Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Malé
Malé- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling excursion (weather and conditions permitting)
- Orientation briefing with crew
Landmarks Guraidhoo South Malé Atoll - Day 2
South Malé Atoll to Dhangethi
South Malé Atoll to Dhangethi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at eastern atoll reef with turtle viewing
- Snorkeling during sail to Ari Atoll (conditions permitting)
- Welcome ashore with traditional Maldivian tea
- Whale shark code of conduct briefing
Landmarks Ari Atoll Dhangethi - Day 3
Dhangethi
Dhangethi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day whale shark safari in South Ari Marine Protected Area
- Snorkeling with whale sharks (when encountered)
- Photo-identification contribution to whale shark research
- Virtual presentation from Maldives Whale Shark Research representative
Landmarks South Ari Marine Protected Area - Day 4
Dhangethi
Dhangethi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning whale shark safari
- Afternoon snorkeling in South Ari Atoll
Optional Activities
- Manta ray viewing (seasonal: December to March)
Landmarks South Ari Atoll - Day 5
South Ari Atoll to South Malé Atoll
South Ari Atoll to South Malé Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning manta ray snorkeling at Madivaru (February to April)
- Alternative snorkeling for sharks, turtles, eels, octopus and rays (if manta rays not encountered or out of season)
Landmarks Madivaru - Day 6
South Malé Atoll to Hulhumalé
South Malé Atoll to Hulhumalé- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final morning snorkeling
- Marine environment and conservation presentation
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Malé
Landmarks Hulhumalé Malé - Day 7
Malé
Malé- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Tour extension in the Maldives
Landmarks Malé Velana International Airport
