Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Male
Arrival in Male- Start point
- Malé, Maldives (Arrival Gate Velana International Airport, 00:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by dhoni to MV Felicity
- Snorkeling at Maafushi in South Male Atoll with safety briefing
- Marine life spotting with tour leader
- Evening presentation on coral reef ecosystems and conservation
Landmarks Male International Airport Maafushi 


- Day 2
Coral Restoration and Seagrass Beds
Coral Restoration and Seagrass Beds- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board MV Felicity), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Maafushi coral rehabilitation site
- Coral propagation observation
- Snorkeling in seagrass beds
- Discussion on tourism impact on small island nations
- Afternoon snorkeling
- Educational session on turtle species and behavior with Olive Ridley Project researcher
Landmarks Maafushi - Day 3
Turtle Snorkeling in Vaavu Atoll
Turtle Snorkeling in Vaavu Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise snorkeling session searching for turtles
- Turtle snorkeling code of conduct briefing
- Two snorkeling opportunities in Vaavu Atoll
- Assistance with turtle data collection for Olive Ridley Project
- Evening presentation on research efforts and conservation impact
Landmarks Vaavu Atoll - Day 4
Turtle Search and Uninhabited Island Beach Cleanup
Turtle Search and Uninhabited Island Beach Cleanup- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ beach dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Morning turtle snorkeling
- Reef exploration and marine life spotting
- Uninhabited island visit
- Educational session on turtle breeding, nesting habits, and threats
- Beach cleanup activity
- BBQ beach dinner
Landmarks Uninhabited Island - Day 5
Turtle Data Research and Conservation Education
Turtle Data Research and Conservation Education- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling and turtle data collection
- Educational session on turtle population research
- Session on turtle conservation including habitat protection and bycatch reduction
- Information on ghost nets and turtle rescue/rehabilitation
- Day 6
Gulhi Island and Maldivian Cultural Evening
Gulhi Island and Maldivian Cultural Evening- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling for turtle data collection and marine life observation
- Visit to Gulhi local island
- Boat yard observation
- Cultural immersion with Bodu Beru musical performance
Landmarks Gulhi - Day 7
Final Snorkeling and Data Review
Final Snorkeling and Data Review- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final snorkeling session
- Data recording and review session
- Discussion with Olive Ridley Project researcher on findings
Optional Activities
- Turtle adoption opportunity
- Day 8
Departure
Departure- End point
- Malé, Maldives (Departure Gate Velana International Airport, 00:00 - 09:00)
Landmarks Male International Airport 














