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Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Cruise - 8 days

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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Male to South Male Atoll

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Male to port
    • Boarding MV Felicity at 12:00
    • Meet Maldives Whale Shark Research team
    • Responsible snorkelling briefing
    • First snorkel at South Male Atoll coral reefs
    • Presentation by Save the Beach on marine ecosystems and coral reef conservation
    Landmarks
    South Male Atoll
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  2. Day 2

    South Male Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Island visit to Maafushi
    • Guided snorkel at Renee's Coral Garden with Save the Beach
    • Educational session on seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity
    • Maldives Whale Shark Research presentation on whale sharks
    Landmarks
    Maafushi Island
    Renee's Coral Garden
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  3. Day 3

    South Ari Atoll - Dhangethi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning snorkel before breakfast
    • Cruise to South Ari Atoll
    • Island visit to Dhangethi
    • Afternoon tea with hedhika (Maldivian snacks)
    • Sunset viewing from Dhangethi
    • Maldives Whale Shark Research presentation
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
    Dhangethi Island
  4. Day 4

    South Ari Atoll - Dhigurah

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Maldives Whale Shark Research briefing on whale shark identification and data collection
    • Whale shark safari in South Ari Atoll
    • Snorkelling with whale sharks (conditions and sightings permitting)
    • Data collation and upload to MWSR database
    • Walk through Dhigurah island tropical interior
    • Evening presentation by Maldives Whale Shark Research
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
    Dhigurah Island
  5. Day 5

    South Ari Atoll - Uninhabited Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Beach BBQ dinner under the stars)

    Included Activities

    • Whale shark safari with Maldives Whale Shark Research
    • Snorkelling with whale sharks (if encountered)
    • Data recording into MWSR database
    • Visit to uninhabited island
    • Beach clean-up activity
    • Beach BBQ dinner under the stars
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
  6. Day 6

    South Male Atoll - Gulhi Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Maldivian food)

    Included Activities

    • Island visit to Gulhi
    • Village walk through traditional community
    • Boatyard visit
    • Maldivian cultural theme night
    • Live Bodu Beru performance
    Landmarks
    Gulhi Island
  7. Day 7

    Hulhumale Lagoon - South Male Atoll

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

    Included Activities

    • Snorkel at Hulhumale Lagoon
    • Stingray and bannerfish encounter (conditions permitting)
    • Visit to Save the Beach coral nursery near Villimale
    • Educational session on coral reef restoration
    • Farewell dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Hulhumale Lagoon
    Villimale
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  8. Day 8

    Male

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from port to Male airport

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  • Robert
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    A good tour of the island with an excellent tour guide
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Maldives. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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