Whale shark & manta tours
Whale shark search trip
South Ari Atoll is one of the few places in the world with whale sharks all year. Boats search the outer reef and you snorkel when one is spotted.
Pros
- Year-round sightings
- Close to the South Ari islands
- Snorkel only — no diving needed
Cons
- Not guaranteed
- Busy boats in peak season
- Open-water swimming
What the day looks like
Morning departure, slow search along the reef edge, snorkel encounters when a shark is found, often a reef snorkel stop afterwards. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed.
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.