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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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655emma
Nov 28, 2024
World Class ! Unforgettable ! Five Stars ! - This is a MUST DO TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Everything from the wonderful tour guide and his deep knowledge of marine life and conservation, to the 5 star food and out of this world snorkelling experiences. If you have a choice between booking with this wonderful company or any other in the Maldives, please don't hesitate to choose Secret Paradise. They delivered the holiday of our dreams.
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Remi_l
Nov 11, 2024
Great - Very nice experience with a great, friendly and professional crew. We recommend highly to discover the reefs.
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Omar_l
Nov 7, 2024
Excursion in the Maldives - 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.
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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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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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