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Overview
Minimum dive certification required: Open Water. Minimum 10 dives.
Fuvahmulah, Maldives
6 Days
6 Nights
Up to
15 dives
8 guests
Sharks
guaranteed
Private vessel and guides
FUVAHMULAH
A MARINE PARADISE
A small island atoll rising from the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, Fuvahmulah is a marine wildlife paradise. Located at the far south of the Maldives island chain, Fuvahmulah is situated atop the Chagos-Laccadive volcanic ridge and boasts the ideal conditions for reefs and pelagic megafauna to thrive. The island holds numerous dive sites including pristine reefs, deep blue pelagic hotspots and a sand patch harbour which Tiger Sharks frequent.
LOVE, LEARN & PROTECT
CONSERVATION & SCIENCE
We promise to strengthen your love and admiration for not only the marine life you are witnessing, but also the ecosystems they rely on to survive. We will use our evenings to dive deeper into the scientific world of sharks and understand the life of these magnificent predators with conservation scientists. Learn more about shark biology, how to measure conservation impact, the threats faced by our world's apex predators and how to best support citizen science initiatives.
Together we will commit to the protection and longevity of Fuvamulah. As part of your trip, you are actively contributing to sustainability projects on the island with a donation per guest going to exciting projects that you will learn about and witness first hand while visiting.
SHARK ISLAND
FAUNA
Referred to by locals as 'Shark Island', no other island in the Maldives compares to Fuvahmulah when it comes to abundance of sharks and marine life in general. Fuvahmulah is a hotspot for a variety of shark species and is home to the world’s largest resident population of Tiger Sharks. Fuvahmulah is also provides crucial habitat for an array of marine wildlife and migratory megafauna, including Hawksbill Turtles, Oceanic Whitetips, Thresher Sharks, Oceanic Manta Rays and Pilot Whales.
Tiger Shark
The Species That Inspired A Movement
It was the misunderstanding of Tiger Sharks that inspired the core values of Protect What You Love. Now, for the first time, we are honoured to be able to bring you closer than ever before to these incredible creatures in one of the planet's shark capitals.
Guided by our team of experienced shark guides and scientists, you'll experience uniquely intimate encounters with sharks while learning more about their behaviour, the history of sharks in the Maldives and the globally important (and rare!) shark populations in Fuvahmulah.
Comfort at
AIG Grand Hotel
After adventure-filled days exploring the waters of Fuvahmulah, we will relax in the comfort of AIG Grand Hotel, Fuvahmulah. A 4-star boutique hotel with a rooftop swimming pool, AIG Grand is located in the heart of Fuvahmulah Island next to a beautiful beach and surrounded by local restaurants. Singles and couples will all be given their own private rooms accompanied with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Each room has a contemporary spacious design with modern amenities and guests will have access to room service and free wifi.
EXPERIENCE
The key information
Your Guides
Tom Cannon
Tom is a wildlife photographer, international expedition leader and the Co-Founder of Protect What You Love. He dedicates his life to promoting the conservation of wild places and protecting the wildlife that call them home. Through his experience of working and living on the Ningaloo Reef for 7 years, he has developed a strong understanding of the behaviour of marine life, particularly sharks. Tom is passionate about sharing his admiration and knowledge with everyone that he can and believes strongly that providing life-changing experiences will ultimately strengthen the conservation community we need to protect our wildlife.
Dani Cotoli Gomez
Dani is a conservationist, dive instructor and has been a core member of the Protect What You Love team since 2021. He has guided trips in Palau, Australia, and has been working on our Fuvahmulah Experience since 2024. As a passionate ambassador for marine ecosystems, Dani advocates for the marine world at every opportunity: supporting NGOs in research and conservation, arranging clean ups, and organising community dive trips. Dani has many skills which, when combined with his degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, have helped him to succeed in managing our clothing business and supporting the development of our marine Experiences.
Want to join us in 2027?
Complete our application form (below) and we'll be in contact with more details. Speak soon!
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FUVAHMULAH Experience FAQs
Yes, this experience will involve several scuba dives each day.
However, we will have access to a boat and will plan our diving based on the conditions and wildlife sightings in the area.
Some days we may opt not to scuba dive until later in the day if we feel it is more appropriate to free-dive/snorkel in certain situations. This may occur if we spot or are informed of faster-moving megafauna that are on the surface and in order to increase our chances/quality of interaction we may opt to save our scuba diving until later.
At a minimum, we require you to be a qualified Open Water diver with 10+ dives.
You are required to be confident in your diving ability, especially when diving with megafauna such as sharks.
Advanced certification is preferred.
All scuba diving gear will be provided. Excluding a Dive computer, so you must bring your own.
Freediving fins and weight belts will not be provided and we suggest you bring your own if you have them.
Weights will be provided.
Water temperature is between 27C-32C Degrees. If you tend to run cold we suggest bringing your own wetsuit.
The fully inclusive cost of the trip is $4,800 AUD per person. However, our shared room rate is $4,600 pp.
Weather is unpredictable. However, we have chosen to run this trip in the best season for ocean going adventures in the Maldives.
If the weather is very bad, and we deem it unsafe to dive, there are many activities we can do to enjoy our time.
We can visit the local Fuvahmulah mud baths, complete shark science seminars and run photography & editing workshops. Or if you want to relax, there are cafes and stunning beaches to visit. Swimming is almost always possible even when raining (water is 30 degrees Celsius!).
The boat is a traditional flat-top Maldivian dhoni with a great sundeck up on the roof and a toilet!
Absolutely! This is what this trip is all about! We aim to give you all an experience that you would not receive as an ‘everyday tourist’. We are so fortunate to have scientists joining us on the Experience to provide us with detailed knowledge on the environment and wildlife that we are experiencing.
Yes. The hotel and each of the rooms has WiFi access!
By default, guests will have their own private room. Unless of course you have booked on as a pair, in which case we will allocate a shared room for you, either a twin or a double.
Good question...not much!
International flights/travel to Male Airport are not included but domestic flights from Male to Fuvahmulah are covered and arranged by us.
Cafe items, soft drinks, and food in betwen meals is not included.
All gear is provided for scuba dives (exc. dive computer).
Upon booking you must arrange international flights to land at Male International Airport on or before the day your trip begins. We will provide the time by which you should arrive in Male as well as flight recommendations. Please consult with us before booking.
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance and dive insurance is required.
Protect What You Love was founded on the Ningaloo Reef by a collective of wildlife enthusiasts to raise awareness and help protect the planet's vulnerable and most misunderstood wildlife and habitats. We felt that someone needed to help, so we did.