Snorkeling with Manta Rays from Maafushi

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Manta rays are large rays are found in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical waters. They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplankton, which they gather with their open mouths as they swim. On this precious day, we will pick you from Maafushi marina and will take you to where you may encountering these marine giants in South male atoll. Snorkeling and swimming with them (with the assistance of our experienced guides) will be an interesting experience. Underwater photos and videos will be provided free of charge, to keep this moment with you forever. In the end of the experience, we will reach back to Maafushi marina along the memories grabbed across this enchanting experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Beach towel

Underwater photos and videos

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Service of experienced guides

Speedboat transfer

What To Expect

We will meet you at the Marina and take you from Maafushi island and will reach where you may encountering the innocent marine giants in the sea, Manta rays. Snorkeling with Manta rays will be an amazing and unique experience while our experienced guides associates you. Important note: You are not allowed to touch these animals, only swim alongside them as we want to protect wildlife.

Options

Standard Tour

1 x Point Trip: Snorkeling with Manta rays
Duration: 2 hours

Premium Tour

3 x Points Trip: Snorkeling with Manta rays and Coral Garden with Sandbank
Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

2.67

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

To AVOID like the plague
Romain B,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Worst experience of our trip, by far! First, we had booked for Saturday. The reservation was canceled the day before by the contractor due to "bad weather conditions." Indeed, the sun was shining brightly and the sea was calm, surely enough to scare away the manta rays… We tried our luck again 3 days later (Tuesday). Reservation confirmed, yay! We had an appointment at 9:30 am at the Triton Beach Hotel & Spa. However, the location given was for the Triton Prestige Seaview and Spa (on the other side of the island). So, my partner and I split up to each one go to one of the Tritons to find out more, since no one was answering us. Finally, someone arrived at 9:42 am, grumbling to hurry us up. Wait, no problem, I'm coming, I'll activate teleportation! Then, we waited 35 minutes for a boat to pick us up for our excursion with four other passengers. Surely the conditions would be better than Saturday, you might think… well, no, it was raining and windy as if Aeolus were angry. We thought we might finally see some manta rays: not a chance! After several unsuccessful stops, the crew offered a basic fish-watching snorkeling experience, the same kind we'd already done on another excursion. Nothing like what we paid for, nothing like the price we paid. And nowhere was it mentioned that there was a chance we wouldn't see any manta rays. It was a complete and utter rip-off. Finally, to top it all off, my partner was feeling unwell because the boat was rocking a lot, and what's worse, she'd stubbed her toe on a rock while « snorkeling », which caused her to have a panic attack in the water. And guess what? No one batted an eye, neither the other passengers nor the crew members, not even to ask if she was alright. No sign of humanity. No safety measures. Nothing. ZERO. Is this what the Maldives islands are all about? Of course, no compensation was offered, no help was provided. Are we just cash cows? In short, AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.
Not good at all!
C2271YQlesleyb,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I booked my tour, travelled on my own to Maafushi via speedboat, went to the hotel to meet up with the guide, the hotel told me it was canceled. I called, emailed, texted the tour company: no response! I called trip advisor, they told me to meet the guide at the ferry, still no one showed up. Extremely disappointing and frustrating. I did not receive a refund either. 10 hour day and it’s my first visit to the Maldives.
Best experience at the Maldives
89andrezab,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing, what beautiful creatures! It was an experience we will never forget! They swim very close and they are so big and gentle. We feel totally connected to nature!
Really great and honest company for activities
ryannz7,
Sep 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5/5. Really friendly people and great organising the trip to maximise our experience. The boat driver and guide were experienced in finding Manta Rays. Very convenient time of the day as well. Communication was absolutely the best, so if you need to contact them do so over WhatsApp. Fast response with integrity and respect.