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Swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives

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About this list

If you want to go swimming 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 swimming. 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. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. Operators with structured encounter data list whale shark, dolphin, manta ray, sea turtle and coral as target species. Ways to meet them: swimming, boat-based watching, snorkeling 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many operators offer swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives?

6. Only operators that name the whale shark as a target species and have a confirmed swimming program are counted.

How much does swimming 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?

Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day.