Located on the Indian Ocean, just south of Sri Lanka, is the island nation of Maldives. Comprising of over 1,000 small islands, Maldives is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Asia owing to its beautiful tropical scenery, pristine coastal features, and thriving hospitality and tourist industry. It is also home to a variety of cultural and leisure attractions, making it a fun and exciting destination.
Since Maldives is known for its wonderful beaches and turquoise waters, aqua activities are quite the highlight, and one of the most thrilling and mesmerizing underwater experiences offered by Maldives is swimming with Whale Sharks. A most exciting and sought after activity on most tourists’ Maldivian “to do lists”, swimming with these gigantic fish is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Whale Sharks are the largest species of fish in the oceans, and are known to grow up to 40 feet and weigh over 47,000lbs. Although these giant fish are a species of sharks, they are far from violent and aggressive. On the contrary, they are gentle and timid creatures with a tendency to be playful or friendly with scuba divers and swimmers. Dotted with unique white spots and lines on its body, whale sharks are magnificent creatures, and swimming with them is truly a wonderful experience. Many local scuba diving centres in Maldives offer the opportunity to swim with these large sharks, and even accompany you on the dive so that you have a safe but memorable experience.
Divers have been advised to resort only to passive interaction with these gentle giants of the water, because any overly active action can be mistaken as a sign of aggression and scare them away. What is more fascinating about swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives is that you will also get an opportunity to witness the truly stunning beauty of the many coral reefs and diverse marine life that exist beneath the surface of the waters. Thus, for a thrilling and exciting underwater experience include swimming with whale sharks to your list of things to do in Maldives.
Tucked away on the tip of the South Male Atoll is Adaaran Club Rannalhi, a luxury and tranquil Maldives resort. Offering accommodation in a plush Standard Rooms and elegant Water Bungalows, this reputed Maldives hotel also provides a host of wellness, relaxation, and leisure facilities and amenities, making it ideal for a soothing and memorable stay.
