Sandbank Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise: Marine Life Exploration and Leisure in Hulhumale

Experience the natural beauty of the Maldives with our Sandbank Snorkeling & Sunset Cruise. Explore marine life, relax on an untouched sandbank, and search for dolphins as the sun sets. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Indian Ocean - Your guide, easily identifiable in a Secret Paradise T-shirt and holding a Secret Paradise logo board, will meet you at the designated meeting point, Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty.

We embark on a 45-minute speedboat ride to a sandbank, perfect for picnics, sunbathing, snorkeling, or swimming in the crystal-clear blue lagoon.

After a Responsible Snorkeling briefing, we will snorkel at the sandbank and then proceed to another snorkeling spot. Both locations are teeming with marine life and coral. The specific sites are chosen on the day based on weather and ocean conditions, but you can expect to see a vibrant array of marine life.

We conclude the afternoon with a leisurely cruise on the ocean, searching for dolphins as the sun sets.

What's Included
  • Services of Snorkeling Guide
  • Fish Identification Card
  • Bottled water
  • Sun Umbrella/Water
  • All local tax
  • Snorkeling equipment/Buoyancy Aid
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Pick Up from airport, hotels or the cruise jetty
  • Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs
Additional Information

Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Maldives’ paradise island with top-rated Hulhumale tour company by TripAdvisors. Our tour amalgamates two vibrant snorkeling spots teeming with marine creatures and vibrant coral reefs along with leisure time on an undisturbed sandbank. Perfect for an outdoor meal or just to bask in the sun, swim, or snorkel in the pristine blue lagoon. The day ends with a tranquil boat ride across the sea as we watch out for dolphins while the sun dips below the horizon.

Our commitment is not just to entertain but also educate the tourists and locals about the importance of protecting the environment we operate in, and to minimise any potential adverse effects to preserve this country’s unique geographical marvel for future generations.

Safety is our topmost priority. Our guides are well-trained in emergency response and have life-guard certification.
We are committed to providing safe travels with hygiene protocols in line with the standards set by the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

We also arrange exclusive private tours upon request.

  • 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.
Location
Lakudi Jetty
Tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Polina_k
Jul 27, 2024
Best sunset cruise in the Maldives - 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!
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Hanxiaol2022
Apr 21, 2024
Great snorkeling and sandbank tour with Nafsha - On April 20, 2024 I did this tour with Nafsha. The tour was amazing. We went snorkeling in two spots where I saw the beautiful reefs, a reef shark, and many stingrays. Knowing the tide was descent high, I wasn’t expecting much of the sandbank but was pleasantly surprised to find it quite enjoyable since the water was pretty shallow. Nafsha really took great care of me, showing me tips for snorkeling and helping me with the snorkeling tube. She was very knowledgeable about the religious practices, cultural traditions, and the marine life in Maldives. She also brought me a delicious coconut while I was staying on the sandbank. Even though I forgot to bring my dry clothing which I packed in my luggage, Nafsha went out of her way to help with my transport back to Malé to ensure that I could catch my flight and onward trip. The highlight of the trip was definitely the surprise spotting of Dolphins on our way back to Hulhumale. It was genuinely a beautiful scene to see! I would definitely recommend the tour if you are untested in doing some offshore activities around Malé.
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Matthias
Feb 10, 2024
Very nice tour, worth it! - Very nice trip with very nice and helpful guides! There were only two of us, although more people would have been possible. This was very pleasant, compared to the other "overcrowded" boats with tourists, whose tour groups consisted of at least 10 people.
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Rachelchungw
Jul 24, 2023
Solo travelling at ease in Maldives - I arranged a sunset cruise with Secret Paradise a few days before my arrival in the Maldives. The customer service was really helpful in answering all my questions and they offered an unforgettable experience during my stay. The two local guides made me feel very safe, as I was traveling alone, and I experienced everything that was listed in the tour. I would definitely recommend Secret Paradise if you are looking for a quick exploration around the Atoll.
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Dedza3410
Mar 7, 2023
Phenomenal sights and water life with a thoughtful and engaging guide - If I could give this 10 stars I would—I ended up with the same guide I had on my first tour with Secret Paradise Maldives, Shark, and once again he did not disappoint. The weather was choppy on the original tour date that I'd booked, so I coordinated directly with Ruth at the main office to switch my tour to the following day. The weather in the Maldives can shift pretty rapidly, so for anyone considering this tour I'd recommend booking it on a day where if rebooking to a later date would work out if the weather makes going out on the boat impossible. The sandbar was beautiful, and I got some great pictures there, as well as seeing some fish and birds. We were there for an hour, so it was also a nice moment to relax under the sun, especially as it had been quite cloudy on Hulhumale (where I was staying) earlier in the week and I hadn't had a whole lot of beach time. The real highlight, though, was the snorkeling. I've had difficulty on previous travels with snorkeling, because something about the snorkel mask always made me claustrophobic and panicky, and I couldn't do it, so I'd just duck dive instead and look at the water life for a few seconds at a time before coming up for air again. On this trip, though, Shark led me through some breathing exercises beforehand; then we practiced snorkeling in the shallow water at the sand bar before then heading to the snorkeling site, and it worked! It was like nothing I've had the chance to experience—so many varieties of fish, "the whole gang from Finding Nemo was there," I joked with some friends later; we even saw some sharks. It felt like swimming in an aquarium, and Shark would point out things of note as we swam past them. There were too many clouds at the horizon for a proper sunset, so we didn't get to see much more than the sun rays peeking out from behind the clouds as the sun went down. But this was the best day of my trip to Hulhumale; Shark was the best guide, and Secret Paradise Maldives in particular were professional, quick to respond to messages and very pleasant to work with. Thank you all for such a great trip!
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Mijanur
Feb 4, 2023
absolutely amazing - I can tell that its value for money. the color of water and fine white sand took our breath away. Me and my family enjoyed it a lot.
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James_l
Jan 30, 2023
Idyllic Underwater Sightseeing on a massive coral reef! - 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!
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Isatms83
Jul 13, 2022
July 2022 trip - Ruth is the manager of SPM and she works so hard for her customers, her staff only have good things to say about her, what a wonderful close knit team! I did the Sandbank Tour with Rumey and it's clear to me she's been well trained with what she does. It was her first time escorting a client solo but the whole time, she went above and beyond to make my experience a pleasure from beginning to end. The snorkelling guide and boat operator were equally as hospitable. 5 stars for SPM, highly recommended by me!
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D372izmarkd
Jun 7, 2022
Great snorkeling options whan in Male area - I took two tours with Secret Paradise in June 2022 - 3 Points Snorkeling and Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise. Both were definitely worth it, and the Secret Paradise team was excellent - Ruth was very responsive during the booking process, and the boat teams were very professional and helpful. I had a really great time on both trips, and I highly recommend this company.
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Nancyperla
Jan 4, 2024
Very good - I really had a good time. Snorkeling experience was great, I also loved Sandbank, Ub explains and tells you everything you need to know, he is also a good photographer, he took lots of good pictures for me.
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