Wildlife holidays in Maldives
Wildlife holidays in the Maldives aren’t reserved for divers; sparkling seas brimming with fish can be seen while snorkelling and swimming, or from the deck of small ship cruise. From sharks and rays to colourful corals, the marine life here is legendary, and both experienced divers and beginners can find suitable sites to explore ship wrecks or learn the basics.
15 Wildlife holidays in Maldives found
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives whale shark conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,349 to US $2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 1 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Save $400 per person on August 2026 departure.
Maldives holidays, wildlife cruise
Awake to the sun rising over the azure ocean
From £3,299£3,149 to £3,679£3,579 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov
Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Research Expedition
Join the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
From £2,189 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Sep, 1 Nov, 23 Dec
2027: 11 Apr, 5 May, 17 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Sep, 11 Oct, 2 Nov
2027: 11 Apr, 5 May, 17 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Sep, 11 Oct, 2 Nov
Save £100 per person when booking any Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Research Expedition departure before 30th August 2026
Maldives Manta ray snorkelling and Island hopping tour
Island hop Baa Atoll Maldives supporting manta-ray research
From US $1,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug
2027: 1 Aug
2027: 1 Aug
Save $200 on all 2026 departures
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Maldives turtle conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives turtle conservation cruise including local experts
From US $2,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Maldives manta ray conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives manta ray conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Aug, 10 Oct
Turtle conservation in the Maldives
Live in the paradise of Maldives & assist a marine centre
From US $2,500 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
Get 10% off when you book to travel between now and 31 December 2026. Bring a friend and both get 15% off!
Family volunteering with turtles in the Maldives
Family volunteering in the paradise of the Maldives
From US $1,650 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
Book for any date before April 2027 and get 10% off - enquire now!
Maldives local islands tour, 5 days
An immersive Maldives trip both above and below the ocean
From US $1,499 to US $1,649 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Liveaboard whale shark conservation holiday, Maldives
Based aboard dedicated research vessel in South Ari Atoll
From €2,900 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Sep, 1 Nov, 23 Dec
2027: 11 Apr, 5 May, 17 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Sep, 11 Oct, 2 Nov
2027: 11 Apr, 5 May, 17 Jun, 3 Jul, 21 Sep, 11 Oct, 2 Nov
Maldives marine conservation cruising holiday
The South Ari Atoll is a thriving marine sanctuary
From €4,000 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Feb
Sri Lanka and Maldives 14 day holiday
The magic of Sri Lanka's highlights & idyllic Maldives stay
From £3,349 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Maldives boutique dive holiday, Dhigurah Island
Maldives All Inclusive dive hotel built by divers for divers
From US $620 to US $900 per double room per night
Accommodation
Maldives uncovered, island hopping tour
Discover authentic Maldives beyond the luxury resorts
From £4,925 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us tomorrow after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Off the beaten track Maldives island hopping holiday
A journey of culture, marine life and environmental discovery
From US $1,899 to US $2,599 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
