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Maldives Freediving With Tiger Sharks

Maldives Freediving With Tiger Sharks

Trip Highlights

Freedive with Tiger Sharks

experience diving with these amazing animals in a safe and relaxed environment. Daily sightings is the normal experience in this area with one of the largest resident populations in the world.

Daily Freediving

Dive with Tiger Sharks each day, and explore the surrounding reefs of Fuvahmulah

Relax & recharge

With an inclusive package of domestic flights, transfers, accommodation and breakfast included you can leave the organising to us and make the most of your holiday

Learn from experienced guides

Our guides are experienced freediving instructors and shark guides, there to make sure your in water experience is an amazing one

Guided breathwork

and stretching sessions to relax before each dive

Island Sunsets

Enjoy a coconut by the beach at sunset or take some time to explore this small local island

Shark education presentation

with our professional shark guides who join us for the trip.

Maldives Freediving With Tiger Sharks Retreat Overview

Experience the unforgettable thrill of freediving with tiger sharks in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives

This retreat offers a rare opportunity to freedive alongside these incredible animals in a safe, calm, and relaxed environment, guided by experienced professionals.

This area is home to one of the largest resident populations of tiger sharks in the world, with daily sightings the normal experience. 

Our team of certified freediving instructors and experienced shark guides are there to ensure every session is both safe and rewarding. 

Between dives, slow down and enjoy island life, sip a fresh coconut on the beach at sunset, take part in a guided breathwork or stretching session, or explore this charming local island.

With an inclusive package covering domestic flights, transfers, accommodation, and daily breakfast, you can leave the organising to us and focus on making the most of your time in the Maldives.

Book your spot now and discover the once in a lifetime experience of Freediving with Tiger Sharks.

FAQs

The dates for our Maldives Freediving Retreat make the most of the best diving conditions and visibility. Available dates can be found at the top of this page. 

  • 5 nights shared accommodation
  • Return domestic flights from Male to Fuvahmulah 
  • Airport transfers from Fuvahmulah Airport to the hotel & back
  • Daily breakfast
  • 8 diving sessions - a mixture of Tiger Shark & reef exploration dives.
  • Transport to and from the Harbour for all diving activities.
  • Breathwork & stretching sessions
  • Tiger Shark Education Presentation

A Freediving course is not included in our Maldives Freediving with Tiger Sharks Retreat.

This Retreat is ideal for Freedivers who are already certified. However it is also possible to join us as a snorkeler if you do not have a freediving certification.

If you wish to take a freediving certification course before the retreat, you can book a level 1 freediving course  here.

  • International flights to and from Male, Maldives
  • Visa & entry costs into Maldives
  • Meals & drinks other than those specified
  • Diving Equipment (rental equipment is available)

Private Room Upgrade: 

$250 for the trip, upgrades are limited and subject to availability.

Freediving Rental Equipment:

  • A full set of freediving equipment is available for the duration of the trip - $200 
  • Weights for the duration of the trip - $60

Note: Although masks & snorkels are available to rent, we would recommend you have your own freediving mask and snorkel for this trip to ensure the best fit and the most comfortable experience.

Freediving Retreat Packing List:

  • Freediving Gear (hire gear is available)
    • Mask and snorkel
    • Freediving Fins
    • Weight belt & weights
  • Wetsuit - 1mm to 3mm
  • Swimwear
  • Comfortable clothes that cover your knees and shoulders
  • Beach towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Yoga mat (optional)
  • Personal toiletries

Plan to arrive in Maldives at Male Airport Airport by early morning on the first day of the retreat. Your domestic flight to Fuvahmulah will be booked for later that day. Plan to leave Male in the late afternoon or evening on the last day of the retreat.

We will communicate your exact domestic flight booking after you have booked.

If you wish to arrive to Fuvahmulah earlier or leave later, there is some flexibility on the domestic flight bookings (subject to availability). Please advise us via email at the time of your booking. 

Accommodation Overview

We will stay together at Apex Villa and Wanderlust Resort (pictured), not far from the harbour and central to the beach, shops and restaurants. With an onsite restaurant, air conditioned rooms and free wifi your stay will be relaxed and comfortable.

Transfers to and from all our activities for the week are included and the hotel is just 5 minutes drive from the harbour.

Included is accommodation in a twin share room. If you are travelling on your own we will pair you up with another freediver to share with.

There is the option to upgrade to a private room at an extra cost, subject to availability.

Optional Upgrades

Don’t fancy sharing a room? Upgrade to a private room! Availability is limited.

Private Room +$250

Retreat Schedule

The below schedule is an example, subject to variation. We will always choose the best dive sites for the days weather conditions and prioritise as much in water time as possible. We’ll keep our eyes open for all sorts of amazing underwater animals, but of course specific sightings of wild animals can’t be guaranteed. 

Day 1Arrive in FuvahMulah
  • Airport transfer from Fuvahmulah Airport to the hotel 
  • Check in from 2pm
  • Group dinner and get to know your new freediving family
Day 2Dive With Tiger Sharks
  • Begin the day with a breathwork session and a shark education presentation
  • Our first guided Tiger Shark Dive!
  • A reef exploration dive
Days 3 - 5Daily SCHEDULE
  • Daily Tiger Shark Dives
  • Daily Reef Exploration Dives
  • A variety of stretching & breathwork sessions
  • Enjoy sunset coconuts, explore the island, share meals together.
Day 6DEPART FUVAHMULAH
  • Check out at 10am
  • Transfer from the hotel to the Airport for your flight back to Male

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Ready to book your Maldives Freediving with Tiger Sharks retreat? Book now or contact us for more information.

Learn to freedive with expert instructors & small classes in a safe and supportive environment.