SHADOWPALM TOURS
SHADOWPALM TOURS
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Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingSwim with DolphinsPrivate ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingPhotography ToursSpeed Boats ToursDay Trips
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
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Specialised in adventure & cultural day tours from Maafuhsi Island. Our schedule daily tours are guaranteed to experience best of Maldives. Our team is well experienced and trained to give you the comfortable, memorable experience.
Maafushi Island, Maldives
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Mariajean
Granada, Spain15 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Horror of company and experience: they have a beautiful Instagram and we went with them for that reason and because we met them through Ana. When we arrived they put us on a boat with 30 people like cans of sardines. They kept us at the port, suffocating from the heat, waiting for an hour. Since there were so many of us, it was a disaster to jump and get on the boat. Then in the office for another two hours to give us the photos, which were terrible and they had lost half of them. The guides were drunk at night in the office doing stupid things. They are all kids. There are many better agencies now in Maafushi. The next day we went with Sea Monkeys and the experience was brutal. I give them a 10! Everything wonderful, punctual, photons, respect for animals. Everything that does not have a shadowpalm has a guide that did nothing more than touch the rays when we all know that animals DO NOT TOUCH THEMSELVES. This company is unfortunate
Written 17 June 2024
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Stefanie B
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Had a trip last year (October 2023) with one of my best friends and we were recommended to go to Shadow Palm Tours. Had the absolute best experience with them, the crew are so lovely and patient with each client, makes each tour special and brings life to the moment.
Had such a fun time that i took my mother and brother to the same island and made use of Shadow Palm again.
They never disappoint.
Yet again, they are patient, takes your safety into consideration and makes sure that you capture each moment with special videos and pictures.
They give extra attention to people who can’t swim and families, by taking family underwater pictures and videos.
They don’t shut anyone out, they try to give the best experience to everyone.
I would go back to them every single time and recommend them to everyone i know.
They truly are the absolute best from all the tour groups on the island.
Had such a fun time that i took my mother and brother to the same island and made use of Shadow Palm again.
They never disappoint.
Yet again, they are patient, takes your safety into consideration and makes sure that you capture each moment with special videos and pictures.
They give extra attention to people who can’t swim and families, by taking family underwater pictures and videos.
They don’t shut anyone out, they try to give the best experience to everyone.
I would go back to them every single time and recommend them to everyone i know.
They truly are the absolute best from all the tour groups on the island.
Written 29 June 2024
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kristynaholan
15 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We have had an amazing experience with Shadowpalm and their team. We did 4 trips and every one exceeded our expectations.
The whole team's positive and friendly attitude makes the trips even more exceptional. They will brief you about everything, show you the underwater world, and take nice photos for you.
We managed to see whale sharks, manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, turtles, and many kinds of fish and corals.
Thank you once again for making our stay in Maldives unforgettable.💙🦈🤿
The whole team's positive and friendly attitude makes the trips even more exceptional. They will brief you about everything, show you the underwater world, and take nice photos for you.
We managed to see whale sharks, manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, turtles, and many kinds of fish and corals.
Thank you once again for making our stay in Maldives unforgettable.💙🦈🤿
Written 21 January 2024
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Вероника С
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Couples
We had an amazing trip with Shadow palm team! All members are really professional, they really tried their best to give us the best experience in our beautiful trip to the Maldives and I can say that it was awesome! Many thanks for all members of the team❤️
Written 29 September 2024
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Kristina Damjanovic
Split, Croatia4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This was the best tour we did on our vacation at Maafushi island. The crew from Shadow palm tours is very friendly and Eeshaan was a great tour guide. We did a trip to a local island, “Jack Sparrow island” and snorkeling on a ship wreck. This was a full-day trip and we loved every minute of it. I highly recommend Shadow palm tours and I would 100% do it again!
Written 23 November 2021
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Çağrı Çağatay Göçer
Bursa, Türkiye18 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
I definitely recommend them. They are the best in the Maldives. My experience is as follows: Before going to the Maldives, I did some research on which island I should go to and what I could do there. A friend of mine definitely suggested that I go to Maafushi Island, stay there and participate in activities with Shadowpalm Tour. I contacted them before going to the Maldives. I learned about the activities they organized and planned my holiday accordingly. I participated in activities for 3 days during the 4 incredible days I was there. We participated in the Whaleshark tour on the 1st day. They took us to the area where whalesharks are most likely to be seen in the world. Despite this, they did not leave it to chance and started searching with a drone. Finally, we were able to find a whaleshark. I had participated in these activities in a few different countries before, but this was the most professional. We searched for Manta on the same day and were able to swim with Manta. On the 2nd day, we participated in the Vaavu Atoll Explore tour. We swam with Nursesharks. We stopped by a local island and saw stingrays there. We received an announcement the same day and Orcas were seen in an area close to us. We quickly went to the Orcas. We joined the snorkel tour on the 3rd day. We swam in 2 different reefs. We saw many reef fish. We were able to see more than one sea turtle and a blacktip reef shark.
