Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
For tours including snorkeling please ensure you have shared your shoe size in Euro in order that we can have correct fin sizes available for you.
Things to bring:
Refillable water bottle, beach towel, water resistant reef friendly sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, snacks, money for personal expenditure.
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.
For all water based activities we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement. It is also advisable if you intend to take a taxi or bus following your tour to carry a set of dry clothing.
What to wear:
Swimwear for water based activities, we recommend the use of a rash guard or t-shirt whilst snorkeling, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat, comfortable footwear.
PLEASE TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY
The following are a few simple tips that require very little effort on your part but which will help ensure that any effect you have on the locations you visit is positive rather than negative.
• Conserve energy: Be careful not to waste valuable resources. Use local resources sparingly. Switch off lights, air conditioning and fans when you leave the hotel room and don’t waste water.
• The Maldives has far less efficient waste disposal systems than you will be used to. Remove packaging from newly acquired items before leaving home.
• Choose environmentally friendly products: By using environmentally reef friendly (biodegradable) sun creams you can help reduce pollution.
• Refuse plastic straws at cafes and plastic bags when shopping.
• Do not touch or feed marine life and follow the Green Fin Snorkeling Principals.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Indian/Maldives).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise
Can I cancel Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
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
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Secret Paradise Maldives
