Experiences
Whale shark & manta tours
Where the sightings actually happen, and how the boats behave.
Whale shark search trip
A boat trip along the South Ari outer reef, where whale sharks are seen year-round. Guides follow the local code of conduct: no touching, distance kept.
About $40–80 (indicative), paid on site · Half day · Departs Dhigurah, Dhangethi, Maamigili
Manta snorkel trip
A trip to a manta cleaning station or feeding area, timed to the season. In Baa Atoll this means Hanifaru Bay, where access is regulated and limited.
About $50–120 (indicative), paid on site · Half day · Departs Dharavandhoo, Thulhaadhoo, Maafushi
Whale shark & manta combo
A full day combining the whale shark search with a manta point and a reef snorkel, usually with lunch on board or on a sandbank.
About $80–150 (indicative), paid on site · Full day · Departs Dhigurah, Dhangethi
Weather right now
What's the sky doing over Malé
The five-day forecasts cover Malé and Kooddoo, the forecast point used for Gemanafushi. Weather varies between atolls: the forecast for Malé is not a reliable guide to conditions across the Maldives. Check the forecast for your destination before travelling.
When to go: seasons and monsoons →Seasons and monsoons in Malé
The Maldives swings between two monsoons rather than four seasons — one year at a glance:
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Live from the islands
- Kuredu Island beachLhaviyani Atoll
- Veligandu sunset beachNorth Ari Atoll
- Kandooma FushiSouth Malé Atoll
- Velaa island 24/7Noonu Atoll
Resort-run cameras, opened on the provider's site. Views change with weather and daylight.