🦈 Tiger shark encounters: Dive and come into direct contact with one of the ocean's most magnificent apex predators, the tiger shark. Witness their grace and power up close while maintaining the utmost safety with experienced shark safety divers and guides. According to local experts, April is the best time of year to encounter tiger sharks in Fuvahmulah and we can expect to see up to 40 different tiger sharks in a single dive!

🦈 Other shark encounters: You will have the opportunity to dive with other sharks and megafauna such as thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks, many different types of reef sharks, oceanic mantas and (if we are lucky)... whale sharks!

🦈 Deep blue excursion:  You'll have the chance to encounter not only the Oceanic White Tip sharks but also other fascinating species such as Shortfin Mako Sharks and Silky Sharks. On one of the days we will be embarking on a speedboat on route to the deep blue to freedive with oceanic whitetip sharks and other deep water pelagic species!

🪸 Stunning underwater scenery: Fuvahmulah is a paradise for divers, with vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and an underwater world waiting to be explored. You'll be mesmerised by the beauty that surrounds you.

📸 Underwater photography / editing workshops by Kendall Rose Photo - learn how to transform your underwater images to professional quality!

🌅 Sunset beach BBQ with a traditional Maldivian buffet dinner that will be prepared to us by locals.

🏝️ Island exploration: Immerse yourself in the unique culture and natural beauty of Fuvahmulah. Explore pristine beaches, lush jungles, breath-taking sunsets and vibrant coral reefs.

🇲🇻 Local culture: Immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming culture of the Maldivian people. You will have the opportunity to connect with locals and learn about the island's traditions and history.

🏨 4.5 star accommodation: Enjoy comfortable and luxurious accommodation with rooftop views over the Indian Ocean, where you can relax and rejuvenate after your thrilling underwater adventures.

♻️ Eco tourism: We are committed to preserving the fragile marine ecosystems of Fuvahmulah. Your participation supports responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

💰 Affordable pricing: You will notice our pricing is much lower than most other Fuvahmulah expeditions running. At $3795AUD per person, we want to create an equal opportunity for everyone to be able to come along and experience and learn about the magic of tiger sharks. Fascination > Fear. 

Fuvahmulah has a unique tiger shark diving system due to sharing the dive site where tiger sharks aggragate with the rest of the dive centres on the island. This ensures each group of divers experience the tiger shark dive privately. Each of the dive centres are allocated a tiger diving timeslot for the next day, the night before. This means that we cannot guarantee a concrete itinerary as of now. However, each day will include at least one tiger shark freediving session and/or one reef freediving session. One some days, we will have the opportunity to see the tiger sharks twice, once in tiger harbour and once in the deep blue (an incredible experience!)

Each day will begin at breakfast (included), we will go as a group for lunches and dinners to wherever we desire (lunch and dinners not included).

One of the days will be dedicated to searching for different pelagic species out in the open ocean (deep blue). During this experience, we have the opportunity to encounter oceanic whitetip sharks, tiger sharks melon-headed whales, pilot whales, tiger sharks, whale sharks, manta rays and more!

One our last night (given good weather conditions), we will indulge in a beach BBQ night with locally-made traditional Maldivian dishes, beach buffet style!

More information will be included in your Fuvahmulah Experience Expedition Information Pack, which will be emailed to you closer to the date.

What's included?

• 6 nights' accommodation at a 4.5 star hotel, with a convenient rooftop restaurant that has stunning 360 degree views over the Indian Ocean (perfect for sunset photos!)

• Domestic flights to and from Male and Fuvahmulah on a small propellor plane with scenic aerial views of the Maldives atolls and the turquoise waters that surround them. 

• 8 freediving sessions, including daily freediving sessions with the tiger sharks! Some days we will even have the opportunity to see the tiger sharks in the deep blue, as well as in Tiger Harbour.

• Breakfast daily; delicious, locally sourced breakfast items that can cater to a variety of dietary preferences..

