Snorkel with Nurse Sharks and Explore Vaavu Atoll Maldives
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Snorkel with Nurse Sharks and Explore Vaavu Atoll Maldives
By SHADOWPALM TOURS
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Ages 0-65, max of 20 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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English
- Pictures & Videos
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Departure details
- Shadowpalm Tours, Maafushi, Maldives Reconfirm tour and number of travelers joining latest by 8:30 pm on the night before the tour by visiting shadowplam tour office or by contacting us through whatsapp. To start tour meet at shadowpalm tour office in Maafushi at 6:45 am.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 193055P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 193055P3
About the operator
SHADOWPALM TOURS
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Maafushi Island, Maldives
Joined in September 2019
#5 of 29 Tours & Activities in Maafushi Island
- David L00the state of the art underwater experienceGuys from Shadowpalm are like an essence of Maldives, they’re fun, easygoing and provide the state of the art underwater experience.
- theaportelli00Best snorkelling experience on Maafushi :))I recently chose to do two snorkelling tours with Shadowpalm Tours (whale shark and Vaavu Atoll), and I cannot stress enough just how incredible these experiences were. The reviews here and their Instagram page, which is full of stunning photos taken during their snorkelling tours, had convinced me to try them out, and I hope I can convince you to give them a try too. From the scenic boat trips to and from the snorkelling sites, to the amazing team of tour guys, the music and atmosphere on board and lunch on sandbanks, each snorkelling day was simply perfect. Lunch was never rushed; after eating there was plenty of time to explore the sandbank/beach (and even snorkel on your own, if you wanted to) before heading back to Maafushi. Whenever the guys spotted dolphins while driving to/from the snorkelling sites, they slowed the boat down for us to watch them jump and play until the dolphins moved on. Whenever we were snorkelling, they made sure to take plenty of photos and videos of everyone. The quality of these is amazing and I think this is the most incredible souvenir of one’s holiday to have and look back on. In my opinion, Shadowpalm Tours delivered an exceptional snorkelling experience, unrivalled by the other companies I had tried before I found them. I encourage you to book a day or ten with them for a snorkelling adventure that you will cherish forever!
- magdalenarA8722UC00The best of Maldives!Shadowpalm are absolutely unbeatable in everything they do. Willingness, helpfulness and a friendly approach are in the first place. Thanks to shadowpalm, we fell in love with the ocean. One again we want to thank you for your perfect service. You Are the best ❤️! We hope to see you next year. Anna and Mama (Magda)
- 712kl_rab00Fantastic holidayThe guys from shadow palm will give you an experience you will never forget. They will fulfill dreams you didn't know you had! 🌊🦈🌴🥥🇲🇻 Thanks a lot!
- K7126JAmaries00The best experiences in lifeShadowpalm company is the best possible choice for maldives tours, the guys looked after us perfectly, the photos and videos from the gopro and drones are wonderful and most of all their approach to people is priceless. We had a lot of fun with them, especially with Eeshaan, he is unpredictable and there was never a dull moment with him. We had wonderful moments with them full of diving in the Indian Ocean, dancing and laughing. Thanks to them, I have unforgettable experiences for a lifetime and fulfilled dreams. And it certainly wasn't the last time. Thank you guys!
- Stay4878914455300Whale Shark Adventures in MaldivesI have always wanted to see whale sharks in their natural habitat, and I was lucky enough to find a tour that offered this amazing opportunity. The tour was well-organized and informative. They picked me up from my hotel and took me to the boat, where they gave me a brief introduction and safety instructions. They also provided me with snorkeling gear and a wetsuit. The boat ride was smooth and scenic, and I enjoyed the views of the turquoise water and the palm-fringed islands. Citybit.in
- Navigator77024100Amazing experience 🩵Best of the Maldives! Boys are professionals! 7 days with them at sea is an unforgettable experience.They'll trying to make the best shots for everyone. They'll help you with everything.💙
- despinacy8800dont miss it! Best guides best tripsWhat can i say? the trips are amazing, whale sharks and sharks trips were incredible. The guys go above and beyond to help you experience the maldives to the fullest, Reebe, Ali, Ahmed and the rest of the guys( which i dont remember the names of you all, aorey guys) thank you for everything
- Wander6088597903100a large offer of tripsGreat trip organization, great photos, videos, willingness. Everyone is great, the best. I recommend taking trips with them in the Maldives.
- ganovatamara00Best day in my lifewant to express my deep gratitude to Shadowpalm Tours for organizing my special tour. If I say I'm happy, I won't say anything. It was amazing. I swam with sharks, dolphins, manta rays and rays, saw an insanely beautiful island in the near future. The guys from Shadowpalm are just incredible, so friendly, funny, patient, always ready to help and explain everything. I am incredibly happy that I turned to this agency, they made my dreams come true. Thank you, I didn't just have a tour, it was one of the best days of my life. You are the best! I hope that I will attend all your excursions. I wish your organization development and prosperity! Thank you for the brightest emotions!!!
- Culture1875751096700The bestAll trips Are excellent. We really enjoy it. There have been 💯 time full of laughting and good mood.
- Libča H00It's definitely worth itIt was excellent. We saw so many nurse sharks. The staff was very careful about us and also about sharks. I was little bit scared but they helped me to feel safe. We also visit ray spot at Fulidho and The sandbank. They made great videos of us under the water and also with drone. Thank you so much for this experience.
- Navigate6467037065800Great companywe were with this group of amazing people on 4 trips during our vacation. everything were perfect, professional attitude of staff, they were very kind, very helpful and funny. Really recommend this company during your stay in Maafushi.
