Whale Shark Night Snorkeling in the Maldives

Midnight in the Maldives overview

While the Maldives are best known for their sunny, white-sand beaches, night-time introduces a whole new dimension to the islands’ natural beauty: a world lit by moonbeams. Here, we explore the best ways to experience the Maldives by night at COMO Cocoa Island and COMO Maalifushi, from an extraordinary underwater encounter with whale sharks, to supper under the stars.

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• When the lights go out, the stars come out: how to experience the best of COMO in the Maldives after dark, from swimming with whale sharks to private cinema experiences.
• While the Maldives are best known for their sunny, white-sand beaches, night-time introduces a whole new dimension to the islands’ natural beauty: a world lit by moonbeams.
• Here, we explore the best ways to experience the Maldives by night at COMO Cocoa Island and COMO Maalifushi, from an extraordinary underwater encounter with whale sharks, to supper under the stars.
• Between the start of November and the end of April each year, whale sharks migrate through the warm Maldivian waters.
• They’re the largest fish species in the ocean, growing to more than 40 feet long, but these blunt-snouted, slow-moving animals are gentle giants.
• An iconic night-time adventure from COMO Maalifushi begins with a call to the resort from local fishermen, often at short notice, reporting a sighting of whale sharks in the waters nearby.
• A briefing is given by professional guides and wetsuits are distributed, before the boat sets off from the resort.
• Once the whale sharks have been spotted, you can choose to snorkel with them or simply watch from the deck, seeing their distinctive star-like patterns glow under the night sky.
• Please note: As of October 2024, whale sharks are classified as a protected species in the Maldives.
• In compliance with the new regulations, we will no longer use night lights during our whale shark snorkeling experiences.

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