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- Operator
- Secret Paradise
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 12
- Ages 12+

Highlights
- Accompanied by Maldives Whale Shark Research Program
- Assist in research and data collection
- Contribute to coral nurseries and beach cleans
- Learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges
- Learn how to protect the biodiversity and marine life of the Maldives
- Snorkel the coral nursery maintained by Save the Beach
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival & Meet Save the Beach
- Day 2 Coral Nursery and Sea Grass Snorkeling
- Day 3 Cruise to South Ari, Local Island Visit, MWSRP Presentation
- Day 4 Search for Whale Sharks to complete data capture
- Day 5 Search for Manta Rays to complete data capture
- Day 6 Snorkeling & Cruising
- Day 7 Snorkeling & Villimale Visit
- Day 8 Goodbye Maldives!
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services

Operated by
Secret Paradise
Number of tours
3
Age Range
6 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
Specializing in guided adventure and cultural local island hopping tours...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- NRNicole· March 17th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe trip was very interesting and very well organized. It was a great experience and I would do it again at any time.Show moreSecret Paradise commented on this reviewHi Nicole, Thank you for your kind words! Happy to hear that you found the Whale Shark Conservation Cruise both interesting and well-organized. It's always a pleasure to share such meaningful experiences with our guests, and knowing you’d do it again... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
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- From Sunday21 Dec, 2025To Sunday28 Dec, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,040 per person
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday5 Apr, 2026To Sunday12 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,040 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday8 Nov, 2026To Sunday15 Nov, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,040 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Yvonne
Asked on September 22nd, 2024I am a vegetarian and would be glad if this could be considered.
- Secret ParadiseOperator•Written September 2024
We can cater for a vegetarian diet. If you have specific food items you enjoy, be sure to let us know.
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Chelsea
Asked on November 29th, 2023I would be flying from London, UK. What time should I be aiming to arrive and leave the airport?
- Secret ParadiseOperator•Written November 2023
The meeting time at the airport is 11:00 on day one and we return you to the airport on day eight by 09:30. Can get you there earlier if required.
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