- Sherpa4767934190600The best holidayWith my boyfriend, we decided to go to Maldives and we wanted to have very active vacation and collect some memories. All of our trips was with guys from shadow palms and we are more that happy that we were with them. They gave us full of experience and after every trip we had literally goosebumps from all the amazing things we we could see. Guys from shadow palms act like they’re your family and trying to do everything for you even if weather is not that good or something happened. They are very professional and they trying do their best to clients feel happy. They are one of the reasons why we are going to come back to Mafushi. Thanks!
- veronikapW2869GP00200% recommended to everyoneBoys from Shadowpalm are the best guys on the Maafushi island. They are caring, helpful, professional and funny all the time. Thank you for everything! I will never forget all the experiences I had thanks to you. Professional photos and videos are just the icing on the cake 🤍
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Tsvetelina G
Sofia, Bulgaria164 contributions
Feb 2021
We had the Vaavu excursion and the half-day snorkeling. Both were amazing. How often could you swim with sharks, dolphins, manta rays and turtles?! And the reefs were picturesque!
These guys are great, they make sure to create an experience you will remember a lifetime. They are really helpful and attentive to each one, they put so much efforts into helping me get closer to the animals and make the best pictures (as I am not a good swimmer). They treat you professionally and friendly at the same time. Totally worth it!
These guys are great, they make sure to create an experience you will remember a lifetime. They are really helpful and attentive to each one, they put so much efforts into helping me get closer to the animals and make the best pictures (as I am not a good swimmer). They treat you professionally and friendly at the same time. Totally worth it!
Written 7 February 2021
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Sabina
Sweden1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Solo
The best and funniest professionals you can get for your Maafushi trips. All the staff are truly passionate about their job and it just shows. Every detail is perfected to the last bits and pieces, from home made lunches in sustainable box lunches, via the music on the boat to amazing camera solution - you get it all. Guides are really great specialists in snorkling, captains are precise when navigating on the sea, I felt also very safe with them. I went to all the snorkeling trips they offer and I even decided to repeat two of them, thats how much I have enjoyed it.
Written 27 August 2022
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Mihai B
Craiova, Romania9 contributions
I recommend ShadowPalm, they are the best and most professional ... all trips with them they were an unforgettable experience, very helpful and kind. They benefit from the latest technology (drones, underwater cameras) to capture the most beautiful moments at the highest quality.
Written 18 January 2021
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Любов И
13 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Amazing experience! We did the shark snorkeling and Jack Sparrow Island trip. Everyone is super nice and helpful, we even went twice to some places because of the crowd. They make sure everyone is happy with the trips, photos and videos - would recommend 100%
Written 3 December 2021
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Pavlina
2 contributions
Feb 2023
I was on Maafushi island for 8 days, each day was amazing thanks to Shadowpalm tours. Their enthusiasm and sense of perfection in doing their best work gave the trips even deeper meaning. If you go to this island, definitely go on trips with Shadowpalm. I went on trips with them: half day, Vaavu Atoll, resort, fishtank, whaleshark, Jack Sparrow and they were all worth it. I definitely recommend them.
Written 20 February 2023
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Svetlana Tsaneva
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Friends
The trips are extremely well orginized. I am an inexperienced swimmer and at moments I really hesitated, but the guys took such good care of me, making sure I have the best experience, which I did. They are super professional, reliable and kind. They are also super fun. The pictures and videos they take with the drone and under water are simply amazing.
I was with friends.
P.s. They are not my friends anymore
I was with friends.
P.s. They are not my friends anymore
Written 13 March 2021
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TravelExpert
511 contributions
We got the package for 50$, you need to book it after 8pm. The excursion is form 7,30am until 2pm. The team is very friendly and dedicated to their job.
Underwater photos are included in the package and there is a
Possibility for drone shoots for an extra charge to be paid at the booking time.
Just my 5 cents, don’t book excursions with the hotels as there more standardized, more expensive and for sure not of the same quality of Shadowpalm.
Underwater photos are included in the package and there is a
Possibility for drone shoots for an extra charge to be paid at the booking time.
Just my 5 cents, don’t book excursions with the hotels as there more standardized, more expensive and for sure not of the same quality of Shadowpalm.
Written 4 November 2022
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Leoš N
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Friends
Unbeatable experience!!!
Guys from ShadowPalm are professionals at the highest level and always do everything to make your wishes come true. Thank you guys, hope to see you soon :)
Leeo N.
Guys from ShadowPalm are professionals at the highest level and always do everything to make your wishes come true. Thank you guys, hope to see you soon :)
Leeo N.
Written 9 August 2023
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Swati S
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I booked full day tour with Shadow palm ! The staff is super cool and supportive. All the dive sites were amazing and I enjoyed swimming sharks , dolphins etc. Good visit to sandbank and longest walkway. It was one of the best day tours I have experienced. Super cool vibes on the boat with good music and dance 💃🏻
Book it and u won’t regret it for sure 👍🏻
Book it and u won’t regret it for sure 👍🏻
Written 21 January 2020
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Andrea B
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
The best of the best! Professional approach, great patience, above all, great fun during trips! Thanks to the guys, we took away incredible experiences from the Maldives, which they also photographed and filmed for us. They were always very helpful. The trips were well organized, the communication was top notch and they always explained everything to us. Special thanks to Eeshaan not only for lots of fun and a great atmosphere on every trip, but especially for helping me overcome my mom's fear of snorkeling. At the end of the holiday she dived absolutely brilliantly, thank you very much for that! We highly recommend SHADOWPALM to all ten and look forward to coming again.. 🤙
Written 7 August 2023
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