    • Interaction with local islanders
    • Maldivian cultural theme night with traditional food
    • Live Bodu Beru performance
    Landmarks
    Gulhi
  8. Day 7

    Hulhumale Lagoon

    Hulhumale Lagoon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Hulhumale Lagoon
    • Snorkel with stingrays and bannerfish
    • Visit to Save the Beach coral nursery near Villimale
    • Learn about coral reef restoration efforts
    • Farewell dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Hulhumale Lagoon
    Villimale
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Male

    Male
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Male International Airport
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