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North and South Malé atolls offer reefs, cleaning stations and easy first-day access. Ari Atoll is the strongest option for whale shark encounters. Baa Atoll is compelling for seasonal manta aggregations at Hanifaru Bay.

• Malé atolls: accessible, varied reef and current-driven drift snorkels.
• Ari Atoll: whale shark routes year-round, with best density from June to November.
• Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay): UNESCO biosphere reserve, manta aggregations in southwest monsoon.

Whale sharks frequent Ari Atoll year-round but concentrate from June to November. Manta cleaning stations in North Malé are active from December to April. Baa Atoll's manta aggregations peak from May to November during the southwest monsoon.

• Mantas at North Malé cleaning stations: December to April.
• Whale sharks at Ari Atoll: highest density June to November.
• Manta aggregation at Hanifaru Bay (Baa): May to November.