3 nightsRangali · South Ari Atoll
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Ithaa undersea restaurant, whale sharks, two islands and a bridge
View resortMaldives package · 6 nights
Whale Sharks & Dhoni Suites
Ari Atoll, then South Malé
Six nights: the undersea restaurant and resident whale sharks of South Ari, then a tiny island of dhoni-shaped suites
- 6nights
- 2stays
- November to Aprilbest season
- Honeymoonsideal for
- 3nConrad Maldives Rangali Island
- 3nCOMO Cocoa Island
Overview
Three nights at Conrad Rangali, two islands joined by a long bridge, in the atoll where whale sharks are resident year-round. Then three nights at COMO Cocoa Island, overwater suites shaped like Maldivian boats and a superb house reef.
South Ari Atoll is one of the few places on earth where whale sharks stay all year, and Conrad Rangali is home to Ithaa, the first all-glass undersea restaurant. COMO Cocoa Island is the counterpoint: 33 suites, COMO Shambhala wellness, and one of the best house reefs in the Malé atolls.
Day by day
Conrad Maldives Rangali IslandDays 1–3 · 3 nights
Day 1Arrive, transfer to Rangali
South Ari Atoll, reached by seaplane in daylight hours.
Day 2Looking for whale sharks
A boat trip to the outer reef where the whale sharks feed. Encounters are likely, not guaranteed.
Day 3Dinner under the sea
A slow morning between the two islands, then a table at Ithaa with the reef on every side.
COMO Cocoa IslandDays 4–6 · 3 nights
Day 4Across to Cocoa Island
South Malé Atoll and a suite shaped like a traditional dhoni.
Day 5The house reef
Snorkel straight from the island, then a COMO Shambhala treatment.
Day 6A day of nothing
Kept free on purpose — a sandbank picnic can be added.
Day 7Speedboat to Malé
Cocoa Island is close enough to the airport for a later flight.
Where you stay
3 nights
3 nightsMakunufushi · South Malé Atoll
COMO Cocoa Island
Dhoni-shaped overwater suites, COMO Shambhala, the house reef
View resortIncluded
- Transfers between airport, South Ari and South Malé atolls
- One dinner or lunch at Ithaa undersea restaurant
- Whale shark excursion from Rangali
- COMO Shambhala treatment at Cocoa Island
- Every transfer between flights, boats and resorts
- One planner on WhatsApp, before and during the trip
Good to know
- Resort islands are private. Alcohol is served on them and not on inhabited local islands.
- Seaplanes do not fly after dark — a late arrival into Malé means an airport hotel night.
- Half-board and all-inclusive plans matter here more than anywhere: there is nowhere else to eat.
Questions
How long is the Whale Sharks & Dhoni Suites itinerary?
6 nights: 3 nights at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, then 3 nights at COMO Cocoa Island.
When should I travel?
November to April
What does Whale Sharks & Dhoni Suites cost?
On request — the routing is quoted whole (villas, inter-island transfers and flights) against your dates. WhatsApp us for the full figure within two hours.
