What is the best time to see whale sharks in Maldives?
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.
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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.
The good news is, you can spot these lovable creatures throughout the year. But if you want to maximize your chances of a close encounter, aim for the period between November and April. During these months, the ocean is serene and the dolphins are out in full force, showing off their playful antics.
Swimming in the Maldives waters is generally considered to be safe. You can usually walk on the seabed for about 20 metres – where most islands have shallow waters around them. Apart from extreme water excursions, you can always go for a casual swim in the warm water that will relax your body immediately.
Additionally, many resorts offer cultural activities such as cooking classes, language lessons, and traditional handicraft workshops, providing a unique and immersive cultural experience for non-swimmers. Non-swimmers can still enjoy the Maldives' many water sports and activities without venturing into deep waters.
It is possible to contract several mosquito-borne illnesses in Maldives, including dengue fever and zika, so it is a very good idea to avoid bites wherever possible. You should wear clothing with good limb coverage and use a reliable insect repellent. Sleep under nets wherever possible.
The blacktip reef shark is easily spotted everywhere in the Maldives and is identified by the black tips on its fins. Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, they prefer shallow, inshore waters.