Itinerary
- Day 1
Malé to Kamadhoo
Your tour leader meets you at Malé International Airport, and then you'll board a public speedboat heading to Kamadhoo in Baa Atoll. The crossing takes about two hours across the Indian Ocean, and you might catch dolphins along the way. Once you settle into your guesthouse, there's time to relax on the beach and take a sunset swim. Before dinner, your tour leader discusses marine conservation challenges in the region and walks through the coral reef rehabilitation work that Save the Beach handles, plus practical tips for reducing your environmental footprint while you're here.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Public speedboat transfer to Kamadhoo
- Beach sunset swim
- Orientation discussion on marine conservation and Save the Beach initiatives
Landmarks Malé International Airport Kamadhoo Island Baa Atoll - Day 2
Kamadhoo
After breakfast, you head out to Kamadhoo's house reef for snorkeling with your guide, who gives a safety briefing and helps spot marine life while making sure less confident swimmers feel comfortable. Lunch break comes next, then you spend the afternoon walking around the island to see how locals live. You'll pass the mosque, school, medical centre, and police station, then stop at a local café to try hedika (traditional Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats) with black tea. Later your tour leader introduces the Olive Ridley Project and their turtle research.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided house reef snorkeling with safety briefing and spotter support
- Local island tour and community exploration
- Hedika Experience at local café
Landmarks Kamadhoo House Reef 
- Day 3
Kamadhoo
The morning has you traveling by boat to another reef for snorkeling where you might see fish, turtles, and sharks. If turtles show up, your guide explains the respectful code of conduct and how to capture ID photos for the Olive Ridley Project. The afternoon is flexible, so you can either stay on the bikini beach to unwind or join your tour leader for another snorkeling session at the house reef. During the evening session, you learn about the Manta Trust's conservation work and guidelines for responsible manta ray encounters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkeling at vibrant reef by boat
- Optional guided house reef snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Relaxation time on bikini beach
Landmarks Kamadhoo House Reef 
- Day 4
Kamadhoo to Maalhos
An early breakfast happens before you head to Maalhos island by boat. Today's focus is snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay and Dhonfanu, spots known for manta rays and whale sharks (though sightings aren't guaranteed). You'll start at Maalhos' house reef where snapper, triggerfish, butterfly fish, turtles, and moray eels hang out. Walking around Maalhos, you watch locals preparing palm fronds or harvesting moringa leaves, then grab a drink at a seaside café as the sun sets. After dinner, your tour leader covers the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Public speedboat transfer to Maalhos
- Guided snorkeling at Maalhos house reef
- Local island exploration
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay
- Snorkeling at Dhonfanu
Landmarks Maalhos Island Hanifaru Bay Dhonfanu Maalhos House Reef Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve - Day 5
Hanifaru Bay
Today takes you to Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the top marine spots in the Maldives. From May through November, plankton blooms draw large numbers of reef manta rays and occasionally whale sharks to the area. You'll snorkel among these gentle giants while following strict ecosystem protection guidelines. Each visit differs based on what's happening that day, and tidal shifts around full and new moons typically bring the highest plankton concentrations. Later in the afternoon, you join a guided sunset kayak through the calm lagoon where eagle rays or reef sharks might appear.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay
- 1-hour guided sunset kayaking
Landmarks Hanifaru Bay Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve - Day 6
Dhonfanu
This morning you snorkel off Dhonfanu island, a location known for whale shark sightings especially during migration season. You'll explore the open-water reef and watch for signs of marine activity. While whale shark encounters aren't guaranteed, the possibility of seeing the ocean's largest fish adds real excitement to your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkeling at Dhonfanu
Landmarks Dhonfanu - Day 7
Hanifaru Bay
You return to Hanifaru Bay for another snorkeling session, and each visit shows something different with shifting visibility and varying marine activity. A second trip here increases your chances of seeing manta rays and gives you a deeper feel for this ecosystem. Later in the day, you have the option to participate in a beach clean, which is a meaningful way to help the community. Afterward, you'll have refreshing coconut water and go for another swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkeling at Hanifaru Bay
- Beach Clean
Landmarks Hanifaru Bay Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve - Day 8
Maalhos to Malé
After an early breakfast, you board the public speedboat for your return journey to Malé, bringing your marine conservation and snorkeling adventure in the Maldives to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public speedboat transfer to Malé
Landmarks Malé International Airport
