Yes, swimming with Whale Sharks in The Maldives is definitely a once in a lifetime experience! They can be spotted all year round in The Maldives, yet there is still a lot of research needed in order to fully understand these incredible animals.
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You can spot whale sharks all year round. However, if you want the best chances of seeing them, you can visit around the beginning and end of the monsoon season, in May and November, or even December when there's good visibility and calm waters.
The Maldivian Government declared South Ari Atoll as a protected marine area in 2009, and certain restrictions are put into place to protect Whale Sharks, making this the best place to swim with them in their natural environment.
The best season to visit Manta Rays in Maldives is from May to November as in this season only large groups of Manta Rays are there. Swimming with Manta Rays in Hanifaru Bay is an experience to cherish for a life.
Snorkel with some of the ocean's sleekest predators - white tip and blacktip reef sharks, on reefs just a 15-minute boat ride from the resort. Reef sharks are harmless to humans, but their long agile bodies and lightning-quick reflexes make them a feared predator to smaller fish.
There are no resident sharks in the Maldives; however, several species of sharks visit the country during their migrations. The largest population of sharks visiting the Maldives is the great white shark, which can be found in abundance off the coasts of North Africa, Europe and Asia.
Whale sharks gather during the summer in two areas around Isla Mujeres. Most operators will snorkel off Isla Holbox, where the whale sharks gather to feed on plankton and krill.
One of the world's cheapest destinations to get your dive ticket, the backpacker hub of Utila off Honduras' Caribbean coast also boasts one of the world's few year-round whale shark research centers.
You can explore the beautiful sandy beaches, swim among exotic marine life in shallow waters and experience the culture and culinary expressions of the archipelago. Swimming in the stunning blue waters of the Maldives is generally considered to be safe and you are sure to collect a million memories to take back home.
Yes, snorkeling is very safe in Maldives. You will have to follow some advices and tips from your Dive Center or your snorkeling guide before you go explore. Snorkeling is the easiest way to explore Maldives underwater world without diving gear. GO explore !
One of the most remarkable animals you can encounter in the waters of the Maldives is the nurse shark. Nurse sharks are a species of small, slow-moving sharks that are harmless to humans and make great companions for an unforgettable swim.
Maldives does have sea snakes. One of the most common categories of sea snakes that are found in the sea is the Pelagic sea snake. They are quite rarely seen and most tourists do not get the opportunity to witness them.