Secret Paradise Maldives

History of "Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise"

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Version 9 – February 25, 2021 09:18

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Version 8 – February 25, 2021 09:17

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '12'
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '12'

Version 7 – February 25, 2021 09:17

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Redemption type
  • voucher
Trip difficulty
  • Easy
Timezone
  • Asia/Karachi
  • Europe/London
Duration from
  • 4.0
Duration unit
  • hours
  • minutes
Category
  • Day Trips & Excursions
  • Tours & Sightseeing
Rails Timezone
  • Karachi
  • London

Version 5 – February 25, 2021 09:13

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Group info
  • Maximun 6 person
Special service
  • Private Tours Available upon request.
Voucher info
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • • A dress code is required to enter the grounds of the mosques. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • • For cruise passengers: If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
  • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
  • Hotel pickups in Greater Male' are an additional charge and commence.
  • We are unable to collect from resorts and local islands outside of the Greater Male' Area.
  • Things to bring:
  • Beach Towel for water based activities, Sunscreen, Water, Snacks, camera
  • For all water based activities we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • What to wear:
  • Swimwear for water based activities, Loose lightweight clothing,  sunglasses, sun hat
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Version 4 – February 25, 2021 09:13

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Booking cutoff
  • 6
Valid type
  • only_date_reservation
Know Before You Go
  • beach towel, camera, face mask, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for personal expenditure, re-fillable water bottle, snacks, water resistant reef friendly sunscreen
Know Before You Book
  • by joining the tour you knowingly and freely acknowledge all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as covid-19., guests agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of covid-19 and contact secret paradise by email if he/she experiences symptoms of covid-19 within 14 days after participating in a secret paradise tour or activity., while participating in tours & activities provided by secret paradise maldives social distancing must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to covid-19. secret paradise has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of covid-19, however, secret paradise cannot guarantee that its guest's, partners, or others will not become infected.
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Version 3 – February 25, 2021 09:10

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Included
  • 500ml water, buoyancy aid, local taxes, return transfer to hulhumale’ jetty by speedboat, services of snorkeling guide, snorkeling equipment/ fish id card, sun umbrella
  • 500ml water, buoyancy aid, local taxes, return transfer to hulhumale’ jetty by speedboat, services of snorkeling guide, snorkeling equipment, sun umbrella
Additional Info
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking. Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately, The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind. For cruise ship passengers: at time of booking, passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name & docking time. Not wheelchair accessible. Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel and Tourism Council. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Health
  • All our guide team are: * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations. * Emergency First Responder Certified * Level Three International Life Guard Certified. Our guides receive monthly PCR test. Guides will conduct a health screening questionnaire and check your temperature at time of meeting.
  • All our guide team are: * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations. * Emergency First Responder Certified * Level Three International Life Guard Certified

Version 2 – February 25, 2021 09:08

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Highlights
  • enjoy sunset with a chance to spot dolphins, escape the bustle of city life and relax on a beautiful sandbank., forget about safety concerns with our certified briefings and guides accompanying you., keep your eyes open to spot turtles, reef sharks, sting rays and more., snorkel two spectacular locations to discover the maldives unique marine ecosystem.
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Version 1 – February 25, 2021 09:07

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Short Description
  • Enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives island paradise with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company. Combining two snorkeling points filled with marine life and colourful coral with time on an untouched sandbank. Ideal for picnics or for merely enjoying time sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. The afternoon is completed cruising the ocean in search of dolphins as the sun sets.
  • Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation. 
  • Enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives island paradise with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale tour company. Combining two snorkeling points filled with marine life and colourful coral with time on an untouched sandbank. Ideal for picnics or for merely enjoying time sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. The afternoon is completed cruising the ocean in search of dolphins as the sun sets.
  • Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
Description
  • Make your way to the main Jetty in HULHUMALE and depart by speedboat on a small-group tour with your guide and boat captain. 
  • We head south to a beautiful sandbank set in a blue lagoon approximately 40 minutes from the capital. Relax on the sands under the shade of a sun umbrella, swim in the warm waters or snorkel the house reef. An ideal location to learn to snorkel with your guide or refresh your skills. 
  • Leaving the sandbank visit two of the best snorkeling points close to Male. Sites vary, depending on weather and current conditions, but you can be guaranteed an abundance of colorful tropical fish and coral life. 
  • Following a safety briefing and a briefing on responsible snorkeling, put on your provided fins, mask, and snorkel and jump into the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Keep your eyes open for sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays the Maldives are home to; youngsters will want to be on the lookout for Nemo (aka clown fish). 
  • Your snorkel guide will not only act as your 'spotter' to point out marine life that may not have caught your eye, but will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring your equipment is comfortable and you feel safe in the water. Buoyancy aids are available if needed, but participants should have the ability to swim unaided. 
  • As the sun begins to set turning the sky to a blaze of color, your boat captain will head to the east of Hulhumale to a channel where there is a high probability of seeing dolphins. Please note: as these are marine creatures in their natural habitat there is never a guarantee of sightings. 
  • The 4-hour afternoon itinerary concludes at the starting point.
  • Make your way to the main Jetty in HULHUMALE and depart by speedboat on a small-group tour with your guide and boat captain.
  • We head south to a beautiful sandbank set in a blue lagoon approximately 40 minutes from the capital. Relax on the sands under the shade of a sun umbrella, swim in the warm waters or snorkel the house reef. An ideal location to learn to snorkel with your guide or refresh your skills.
  • Leaving the sandbank visit two of the best snorkeling points close to Male. Sites vary, depending on weather and current conditions, but you can be guaranteed an abundance of colorful tropical fish and coral life.
  • Following a safety briefing and a briefing on responsible snorkeling, put on your provided fins, mask, and snorkel and jump into the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Keep your eyes open for sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays the Maldives are home to; youngsters will want to be on the lookout for Nemo (aka clown fish).
  • Your snorkel guide will not only act as your 'spotter' to point out marine life that may not have caught your eye, but will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring your equipment is comfortable and you feel safe in the water. Buoyancy aids are available if needed, but participants should have the ability to swim unaided.
  • As the sun begins to set turning the sky to a blaze of color, your boat captain will head to the east of Hulhumale to a channel where there is a high probability of seeing dolphins. Please note: as these are marine creatures in their natural habitat there is never a guarantee of sightings.
  • The 4-hour afternoon itinerary concludes at the starting point.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '12'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '12'
  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • All our guide team are: * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations. * Emergency First Responder Certified * Level Three International Life Guard Certified
  • All our guide team are:
  • * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations.
  • * Emergency First Responder Certified
  • * Level Three International Life Guard Certified
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Voucher info
  • Things to bring:
  • Beach Towel for water based activities, Sunscreen, Water, Snacks, camera
  • For all water based activities we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • What to wear:
  • Swimwear for water based activities, Loose lightweight clothing,  sunglasses, sun hat
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • Things to bring:
  • Beach Towel for water based activities, Sunscreen, Water, Snacks, camera
  • For all water based activities we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • What to wear:
  • Swimwear for water based activities, Loose lightweight clothing,  sunglasses, sun hat
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
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