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8 Day itinerary in Maldives, Asia

Maldives Marine Life & Conservation Cruise

Cruise the island paradise of the Maldives and experience the ultimate in island hopping, marine conservation and Maldivian culture. This unique hand-curated cruise itinerary is for couples, solo travellers and families with a passion for the ocean and responsible travel. Discover new places and cu... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader

starting point

Malé

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Maldives marine conservation cruise including local experts

2

Snorkeling with whale sharks

3

Beach Cleans & Coral Nursery Visit

4

Local island & uninhabited island visits

Itinerary

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Day 1

place ARRIVAL

• Arrive in Maldives & board MV Felicity • Cruise to Maafushi in South Male Atoll • Responsible snorkeling briefing and acclimatization snorkel • Snorkel seagrass meadow • After dinner presentation by Save the Beach on coral reefs

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 2

place VISIT CORAL NURSERY

• Visit Maafushi and coral nursery with Save the Beach • Seagrass presentation and identification on the island • Cruise to southern part of South Male Atoll

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 3

place Cruising, Snorkeling & Island Visit

• Kick-start the day Maldivian style, with an early morning snorkel before breakfast • Cruise into South Ari • Snorkeling • Discover Dhangethi Island - sample 'Hedikaa' snacks • After dinner Whaleshark Presentation by Maldivian Whale Shark Research Project

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 4

place Whale Shark Safari & Tropical Forest Forest Walk

• Whale shark safari • Data capture with MWSRP • Visit Dhigurah Island • Tropical forest walk & refreshing swim

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 5

place Whale Shark Safari & Beach Clean

• Whale shark safari • Data capture with MWSRP • Afternoon visit to a remote uninhabited island • Beach Clean Up • BBQ Beach dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 6

place Cruising, Snorkeling & Island Visit

• Cruising • Snorkeling • Gulhi island visit • Maldivian theme night including Bodu Beru musical performance on board.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 7

place Snorkeling, Cruising & Coral Nursery Visit

• Morning Snorkeling • Cruise back to Hulhumale • Afternoon Snorkeling • Villimale visit to coral nursery

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Day 8

place Departure

• Breakfast on board. • Check out 9am • Departure to airport

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (7)
  • Dinner (7)
  • Snacks (7)
  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Turkish Gullet

Activities expand_less

  • 2 Whale Shark Snorkeling & Data collection
  • 5 Local Island Visits & Tours
  • 2 Coral Nursery Visits
  • Unlimited Snorkeling
  • Sandbank Visit
  • Beach Clean
  • Educational Presentations by local experts
  • Cultural Evening

Extras expand_less

  • Meeting Guests on arrival at Velana International Airport
  • Return transfer of guests from airport to boat
  • Unlimited drinking water
  • Dingy or dhoni transfer to dive points, snorkeling points
  • Music and movies library
  • Local Tax (10% Service Charge, 12% GST and $6 Green Tax per person per night)

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flight
  • Travel Insurance

About Ruth

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Expertise: 

Meet local people

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

I discovered the Maldives almost 20 years ago, visiting as a scuba diver in search of mantas and whale sharks. Following 30 visits in 10 years I made the Maldives my home in 2012.

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$1,899.00 USD

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