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Whale Shark Maldives - Snorkeling with Whale sharks in Dhangethi

Duration: 2 to 24 hours
Destination: Maldives, Dhangethi Island, Maldives
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  • 2 to 24 hours
  • Maldives
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

On this experience, we will pick you from Male airport jetty, Dhangethi island or Dhigurah island and will the South Ari atoll for the No 1 Whale shark snorkeling encounter in the Maldives.

South Ari Atoll is declared as a marine protected area since 2009 and became the largest protected area in the Maldives encompassing 42 km² of coral reef habitat. The area was selected for protection because of its importance as a globally significant aggregation site for the whale shark Rhincodon typus.

During this excursion, we will provide the Snorkeling equipment, Service of experienced crew, underwater photos and videos are included. The crew will carefully seek for these gentle marine giants. More importantly we will ensure to conduct a responsible excursion to ensure that the environment is not disturbed.

After you have enjoyed swimming and snorkeling with them, we will drop you back to where you have started along the life long memories grabbed across the day.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Southern Ari Atoll, Southern Ari Atoll

If you are staying in Dhangethi or Dhigurah, the total duration of the Whale shark excursion in South Aril atoll will be 2 hours. Our experienced crew will guide you during this marine encounter and the key highlight of this experience will be snorkeling with Giant Whale sharks.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Velana International Airport, Airport Main Rd, 22000, Maldives

If you are joining from Male airport, please make sure to allow 2 x full days for this excursion. First you will travel by shared speedboat to Dhangethi (11 AM and 4 PM departures are available) and it's required to stay overnight in Dhangethi island. Next day morning, we will have the 2-hour Snorkeling with Whale shark excursion in South Aril atoll and in the afternoon, you will take the shared speedboat back to Male airport (once you finished and came back to Dhangethi).

Duration: 22 hours

Inclusions
  • Round trip transfer (from Male Airport, Dhangethi or Dhigurah)
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Service of experience crew
  • Underwater photos and videos
  • Entry/Admission - Velana International Airport

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • For the pickup from Male airport, kindly note that you may need to book overnight accommodation in Dhangethi island, since there will be no any boat to go back to Male airport (same day) after the excursion. Shared speedboat will be used to travel between Male airport to Dhangethi island.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    We'll pick you from Male/Velana airport, Dhangethi and Dhigurah islands jetty.

    Airports

    • Male Intl Airport, Male
    • Velana International Airport, Airport Main Rd, 22000, Maldives

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 to 24 hours


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