Whale shark and marine conservation expedition in the Maldives (single cabin)
Hulhumale,
Impact Trip 8 Days 7 Nights
Your impact host isUB
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Highlights of this experience
Experience the magic of the Maldives as you snorkel alongside gentle whale sharks in the South Ari Atoll.
Accommodation
Stay in a single cabin on board the MV Felicity.
Group Activities
A maximum of 12 guests can join the expedition.
Activities
Take part in whale shark snorkeling, reef excursions, and evening activities with the team.
Transportation
Transfers from Malé International Airport are included, as well as all boat trips.
This is how your experience would look like:
Day 1 - Arrival & Embarkation
You will be picked up at Malé airport and taken by dhoni to the MV Felicity, where you will move into your cabin and meet the crew. After a first snorkeling session, you will receive a safety and responsible snorkeling briefing as well as an …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
UB
1 Year our partner
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I have been working with Secret Paradise Maldives since September 2016. I love the exploration opportunities my job provides!
We work hand in hand with leading marine conservation organizations to protect the fragile ecosystems of the Maldives. Our partners include:
- the Maldives Whale Shark Research Program, dedicated to studying whale sharks and empowering community-based conservation,
- the Manta Trust, a global charity safeguarding manta and devil rays through science and education
- the Oliver Ridley Project, committed to rescuing sea turtles and protecting their habitats. By joining this journey, you directly contribute to their vision of healthy oceans where marine life thrives free from human-induced
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Location
How to get there
You fly to Malé on your own organization and will be received directly at the airport at 12:00 noon. At the end of the trip, an included dhoni transfer will take you back so that you arrive at the airport on time at 09:00.
We are happy to help you with the planning.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
