Swim with whale sharks, Maldives

The Maldives is not only a stunning tropical paradise, it’s one of the world’s best destinations for swimming with whale sharks,

the largest species of any fish at up to 40 feet in length. Despite their huge size, these are harmless gentle giants. The chance to swim beside them an experience of a lifetime and they can often be spotted gliding through the ocean currents off South Ari Atol alll year-round. Many resorts and guesthouses offer tours in this protected marine area with its remarkably clear turquoise waters that are abundant with plankton, drawing the whale sharks and other marine life to feast.