GX Tours Animal Welfare Policy
At GX Tours Maldives, we believe that exploring the ocean responsibly means protecting its natural inhabitants and ensuring that every encounter respects the well-being of marine life. We are committed to promoting sustainable, ethical, and conservation-focused tourism practices.
Our Commitment
All GX Tours experiences are designed around observation only. We do not permit touching, chasing, feeding, or otherwise interacting with marine wildlife. This applies to manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, reef sharks, and all other marine animals.
We uphold the principle that wild animals must be free to express their natural behaviors in their natural environment, without stress, harm, or coercion caused by human activity.
Key Guidelines
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No touching or handling of marine wildlife under any circumstances.
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No feeding or baiting animals to encourage interaction.
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Maintain respectful distances from whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, sharks, and dolphins at all times.
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No chasing or blocking movement of animals; they must have full freedom of choice and control.
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Snorkeling & diving practices are conducted with minimal disturbance to the reef and ecosystems.
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Group sizes are limited to prevent overcrowding and stress to wildlife.
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Boating practices follow best safety and sustainability standards, avoiding reef damage and reducing underwater noise pollution.
Our Welfare Principles
This policy is guided by the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare:
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Freedom from hunger and thirst
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Freedom from discomfort
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Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
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Freedom to express natural behavior
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Freedom from fear and distress
What Guests Can Expect
By joining GX Tours, you are supporting responsible marine tourism that:
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Promotes awareness and appreciation of ocean life.
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Protects fragile ecosystems in the Maldives.
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Ensures encounters remain natural, educational, and conservation-oriented.
Every guest plays a vital role in protecting marine wildlife. Your choice to observe respectfully helps safeguard these ecosystems for generations to come.
✅ By participating in any activities of GX Tours, you confirm your agreement to adhere to this Animal Welfare Policy.
Our Commitment
All GX Tours experiences are designed around observation only. We do not permit touching, chasing, feeding, or otherwise interacting with marine wildlife. This applies to manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, reef sharks, and all other marine animals.
We uphold the principle that wild animals must be free to express their natural behaviors in their natural environment, without stress, harm, or coercion caused by human activity.
Key Guidelines
-
No touching or handling of marine wildlife under any circumstances.
-
No feeding or baiting animals to encourage interaction.
-
Maintain respectful distances from whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, sharks, and dolphins at all times.
-
No chasing or blocking movement of animals; they must have full freedom of choice and control.
-
Snorkeling & diving practices are conducted with minimal disturbance to the reef and ecosystems.
-
Group sizes are limited to prevent overcrowding and stress to wildlife.
-
Boating practices follow best safety and sustainability standards, avoiding reef damage and reducing underwater noise pollution.
Our Welfare Principles
This policy is guided by the internationally recognized Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare:
-
Freedom from hunger and thirst
-
Freedom from discomfort
-
Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
-
Freedom to express natural behavior
-
Freedom from fear and distress
What Guests Can Expect
By joining GX Tours, you are supporting responsible marine tourism that:
-
Promotes awareness and appreciation of ocean life.
-
Protects fragile ecosystems in the Maldives.
-
Ensures encounters remain natural, educational, and conservation-oriented.
Every guest plays a vital role in protecting marine wildlife. Your choice to observe respectfully helps safeguard these ecosystems for generations to come.
✅ By participating in any activities of GX Tours, you confirm your agreement to adhere to this Animal Welfare Policy.