I am a vegetarian and would be glad if this could be considered.

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The meeting time at the airport is 11:00 on day one and we return you to the airport on day eight by 09:30. Can get you there earlier if required.

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7N Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Cruise

8 days

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Start and end in Male

4.5

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Lots of marine life sightings! Highlights: Seeing 5 mantas on one snorkel and on the last snorkel 12 sharks swam right to the side of us!!
Frances, traveled in February
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Male to Maafushi
Start point
Malé, Maldives (Arrival Gate Velana International Airport, 00:00 - 12:00)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling in Maafushi with tour leader guidance
- Sunset viewing from sandbank
- Save the Beach presentation on coral reef conservation
Landmarks
Maafushi
Day 2
Maafushi Coral Conservation
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (on board MV Felicity), Dinner
Included Activities
- Coral rehabilitation site visit and coral propagation observation
- Seagrass bed snorkeling
- Afternoon snorkeling
Landmarks
Maafushi
Day 3
South Ari Atoll to Dhangethi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Two snorkeling sessions in South Ari Atoll
- Local island tour of Dhangethi
- Traditional Maldivian snacks tasting
- Maldives Whale Shark Research Project presentation
Landmarks
South Ari Atoll
Dhangethi
Day 4
Whale Shark Safari and Island Cleanup
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whale shark safari with snorkeling
- Data collection assistance with Maldives Whale Shark Research Project
- Uninhabited island exploration
- Beach cleanup activity
- Manta Trust presentation
Landmarks
South Ari Atoll
Dhigurah
Day 5
Manta Point Snorkeling and Whale Shark Safari
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (BBQ beach dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Pre-breakfast snorkeling at Rangali Madivaru
- Whale shark safari with data capture
- Local island forest ecosystem tour on Dhigurah
- BBQ beach dinner
Landmarks
Rangali Madivaru
Dhigurah
Day 6
Return Cruise to Gulhi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Two snorkeling sessions
- Local island tour of Gulhi
- Boat yard visit and observation
- Bodu Beru musical performance - traditional Maldivian music and dance
Landmarks
Gulhi
Day 7
Final Snorkeling and Save the Beach Visit
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling session
- Save the Beach visit in Villimale
Landmarks
Villimale
Day 8
Departure from Male
End point
Malé, Maldives (Departure Gate Velana International Airport, 00:00 - 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast (on board MV Felicity)

Landmarks
Maafushi

Landmarks
Maafushi

Landmarks
South Ari Atoll
Dhangethi

Landmarks
South Ari Atoll
Dhigurah

Landmarks
Rangali Madivaru
Dhigurah

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Gulhi

Landmarks
Villimale

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6 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.8

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Frances
February 13th, 2026
4
Great trip!!!! Communications was lacking at times. Lots of marine life sightings! Highlights: Seeing 5 mantas on...
Great trip!!!! Communications was lacking at times. Lots of marine life sightings! Highlights: Seeing 5 mantas on one snorkel and on the last snorkel 12 sharks swam right to the side of us!! Enjoyed the doral reef restoration, but the survey part time could be used for something else. It's very hard to watch the sea for an haour and a half w/o getting very tired and sleepy. All while the guide listened to music on his phone. Lots of colorful fish, eels and octopuses too. Overall a very nice trip.Show more
Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Secret Paradise
Hi Frances, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a very nice trip overall and that you enjoyed the marine life sightings - five mantas on one snorkel and twelve sharks swimming right beside you is incredible. It’s also great to know you appreciated the coral restoration experience. The whale shark surveys are designed to contribute meaningfully to research, and I also recognize that the survey periods would have felt especially long and frustrating as, unfortunately, you were not rewarded with the whale shark encounters everyone hopes for during that time. We understand that scanning the sea for extended periods can be tiring, and do note in the itinerary that there is only one way we can spot them and that’s the old-fashioned way of being out on the boat and looking. But I appreciate with all the time spent looking and no sightings it would have felt wasted time. I appreciate your comments about communication and guide engagement and will look into this further with the team. Thank you again for joining us and for sharing your experience. Kind Regards Ruth
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Nicole
March 17th, 2025
5
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The trip was very interesting and very well organized. It was a great experience and I would do it again at any time.
Traveled in March 2025
Reply from: Secret Paradise
Hi Nicole, Thank you for your kind words! Happy to hear that you found the Whale Shark Conservation Cruise both interesting and well-organized. It's always a pleasure to share such meaningful experiences with our guests, and knowing you’d do it again makes it even more special! We truly appreciate your support for responsible tourism and marine conservation in the Maldives. If you ever decide to return for another adventure, we’d love to welcome you back, perhaps on our turtle or manta ray conservation cruise! Kind Regards Ruth
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I am a vegetarian and would be glad if this could be considered.
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- Secret ParadiseOperator•Written September 2024
  We can cater for a vegetarian diet. If you have specific food items you enjoy, be sure to let us know.
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Chelsea
Asked on November 29th, 2023
I would be flying from London, UK. What time should I be aiming to arrive and leave the airport?
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- Secret ParadiseOperator•Written November 2023
  The meeting time at the airport is 11:00 on day one and we return you to the airport on day eight by 09:30. Can get you there earlier if required.

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7N Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Cruise

Itinerary

Arrival in Male to Maafushi

Included Activities

Maafushi Coral Conservation

Included Activities

South Ari Atoll to Dhangethi

Included Activities

Whale Shark Safari and Island Cleanup

Included Activities

Manta Point Snorkeling and Whale Shark Safari

Included Activities

Return Cruise to Gulhi

Included Activities

Final Snorkeling and Save the Beach Visit

Included Activities

Departure from Male

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