Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

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Highlights

  • Escape the bustle of city life and relax on a beautiful sandbank.

  • Snorkel two spectacular locations to discover The Maldives unique marine ecosystem.

  • Keep your eyes open to spot turtles, reef sharks, sting rays and more.

  • Forget about safety concerns with our certified briefings and guides accompanying you.

  • Enjoy sunset with a chance to spot dolphins

Summary

Following a Responsible Snorkeling briefing we combine 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. Sites are selected on the day dependent on weather and ocean conditions but you can be assured of encountering a colourful array of marine life.We finish the afternoon cruising the ocean in search of dolphins.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
6
Pricing (From)
Adult: (13-99 years)
$145.00
Child: (6-12 years)
$72.00
Infant: (0-5 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Fashuimaa Hingun, Fashuimaa Hingun, Hulhumale, Greater Male', MV

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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. 

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.

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What’s included?

  • Return transfer to Hulhumale’ jetty by speedboat

  • Snorkeling equipment/ Fish ID Card

  • Buoyancy aid

  • 500ml water

  • Sun umbrella

  • Services of Snorkeling Guide

  • Local Taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs

Things to know

Before you book

  • 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.

  • 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.

Before you go

  • Face Mask

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Re-fillable water bottle

  • Beach towel

  • Water resistant reef friendly sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Camera

  • Snacks

  • Money for personal expenditure

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • 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

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.

Cancellation Policy

    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

Redemption information

    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.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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Traveling with Secret Paradise isn’t just about exploring the Maldives and enjoying the natural beauty, it’s about discovering authentic experiences and off-the-beaten-path locations that you didn’t even know were there to discover. 

Secret Paradise guides enable you to connect with both Maldivian culture, local communities and the environment, going beyond the realms of a traditional Maldives holiday.

Based in the Maldives we ensure our sustainable actions are not just limited to our tours. Our team and our guests are involved with local NGOs – Nonprofit making organizations that are independent of the government and focus on environmental and social issues. We support coral planting and reef rehabilitation programs, the protection of seagrass, local island clean up events and plastic recycling to just name a few.

So if you are looking to discover the Maldives beyond the luxury resorts as the team at Secret Paradise say #letusguideyou.

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