Whale shark & manta tours
Whale shark & manta combo
For people who want the best chance at both in one day. Combines the outer-reef whale shark search with a manta site.
Pros
- Two big encounters in one trip
- Lunch usually included
Cons
- Long day on the boat
- Neither species guaranteed
What the day looks like
Early departure, whale shark search in the morning, lunch, manta point in the afternoon, back before sunset.
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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Dry — north-east monsoon (December to April)Rainy — south-west monsoon (May to October)November — change of monsoon
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.