Whale shark · Maldives · Freediving
Freediving with whale sharks in the Maldives
About this list
If you want to go freediving with whale sharks in the Maldives, the useful question is not whether the whale sharks are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 6 operators in the Maldives that name the whale shark as a target species and actually run freediving. 2 of the 6 operators (33%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Jan–Apr, Jun–Nov and Jul–Sep among them. There is no single season for whale shark trips in the Maldives, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. Operators with structured encounter data list whale shark, dolphin, sea turtle, nurse shark and manta ray as target species. Ways to meet them: snorkeling, swimming, boat-based watching and scuba diving. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.
6 listed operators
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Maldives · Ari & Rasdhoo
Euro-Divers Vilamendhoo
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Jan–Apr, Jun–Nov
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Maldives · Ari & Rasdhoo
Island Divers Dhigurah
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Multiple sources
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Maldives · Ari & Rasdhoo
Koamas by Jalboot @ Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Maldives · Dhaalu & Thaa atolls
Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Maldives · North & South Male
Aquafanatics · Anantara Dhigu, Veli & Naladhu
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Jul–Sep
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Maldives · North & South Male
Reethi Rah Diving Center
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Other ways to meet whale sharks in the Maldives
Whale sharks in other countries
Activities in the Maldives
- Scuba diving in the Maldives206
- Island hopping and boat trips in the Maldives182
- Snorkeling in the Maldives138
- Family water activities in the Maldives89
- Marine life encounters in the Maldives89
- Surfing and SUP in the Maldives38
- Beaches and water play in the Maldives25
- Freediving in the Maldives21
- Liveaboards in the Maldives10
- Swimming in the Maldives8
Freediving by country
Frequently asked questions
How many operators offer freediving with whale sharks in the Maldives?
6. Only operators that name the whale shark as a target species and have a confirmed freediving program are counted.
How much does freediving with whale sharks in the Maldives cost?
2 of the 6 operators (33%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is whale shark season in the Maldives?
Operators list different seasons, Jan–Apr, Jun–Nov and Jul–Sep among them. There is no single season for whale shark trips in the Maldives, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.