Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Through education of both guests and locals we strive to protect the environment in which we operate and limit wherever possible any negative impact preserving this country's unique location for generations to come.

Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified.

We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

Private tours available upon request.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do provide snorkeling equipment on all our tours but please feel free to bring along your own mask and snorkel. Not only will you be assured your mask fits your face properly and is comfortable and less likely to have leakage, it will also lower any health associated risks. We find that peace of mind goes a long way.

Tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.

Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Services of Snorkeling Guide

Fish Identification Card

Bottled water

Sun Umbrella/Water

All local tax

Snorkeling equipment/Buoyancy Aid

Gratuities

Pick Up from airport, hotels or the cruise jetty

Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs

What To Expect

Your guide who will be wearing a Secret Paradise t Shirt and holding a Secret Paradise logo board will meet with you at the designated meeting point, Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty. We travel 45 minutes by speedboat to a sandbank, ideal for picnics or for merely enjoying time sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. Following a Responsible Snorkeling briefing we snorkel at the sandbank and will take in one further snorkel point upon leaving the sandbank. Both points are filled with marine life and coral. 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 as the sun begins to set.

Options

Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

Reviews

4.98

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Day of Snorkeling - Highly Recommend
Stephen F,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a fantastic day! We snorkeled two different areas seeing reef sharks, octopus, turtles, more fish than can name, and starfish. Our guide, Kamey, was very informative and made everyone, even the less experienced snorkelers, very comfortable in the water. We snorkeled about 1.25 hours at the first stop and enjoyed a leasurely walk with watermelon at the sand bar prior to snorkeling for about another hour. We ended the day watching dolphins play as the sun set.
Great
REMI L,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very nice experience with a great, friendly and professional crew. We recommend highly to discover the reefs.
Excursion in the Maldives
Omar L,
Nov 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A private speed boat with Ub and his crew. Enjoyed 3 different diving sites. Saw several different types of fish, string rays, dolphins, & a shark in open waters. Stopped off on Himmafushi for photos ops and a quick bite to eat. Afterwards went to a sandbank for more photo opportunities! Ub handled all cameras and assisted with amazing shots! Cruising back to the port had fresh watermelon and a beautiful sunset.
Best sunset cruise in the Maldives
Polina K,
Jul 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I had a great snorkelling cruise with Ub & his crew, totally recommend ! saw lots of colorful fishes, some turtles, the water was amazing...the sandbank was pretty cool too. And at sunset, lots of dolphins were jumping around ! Just great. Do not miss when in the Maldives!
Idyllic Underwater Sightseeing on a massive coral reef!
James L,
Jan 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00
This snorkeling expedition was a surreal experience where I was taken to the best snorkeling sites in the Maldives and with the gentle current carrying me along the edge of the reef I was able to view an incredible assortment of marine life!