Snorkelling with Whale Sharks

The bountiful water of South Ari Atoll is famous for its 2 giants of the sea the Manta rays and the famous whale shark of Maldives. If you are planning to visit Dhigurah, exploring the whale shark beach Dhigurah is a must do on the island as your chances of seeing whale sharks are very high. Not everyone who visit Maldives has the blessing of encountering a whale shark so if you stumble upon one while snorkeling at whale shark beach Dhigurah, consider yourself lucky to experience the magnificence of these enormous giants.

Snorkeling Safaris

You can enjoy free snorkeling at many of the sites featured around the island. This house reef is nestled in the lagoon inside of the atoll. But the best diving experience can be embarked with a diving safari at Dhigurah. In the island you can venture on different type of snorkeling safaris. Some include, reef snorkeling, coral garden snorkeling, nights snorkeling, and the most popular, manta ray and whale shark snorkeling.

Snorkeling safaris costs about $30 to $70 dollars with the whale shark safari being the most expensive one. These excursions are conducted in groups and you will be taken to the sites via a small Dhoni (traditional Maldivian boat) to enhance your experience. The safaris usually include, transfers with return, snorkeling gear, snacks and refreshments.

The best months to dive is for April to May and August to October, when the waters are calm, warm, and clear. You can book these safaris at the dive centers at Dhigurah or by talking to your Dhigurah guesthouse.

The experienced captains know the exact spots to observe whale sharks on close quarters while getting the best experience. So rest assured you are in for a delightful experience.

A rare one at that, which you can brag about to your friends.