What time of year to visit Maldives for whale sharks?


What time of year to visit Maldives for whale sharks?

Whale Sharks & Manta Rays – South Ari Atoll
South Ari (also Alifu Dhaalu Atoll) is one of the best places for spotting whale sharks. The sightings are excellent year-round with a peak time from August to November.


Where is the whale capital of the world?

Dana Point, CA: The Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World.


Can you swim with reef sharks in the Maldives?

SWIM WITH REEF SHARKS
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.


When can you see manta rays in Maldives?

Usually, between June to November, Manta rays can be seen on the eastern side of the atoll at Mahibadhoo Manta Point and between January to May on the western side of the atoll at Rangali Madivaru Manta Point.


Where is the cheapest place to swim with whale sharks?

Utila, Honduras
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.


Which month is best for snorkeling in Maldives?

Honestly, Maldives is a year-round snorkeling destination, but still, the northeast monsoon corresponding to the dry season between December to April is the best time for snorkeling in Maldives.


Can you swim with manta rays in Maldives?

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.


Where can I free dive with whale sharks in the Maldives?

South Ari Atoll
Source South Ari Atoll is a marine protected area with year-round diving and snorkelling excursions going on which provide excellent sightings of the whale sharks.