Maldives Insider Tips

Maldives | The Maldives are a shark sanctuary with more than 30 species of sharks including hammerheads and whale sharks roaming freely in its 90,000 square kilometers of the Indian Ocean. This creates a paradise for divers and snorkelers and helps to sustain local marine ecosystems. As a sanctuary all types of shark fishing have been banned since 2010, as well as the banning of any import and export of shark fins.

Maldives | The coral reefs surrounding the Maldives are inhabited by 10 - 12 species of dolphins and whales. Throughout the year, travelers will spot killer whales, dwarf sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, striped and spotted dolphins and pilot whales. There can be as many as 200 dolphins in one school. It is also a popular around the world for viewing whale sharks, one of the largest fish in the world, growing up to 32 feet long.

Maldives | Every resort in the Maldives is on its own private island, with transport between the islands available only by speedboat or seaplane, providing a scenic adventure.