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The offers

The same whale shark waters as a $2,000-a-night resort. A fraction of the price.

Maamigili sits inside the South Ari Marine Protected Area, the only place on Earth where whale sharks live year-round. The waters resorts charge thousands to reach are a five-minute boat ride from our door. Two seven-night packages, from $333 per person, with every excursion, meal and transfer included.

Our two seven-night packages

Stay 7 · Pay 6

The Island Classic

7 nights · Deluxe room · Full-board

  • Free arrival pickup at Villa International Airport
  • Deluxe room, seven nights, you pay for six
  • Full-board meal plan for the entire stay
  • Turtle reef snorkelling tour
  • Private sandbank visit for a morning
  • Guided island tour with our crew
  • Return boat transfer (airport · hotel · Malé)
$333per person · 7 nights
Free cancellation up to 7 daysUnder 6 stay free
Reserve the Island Classic

Valid year-round, subject to availability.

“Be sure to take their whale shark plus sandbank tour. They go above and beyond to find whale sharks.”

Dasa, USA · Booking.com, February 2024
The full bill

What is not included

We believe in showing you the whole bill before you pay. These are not part of either package:

  • International flights to Malé
  • Domestic flight or speedboat Malé → Maamigili (≈ $145 by air, ≈ $45 by shared speedboat)
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional excursions beyond the package
  • Alcoholic beverages (Maamigili is a local island)
Honest value

What other guests have paid

Book the room, the boat trips and the transfers separately and a typical week for two on this island runs well past $1,500. Our packages fold in seven nights, all meals, the excursions and every transfer, from $333 per person.

Read the reviews and two phrases keep coming back: “value for money” and “affordable price.” We plan to keep it that way.

Before you book

The questions everyone asks

How do I book and pay?

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates. We confirm availability and the full price in writing before you commit, and we walk you through payment from there. Nothing extra is added on arrival.

Can I book as a solo traveller?

Yes. Package prices are per person based on two sharing, so message us for the solo rate for your dates. Solo guests are some of our favourite regulars, and you will not eat a single meal feeling like a stranger.

Can I change my dates after booking?

Life happens. Message us as early as you can and we will move your booking to new dates where availability allows, at no charge outside the 7-day window.

Is the whale shark sighting guaranteed?

No honest operator guarantees a wild animal. What we offer instead: resident year-round whale sharks, a crew that reads these waters daily, and better than nine trips in ten meeting a shark. Spend two or three mornings out and your odds are very high.

Fine print

No surprises on arrival

Validity
The Island Classic ($333pp) is valid year-round, subject to room availability. The Whale Shark Adventure ($450pp) is valid for stays 1 August – 31 December 2026.
Cancellation
Cancel up to 7 days before arrival for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are charged one night. Contact us directly for groups of four or more.
Children
Under 6 stay free in existing bedding. Ages 6–12 are charged 50% of the package rate. Please enquire for family room configurations.
Room upgrade
The complimentary upgrade in the Whale Shark Adventure is subject to availability at check-in and is not guaranteed.
Sightings
Whale shark encounters take place in protected waters. Sightings are wild and never staged. Local operators report encounter rates above 90% across all months.
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