Various species of cetaceans frequent the waters that surround the Maldives. A whale watching tour through the coastal waters can net you sightings of playful spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and Fraser's dolphins. The largest member of the dolphin family, the killer whale – so-called due to its ferocious predatory nature – can also be spotted moving in small pods here. Oceanic titans such as the blue whale, pilot whale, and the Bryde's whale also frequent these waters and can make for an unforgettable sighting.