Written 8 September 2024
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Thu Ha Nguyen
Prague, Czech Republic9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I have experienced couple of tours around the globe, Shadowpalm is very exceptional. I have never seen so much care as guys such as Ishaan and Saaidh gave us during trip. They are so entertaining and would do anything, to make us happy and have the best memories captured with their drones and go pro.
We attented 5 different trips, all of them were worth every penny!
We attented 5 different trips, all of them were worth every penny!
Written 30 October 2022
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Lucie S
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
The best memory Im keeping in my heart. Still can't believe how all the people from Shadowpalm are treating the guests, they are always trying to find a way for you to have the best moments in your life. Even though when you are swimming in the wild water with sharks they are always making you feel save and enjoy the moments to the fullest.
Trips with Shadowpalm are always full filled with joy, fun, great food, music and smile faces from the crew.
Shadowpalm is more like a family to me and I can't wait to be back on the speed boat because the atmosphere and energy there is something I can't even describe.
Trips with Shadowpalm are always full filled with joy, fun, great food, music and smile faces from the crew.
Shadowpalm is more like a family to me and I can't wait to be back on the speed boat because the atmosphere and energy there is something I can't even describe.
Written 4 May 2022
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ganovatamara
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
want 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!!!
Written 3 August 2023
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Explore12237085527
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Unsurpassed experiences, good vibes and best staff.
We did 4 different and WONDERFULL excursions with them. I highly recommend this great team of professionals. You can feel their love and respect for the sea. Best team eveeeeer! Thanks for everything!
They have Spanish or Spanish-speaking guides, so there are always many Spaniards on the excursions.
We did 4 different excursions with them and they were all WONDERFUL! I highly recommend this team of professionals. They convey their love and respect for the sea and an amazing good vibe. They have Spanish or Spanish-speaking guides, so on excursions there are always many Spaniards. All the staff are great and treated us super well. We felt at home. Unsurpassed and personal experiences that we will always remember (like the first humpback whale with Anna!!!). They're all love. Thank you so much!
We did 4 different and WONDERFULL excursions with them. I highly recommend this great team of professionals. You can feel their love and respect for the sea. Best team eveeeeer! Thanks for everything!
They have Spanish or Spanish-speaking guides, so there are always many Spaniards on the excursions.
We did 4 different excursions with them and they were all WONDERFUL! I highly recommend this team of professionals. They convey their love and respect for the sea and an amazing good vibe. They have Spanish or Spanish-speaking guides, so on excursions there are always many Spaniards. All the staff are great and treated us super well. We felt at home. Unsurpassed and personal experiences that we will always remember (like the first humpback whale with Anna!!!). They're all love. Thank you so much!
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Written 8 August 2024
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Hi, how to contact you? We'll start our vacation in December. I want to go on an excursion with you
Written 3 October 2023
Do you guys have transportation from Male to Maafushi?
Written 28 July 2020
Hello. We want to swim with waleshark is it possible? We are write now in kurumba
Written 31 January 2020
Hi! We would like to buy the half day trip with you, It is important to us to swim with dolphins, what is the day and hour of this trip because we are staying different island-Gulhi and Guraidhoo, do we have to buy it earlier?
Written 21 January 2020
we are family 3 adults we would like to have tour with you. we want to stay at mafushi 30 December till3Jan. pls suggest me which hotel you recommend that you can pick up and the hotel that you think it's good and beautiful..wait for your kindness reply thanks supaporn
Written 27 November 2019
Zuzu
The Netherlands
The tours at shadowpalms are very good. I dont know what kind of hotel are you searching for?
Written 3 December 2019
Hi we’re a family of 2 adults & 3kids (15, 14 & 5 yr old) visiting 26 nov till 30 nov at maafushi. Looking to dolphin/ shark watch , fishing and mild snorkelling .. any recommendations and costs involved pls... Thks!
Written 22 November 2019
Zuzu
The Netherlands
Hi, so sorry for the late reply. Honestly shadowpalms is the best! There was a family on the halfday tour with little kids and they all saw the turtles and nemos. The team takes really care of everyone and knows how to handle yound and old! The costs are different. The halfday tour is 25 dollars and the fullday tour is 50 dollars. I highly recommend you to do the tours at shadowpalms. I hope
This answer is not too late. I wish you a good time and like to hear your experience!
Written 3 December 2019
Hi we’re a family of 2 adults 2 youth N 1 5 yr old child visiting 27 nov till 30 nov at maafushi. Looking to dolphin/ shark watch , fishing and mild snorkelling .. any recommendations and costs involved pls... Thks!
Written 18 November 2019
Curious704047
Katy, Texas
We are on Oceania Nautica arriving at 3PM on December 18 and leaving on Dec. 19 at Noon. Is there anyway we could do the Vaavu Atoll tour on one of those days?
Written 16 November 2019
Zuzu
The Netherlands
The tours start early in the morning. You will be back at 4 pm so I think it is very possible to do the tour and highly recommend you to do them. You can also book the tours online.
Written 3 December 2019
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