• 2-way airport transfers to and from the airport and your hotel.

• Daily return transfers from your hotel to the dive centre and back (we can also assist you in organising a rental scooter or e-bike at an additional cost and this is highly recommend this to get the most out of exploring Fuvahmulah).

• A professional underwater photography package including high-quality images of all of the sharks and marine life we encounter.

• Underwater photography workshops.

• A group beach BBQ - traditional Maldivian buffet dinner on our last night (weather permitted) on our nearby scenic beach, prepared by the locals.

• Other surprise extras 👀

Exclusions

• International flights - We will provide the time by which you should arrive in Male on or before the Saturday 19 April 2025 as well as flight recommendations. (Please email us if you have any trouble booking international flights as we can help you do so). 

• Dinners (for 5 of the nights) and snacks (however, meals are quite affordable - around AU$5-10 per meal - on Fuvahmulah and there are plenty of local options, with both western and culturally immersive restaurants available island-wide). We will coordinate group dinners nightly at local restaurants (these meals will need to be paid by yourself, however) that we have dined at and love, however you are more than welcome to find somewhere of your choosing to dine at!

• Freediving / dive gear can be supplied to you at an additional cost on the island. Please send us an email if you require this gear!

Other information

• Room allocations: rooms are allocated with 2 people in each private room in the hotel. If you are a couple, or friends, you will be roomed together. If you are a single traveller and wish to have your own room, you can be allocated to a single room for an additional $120USD.

• FREE wifi is available throughout the hotel.

• Travel insurance: purchasing international travel insurance is a MUST when booking this trip to cover you from any unforeseen adverse circumstances that may affect you before, during or after your trip.

This expedition is suitable for both experienced freedivers and beginner freedivers, with no certification needed, however you must be a confident swimmer (able to tread water in the open ocean for a prolonged period of time) in order to participate in the ocean-based activities.

If you are a certified scuba diver, there are also opportunities for you to swap some of your freediving sessions to scuba diving sessions (with a scuba guide, on the same boat and same locations) if you choose to do so. However, for the tiger shark sessions, we recommend sticking to freediving as you are able to come into closer contact with the tiger sharks as well as spend a longer amount of time in the water with them!

Safety is paramount on this expedition. A team of divemasters and shark experts / safety divers from Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah will be with us every step of the way, ensuring that you have an unforgettable yet secure adventure.

Getting to Fuvahmulah is easier than you might think. Here's how:

1: Fly into Malé International Airport (MLE), Maldives. We recommend arriving on or before the Saturday 19 April (and staying one night in Malè) to ensure enough time before your connecting flight to Fuvahmulah.

2: Your expedition includes a domestic flight to and from Malé to Fuvahmulah. The flight is approximately 1 hour and offers stunning aerial views of the Maldives.

3: Our team will be waiting at Fuvahmulah Airport to welcome you and transport you to your accommodation. 

The cost of this expedition is $3795.

*Please note, prices are in Australian Dollars, AUD.

Payment

A 50% non-refundable deposit of $1897.50AUD will be required for your spot on this expedition to be secured. Your spot is not secured without this payment and all spots will be available to book until all deposits are submitted. 

This refundable 50% deposit is unique to this expedition due to the immediacy of the expedition.

Full payment will be required 2 months / 8 weeks prior to the expedition date. Thursday 20 February 2025.

Cancellations

Due to the immediacy of the expedition, the 50% deposit is non-refundable. If you can source a replacement to your cancellation, please contact us and we can work something out.

In the (extremely rare) event that the tours need to be cancelled due to unforeseen weather events, we will consult with our partner dive centre, Pelagic Divers Fuvamulah to ensure the best outcome for you.

You must purchase your own dive and travel insurance to cover dive/snorkel related accidents and other expenses such as your flights.

It is also important to remember that we are dealing with Mother Nature and unpredictable animal behaviour. Therefore opportunities will vary from day to day. Nothing in nature is guaranteed, however every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing day out!