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Departing from Fenfushi in the South Ari Atoll of the Maldives, this tour takes you snorkeling with whale sharks in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), a designated whale shark sanctuary. It runs in a small group of up to 8 people and usually starts in the morning with a briefing. On the boat ride, your guide explains the character and behavior of whale sharks, and on arrival you enter the clear water with your guide to swim beside them. A snorkeling set, life jacket, bottled water and snacks are included.

The tour begins with a briefing at Dive Shop Maldives in Fenfushi. It usually runs in the morning, and after the briefing you head by boat to the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), a designated whale shark sanctuary.

During about 3 hours on the boat, your guide shares interesting facts about the character and behavior of whale sharks. Bottled water and snacks are provided on board.

At the spot, you enter the clear water and snorkel for about 1 hour. Following your professional guide, you can swim safely with the gentle whale sharks. A snorkeling set is provided, and a life jacket is available if needed. After snorkeling, you return to Dive Shop Maldives where the tour ends.
※ Whale sharks live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Dive Shop Maldives (next to the boat jetty)
Dive Shop Maldives, Fenfushi, South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Meeting point information:
The meeting point is next to the boat jetty on Fenfushi island. The tour returns to the same Dive Shop Maldives.
Dive Shop Maldives, Fenfushi, South Ari Atoll, Maldives